68blackbird
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I read that Texas state law you cannot carry any knife that has a blade more than 5 1/2". I also saw somewhere that Corpus had a max 3" blade law, anyone confirm this?
I read that Texas state law you cannot carry any knife that has a blade more than 5 1/2". I also saw somewhere that Corpus had a max 3" blade law, anyone confirm this?
I read that Texas state law you cannot carry any knife that has a blade more than 5 1/2". I also saw somewhere that Corpus had a max 3" blade law, anyone confirm this?
I've heard San Antonio has some weird city ordnance. But not familiar with one for CC
Found the Corpus law. Protip: Don't buy a motorcycle chain in Corpus, either.
Sec. 33-73. - Dangerous weapons—Carrying prohibited generally.
It shall be unlawful for any person to carry on or about his person in any public place any one or more of the following: Straight razor, unpackaged safety razor blade, any knife having a blade measuring from the handle of three (3) inches or more in length, any knife that will not shut, any knife that will open and lock open by the press of a button, ice pick, chain six (6) inches or more in length, bowie knife, gun, pistol, revolver, dirk, dagger, spear, nightstick, machete, blackjack, pipe stick, hand sickle, stiletto, knuckles, swordcase made of any metal or any hard substance, or any dangerous weapon.
San Antonio bans carry of lock blade knives. Fixed blade is fine, funny enough. The ordinance is very widely ignored.
ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL
I was a cop in CC for a decade. That ordinance is LARGELY not enforced.
*%#@^!!!! I just bought 2 fixed blades, they are 3", thought I was GTG, btw, where did you find that info, thought I looked everywhere..... many thanx for the reply, Kel
Kinda thought that, bet it wouldn't be good if I stuck someone with one though....
Sec. 21-17. - Certain knives prohibited generally; exceptions; penalty for violation.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to intentionally or knowingly carry on or about his person a knife with a blade less than five and one-half (5½) inches in length, which knife is equipped with a lock mechanism so that upon opening, it becomes a fixed blade knife.
(b) The above prohibition set forth in subsection (a) shall not be applicable to a person carrying such a knife:
(1) In the actual discharge of his duties as a peace officer, a member of the armed forces or national guard, or a guard employed by a penal institution;
(2) On his own premises or premises under his control;
(3) Traveling;
(4) Engaged in lawful hunting, fishing or other lawful sporting activity; or
(5) Using such a knife in connection with a lawful occupation, during such utilization.
(Code 1959, § 26-28.1)
Cross reference— Regulation of firearms and weapons, § 21-151 et seq.; possession of a knife, § 21-155.
If you are some gang banger and police are looking for a reason to jack you up, the law is good. In 10 years I don't know of anyone ever arrested for that.
I was a cop in CC for a decade...
The CC ordinance is not enforceable
Can you elaborate please?