I know this has been brought up before, but... (San Antonio topic)

[Bithabus]

Neither would I, which is why I don't use it while I'm not in uniform. Which is a shame, because it's a great knife. Very handy.

Why do you think it is legal when you're in uniform? Is your MOS "box opener"?

 

[Clockwork]

Why do you think it is legal when you're in uniform? Is your MOS "box opener"?

When mission requirements dictate as such.

 

[matefrio]

This is incorrect. A fixed blade knife under 5.5 inches is legal to carry in SA. The city ordinance prohibits folding knives that lock with blades under 5.5.

Yep but let's say you have one exactly 5.5 in long.

 

[Wolfwood]

Winner!^^

 

[CanTex]

Fuel for the fire.. So if I carry a plug of tobacco and smear a little on the blade of my locking 5" folder would it be considered legal as I am using it for a legitimate and legal purpose?

 

[Wolfwood]

ah hah! or a block of wood in your back pocket that you ocassionally whittle

 

[TheDan]

PT gear is a uniform right? Just stroll around in your gym shorts and Army tshirt.

 

[wills]

Client Codes

 

[Bithabus]

Yep but let's say you have one exactly 5.5 in long.

Locking folder with exactly 5.5 inch blade? Nice idea. Measure twice though

 

[Bithabus]

When mission requirements dictate as such.

 

[M. Sage]

Everybody here just basically ignores this law. I'm a fairly observant guy and tend to notice knife clips hanging out of pockets. There are a ton of them here in SA. It's one of those laws that would be a nightmare if they actually tried to enforce it.

ETA: Wait a minute... I just re-read that section.

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.

Huh? It's still a folding knife, you just have to release the lock. It sounds more like they're banning knives with locks that can't be unlocked.

 

[majormadmax]

Nope, technically it's any folding knife with a blade less than five and one-half (5½) inches in length that can be locked; but like you said it's rarely enforced as a single charge...

 

[MR Redneck]

IE travel exemption.

 

[Texan2]

IE travel exemption.

huh?

 

[MR Redneck]

Locking folder with exactly 5.5 inch blade? Nice idea. Measure twice though

At first I thought, "Well it doesnt apply if it's over 5.5 inches".
I like you idea better. " It's right on the money".

 

[MR Redneck]

huh?

It has a traveling exemption man.

 

[majormadmax]

It has a traveling exemption man.

Yep:

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.​

But good luck with that one, it is as ambiguous as it was under the old state law...

Cheers! M2

 

[jr urbina]

I hate vague and confusing laws.