as of yesterday, it is now legal to walk down the street in texas openly carrying a machete
Starting Sept. 1, it will be legal for adults in Texas to open carry knives, daggers and swords.
The law bans long knives from being carried into schools, colleges, churches and bars.
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hmmm...I actually thought it was already legal long ago. I remember a friend of mine in Austin used to carry a sword strapped to his back wherever he went and nothing ever came of it.
nothing ever came of it.
That is a relief.
That doesn't seem reasonable. In my part of the world, I guarantee you whether legal or not if an individual were to do that here that person would be stopped immediately and the "weapon" removed.
If they were carrying the weapon legally, they could NOT have it removed regardless of what part of the country you are in. Not without a civil case following it that would be judged in the plaintiff's favor.
You think not? News flash.....they would not take possession of the weapon, but would make certain it was not carried in public.
If it is legal to carry it in public, then what you are saying is either wrong, or would see a civil case justifiably brought against whomever did what you are suggesting. Possibly a criminal case as well depending on the severity of the way in was handled.
I thought you were for rule of law anyway.
One of the best fifteen seconds in film history!
Here is what I know for certain: a weapon seen is better than a weapon concealed, and generally speaking, if you see somebody walking around with a sword, you will probably seek to avoid any confrontations with said person.
I disagree with the worth of carrying machetes around in public. These things are not defensive weapons in the public mind. I think someone walking around with a machete in their hand would scare the bejesus out of people. For what? So someone can manifest their "rights"?
Depends. Personally, I wouldn't wander around with one, but I have actually brought one out of my house before to chase people off (when I lived in a major city anyway). It worked wonders. You'd be surprised how many "yes sirs" and "sorry sirs" you get under those circumstances.
Besides, we aren't really talking about wandering around with one in your hands. I think we're really talking about having one visible but in its sheathe.
It doesnt say anything about the law differentiating between whether it is sheathed or unsheathed.
It doesnt say anything about the law differentiating between whether it is sheathed or unsheathed.
In a state where people can open carry guns, I really don't see the big deal about open carrying knives and swords. Most people carrying around a sharp non-folding weapon will choose to carry it sheathed unless they don't mind accidentally injuring themselves or getting sued for accidentally injuring somebody else. Personally, if I can't carry a gun, then I wouldn't mind being able to legally open carry larger non folding weapons instead of having to conceal the smaller ones in my pocket. In my car, I carry an Australian war club. At first glance it would be mistaken for maracas but it's solid with a nice head cracking weight to it.
Cool now all those illegals coming to harvest sugarcane can bring their machetes with them.
Now, that would be a piece of crap!
Who knew? There is an actual activist and lobbying outfit advocating for knife-carrying in the United States. "America! What a country!"
I do not know what I feel about this. I guess it's okay. As long as people keep their knives to themselves and no-living things, that it.
I open carry this and it's legal....It's called and Eastern Woodland Gunstock War Club...
I have one of those, only it's black and made from what seems like different materials.
Cold Steel Gunstock War Club with 1055 Carbon and Polypropylene
It's an exact copy of an original one that I have that dates to the 1870's.
Honest question(s): Are any of these amazing knives going to be cause for shooting down otherwise innocent citizens exposed to over-stressed law enforcement? For instance, a 911 call comes in with a description of an intoxicated man or woman wielding a large "predator" knife at a local tavern or street corner. Will Texas PD be specifically trained to deescalate a knife attacker scenario?
Furthermore, with the threat of ISIS "lone wolf" decapitations in the States barely registering as data points across this great country, why O why is this freedom of expression or possession any different than yelling "Fire" in a crowded theater?!
good questions
There was a video that ciculated a while back. In an open carry state, a Black man walks down the street with a high-capacity magazine rifle slung on his shoulder.
Within two minutes, there are five cop cruisers on scene, and the Black guy is lying face-down on rhe macadam, in handcuffs.
Open carry is for Whites.
Bob Nelson and everybody did you all see this one (from 2014)?
Man openly carries a rifle on Cork Street in Kalamazoo
Note: By the end of the video the officer and the "elderly gentleman" are sunning themselves on the sidewalk together. Of course that is hyperbole. Just watch the video.
To be fair, I know that all policing is local but come on people. Black men die pervasively in the United States in short order and in seconds for what this man is doing!
Bazookas!
Open carry bazookas!