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Related: About this forumSpears, knives and swords to be allowed in public places across Texas in September
SAN ANTONIO Knives will be allowed in most public places come Sept. 1 now that Gov. Abbott has signed House Bill 1935.
Currently, carrying certain weapons is illegal, including Bowie knives, double-edged knives, push daggers and blades longer than five and a half inches.
Under the new law, all knives, swords and even spears are allowed in public places like parks, malls and restaurants. Some locations are still off limits, including bars that make most of their money on alcohol. People also cant carry at sporting events, jails, hospitals, amusement parks and churches.
Knife owner Howard Van Winkle said he looks forward to being able to carry his Bowie knife starting in September.
Read more: http://news4sanantonio.com/news/local/spears-knives-and-swords-to-be-allowed-in-public-places-across-texas-in-september-06-17-2017
tblue37
(65,487 posts)Binkie The Clown
(7,911 posts)You just never know when some bad guy is going to challenge you to a joust, and without a lance and shield you'd just be out of luck.
Gives a whole new meaning to the phrase "going medieval on his ass."
hedda_foil
(16,375 posts)It's going to get really hot in Texas for someone in a steel suit but you can't be too careful.
lordsummerisle
(4,651 posts)Thomas Hurt
(13,903 posts)I had not heard about this but sheesh, I guess the christofascist theocrats have a terrible hard-on for the 1840's. Carrying your side knife and flintlock out in the wilds was necessary then.
Now, it is really kind of pathetic unless you are a historical re-enactor or have a small penis.
MedusaX
(1,129 posts)for any fights to which we may be invited.
Soon people will look like they just stepped out of the Wild West ...designer holsters will be all the rage....
FFS....
RKP5637
(67,112 posts)Javaman
(62,534 posts)TexasTowelie
(112,417 posts)It will really be interesting when they have about 10,000 other people in the crowd with similar armament for the Halloween party.