Texas OC DPS Arrest

[jpmuscle]

They've always been available online even before Sept 1. Some required credentials while others didn't care and left it up to the end user to be aware of local laws.

Any links to those who don't care? I haven't found any lol

[021411]

Bladehq is one of the places. I haven't purchased from them in a long time though.

[thopkins22]

I'm actually not sure how some dealers get around the federal laws on shipping switchblades, unless they just don't care(or their lawyers have determined "it doesn't substantially effect interstate commerce." I think you need to find a place in TX so as to not run afoul of the Federal law.

I think I'd just go face to face with a dealer.... Beckwith's Blades carries autos and they're in TX.

BladeHQ does it, but I'm not sure if they still do. They do have better prices though.

[jpmuscle]

I'm not in Texas but was just curious. Trying to find stuff like that in my neck of the woods is an exercise in futility.

[021411]

I'm not in Texas but was just curious. Trying to find stuff like that in my neck of the woods is an exercise in futility.

Just add to cart and find out.

[Iraqgunz]

The law as it read says that the must be shipped via common carrier. The more interesting part is that they are generally prohibited unless you are a member of the Armed Forces or have one arm.

I'm actually not sure how some dealers get around the federal laws on shipping switchblades, unless they just don't care(or their lawyers have determined "it doesn't substantially effect interstate commerce." I think you need to find a place in TX so as to not run afoul of the Federal law.

I think I'd just go face to face with a dealer.... Beckwith's Blades carries autos and they're in TX.

BladeHQ does it, but I'm not sure if they still do. They do have better prices though.

[Iraqgunz]

I understand about the long gun part of the law, which is why I asked. It seems odd that they targeted this guy when others were carrying long guns.

Was this guy trying to make a point or did he bait them by carrying a pre-1899 pistol?

It seems like the legislature should focus more on the part of the law which revolves around carrying the firearm in such a way as to arouse people or cause worry. That seems very subjective and opens the way for abuse.

The case will probably be dismissed before any precedent is created supposing that he was cooperative and the code does in fact exempt black powder. Similar things have happened to guys carrying "illegal knives" before much of the illegal knife laws were changed.

Per the code CHL holders are exempt(maybe), but it's a dangerous game to play.

Certainly the video camera operators were antagonizing them...didn't seem to come to a head either way though.


Long guns are the only firearms in TX that can be carried open. The squabble seemed to be a difference of opinion on whether or not black powder firearms are considered firearms under TX code...if not then it's not actually a handgun under the law. He seemed to be carrying it for this reason...and he was probably legal in doing so under the law as it's pretty clearly written. I doubt anything goes to trial, it'll be a case of beating the case but not the ride. No doubt in a few months his lawyer will return with a form that the DA dropped the charges, "in the interest of justice."

We shall see I suppose.

[thopkins22]

The law as it read says that the must be shipped via common carrier. The more interesting part is that they are generally prohibited unless you are a member of the Armed Forces or have one arm.

It was my understanding that this was a prohibition on federal property, Indian reservations, and territories such as Guam, and that those were the exemptions.

[Iraqgunz]

I just re-read something and you are probably right. The part I was having issue or trouble with was the "introducing such knife into interstate commerce". Even if it is shipped from say Oregon to Texas via Fedex it is still introduced into interstate commerce. Or so says the shithouse lawyer inside of me.

It was my understanding that this was a prohibition on federal property, Indian reservations, and territories such as Guam, and that those were the exemptions.

[jpmuscle]

I just re-read something and you are probably right. The part I was having issue or trouble with was the "introducing such knife into interstate commerce". Even if it is shipped from say Oregon to Texas via Fedex it is still introduced into interstate commerce. Or so says the shithouse lawyer inside of me.

The stupidity of such restrictions/regulations never ceases to amaze me.. The most advanced and intelligent lifeforms on the planet and yet we still saddle ourselves with this nonsense..

... rant over..