Poll of the Day > New Texas law to allow open carry of Swords...

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pionear 07/31/17 10:44:44 AM #1:	http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/new-texas-law-to-allow-open-carry-of-swords-machetes/ar-AAoWuaH?li=BBnbcA1&ocid=wispr Get 'em ready! <cite>pionear posted [p:883922062] in New Texas ... [t:75623415]...</cite> <quote>http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/new-texas-law-to-allow-open-carry-of-swords-machetes/ar-AAoWuaH?li=BBnbcA1&ocid=wispr Get 'em ready!</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
dioxxys 07/31/17 10:58:27 AM #2:	huh <cite>dioxxys posted [p:883922653] in New Texas ... [t:75623415]...</cite> <quote>huh</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
mastermix3000 07/31/17 10:59:25 AM #3:	NORTH TEXAS -- As of September, adults in Texas will be legally allowed to openly carry knives with blades longer than 5.5 inches, CBS DFW reports. Daggers, spears and even machetes fall into that category. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed the bill into law last month, but it doesn't go into effect until September 1. "Carrying a sword down the street, carrying a Bowie knife down the street... completely legal. Machetes if you want to," said general manager at the House of Blades in Fort Worth, Ahnna Escobedo. "I think it was more to give people more rights and to make sure they felt like they were free to carry what they wanted," Escobedo said. "Texas move right there, sure." One-armed clown wielding machete arrested in Maine HB 1935 was originally shelved after police in Austin said a man killed a student at UT and injured three others with a large, hunting knife. There are some places where the new law won't apply -- including schools, prisons, hospitals, amusement parks or places of worship. Long blades are still banned at sports events. And you can't bring your sword into a bar, either. "The idea that someone is walking down the street with a sharp object maybe larger than your toddler, that could be pretty alarming for people," said Escobedo. Former Garland Police detective, now private law enforcement consultant, Clint McNear feels the law will not change much for the public. "I know when open carry came about there was some initial fear, is everybody going to be carrying guns everywhere? Or, is there going to be shootings everywhere? And I really think this is going to mirror that," said McNear. He believes police are briefing their officers. But McNear thinks it is not usually what's in the "open" that officers are worried about when they are patrolling. "It's really the unknown. Does the guy have a weapon concealed on him?" questioned McNear. Escobedo agrees and said she is often more concerned about the smaller blades. "Just to be honest, the time and effort it takes to unsheathe something this large versus taking something like this out of your pocket, this is going to be a lot faster," said Escobedo. Both Montana and Oklahoma have passed laws lifting their bans on certain bladed weapons, including swords. CBS DFW reached out to several law enforcement agencies in North Texas who said they had no comment. --- RIP in peace Junpei 6/1/17 :( <cite>mastermix3000 posted [p:883922713] in New Texas ... [t:75623415]...</cite> <quote><quote>NORTH TEXAS -- As of September, adults in Texas will be legally allowed to openly carry knives with blades longer than 5.5 inches, CBS DFW reports. Daggers, spears and even machetes fall into that category. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed the bill into law last month, but it doesn't go into effect until September 1. "Carrying a sword down the street, carrying a Bowie knife down the street... completely legal. Machetes if you want to," said general manager at the House of Blades in Fort Worth, Ahnna Escobedo. "I think it was more to give people more rights and to make sure they felt like they were free to carry what they wanted," Escobedo said. "Texas move right there, sure." One-armed clown wielding machete arrested in Maine HB 1935 was originally shelved after police in Austin said a man killed a student at UT and injured three others with a large, hunting knife. There are some places where the new law won't apply -- including schools, prisons, hospitals, amusement parks or places of worship. Long blades are still banned at sports events. And you can't bring your sword into a bar, either. "The idea that someone is walking down the street with a sharp object maybe larger than your toddler, that could be pretty alarming for people," said Escobedo. Former Garland Police detective, now private law enforcement consultant, Clint McNear feels the law will not change much for the public. "I know when open carry came about there was some initial fear, is everybody going to be carrying guns everywhere? Or, is there going to be shootings everywhere? And I really think this is going to mirror that," said McNear. He believes police are briefing their officers. But McNear thinks it is not usually what's in the "open" that officers are worried about when they are patrolling. "It's really the unknown. Does the guy have a weapon concealed on him?" questioned McNear. Escobedo agrees and said she is often more concerned about the smaller blades. "Just to be honest, the time and effort it takes to unsheathe something this large versus taking something like this out of your pocket, this is going to be a lot faster," said Escobedo. Both Montana and Oklahoma have passed laws lifting their bans on certain bladed weapons, including swords. CBS DFW reached out to several law enforcement agencies in North Texas who said they had no comment.</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Thunder_54 07/31/17 11:04:18 AM #4:	Wasn't there a user here who periodically would post about wanting to open carry a sword? Well now you can ;D Btw it's not actually a bad idea to carry a sword if you know how to properly use it. If you've ever seen martial artists practice with Enlglish long swords or the like, then you know what i'm saying. And no, anime LARP fights don't count. --- http://i.imgur.com/Mi1LkTl.jpg "It's all consensual" - Thunder <cite>Thunder_54 posted [p:883922922] in New Texas ... [t:75623415]...</cite> <quote>Wasn't there a user here who periodically would post about wanting to open carry a sword? Well now you can ;D Btw it's not actually a bad idea to carry a sword if you know how to properly use it. If you've ever seen martial artists practice with Enlglish long swords or the like, then you know what i'm saying. And no, anime LARP fights don't count.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
green dragon 07/31/17 11:06:01 AM #5:	Thunder_54 posted... Wasn't there a user here who periodically would post about wanting to open carry a sword? @Dreaming_King <cite>green dragon posted [p:883923002] in New Texas ... [t:75623415]...</cite> <quote><cite>Thunder_54 posted...</cite> <quote>Wasn't there a user here who periodically would post about wanting to open carry a sword? </quote> @Dreaming_King</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
faramir77 07/31/17 12:22:21 PM #6:	You can open carry a sword in Canada, but you previously couldn't in Texas, the land where "please don't bring your guns to McDonald's" isn't a joke. --- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiCtAUrZbUk -- Defeating the Running Man of Ocarina of Time in a race since 01/17/2009. -- <cite>faramir77 posted [p:883926713] in New Texas ... [t:75623415]...</cite> <quote>You can open carry a sword in Canada, but you previously couldn't in Texas, the land where "please don't bring your guns to McDonald's" isn't a joke.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zareth 07/31/17 12:23:53 PM #7:	One step closer to the Renaissance. --- It's okay, I have no idea who I am either. http://i.imgur.com/WOo6wcq.png <cite>Zareth posted [p:883926783] in New Texas ... [t:75623415]...</cite> <quote>One step closer to the Renaissance.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
shadowsword87 07/31/17 12:31:48 PM #8:	Texas: There's no such thing as a dumb law. <cite>shadowsword87 posted [p:883927206] in New Texas ... [t:75623415]...</cite> <quote>Texas: There's no such thing as a dumb law.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Napping_Queen 07/31/17 12:51:59 PM #9:	I love when a man slides his long, hard sword into my eager scabbard. <cite>Napping_Queen posted [p:883928188] in New Texas ... [t:75623415]...</cite> <quote>I love when a man slides his long, hard sword into my eager scabbard.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
XlaxJynx007 07/31/17 12:53:59 PM #10:	green dragon posted... Thunder_54 posted... Wasn't there a user here who periodically would post about wanting to open carry a sword? @Dreaming_King ^ I think I found the alt --- XB1: MrMegaNutz PS4: DrMegaNutz <cite>XlaxJynx007 posted [p:883928284] in New Texas ... [t:75623415]...</cite> <quote><cite>green dragon posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Thunder_54 posted...</cite> <quote>Wasn't there a user here who periodically would post about wanting to open carry a sword? </quote> @Dreaming_King</quote> ^ I think I found the alt</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
pionear 07/31/17 1:04:25 PM #11:	Napping_Queen posted... I love when a man slides his long, hard sword into my eager scabbard. :-o <cite>pionear posted [p:883928834] in New Texas ... [t:75623415]...</cite> <quote><cite>Napping_Queen posted...</cite> <quote>I love when a man slides his long, hard sword into my eager scabbard.</quote> :-o</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cacciato 07/31/17 1:09:49 PM #12:	XlaxJynx007 posted... green dragon posted... Thunder_54 posted... Wasn't there a user here who periodically would post about wanting to open carry a sword? @Dreaming_King ^ I think I found the alt To be fair, his topic probably just purged because he made one like "remember when you thought I was stupid to want to carry around a sword in public" or some bullshit. <cite>Cacciato posted [p:883929135] in New Texas ... [t:75623415]...</cite> <quote><cite>XlaxJynx007 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>green dragon posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Thunder_54 posted...</cite> <quote>Wasn't there a user here who periodically would post about wanting to open carry a sword? </quote> @Dreaming_King</quote> ^ I think I found the alt</quote> To be fair, his topic probably just purged because he made one like "remember when you thought I was stupid to want to carry around a sword in public" or some bullshit.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dreaming_King 07/31/17 9:02:58 PM #13:	I already covered this like two weeks ago, get with the times. Anyways, my state has never had these types of laws, meaning carrying swords has always been legal there, I just can't afford a nice enough one to carry yet (one that could cut through a person at least, not some wall ornament). --- Nil- <cite>Dreaming_King posted [p:883956089] in New Texas ... [t:75623415]...</cite> <quote>I already covered this like two weeks ago, get with the times. Anyways, my state has never had these types of laws, meaning carrying swords has always been legal there, I just can't afford a nice enough one to carry yet (one that could cut through a person at least, not some wall ornament).</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
RebornKusabi 07/31/17 9:15:24 PM #14:	pionear posted... http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/new-texas-law-to-allow-open-carry-of-swords-machetes/ar-AAoWuaH?li=BBnbcA1&ocid=wispr Get 'em ready! If you're white. If you're black or brown, prepare to get shot by our racist police. Citation: I live in Texas. --- "Some mother****a's always trying to ice skate uphill."- Blade PS4- RebornKusabi \| XBL- RevivedKusabi \| Steam- kusabi \| Nintendo- UndeadKusabi <cite>RebornKusabi posted [p:883956795] in New Texas ... [t:75623415]...</cite> <quote><cite>pionear posted...</cite> <quote>http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/new-texas-law-to-allow-open-carry-of-swords-machetes/ar-AAoWuaH?li=BBnbcA1&ocid=wispr Get 'em ready!</quote> If you're white. If you're black or brown, prepare to get shot by our racist police. Citation: I live in Texas.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
helIy 07/31/17 9:17:00 PM #15:	but you can just stop the bullets with your sword unless anime and other media has been lying to me all this time --- depressed again morning comes too fast and i'm tired of the routine <cite>helIy posted [p:883956910] in New Texas ... [t:75623415]...</cite> <quote>but you can just stop the bullets with your sword unless anime and other media has been lying to me all this time</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Currant_Kaiser 07/31/17 9:18:16 PM #16:	I don't really see much reason to take issue with this. If they can have open carry guns, why not swords? <cite>Currant_Kaiser posted [p:883956985] in New Texas ... [t:75623415]...</cite> <quote>I don't really see much reason to take issue with this. If they can have open carry guns, why not swords?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
dragon504 07/31/17 9:19:01 PM #17:	Totally taking my machete with me the next time I go to the desert. --- http://myanimelist.net/profile/dragon504 http://followmy.tv/u/dragon504/time_wasted <cite>dragon504 posted [p:883957034] in New Texas ... [t:75623415]...</cite> <quote>Totally taking my machete with me the next time I go to the desert.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SpeedDemon20 07/31/17 11:06:43 PM #18:	How many can a person carry? --- http://orig14.deviantart.net/59f8/f/2009/047/4/9/rylai_crestfall_by_eyue.jpg Crystal Maiden... gal could break your heart in a thousand pieces. -Rucks <cite>SpeedDemon20 posted [p:883963278] in New Texas ... [t:75623415]...</cite> <quote>How many can a person carry?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zeus 08/01/17 12:03:37 AM #19:	mastermix3000 posted... Daggers, spears and even machetes fall into that category. Finally, I'll be able to carry my poleax without being hassled by the local constabulary! --- (\/)(\/)\|-\| In Zeus We Trust: All Others Pay Cash <cite>Zeus posted [p:883965868] in New Texas ... [t:75623415]...</cite> <quote><cite>mastermix3000 posted...</cite> <quote>Daggers, spears and even machetes fall into that category. </quote> Finally, I'll be able to carry my poleax without being hassled by the local constabulary!</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zeus 08/01/17 12:04:01 AM #20:	SpeedDemon20 posted... How many can a person carry? Pretty sure three, if you hold the third in your mouth. --- (\/)(\/)\|-\| In Zeus We Trust: All Others Pay Cash <cite>Zeus posted [p:883965888] in New Texas ... [t:75623415]...</cite> <quote><cite>SpeedDemon20 posted...</cite> <quote>How many can a person carry?</quote> Pretty sure three, if you hold the third in your mouth.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
jramirez23 08/01/17 12:08:55 AM #21:	They should change the stop signs to say HALT instead. --- Then we two companions stayed in the ocean After five days the currents separated us. <cite>jramirez23 posted [p:883966094] in New Texas ... [t:75623415]...</cite> <quote>They should change the stop signs to say HALT instead.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dreaming_King 08/01/17 12:26:41 AM #22:	Zeus posted... SpeedDemon20 posted... How many can a person carry? Pretty sure three, if you hold the third in your mouth. You are like a little baby, a real man can carry at least six. --- Nil- <cite>Dreaming_King posted [p:883966822] in New Texas ... [t:75623415]...</cite> <quote><cite>Zeus posted...</cite> <quote><cite>SpeedDemon20 posted...</cite> <quote>How many can a person carry?</quote> Pretty sure three, if you hold the third in your mouth.</quote> You are like a little baby, a real man can carry at least six.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
shadowsword87 08/01/17 12:29:23 AM #23:	Zeus posted... SpeedDemon20 posted... How many can a person carry? Pretty sure three, if you hold the third in your mouth. But are double sided swords considered two swords? <cite>shadowsword87 posted [p:883966941] in New Texas ... [t:75623415]...</cite> <quote><cite>Zeus posted...</cite> <quote><cite>SpeedDemon20 posted...</cite> <quote>How many can a person carry?</quote> Pretty sure three, if you hold the third in your mouth.</quote> But are double sided swords considered two swords?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Azeiryous 08/01/17 12:45:59 AM #24:	Awesome i can carry my katana, definitely moving to texas <cite>Azeiryous posted [p:883967604] in New Texas ... [t:75623415]...</cite> <quote>Awesome i can carry my katana, definitely moving to texas</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Krazy_Kirby 08/01/17 4:22:16 AM #25:	seems like a topic for... @MasterSword546 --- Kill From The Shadows. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idiot <cite>Krazy_Kirby posted [p:883974050] in New Texas ... [t:75623415]...</cite> <quote>seems like a topic for... @MasterSword546</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Krazy_Kirby 08/01/17 4:28:35 AM #26:	what about dirks? gotta be on the look out for any duchesses. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxBe8NtdtIM --- Kill From The Shadows. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idiot <cite>Krazy_Kirby posted [p:883974203] in New Texas ... [t:75623415]...</cite> <quote>what about dirks? gotta be on the look out for any duchesses. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxBe8NtdtIM</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
dragon504 08/01/17 5:01:56 AM #27:	The thing that annoys me the most about this, is that I somehow didn't see that switchblades were legalized in 2013. I've wanted an auto knife since I was a wee lad. Shall have to get one and a balisong now. A nice bowie as well. --- http://myanimelist.net/profile/dragon504 http://followmy.tv/u/dragon504/time_wasted <cite>dragon504 posted [p:883974830] in New Texas ... [t:75623415]...</cite> <quote>The thing that annoys me the most about this, is that I somehow didn't see that switchblades were legalized in 2013. I've wanted an auto knife since I was a wee lad. Shall have to get one and a balisong now. A nice bowie as well.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
JGA1980 08/01/17 6:36:41 AM #28:	Open Carry isn't the same as being able to carry around an unsheathed sword in your hands, is it? I mean, because the dangerous part of a sword is the entire length of the blade, wouldn't citizens still have to take reasonable precautions to ensure they're not a hazard and can't easily cause injury to others, and also open carry it in such a way as it's obvious they're just carrying it, not holding it drawn and wielded for immediate combat? <cite>JGA1980 posted [p:883976672] in New Texas ... [t:75623415]...</cite> <quote>Open Carry isn't the same as being able to carry around an unsheathed sword in your hands, is it? I mean, because the dangerous part of a sword is the entire length of the blade, wouldn't citizens still have to take reasonable precautions to ensure they're not a hazard and can't easily cause injury to others, and also open carry it in such a way as it's obvious they're just carrying it, not holding it drawn and wielded for immediate combat?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
RoboXgp89 08/01/17 7:06:58 AM #29:	a knife is safer then a gun, useful in any situation and you won't accidentally shoot a bystander --- Bloodborne PDF Guide https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5f3i8alJvl-eEpsSEx1cENUekU/view <cite>RoboXgp89 posted [p:883977274] in New Texas ... [t:75623415]...</cite> <quote>a knife is safer then a gun, useful in any situation and you won't accidentally shoot a bystander</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
XlaxJynx007 08/01/17 7:51:45 AM #30:	JGA1980 posted... Open Carry isn't the same as being able to carry around an unsheathed sword in your hands, is it? No, open carry means sheathed on your body in the open. If you were walking around with it in your hand, that could be considered brandishing, which is illegal. --- XB1: MrMegaNutz PS4: DrMegaNutz <cite>XlaxJynx007 posted [p:883978292] in New Texas ... [t:75623415]...</cite> <quote><cite>JGA1980 posted...</cite> <quote>Open Carry isn't the same as being able to carry around an unsheathed sword in your hands, is it?</quote> No, open carry means sheathed on your body in the open. If you were walking around with it in your hand, that could be considered brandishing, which is illegal.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tropic_Sunset 08/01/17 8:30:42 AM #31:	RoboXgp89 posted... a knife is safer then a gun, useful in any situation and you won't accidentally shoot a bystander http://www.myimportstore.com/images/product/ff8_squall_gunblade_silver-i593-588.jpg --- "Nostalgia is a hell of a drug." -Magus 10 <cite>Tropic_Sunset posted [p:883979339] in New Texas ... [t:75623415]...</cite> <quote><cite>RoboXgp89 posted...</cite> <quote>a knife is safer then a gun, useful in any situation and you won't accidentally shoot a bystander</quote> http://www.myimportstore.com/images/product/ff8_squall_gunblade_silver-i593-588.jpg</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Krazy_Kirby 08/01/17 1:27:34 PM #32:	RoboXgp89 posted... a knife is safer then a gun, useful in any situation and you won't accidentally shoot a bystander unless you become an expert knife thrower a knife isn't going to do shit if someone breaks into your home with a gun --- Kill From The Shadows. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idiot <cite>Krazy_Kirby posted [p:883992516] in New Texas ... [t:75623415]...</cite> <quote><cite>RoboXgp89 posted...</cite> <quote>a knife is safer then a gun, useful in any situation and you won't accidentally shoot a bystander</quote> unless you become an expert knife thrower a knife isn't going to do shit if someone breaks into your home with a gun</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Raganork 08/01/17 1:35:43 PM #33:	helIy posted... but you can just stop the bullets with your sword* unless anime and other media has been lying to me all this time butter knife https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Qy-Be2cDGQ <cite>Raganork posted [p:883992940] in New Texas ... [t:75623415]...</cite> <quote><cite>helIy posted...</cite> <quote>but you can just stop the bullets with your sword unless anime and other media has been lying to me all this time</quote> *butter knife https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Qy-Be2cDGQ</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Currant_Kaiser 08/01/17 3:18:09 PM #34:	Zeus posted... SpeedDemon20 posted... How many can a person carry? Pretty sure three, if you hold the third in your mouth. Nonsense! Let's see... 1. In your right hand. 2. In your left hand. 3. Under your right arm. 4. Under your left arm. 5. In your mouth. 6. Up your ass. 7. Up your ass. 8. Up your ass. 9. Between your legs. According to my calculations one could hold at least nine swords. <cite>Currant_Kaiser posted [p:883998721] in New Texas ... [t:75623415]...</cite> <quote><cite>Zeus posted...</cite> <quote><cite>SpeedDemon20 posted...</cite> <quote>How many can a person carry?</quote> Pretty sure three, if you hold the third in your mouth.</quote> Nonsense! Let's see... 1. In your right hand. 2. In your left hand. 3. Under your right arm. 4. Under your left arm. 5. In your mouth. 6. Up your ass. 7. Up your ass. 8. Up your ass. 9. Between your legs. According to my calculations one could hold at least nine swords.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Darth Xelleon 08/01/17 3:57:21 PM #35:	Well, I'm moving to Texas. --- Official Rydia's Husband of GameFAQs My 3DS FC is in my profile, PM me to be friends or to just beat each other up online. <cite>Darth Xelleon posted [p:884000828] in New Texas ... [t:75623415]...</cite> <quote>Well, I'm moving to Texas.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dikitain 08/01/17 4:15:31 PM #36:	Currant_Kaiser posted... Zeus posted... SpeedDemon20 posted... How many can a person carry? Pretty sure three, if you hold the third in your mouth. Nonsense! Let's see... 1. In your right hand. 2. In your left hand. 3. Under your right arm. 4. Under your left arm. 5. In your mouth. 6. Up your ass. 7. Up your ass. 8. Up your ass. 9. Between your legs. According to my calculations one could hold at least nine swords. Only 3 swords in your ass? Psh! I can hold at least 5. --- I am a senior software engineer. If you see me post here, I am tired of writing TPS reports. <cite>Dikitain posted [p:884001892] in New Texas ... [t:75623415]...</cite> <quote><cite>Currant_Kaiser posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Zeus posted...</cite> <quote><cite>SpeedDemon20 posted...</cite> <quote>How many can a person carry?</quote> Pretty sure three, if you hold the third in your mouth.</quote> Nonsense! Let's see... 1. In your right hand. 2. In your left hand. 3. Under your right arm. 4. Under your left arm. 5. In your mouth. 6. Up your ass. 7. Up your ass. 8. Up your ass. 9. Between your legs. According to my calculations one could hold at least nine swords.</quote> Only 3 swords in your ass? Psh! I can hold at least 5.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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