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mreavis wrote:OK so I have to ask...

Assuming this means it is legal for a CHL holder carrying his handgun, in all places he legally can, IS exempt from illegal knife and club restrictions. And I quote "swords". Considering I see nothing about concealment for the knifes or clubs. This would mean I could carry a sword or mace around on my back while legally carrying my handgun?

I think this is the quickest way to test case this. It also leads me to believe there is no protection. Because unless I am missing something- if you can carry a 6 inch fixed blade or an ASP and be legally protected from that. I am buying a sword.

In theory: yes it would be legal as long as you have your CHL and handgun on your person as well.
In practice: You will probably get arrested for the swords.
In court: Who knows, a wise paralegal once told me "No sane person wants a case to go to court, you can never tell what will happen."

speedsix wrote:we just gotta find out who's stumpin' the new knife laws in Austin and support them...we could get it cleaned up next session...

In that case I suggest looking into kniferights.org

The arguments about the exemption in 46.15 can be two edged swords. For the folks who believe its a blanket exemption to 46.02 it can also be an arrest, trial, and possible conviction since we have no case law or AG opinion. For those who say our license says "Concealed Handgun License" and not a "Concealed Weapons License" they have to remember that the CHL is used for more than concealed carry as it is. Our CHL doesn't say anything about being a Voter ID, but as of the first it now serves as one. Our CHL doesn't say anything at all about being a pass to get into the State Capital faster, but it works for that too. Our CHL says nothing at all about skipping NICS checks, but it lets us do that as well.