San Antonio

[Drifter]

From time to time I've seen threads here that make me wonder what I need to be aware of regarding CC in SA when I visit there in a month or so.

Any big "No-No's" that differ from the rest of TX?

[mr surveyor]

and watch the pocket knives

[KBCraig]

From time to time I've seen threads here that make me wonder what I need to be aware of regarding CC in SA when I visit there in a month or so.

Any big "No-No's" that differ from the rest of TX?

The law is the same statewide. Attitudes may vary, but the law doesn't.

[Drifter]

and watch the pocket knives

[Liberty]

and watch the pocket knives

San Antonio has an ordinance that outlaws knives that can be locked open.

[ELB]

Specifically, San Antonio has an ordinance against locking folders with blades less than 5 1/2 inches, although there are exceptions (like for "traveling". Oh no, not that again! ). And knives are officially not allowed on city property. You can check up on this here:

http://www.municode.com/resources/gatew ... 508&sid=43

As practical matter, I have legally carried my handgun in San Antonio since 1998, and never been asked about it by the cops, much less been bothered about any knives I might have. I see lots of people here with various folders clipped to pockets and in belt sheaths, and few look as big as 5 1/2 inches. I can't recommend you don't follow the law, but if you otherwise behave yourself, I doubt you will be asked about any of your knives either.

elb

[mrbug]

The knife ordinance was specifically passed to allow the police more latitude in controlling gang problems.

[stormbringerr]

and watch the pocket knives

San Antonio has an ordinance that outlaws knives that can be locked open.

Wow I didn't know that! Crazy

i didnt either,thats strange. a city can make that law? what is the state law about lock knives?

[stormbringerr]

and watch the pocket knives

San Antonio has an ordinance that outlaws knives that can be locked open.

Wow I didn't know that! Crazy

i didnt either,thats strange. a city can make that law? what is the state law about lock knives? oh, i see ELBs post now.

[cbr600]

Carrying a folding knife that magically becomes a fixed blade knife has the same penalty in San Antonio as climbing a pecan tree in a park and picking pecans?

[chewy555]

and watch the pocket knives

San Antonio has an ordinance that outlaws knives that can be locked open.

Wow I didn't know that! Crazy

i didnt either,thats strange. a city can make that law? what is the state law about lock knives?

Its not a law its a city ordinance. Most police officers will leave you alone about your knife if you are not doing anything else that you should not be doing. I am 30 now and have carried one for the last 12-15 years or so and not had any problems with it. Most days I have more then one on.