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07-30-2009, 10:47
I recently took a look at some of the provisions of the San Antonio City Code, and noted the following:
Sec. 21-17. Certain knives prohibited generally; exceptions; penalty for violation.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to intentionally or knowingly carry on or about his person a knife with a blade less than five and one-half (5 1/2) inches in length, which knife is equipped with a lock mechanism so that upon opening, it becomes a fixed blade knife.
(b) The above prohibition set forth in subsection (a) shall not be applicable to a person carrying such a knife:
(1) In the actual discharge of his duties as a peace officer, a member of the armed forces or national guard, or a guard employed by a penal institution;
(2) On his own premises or premises under his control;
(3) Traveling;
(4) Engaged in lawful hunting, fishing or other lawful sporting activity; or
(5) Using such a knife in connection with a lawful occupation, during such utilization.
(Code 1959, § 26-28.1)
LINK 1 (http://library3.municode.com/default-test/DocView/11508/1/166/167#TOC.17)
And also:
Sec. 21-155. Possession of knife.
It shall be unlawful for any person under the age of seventeen (17) to possess or carry any knife on a public roadway or public right-of-way; on any other property in which a governmental entity has an interest; or on private property without the permission of the owner or the person in control of the property within the city limits of the City of San Antonio.
(Ord. No. 79328, § 5, 12-16-93)
Cross references: Certain knives prohibited generally; exceptions, § 21-17.
LINK (http://library3.municode.com/default-test/DocView/11508/1/166/172#TOC.5)
It appears that this applies to fixed blade as well as lock blade knives.
Which means that any fixed or lock blade knife is prohibited by the city code, no matter how small the knife.
So I suppose that even the miniature knives pictured HERE (http://www.miniatureknivessociety.com/) are illegal in San Antonio.
Common sense? Bah, humbug! :mad:
Thank you for reading my rant.
As for those who carry knives, fixed or lock blade, it might be worthwhile to check your own city code. Hopefully, your city counselcritters are better than mine.
Sec. 21-17. Certain knives prohibited generally; exceptions; penalty for violation.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to intentionally or knowingly carry on or about his person a knife with a blade less than five and one-half (5 1/2) inches in length, which knife is equipped with a lock mechanism so that upon opening, it becomes a fixed blade knife.
(b) The above prohibition set forth in subsection (a) shall not be applicable to a person carrying such a knife:
(1) In the actual discharge of his duties as a peace officer, a member of the armed forces or national guard, or a guard employed by a penal institution;
(2) On his own premises or premises under his control;
(3) Traveling;
(4) Engaged in lawful hunting, fishing or other lawful sporting activity; or
(5) Using such a knife in connection with a lawful occupation, during such utilization.
(Code 1959, § 26-28.1)
LINK 1 (http://library3.municode.com/default-test/DocView/11508/1/166/167#TOC.17)
And also:
Sec. 21-155. Possession of knife.
It shall be unlawful for any person under the age of seventeen (17) to possess or carry any knife on a public roadway or public right-of-way; on any other property in which a governmental entity has an interest; or on private property without the permission of the owner or the person in control of the property within the city limits of the City of San Antonio.
(Ord. No. 79328, § 5, 12-16-93)
Cross references: Certain knives prohibited generally; exceptions, § 21-17.
LINK (http://library3.municode.com/default-test/DocView/11508/1/166/172#TOC.5)
It appears that this applies to fixed blade as well as lock blade knives.
Which means that any fixed or lock blade knife is prohibited by the city code, no matter how small the knife.
So I suppose that even the miniature knives pictured HERE (http://www.miniatureknivessociety.com/) are illegal in San Antonio.
Common sense? Bah, humbug! :mad:
Thank you for reading my rant.
As for those who carry knives, fixed or lock blade, it might be worthwhile to check your own city code. Hopefully, your city counselcritters are better than mine.