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Is it illegal for a Concealed Handgun License holder to possess or transport a "switchblade knife" even though Section 46.02 specifically exempts the CHL holder from the provision forbidding the possession or transport of an "illegal knife?"
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Yes. A CHL applies only to the handgun part of 46.02 Unlawful Carry of a Weapon, and switchblades are not defined as 'illegal knives'.
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In a Texas court of law, it appears that the court sees that it is illegal to carry a "switchblade knife," because the state see a specific difference between a "switchblade knife" and an "illegal knife?" Am I correct in that line of reasoning, or does in fact a "switchblade knife" become legal to carry based on the Section 46.15(6) exemption from carrying an "illegal knife" under Section 46.02?
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You are correct. The State of Texas specifically lists switchblades as 'prohibited weapons' instead of 'illegal knives'.
46.15 applies
only to 46.02 and 46.03 -- unfortunately switchblade knives fall under 46.05.
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But is the other part correct - that a CHL can legally carry an illegal knife?
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No. CHLs apply to the handgun part of 46.02 only.
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