TN Bill to remove restrictions on knife possession and carry

[Capbyrd]

http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default.aspx?BillNumber=%20HB0581&GA=108

 

 

The proposed bill would remove the restriction on blade length for carry and would also make switchblades legal to possess.  

[Guest ArmyVeteran37214]

Me like very much. I thought it was kind of silly to limit law abiding citizens on their carry blade.

[tntnixon]

The video clip from the subcommitee states that the bill is "Taken off notice". What does that mean?

[tntnixon]

Looked it up. means the bill is essentially dead

[quesogrande]

Looked it up. means the bill is essentially dead

Sad -

[tntnixon]

Wait: The video clip is from April 6, 2011 but the website shows the bill as be filed on 1/31/13 and introduced on 2/4/13. Maybe it is being re-introduced so it might not be dead yet. I don't know why they would attach and old video clip to a reintroduced bill though.

[quesogrande]

i noticed that video date too-  reintroducted after two years - humm

[GlockSpock]

I just wrote my Sen. (Bell) stating support for the bill, and I also asked him if he thought the political climate was right for such a bill's passage. He is great about responding, so we'll see. I also copied the message to Rep. Brooks. We'll see how things go, and I'll update with any response Bell provides me with.

[quesogrande]

I just wrote my Sen. (Bell) stating support for the bill, and I also asked him if he thought the political climate was right for such a bill's passage. He is great about responding, so we'll see. I also copied the message to Rep. Brooks. We'll see how things go, and I'll update with any response Bell provides me with.

So you are saying its a live bill so to speak-

[GlockSpock]

So you are saying its a live bill so to speak-

 

 

I think that it is currently "live". Bell is the Sen. who introduced it, and he is also my Sen. I wrote him an email supporting it, and asked him the status and whether he thinks it will pass. Hopefully soon I will get a response.

[gnmwilliams]

It's aliiiiiiiiiiiiiivveee! Sorry couldn't resist. I'd love for this to pass though. Always thought the 4'' rule was silly.

[Guest MilitiaMan]

I carry no less than 3 knives on me. You can't see them ;)

[GlockSpock]

From Sen. Bell,

 

I hope the support is here to pass this legislation. I first became aware of how inconsistent Tennessee's knife laws were two years ago. This bill is the culmination of two years of research and communication with www.kniferights.org.

Edited February 5, 2013 by CZ9MM

[piercedan]

www.kniferights.org works, www.kniverights.org gives dns errors.

[GlockSpock]

www.kniferights.org works, www.kniverights.org gives dns errors.

Good catch.

[Jonnin]

they should at least open it so HCP allows carry of any sort of bladed weapon.  

[piercedan]

they should at least open it so HCP allows carry of any sort of bladed weapon.  

 

I agree.  I think that is how Kentucky does it.  No direct knowledge, just what I've heard.

[Oh Shoot]

Yep, I've always wanted to carry this baby:

 

 

Seriously, would like to carry a 6" Voyager or similar, though.

 

- OS

[Guest sL1k]

Yep, I've always wanted to carry this baby:



Seriously, would like to carry a 6" Voyager or similar, though.

- OS

here's the one I can't carry

[173rdABN]

What is the blade length? never heard of this non-sense. 

[Oh Shoot]

What is the blade length? never heard of this non-sense. 

 

4 inches.

 

Penalty the same as carrying a gun without permit, Class A misdemeanor.

 

- OS

[dralarms]

So the hunting knife I have in my truck is illegal? Crap.

[Oh Shoot]

So the hunting knife I have in my truck is illegal? Crap.

 

Could certainly be charged if the cop had an axe to grind. Same with a ball bat or other club. Unlikely, though, without some extenuating circumstances.

 

There's always the "going outdoors" claim for knives, but that wouldn't work so well for toting it around on your person in public.

 

- OS

Edited February 6, 2013 by Oh Shoot

[Jamie Jackson]

Thanks for the heads up!

 

E-mails sent!

 

I also sent an info e-mail with links to a bunch of folks I know, encouraging them to write - call - or e-mail as well.

 

I've lawfully carried a handgun daily for well over 20 years, and it's always boggled my mind at the restrictions placed on bladed tools.

 

We have way more than enough infringements on our God Granted and Constitutionally Protected Rights. It's Great to see someone in office working to protect those Rights.

[itchytriggerfinger]

So the hunting knife I have in my truck is illegal? Crap.

 

Yeah, so is the filet knife in the door of my truck.  But the reality is if I don't keep it in the truck I will forget it when I go fishing.