TN Bill to remove restrictions on knife possession and carry

[Capbyrd]

They just jumped to SB0443.  I have to leave in 8 minutes so I probably wont see it either

[GlockSpock]

Action Def. in S. Jud Comm. to 2/26/2013

 

Looks like it got pushed to next Tuesday?

[itchytriggerfinger]

I will absolutley buy a new auto if this passes!  :up:

 

+1

 

So will I!

[Jason in TN]

I have heard nothing from the emails I sent. Did get a reply when I sent some on the gun stuff. But nothing but crickets on this.

Jason

[GlockSpock]

Looks like this bill is #1 on tonight's schedule for the committee.

 

http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Calendar/CalendarOrders.aspx?CalendarID=191

[Spots]

I'll start carrying my big bowies more if this passes.

[dcloudy777]

The committee is supposed to be meeting right now....

[Dennis1209]

Have a question?

 

I have a SOG Tomcat I really like but don't carry off my property because of the 4" law. Measuring the blade, it's a shade over 4" from the tip of the blade to the handle. Looked up the TN knife law and it's very vague and doesn't mention any measurements, just length.

 

SOG says the knife blade length is 3-3/4". Is that measurement just the length of the cutting edge?

[dcloudy777]

Passed 7-1, goes to the Calendar committee, presumably for scheduling for a full Senate vote. 

[Capbyrd]

Law measure from handle to tip.   SOG is likely just measuring the cutting edge. 

 

 

 

The bill was voted on.  7 aye, 1 nay, 1 abstention.  It moves to general at this point.  YAY!

[Major Kong]

Fantastic news! Maybe a little bit of common sense legislation for a change.

[Jamie Jackson]

Wow. That's good news. and I am pleasantly surprised. :up:

 

Probably time for more e-mails of encouragement.

[Guest sL1k]

you guys don't need a knife that big, blades longer than 4 inches belong on the battlefield!

I hope this passes I have a couple knives that I have never worn out the front door :(

[Oh Shoot]

Law measure from handle to tip.   SOG is likely just measuring the cutting edge. 

 

Yep agree. Statute doesn't say "cutting edge" or "sharpened" edge. Don't know of a state law that does, although the one in the UK does.

 

You can be pert damn sure if push comes to shove, LEA will measure total length from tip to grip.

 

Actually, makes sense as far as penetration aspect is concerned, doesn't matter if blade edge is sharpened at all for that purpose really, long as the point works.

 

- OS

Edited February 27, 2013 by Oh Shoot

[willis68]

I will be ordering a few new Autos that will be on my carry rotaion the moment that this is put into law

 

Also a Yuna Great Assasin!

[et45]

don't know if I'll order a new auto but it would be nice to carry my old Case folding hunter

[itchytriggerfinger]

I will be ordering a few new Autos that will be on my carry rotaion the moment that this is put into law

 

Also a Yuna Great Assasin!

 

That YGA is a hog of a knife!

[Blitzen]

Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/5/2013

 

Looks like still in committee in Senate and House but moving. So thats good sign. Time to get this stuff passed while the Republicans hold all three. Parking Lot bill passed House today and it goes to the Governor.

[042399tank]

guys just put a shop hammer and a few tools in your car and your good to go! lol

[itchytriggerfinger]

Yeah I used to have a Craftsman 1.5" box end wrench with a 15" overall length. It would definitely do the trick.

[Spots]

guys just put a shop hammer and a few tools in your car and your good to go! lol

The favorite weapon of the Hells angels is a ball peen hammer for that reason. Does this count as a shop hammer?

[Moped]

Spots, you sure your name ain't John Henry? :)

[cj0e]

The favorite weapon of the Hells angels is a ball peen hammer for that reason. Does this count as a shop hammer?

 

Love the fire in the background. Looks like it's emanating from the hammer!

[gjohnsoniv]

So what is the status on this one?

[Capbyrd]

Its on the Senate calendar for today but its so far down on the agenda, I doubt it will get any time.  

 

http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/videocalendars/VideoCalendarmain.aspx?committeeid=601000&videodate=03/04/2013&ga=108

 

Click on Senate Regular Calendar and its third from the bottom.  

 

 

 

Its also listed as being on the Criminal Justice Subcommittee's agenda for tomorrow.