It is illegal to carry a sword, or any blade over five and a half inches save for:
-Historical reenactments, i.e. renaissance fairs and civil war events;
-Ceremonies that they are an integral part, i.e. cultural dances and officiating ceremonies;
-Any Military or Police Officer in a full dress uniform that a sword or saber is a portion of; -Hunters with a normal sized hunting knife on the way to or coming from a hunting trip with their hunting permits on their person;
-Any job requiring the use of a knife or machete larger than five and a half inches with the purchase of a special permit.
Therefore it is illegal to carry any sword in Texas for the general person. In addition sword canes also fall under the concealed weapons laws making it an even larger offense, and seldom qualifying under the conditions that swords are legal.
NOT to OWN it, but to carry - it except as noted below (excerpted from a previous Wiki Answer)
It is illegal to carry a sword, or any blade over five and a half inches save for:
-Historical reenactments, i.e. renaissance fairs and civil war events;
-Ceremonies that they are an integral part, i.e. cultural dances and officiating ceremonies;
-Any Military or Police Officer in a full dress uniform that a sword or saber is a portion of; -Hunters with a normal sized hunting knife on the way to or coming from a hunting trip with their hunting permits on their person;
-Any job requiring the use of a knife or machete larger than five and a half inches with the purchase of a special permit.
Therefore it is illegal to carry any sword in Texas for the general person. In addition sword canes also fall under the concealed weapons laws making it an even larger offense, and seldom qualify under the conditions that other swords are legal.
NOT to OWN it, but to carry - it except as noted below (excerpted from a previous Wiki Answer) It is illegal to carry a sword, or any blade over five and a half inches save for:
-Historical reenactments, i.e. renaissance fairs and civil war events;
-Ceremonies that they are an integral part, i.e. cultural dances and officiating ceremonies;
-Any Military or Police Officer in a full dress uniform that a sword or saber is a portion of; -Hunters with a normal sized hunting knife on the way to or coming from a hunting trip with their hunting permits on their person;
-Any job requiring the use of a knife or machete larger than five and a half inches with the purchase of a special permit.
Therefore it is illegal to carry any sword in Texas for the general person. In addition sword canes also fall under the concealed weapons laws making it an even larger offense, and seldom qualify under the conditions that other swords are legal.
Folders under 5.5" OK.
Max length: 5.5"
Specifically illegal: Switchblade, throwing knives, daggers (in general), bowie knives, swords and spears.
law: Penal Code 46
Quirks: The one state people associate with Bowie knives explicitly forbids them.
Not illegal to own, but illegal to carry on or about your person.
No, it is not legal. You may own a katana, but may not possess it on your person in public. There are some exceptions, such as historical reenactments. Hope this helps.
Yes, they have been used for historical demonstrations or ceremonies. But now they have been allowed for open carry since 2017.
no because they created karate
Shuriken are not illegal to own Texas. It is however illegal to carry them. A shuriken is a type of weapon that has pointed blades and is used by throwing them.
yes if you don't have a license
Yes, it is illegal to own a prairie dog as a pet in Texas. The Texas Health and Safety Code classifies prairie dogs as a "dangerous wild animal" and prohibits private ownership without meeting specific requirements and obtaining a permit.
king arthur had a magic sword named excalibur, but i do not think that it is illegal because i own four swords of my own. I do know you cannot take it with you in public or across state borders on your own.
It is legal to own an antique swordstick but not a modern one. It is illegal to carry any swordstick in public.
Yes it's legal but check with local enforcement to determine the legal age to own one.
No, it's illegal. Unless it's for a collection or antique.
No it is illegal but what they don't know won't hurt them or you. ;)
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A wooden sword is not illegal any where unless you use it as a weapon and happen to hurt someone.
Sure, it is not illegal to own a car without a licence and therefore is not illegal to insure a car without a licence...but it is still illegal to drive it.