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ScottDLS wrote:

E.Marquez wrote:

Solaris wrote:

ScottDLS wrote:
Yes, but 46.03 only prohibits carrying "firearm, illegal knife, club, or prohibited weapon in a courthouse. 46.01 doesn't define a pocket knife as an "illegal knife".

46.03 defines what is illegal. There is a difference between what is illegal throughout the state and what is prohibited in the building. 5 gallons of gasoline being an example of something legal almost anywhere but will be nogo trying to carry it into a courthouse.

That was my point... the common pocket knife is not an illegal weapon, but it is still a knife, and as such "could" be considered a dangerous weapon. A rule applied by the apparent authority over the building might then forbid that dangerous weapon.

The question then goes to "What would they charge you with if you sneaked one in?" A moot point since they just kick you out once the metal detector goes off.

So what if Dallas City Hall decides a handgun in a "dangerous weapon" and uses their authority to deny you entry if you're carrying one? What can you do about it? Or the State Fair...