Did you know if you are not exempt from 46.02 (such as owner, CHL, LEO, etc.) you cannot carve the Thanksgiving turkey? Or even slice the bread? Thought I would provide this reminder as we approach the holiday season.
Texas Penal Code
46.02(a) A person commits an offense if the person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries on or about his or her person a handgun, illegal knife, or club if the person is not.
Most Turkey carving knives are "illegal", since they are > 5.5 inches. As are most bread knives, etc. For grins, you should measure the steak/bread knives when you go to a restaurant, but I digress.
Thus, regular guests (non-CHL,s non-LEOs, etc) to your home may not legally be in possession of the carving knife. So next time someone volunteers to "help" you cut the turkey, tell them it is illegal and to get out of the kitchen.
Only CHLs Can Carve Thanksgiving Turkey
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LOL. That is funny. I would make the argument that carving and eating is a lawful sporting activity, and as such I can use the knife since it is one commonly used in carving and eating. ;)
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Well you see, then you get into the realm of professional sporting events - there ARE professional eating competitions. And if you are giving gifts (say Christmas time) that could be considered payment. How would you like to be able to wield the carving knife but not be allowed to carry a handgun in your own house?txinvestigator wrote:LOL. That is funny. I would make the argument that carving and eating is a lawful sporting activity, and as such I can use the knife since it is one commonly used in carving and eating. ;)
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Re: Only CHLs Can Carve Thanksgiving Turkey
I have been doing this illegally for quite a few years! Now I've got my TCL (Turkey Carving License)Renegade wrote:Did you know if you are not exempt from 46.02 (such as owner, CHL, LEO, etc.) you cannot carve the Thanksgiving turkey? Or even slice the bread? Thought I would provide this reminder as we approach the holiday season.
Texas Penal Code
46.02(a) A person commits an offense if the person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries on or about his or her person a handgun, illegal knife, or club if the person is not.
Most Turkey carving knives are "illegal", since they are > 5.5 inches. As are most bread knives, etc. For grins, you should measure the steak/bread knives when you go to a restaurant, but I digress.
Thus, regular guests (non-CHL,s non-LEOs, etc) to your home may not legally be in possession of the carving knife. So next time someone volunteers to "help" you cut the turkey, tell them it is illegal and to get out of the kitchen.
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Many people just carve turkeys once a year. Surely a once a year event isn't one that is that common.txinvestigator wrote:LOL. That is funny. I would make the argument that carving and eating is a lawful sporting activity, and as such I can use the knife since it is one commonly used in carving and eating. ;)
Just kidding folks, just kidding!!
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Yes, but your guests are in violation if they carry on or about their person an illegal knife, that being one with a blade over five and one-half inches.DoubleJ wrote:on your own premises is the key.
just like OpenCarry...
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They're good to go if they use a sword or bowie knife to carve the bird.
The provisions of Section 46.02 prohibiting the carrying of an
illegal knife do not apply to an individual carrying a bowie knife or a
sword used in a historical demonstration or in a ceremony in which the
knife or sword is significant to the performance of the ceremony.
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Man, that is priceless!cbr600 wrote:They're good to go if they use a sword or bowie knife to carve the bird.
The provisions of Section 46.02 prohibiting the carrying of an
illegal knife do not apply to an individual carrying a bowie knife or a
sword used in a historical demonstration or in a ceremony in which the
knife or sword is significant to the performance of the ceremony.
