im going to go out on a limb and say no unless your on private property

but why carry such a big knife? 3-4 in knife will get most stuff you need done esp in the scouts

 

Texas - Health, Safety & Morals - 46.02. Unlawful carrying
weapons. (a) A person commits an offense if intentionally,
knowingly , or recklessly carries on or about his person a
handgun, illegal knife, or club. [Exceptions: official;
actor was own premises; was traveling; engaged in lawful
hunting, fishing, or other sporting activity; security
guard].
- 46.01. Definitions. (1) "Club"... includes... (D)
Tomahawk...
(6) "Illegal knife" means a:
(A) knife with a blade over five and one-half inches;

 

It specifically says that the law is exempted if the pursuit is a legal sporting activity. Camping/hiking with a scout troop is a legal sporting activity.

On or about the person is anywhere you want to keep it. Put it in you backpack and go with the flow. You are completely legal.

 

what about a knife that part of the blade is a saw so the official blade is less than 5 inches?

 

like serated? i think a cops going to measure from hilt to tip and it better be shorter than the limit

 

what if I have permition to carry it out of sight.
and what if I carry it in my pack.

 

heres what I carry every day cost me about $55 exelent knife and would suit you well

Handle: 4 1/2" Stained Birch & Reindeer Antler
Blade: length 4 1/8", width 13/16" High Carbon Steel (0.8%, 59 on Rockwell)
Sheath: Individually handmade Natural color leather

 

thanks for the advice I will have to think about this.

 

Why not call local law enforcement. Let them know that you are a Boy Scout. If it's a camping trip they will know if it is legal or not to carry it.

 

Sounds like you need a new scout leader. Survival knives are a pretty integral part of camping and outdoor survival. It is foolish to go out there without one. My ten year old has one. He's responsible with it too. You have to teach them, not shelter them.

 

I dunno I have seen some obtusly large knives it depends what he is labeling a survival knife. the troop leader did not say he couldnt have a knife just not take one over 5.5 in long or if he does keep it out of sight

 

Remember if it is in your backpack it isn't a concealed weapon.

Far too many troops can't afford the group liability insurance for having knives carried by everybody.

Unfortunately far too many city/county regulations have superseded the Boy Scout Manual...Just like the 33rd Annual The New York City Custom Knife Show is moving to New Jersey because of the hassles of New York City's (not state) knife regulations.

 

The problem isn't are scout master its this one adult who is terrible.

So if its in your pack its not a consealed weapon?

 

The problem isn't are scout master its this one adult who is terrible.

So if its in your pack its not a consealed weapon?

explain please

 

he rules us with an iron fist its not a boy run program when he is there.
are scout master is awesome and lets you bring sheath knives.

 

So if the knife is in your pack its not conciderd a consealed weapon?
If so then great because I carry a shoulder bag around with me.

 

so its some parent that says no or the scout master?

 

a smaller knife will do everything your larger survival type knife will do.
This is a good lesson for survival and backpacking. Hit a sporting goods store and look at something 3&1/2 to 4 inches for blade size..
regards
Froley

 

This is why I carry a Cold Steel AK-47 folder, still carry legal, but a brute of a knife...

I have three of em, one in each GHB, and one i carry in my laptop bag...

Now, I am looking at a new Ka-Bar as well, larger, full tang....:

Th Ak goes everywhere with me..RC

 

thanks for the information. there probibly woudn't be a problem with my knife in the troop except that one parent I mentioned earlier. its not are scout master it's that one parent who's the problem. although the bag I will probibly carry the knife in is not a back pack it is a sholder bag like a satchel I wear in my belt and I wear the strap over my sholder. I still have to open it up and take it out so hopefully it will count
once I brought a small radeo on a camp out and I turned it on and tried lisen to it and that guy said turn that off no electronics. and later that camping trip he had is 4G i phone out and was watching TV in the midle of camp! not just for his self he was inviting other people over to watch it with him.

 

thanks for the information. there probibly woudn't be a problem with my knife in the troop except that one parent I mentioned earlier. its not are scout master it's that one parent who the problem.
once I brot a small radeo on a camp out and I turned it on and tried lisen to it and that guy said turn that off no electronics. and later that camping trip he had is 4G i phone out and was watching TV in the midle of camp! not just for his self he was inviting other people over to watch it with him.

if its just some parent/ chaperone id tell em to **** off if your carrying it and its not illegal and your scout master allows it you should/can take it ask your parents and your scout master if you get there permission you can tell everyone else to fly a kite but i would recomend getting a smaller knife

 

A folder might be a good option. It can accomplish your day to day tasks just fine. Unless you are going to be chopping, splitting, or hacking off tree limbs you dont really need anything over 4 inches. If you are only using it for emergencies, just throw it in the bottom of your pack and nobody will know/care. Carry something that looks more like a woods or utility knife. Dont bring some wicked looking tacticool knife....

 

It's not that simple the guy is my best friends dad.

 

if its allowed by your parents and the scout master and legal then its ok to take it best friends dad or not.

 

Thanks a lot for helping me out.
God bless.

 

And the BSA said "NO CAMO" HA! I dress like the U.S. is being invaded on are camp outs.

 

Of course the BSA doesn't want you in camo, that's what the uniform is for and I'd say the same thing...Want to play dress up G.I. Joe then join a reenactment group.

Now, if the camo is BSA standard issue, that's another matter but it isn't.

 

the bag I will probibly carry the knife in is not a back pack it is a sholder bag like a satchel I atached the bag to my belt and I have the sholder strap on. I still have to open the bag take out the knife so hope fully it still counts as legal.

 

:-] thanks.

 

we are allowed to wear camo we dont have to wear are uniforms
I planed on haveing that knife when I made my survival kit.
so back to the subject.
is it legal to carry a knife over five and one half inches long consealed in a satchel in TX when hikeing or camping?

 

According to the law that someone referenced earlier, yes it is legal to go over the length limit if you are camping, hunting, hiking, ect. or going from the woods to home or from home to the woods but you cant carry it in a city or anything if you have no reason to do so.

[Exceptions: official;
actor was own premises; was traveling; engaged in lawful
hunting, fishing, or other sporting activity; security
guard].

(6) "Illegal knife" means a:
(A) knife with a blade over five and one-half inches;

I have no idea if its illegal or legal to conceal the knife though. I also have no idea if it being in a backpack counts as being concealed (this is something I have wondered for a very long time and have not gotten an answer).

 

I would research this thoroughly and be sure without a doubt that you're ok before doing it. Some law enforcement officers don't know the law and might arrest you because they think you are breaking that law even if you aren't(Yes they can and will). Then you're looking at a legal headache that may haunt you for years if the judge is having a bad day when you go to court. Our justice system is far from perfect.

I err on the side of caution even if I have the right to do something. I don't feel it's right, but I do what keeps me out of trouble. I wish I had endless time and money to fight this type of problem, but I don't.

 

Honestly you should talk to a local cop hed know how it would be interpereted better than us

 

thanks I'm probibly ok carrying this knife consealed in my satchel.
thanks for helping me out God bless.

and by the way I'm 14 1/2