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Post by avordvet on May 11, 2015 13:59:44 GMT -5
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Post by southwind on May 11, 2015 18:42:24 GMT -5
I gave myself a trip to the hair salon, and a Karambit for my birthday, cause life should have some balance...
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Post by avordvet on May 24, 2015 7:09:37 GMT -5
Although I have and carry a variety of edged weapons on my Web/LBV gear, I rarely carry anything other than a pocket knife with my sidearm, usually a S&W urban tactical, But I decided to get back in the habit of carrying one of my fixed blades again.
Decisions, decisions...
In Ga you can own any type of blade you want, but you can only carry one (open or concealed) with a blade length of 5" or less UNLESS you have a weapons permit, which in GA covers both handguns and edged weapons of any length.
Back in the day when handguns were fairly restricted, I used to carry a Gerber MKII or the Cold Steel Recon Tanto, but with blade lengths at around seven inches they were normally in a concealed shoulder rig. But one of my old favorites that I am pulling out of storage is the old Parker Cutlery Co. Smoky Mountain Ultra Lite, a double edged 5" 'boot knife' using quality Japanese steel, which has served me well in the past.
By the time ya realize this one is coming, you are already cut & bleeding and the blade is coming back for seconds or maybe even thirds.
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Post by southwind on May 24, 2015 7:31:32 GMT -5
Used my training karambit yesterday in my M.A. class. It was a great workout, and fun too. Also rather eye opening, as I had never done any knife fighting drills before. I too, have a double edged 5" boot knife, which is also a decent throwing knife. (another skill I picked up recently) Karambit goes with me when I jog at night. Thanks for the info on GA law. One of our regular class participants in Atlanta PD and even he didn't know the particulars of GA law concerning knives. I am going to pass this info on to my classmates.
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Post by avordvet on May 24, 2015 9:53:26 GMT -5
Used my training karambit yesterday in my M.A. class. It was a great workout, and fun too. Also rather eye opening, as I had never done any knife fighting drills before. I too, have a double edged 5" boot knife, which is also a decent throwing knife. (another skill I picked up recently) Karambit goes with me when I jog at night. Thanks for the info on GA law. One of our regular class participants in Atlanta PD and even he didn't know the particulars of GA law concerning knives. I am going to pass this info on to my classmates. An Atlanta PD Officer who doesn't know the laws they are supposed to be enforcing... why, color me shocked (/massive sarc) When I was going though the LE Firearms Instructor Course in the mid '90's we learned quickly to make sure any ATL PD guys were in front of the stacks during CQB training due to their lack of training and procedures. But pass this along... Also note that GA instituted state preemption on guns and blades, no other state entity can restrict the use or carry beyond state requirements.
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Post by avordvet on May 24, 2015 10:55:47 GMT -5
Texas Knife Law Reform moving forwardby Dean Weingarten at 5/23/2015 02:58:00 PM There are two bills in the Texas legislature to reform the State's knife laws. HB 905 adds knives to the state preemption law for firearms. This will prevent people from unknowingly becoming criminals for local ordinances that they are unaware of. The local ordiances are infamous for being selectively enforced. gunwatch.blogspot.com/2015/05/texas-knife-law-reform-moving-forward.html
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Post by southwind on May 24, 2015 21:02:24 GMT -5
Did I read that right, technically you need a weapons license for a baseball bat?
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Post by avordvet on May 25, 2015 4:51:35 GMT -5
Did I read that right, technically you need a weapons license for a baseball bat? Actually back in the day when guns and edged weapons were highly restricted for carry, baseball bats were VERY popular as a weapon, Cop see's you at or going to a ball game, even just carrying one in the vehicle; no problem. But walking down a city street at night carrying one and it is most likely being used as a weapon. Same these days with people carrying a baseball bat or a golf club down the sidewalks in the inner cities... sports instrument or weapon? But typical of all governments, they will try to throw everything they possibly can under the heading of 'weapon' for control puposes.
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