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#Weebo #Master_sword #Amputeelife #Texas_chainsaw_Massacre #Erectile_dysfunction
http://www.dailywire.com/news/18431/texas-will-soon-allow-people-carry-swords-public-aaron-bandler?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_c
2AlakHul4U
I'm for this. Life needs more swords in it.
NothingButReactionGifs
Gonna dust off the ol' Massamune.
CptJTuttle
Fucking finally! *yells over shoulder* Ma, grab your things! We're moving!
Promethianfire
Have at thee, y'all.
SquarePancake
I'm moving to Texas soon and I'm actually super excited! I can't wait to wear a katana :D
NixonDidNothingWrong
I'm excited too that so many of you are bidding up my property value.
binky4me
I challenge you to a duel, y'all!
SinisterStingray
Thats still illegal
CziltangBrone
For now.
Timtimgrimslimjim
They were always legal to open carry. Just have to say your in historical reenactment or a ceremony where a sword is necessary.
retrohellix
Promethianfire
This should make Sikhs happy. But this is Texas, so someone will assume they are Muslim...
Talmorean
Don't limit that to Texas, you'll find that level of ignorance in every state in the union. There are hillbillies in VT, CA, IL etc...
Wangwrangler
Don't limit that to hillbillies, all sorts of people can be that ignorant. From hoodrats to college kids.
garytufin
what about a crossbow?
Syllogismssuck
See questions http://tpwd.texas.gov/faq/huntwild/hunting_regulations.phtml :-)
garytufin
They have everything covered, don't they ? :)
MemeDissector
well it IS texas. wasn't much to do there 'cept farm and hunt and now weapons are as much a part of their soul as meat.
Goobchop
Machete is pleased...
KirschPunkt
Isn't a machete allowed anyways? Where I live, it is considered a gardening tool.
Goobchop
KirschPunkt
If there is something to get, I indeed did not get it, yes. But I like the gif, it's a nice variety of the same old Star Trek gif.
Goobchop
Machete is a Mexican antihero. He is played by Danny Trejo
KirschPunkt
I see. Thank you.
Syllogismssuck
http://imgur.com/KuEWtGL
Krewnikoshea
California already does!
saberthree
I saw a dude walk down the street with a zelda sword, it was interesting
Redicarus
Yeah isn't that funny. Open carry of guns but not swords where it's totally opposite in Cali
Syllogismssuck
"including the Bowie knife - and spears to be carried in public."
Rapiecage
As someone in the position where I currently might need to carry a spear on the bus: Oh hell yeah!
MesserAuditore
Is it really weaboo if you carry a sword of western origin?
Rapiecage
SAO kid used longswords, iirc. So yes
MesserAuditore
That's hardly fair.
AlexDuos
They used practically everything nothing is safe.
TheKingInTheNorthWhosNameIsStark
You can already do that in canada
slcdirtmerchant
Time to study the blade
emergencymixtape
I fucking love Texas. The whole state is a trip!
clearwall
I love living in TX!
Sauroctonus
If you're going to let people carry guns, why not other weapons? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
tkohl
"My name is Inigo Montoya, you killed my father..."
Redicarus
smarmageddon
While you were passing legislation, I studied the blade...
criticus666
I was passing gas.
SuckItBlue
While you were studying the blade, Greg Abbot was studying sword laws.
KaJuN
Finally I'll be able to produce my pistol. And then produce my rapier.
Syllogismssuck
Underrated comment.
KaJuN
Someone had to stand and deliver.
Syllogismssuck
http://imgur.com/mnZidtn
SuckAnElf
You can already do this in California. Just has to be open carry. Like no secret cane swords.
robotsanta77
Is it not already legal? From what i understood you could open carry almost any bladed weapon in most states.
SinisterStingray
Most states limit the length of the blade you may carry in public.
SuckAnElf
It's legal in CA. Just has to be open carry, so no cane swords.
Gaidenninjacat
Non-concealed blades or concealed blades under 6 inches. Im pretty sure its 6 anyways. might be shorter.
SuckAnElf
I thought three inches for concealed blades in CA. Last time I looked it up was like 4 years ago though so my memory is a bit hazy
Gaidenninjacat
I just looked it up. In CA as long as its a folding blade (no open assist mech) It it legal to conceal regardless of length
Gaidenninjacat
Any Dirks/Daggers have to be open and switch blades with a blade length longer then 2 inches is illegal.
Clockworkdancerobot
Dammit, when the hell will I be able to open carry a trebuchet??
Haidere1988
You...can carry a trebuchet? I am impressed
Promethianfire
When you're strong enough to lift one
Lionskull
I mean, if you're strong enough to carry a trebuchet, you're strong enough to not care about laws.
KismetCrew
Is it a long trebuchet or a hand trebuchet? Hand trebuchets need to be licensed, but long trebuchets are allowed open carry without license
Stupidme
You can open carry a trebuchet when you can hurl a 45 kg stone 300 yards
DragonFromAFewDoorsOver
You already can, so long as you have clearance to get under bridges and the like.
GuylnTheBack
If you use it right, there won't be any bridges to stop you
SinisterStingray
Nothing in Texas law prohibits ownership or carry of trebuchets
TicoGuy
Time for Mini Trebuchets! Lets kickstarter that bitch
Chereazi
2021: "Texas will soon introduce the purge to keep the population healthy and strong"
rewupioeruwipoirupoew
The only criticism you have is ludicrous comparison to shitty movies.
QQTrain
FINALLY!
mustang2733
LET'S DO THIS, YOU'RE FIRST
Airra
mustang2733
theloneponderer
Oh good. Finally a way to get Ted Cruz out of the Senate.
Impressive44
All class 10 government employees and their family are exempt...
sannin2
The weak are those against the 2nd amendment they must be purged
DragonDildoChandelier
Ibreakiemytoie
Yeah but we will outsource that :(
TheLetterKay
I feel like it would be the most mentally ill that would prevail. Sadly.
lysani
If people were going around murdering each other just because it was lrgal for a day, you could argue that they are the mentally ill ones.
Florky
Get some Metal Gear Rising: Revengance going on.
BrockenSpectre
RULES OF NATURE!!!
Florky
That's a good song.
SinisterStingray
We also have some of the strongest legal protections for pets
SquanchingonImgur
Small yay.
Chereazi
You usually only get legal protection if something happened to make it necessary... What did you do Texas?!?!
Ferrumkit
Consider the strong desire to protect cattle, naturally herding dogs are just as valuable, I would think it stems from there.
sannin2
What didn't they do is a better wuesrion
AngryOrangeBear
Did you have a stroke?
sannin2
Phone keyboard doesnt like me sometimes I meant question*
worldsokayestspeler
I dont see a problem with this at all actually. Safer than a gun, but you can still protect yourself with it
CziltangBrone
A sword is NOT safer than a handgun. Despite movies and TV, guns do not "go off" without a human operating them. Swords are ready to cut.
SinisterStingray
In over 80% of stabbings the assailant injures themselves. Just FYI.
worldsokayestspeler
Thats because they didnt study the blade
dogfrost9
Source?
SinisterStingray
Honestly, I don't have a number for you but almost ten years in law enforcement says it happens more often than not.
IronicUsername
I'm fine with that. It's the threat to myself I'm concerned with.
truthsmiles
That's why I'm going to carry two swords.
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truthsmiles
Hmm.. good point. Maybe I should carry three swords.
warslinger
Don't trust nobody, even yourself
RamsesMCMXCI
What? It's not that hard to stab someone. People suck, even at stabbing
lysani
It's usually minor injuries to the assailant, due to their hand sliding up the blade.
FungusForge
That sounds like the blades don't have guards (pocket knifes and kitchen knives). Some machetes even have flared grips to prevent such.
lysani
Most stabbings tend to be with pocket knives or kitchen knives.
FungusForge
Also, you know, dumb ass user expecting an effortless glide to the hilt.
BlankhasdiedofDysentery
I don't get how this isn't a confirmed constitutional right, do people think the founders couldn't envision swords.
induren
No one carried swords in a militia. The second amendment, if you'll recall, had that word in there. Now, let the ammosexuals condemn me!
SinisterStingray
There has been a limitation on how long the blade could be if carried in public but it wasn't strictly enforced bc machetes are everywhere
WKBetafiggit
Didn't the founders all carried swords at some point or another?
Saigon333
Yes, mostly in wartime. Most people didn't carry swords because they're a pain in the ass in civilian life (getting caught on stuff, etc..)
StormWingDelta
lol too long and get caught on crap. XD The sheaths that go on the back are a good way to avoid getting stuck on junk.
contrabasso
Well that bayonet lug isn't there for nothing
BlankhasdiedofDysentery
They try to ban those on civilian weapons.
Tikityler
The US was founded after swords fell out of favor. Texas was far after people regularly used swords.
KismetCrew
Texas doesn't consider open carry of firearms to be protected either. You have to be licensed to carry a handgun open or concealed.
TooLazyToDoSomethingElse
It always has but for long guns. As of last year you can now do handguns if you have a LTC, long guns require no license.
kirosharlequin
Yea swords are arms
bobstallone
Do you know how to fist? "Sword of."
thedailyspank
Are feet shoes?
MagicDoodoo
and scissors are hands
36roentgen
So are arms
BoozeHound001
Well I'm allowed to walk around with this GUN SHOW *kisses arm fat*
ImguriansFillMySaltReservoir
keioto
How responsibly formed is the militia defending the constitution of 1 guy with a pickup full of beer and ammo? Because I wanna join up.
TracyAllenParks
cause gun manufacturers don't pay the NRA to protect other types of arms as protected by the 2nd amendment and sword mfgs don't have clout
jfred325350
Maybe folks don't get such a big kick out of taking their sort out for target practice as they would a firearm.
QQTrain
He's right you know.
Ferrumkit
Well, it's the National Rifle Association, so firearms are kinda the thing ... now if it was National Sharpstick Association I can see. it.
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Ferrumkit
I can't say myself as I'm not a member. That case was a mess in so many ways that there's no winners, but sensationalism made it worse
PaintedSlate
I mean, swords aren't rifles, but the NRA protects smoothbore firearms, so...I guess they had to draw the line somewhere.
BlankhasdiedofDysentery
So you're saying the government takes any right that doesn't have a well bankrolled guardian.
TracyAllenParks
Nope. Not saying that, but it has happened.
BlankhasdiedofDysentery
Evidence suggests that if large groups aren't actively defending a right the government takes it away.
AnalBumCoverFor7000Alex
Same with copyright, if a company isn't actively defending it, the courts say, "it's your own fault dude".
IronicUsername
To an extent but it's not nearly so absolute. I'm not aware of a large group dedicated to protecting the third amendment but the [1]
EmberFiretail
2nd used to cover cannons and warships as well.
rewupioeruwipoirupoew
THIS.
BlankhasdiedofDysentery
And the right wasn't defended so we lost it.
scottjaeger
the Founders envisioned a country with no standing military and not involved in "foreign adventures" and look where we are
JamesProton
Standing military presumes a build up of military that aren't engaged. The military right now is active and being used for purposes.
AquilusPrime
That lasted right up until the end of the War of Independence. Then we had the Barbary wars, and were forced to pay tribute.
TinyLiehon
Well ... the military ain't standing still and war ain't an adventure. So?
BlankhasdiedofDysentery
It more or less lasted until WWI
japh
Eh, not really. The first Barbary war was in 1801, then the US went to war with Britain again in 1812, then the second Barbary war in ~1815
japh
and around the late 1700's through the early 1800's, the US would regularly get into little spats with France and Spain. 2/
japh
Then the US fought Mexico a bit in the 1840's. Almost immediately after the Civil War, the US participated in the Opium Wars. 3/
sexconker
No they didn't.
Whataremelon
They also owned slaves and thought women shouldnt vote. Times change.
antillesw1
Yeah, times change. 2nd Amendment should be abolished or changed to not allow private gun ownership for every idiot that wants one.
Minaris
Just because they scare you? Our right to self defense may very well be why we aren't a dictatorship run by corporations already.
Minaris
We should also abolish the 1st Amendment because I sometimes don't agree with things that other people say or print in the media!
Minaris
See how dumb that sounds?
phantomgallery
well why the fuck not, if i can CC a handgun, why not my sword
PjJonez
This is for open carry. :)
ButterfaceTaintClown
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ATOMICxIRISH
You americans are weird
phantomgallery
we like our pointy shiny things
NationalOrganizationOfMenAgainstAmazonianMasterhood
I also ensure my weapons receive a copy of my digital correspondence.
Fenderzilla
Because the National Blade Association has surprisingly fewer lobbyists
LadyYmir
I'm pretty sure the NBA is a big thing
Chocolatesmaster
Why are you crowd controlling a handgun?
qqkikilicious
You can also open carry a handgun, so why not a sword?
LookintoForever
In Florida.. no surprise.. we can open carry any lenght of sword of knife. As long as it isn't concealed.
Kryc
and my axe!
MagicSquid
Gang affiliations... Like the Lannisters and such.
SkippedOver
The reason is you can currently openly carry a bladed implement that is 5.5 inches or smaller. The law is just undoing the cap.
SkippedOver
The stated reason being that there are blades that are larger than 5.5 inches used for work purposes and they're currently illegal so by
SkippedOver
removing the upper cap, they're just "accidentally" making openly carrying a zweihander legal.
phantomgallery
JA, DAS ZWEIHANDER
Demenster
You can open carry like a cop actually.
ashgrave
We can open carry in Texas!
halcyonica
You can open carry here in TX
EngineerZero
That's such a strange thing to be able to do. Just walk down the street, strapped.
Florky
I mean in wyoming there is no law prohibiting me from carrying a sword as far as I know. I can't conceal it if it's exotic what ever 1/2
Florky
That means but if your 21 in wyoming you conceal and carry so.
GasBandit
Only if you have a CCP though. "Real" open carry (licenseless) is still illegal in TX.
GORDO8675309
you don't need a license for long rifles to open carry in TX
GasBandit
Well, no, just handguns, that's true.
TooLazyToDoSomethingElse
It changed from CHL (concealed handgun license) to LTC (license to carry). Open carry is fine with no license if its a long gun.
MoonbuttTheGreat
I would totally trade my glock for a claymore. Imagine.. "give me yo money bitch!" me: *charges assailant for honor and the crown
N0ledge
That'd be awkward http://vignette4.wikia.nocookie.net/deadliestfiction/images/d/df/Claymore2.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20100907023850
tomi503
You gave up on the crown long ago mate
MoonbuttTheGreat
The crown belongs to the people, and the people are the crown.
Hedniskhjartad
In Houston and maybe other cities as well you can open carry, though I have yet to see anyone do it in the inner city.
SharkShanker
I've lived here for 17 years and I've never seen someone open carry
Hedniskhjartad
Neither have I but it is allowed since 2016. http://www.houstontx.gov/police/open_carry/
TooLazyToDoSomethingElse
Its the whole state not just Houston. I have my LTC
WHATEVAidowhatiwant
I'm with you, I know numerous people with concealed licenses who carry but no one open carrying.
TooLazyToDoSomethingElse
That's because its only been legal in Texas for about a year.
Toldavf
Good luck Stitching those sword wounds. Can you imagine the medical bills?
PiggyWobbles
yeah I'm confused, why are swords illegal at all in public if guns are not?
marsgoose
Exactly, it's a dumb law, hope they get rid of it. You can;t carry blades over 5.5" at the moment.
marsgoose
Not that I would carry something like that, but it should be legal.
axiomatik
Because there is a powerful gun lobby, and not a sword lobby.
wuttwuttinthebuttbutt
knuckles are also illegal in most states.
ServantOfTheGodEmperorOfUsersub
It's because swords just so happen to fall under legislation effecting other bladed weapons.
CuteAnimalsForSadSister
Its a holdover from a law during reconstruction to fight criminal gangs and oppress blacks. You also cannot carry a police baton. Sauce -->
wuttwuttinthebuttbutt
Short answer: money. Long answer: yea, it's still money.
fireinbloom
And why are double sided blades illegal when guns are legal?
qqkikilicious
'cuz it's longer than the palm of your hand.
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ElectricSpacePotatoes
Are you familiar with a peice of us marine uniform called an NCO sword and a mameluke sword?
EgregiousCodswallop
Are you implying a marine NCO doesn't fall under my previously mentioned category: "stupid"?
Clitastrophe
Probably the type to run around wearing a headband with their arms behind their back.
tremonti
It makes you go faster.
divitu
SCA folk are pretty good about handling live steel, but we don't do it in public much, so I probably agree with you.
ashgrave
In my experience those with swords are also web developers.
TheBlueJelly
Am web dev, prefer gun.
Whydoeseveryonebelieveme
Am web developer. Am HEMA enthusiast. Shit.
LookintoForever
They're not in Florida
PiggyWobbles
well shit nothing is illegal in Florida!
TheFirstFurst
I would say Medical Cannabis, but that became legal in Florida last year. So I will have to resort to recreational cannabis.
PirateRubberDuck
Cant argue with that. Swords are less dangerous than hand guns. Why were they not allowed?
phantomgallery
because they're scary and a lot of people dont know how to use a blade, took at tools, weed whackers replaced scythes... theres a bunch more
marsgoose
TX currently bans carry of blades over 5.5" and Bowie knives which is a disgrace.
marsgoose
So I guess the legislature decided that they will be freedomhaters a bit less and are trying to lift the ban.
phantomgallery
they lefted the bowie ban, i'v heard
marsgoose
They'd better, might as well stick a skewer trough Jim's corpse and attach him to a generator since he is spinning in his grave.
everypostepic
Why not an IED?
phantomgallery
theres a difference between a sword and a bomb
HoneyBunchesOfStoats
because such a weapon allows you to kill a bunch of people very quickly from a distance. While you can hurt someone with a sword you won't
HoneyBunchesOfStoats
get as many people and it's easier to subdue you if you try.
SinisterStingray
Harder to conceal
BigHugeSmallTaco
http://www.trueswords.com/Gil-Hibben-Old-West-Sword-Cane-33350
MissyGarrett
Gonna have to carry a first aid kit.
BallisticPenguin
You're right, when I'm hard, it's not easy to conceal
BallisticPenguin
Just kidding, there's nothing to hide
cancerriddenlung
awwww yeah....stare at my rigid long shiny chrome sword.
TheLordOfGiraffes
Isn't that better? I mean I feel like people being able to see a weapon is better than someone being able to go "surprise motherfucker"
HoneyBunchesOfStoats
Me too, I think the logic is to prevent people from low key threatening someone by pointedly holding a weapon near them then acting all
HoneyBunchesOfStoats
innocent and saying they were just carrying it around when the cops come by.
DaddyPutin
He should have said open carry. You can do that in Texas too, even though it's tactically retarded.
Nomulus
Wonder Woman managed fine in a dress, what's your excuse?
GodOfTheBumbleBees
I don't wear dresses.
Nomulus
My point was that dresses are hard mode when it comes to concealing
GodOfTheBumbleBees
Eh, I'm just bullshitting. Of course there were designated "carry swords", like smallswords etc. Those are easy to conceal...
ashgrave
We can open carry in texas
SinisterStingray
Yes, but the guy above me said CC (concealed carry). Also, I have yet to see anyone open carry in Texas. I find that odd.
ashgrave
I'm pretty sure the only ones doing it live in west Texas (direction not city) and dress like cowboys all the time.
TuxedoOxide
Unless youre wonder woman
SDRegulus
No no no, he means conspicuous carry.
edwardmacaronipork
As an asian guy. It's not really hard to conceal your swords. You just gotta sheath it properly
LetumComplexo
Phrasing?
Munnin41
BewilderedBeaver
I needed longer than I want to admit.
YouAreAwareOfYourBreathing
CradleR0bin
Say hello to my cane!
natwons
Bring back the fashionable canes!!!
Misslnformation
Calm down, Wayne.
44no44
I thought I understood the reference but now I'm unsure. What's happening...
Misslnformation
It is a reference that just happened to rhyme. Are you a fellow mistborn reader?
HadMeSomeChickens
Anyone younger than 80 with a cane I will just assume it's a sword.
DongSayaDae
Or simply a sassy tophatwearing teadrinking fellow with a monocle, those lads need a cane, even before they studied the blade.
CradleR0bin
I'm younger than 80. Have a shattered hip. I have a cane. It has a sword.
HadMeSomeChickens
Suspicion confirmed. Did you shatter your hip in a sword fight and are now looking for revenge?