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james terrio
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Thanks, I dont know what Im taking yet just didnt want to lose an nice knife like the Fugitive to a cop
No worries, they will surely be so amazed by your excellent taste in fine cutlery that they will escort you to your hunting grounds, carry your gear in, and carry the bounty back out for you in a state of wonderment.
In all seriousness, there's unfortunately a lot of "grey area" in these matters... you might get away with almost anything if you keep a low profile, or you might get caught up in a routine traffic stop by a dude who's having a bad day, and have a real mess on your hands. :/
After asking local Beckerheads like GSO here, my next step would be to look on KnifeRights and AKTI to see if they have any additional advice. Discretion is the better part of valor. :thumbup:
Anyway, be safe and have fun on your hog hunt!! You know we will want to see your pics
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You should be fine. You just can't walk around town with a BK-9 on your belt. You will be on private land or whatever and the law should not apply.
If you are going hunting or are hunting, you can carry what ever you want. Even if you get stopped on your way and can prove that you are in route coming from or going hunting, there is nothing they can do. Just keep it with your hunting stff, not on your person.
I would double check thou, but that is how it works I think, or what I was told when I took my CHL concerning weapon laws.
I mean this state lets us hunt Hogs from helicopters with machine guns and suppressors.
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I lived in Texas for 4 or 5 years, bought an AK in a pawn shop for 300 bucks, bought a hi-point once for 75 LMAO... Got my CHL while there too and use to go shooting a couple/few times a week....And the only times i have ever been hunting have been in texas... I love Texas....
That being said, NOT once did anyone mention i could hunt hogs from helicopters with machine guns... I wouldnt want to use the suppressors, but still, im a bit disappointed i missed my chance at this is awesomeness HAHA
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This is my understanding as well, hence the "on or about your person" verbiage. Texas law does NOT prohibit OWNING a knife with a longer blade, just carrying it where it is easily accessible in a fight. In a backpack with your bone saw, rubber/nitrile gloves, plastic bags, and other field dressing gear should not be a problem. Plus, as Dex says, once you're on private property hunting pigs, you can pretty much do whatever the land owner allows. So if the land owner was okay with it and you wanted to carry the Fugitive instead of a side-arm as your last ditch defense, then go for it. If what James says is true, the pig may just kill itself and save you the trouble....
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If what James says is true, the pig may just kill itself and save you the trouble....
James is usually right.
In fact, you might as well stay home - the pig is probably already dead.
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This is my understanding as well, hence the "on or about your person" verbiage. Texas law does NOT prohibit OWNING a knife with a longer blade, just carrying it where it is easily accessible in a fight. In a backpack with your bone saw, rubber/nitrile gloves, plastic bags, and other field dressing gear should not be a problem. Plus, as Dex says, once you're on private property hunting pigs, you can pretty much do whatever the land owner allows. So if the land owner was okay with it and you wanted to carry the Fugitive instead of a side-arm as your last ditch defense, then go for it. If what James says is true, the pig may just kill itself and save you the trouble....
This will be the side arm. 25oz .44mag the knife that is as of yet undecided will probably be just to show off to the other guys and try and convert them to being knife nuts.
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I find starting them with a .22 is easier than breaking their wrists while you yell "YOU KNOW YOU LIKE IT!!!"
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If what James says is true, the pig may just kill itself and save you the trouble....
Wouldn't you? I've seen Psyop operate a dead chickenfoot to frightening effect, and I've heard stories about his snake-shooting-at exploits... who knows what he could do with a good knife at close range?...
Don't fret, they will make more pigs.
Personally, I have never hunted or even seen a wild hog in the woods or a field. And if I did, I think I would prefer to be about 50 yards away, up in a tree stand, with a good .30 caliber deer rifle. I'm told those rascals are tough as nails and mean as a snake!
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Like some of the others mentioned. a 9 (or any thing else over 5.5"), is illegal in Texas ONLY with respect to carrying in public. On your person while on private property is fine.
Example: I carry dual fixed blades every day everywhere except court houses and police stations. Today. I was packing my 9 on my right and a Kabar 1217 on the left while using an Ontario 22" machete to cut weeds/brush. (no rattlers encountered today)
I had to go to town to get some stuff. All I did was get in the truck, jam the machete in the crack between the seats, go to town and and then pulled both knives out of their sheaths as I got out and stuck them under the seat. When I got back to the truck, I pulled them out from under the seat, tucked 'em home and went home.
The law "says" no big knives out in public. Doesn't say squat about big sheaths.
If HB-3884 passes, there will no longer be any "illegal" knives, there will only be what you do with them being illegal.
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They're not that bad James. Shot gun works better in the swamps, although I killed my first one with a 30-30 in a swamp. They can get frisky if you wound them, but a face full of buckshot pretty much stops them if they charge you. There are guys that kill them with knives, if their pit bulls can pin them for a bit. They lose a lot of pit bulls. Wild boar can rip them apart.
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Wouldn't you? I've seen Psyop operate a dead chickenfoot to frightening effect, and I've heard stories about his snake-shooting-at exploits... who knows what he could do with a good knife at close range?...
Don't fret, they will make more pigs.
Personally, I have never hunted or even seen a wild hog in the woods or a field. And if I did, I think I would prefer to be about 50 yards away, up in a tree stand, with a good .30 caliber deer rifle. I'm told those rascals are tough as nails and mean as a snake!
They're not that bad James. Shot gun works better in the swamps, although I killed my first one with a 30-30 in a swamp. They can get frisky if you wound them, but a face full of buckshot pretty much stops them if they charge you. There are guys that kill them with knives, if their pit bulls can pin them for a bit. They lose a lot of pit bulls. Wild boar can rip them apart.
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This is how it should be... everywhere.
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I remember one time after a bad flood we were kayaking and fishing through the Suwanee and i kept hitting this floating stump..... It shook me up a bit when i reached around the kayak and grabbed it, thinking it was a log, and it turned out to be a boar with his leg chewed off...
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Did you fish it up and eat it?
No, i prolly screamed like a girl and paddled away pretty quickly HAHA
Not really, it did startle me at first because i didnt expect it, but after i seen what it was i hollered for my dad and told him about it in case he wanted to check it out, he didnt so we continued fishing and drinking some beer.
I had lots of fun fishing in florida, cant wait to get back at it... Hell i remember a time i was in the middle of a canoe, dad on the back and grandpa in the front, a damn moccasin came down from a tree branch right next to my face, my father used the paddle and i thought he was Sammy Sosa the way he home-runned the snake throught the woods.. You could hear it hitting the trees as it passed through the air LMAO That was the first time i seen a moccasin out of the water.. wasnt the last though.
Im starting to get the itch... Need a new rod and reel... Yummy.... Catfish.
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Hey guys,
I just wanted to give a massive thank you to all and everyone here in BeckerBurg just for being such amazing people. I truly love it here and genuinely think of you all as my friends. I've belonged to a reasonable amount of forums before and never have I felt as welcomed as I have here. This place really does feel like home to me. My love of knives is obviously shared, and then some, and the stuff I've learnt and been a part of here has really humbled me. I have, on rare occasion, delved into some of the other areas here (holy crap NEVER go into 'the cove', W.E.I.R.D!) but I very quickly think "nup, back to hang with my buddies". I get a real kick when I see you peeps reply to my (often completely non-productive) antics just as I love having (an often completely non-productive) input into the threads here. Guys like the Omega Biscuit, the almighty Trade, Moose the 45th and Murph, I appreciate and love your kooky but wise guidance. Fellas like Jerry D, hhmoore, Dubz, Dunkem, TravisH, GSOM, TBL, GSO, Abrasion, Dresnor, Bighoss, FA'LER and the like, I love hearing your input always. The cool kids in the corner daizee, James Terrio, 710, peanut butter man WorldWood (best of luck with the move mate, can't wait for you and yours to get out of that deathtrap shithole), Dex, Maus, TMHunt and all the other geniuses behind the files, you guys truly rock. Zzyzz and your encyclopaedic knowledge of.. wow.. nearly everything and Salty your philosophic viewpoints. Our European buddies Maethor and Endel (and I know there's others). Then there's my nutty as elephant shit mates like silverthorn, Ulf and the truly Illustrious NCSlice, LOVE hangin with you guys. Nos, I've never conversed with such a well rounded, intelligent and stand up 15yo ever, the ladies of the crowd, NikkiR, Mrs. C and Copperhead88, it's SOOO COOL to know that women love knives as much as men (and I truly don't mean that condescendingly) and to my really great bud Gassy, you're simply a gentleman. It's a pleasure knowing you and being your compatriate.
Now I know there's a lot of names I have forgotten to mention (please forgive me) but I know who you are. Why? Because you hang here and you are ALL, everyone of you, simply wonderful folks. I'm not trying to get all mushy I just wanted to vent my appreciation for making me feel like one of the clan. You're all probably thinking "hang on, he's forgotten someone". But no.
To the magnificent, elusive but strangely omnipresent Ethan, your knives have brought us here under a common flag. The blades you have created are the most incredible pieces of highly functional art. I can't articulate fully, to the extent my grasp on the English language will allow, how much I find these edged beauties truly delightful. Not only have they enriched my life by giving me an honestly amazing hobby but they have led me here to all these fine folks. You are a King amongst men Mr. Becker, not just because of your skill with steel but utmostly for the fact you are the epitomy of a gentleman. I doth my hat to you and bow solemnly.
Once again folks, I'm very sorry if I forgot to mention you, but my minds eye knows who you all are. I am but humbled to be here with you all. Feel free to snark my head off for forgetting to thank you personally
BECKERHEADS FOR LIFE!!!! (Hang on, wait. I'm not a Beckerhead yet. Sheeeeeet Stimpy. Anyone seen Mewz?.. Oops sorry, being patient. Still. Trying. To. Be. Patient)
Love Springy..
Well said. Hope you get your number soon. :thumbup:
Also, if you think I'm "well rounded" you need to come to 'Merica for a few days and watch me at a pro wrestling match.
All illusions of well roundedness will go away quickly. Just snarking. (at least partially )
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Very true! The ones that I've shot and seen shot (2 for me, 3 others that partners shot) were more interested in running away, especially if they catch a whiff of human bean. We stalk them at night rather than shooting them over bait, so most shots are between 50 and 100 yards. When hit properly with a 300 AAC Blackout or .30-30, one shot is all it took. The two guys shooting .458 SOCOM's took two shots to get 'er done since their first shots hit the hindquarters. The ideal pig is a 100 pound (or less) sow, since it cuts a little into the reproduction, and they taste delicious.
When I was stationed in Hawaii, I knew a few people from church that hunted with dogs and used either knives or spears to finish the pigs. I never went with them, but Doc is correct about what pigs can do to the dogs.
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survived the weekend in the mountains of NH with weirdos.
lost my favorite left hand. glove. not worth a 5 hour drive to fetch it. hopefully someone spots it and doesn't let the dog savage it. they don't make those anymore.
gained a new double bit axe made in TN that is old old old. sweet felling pattern. $25.
ate Jason's mess.
served pie and icecream from the snowbank. yeah, there was snow.
pictures in a bit.
still unpacking.
where is that damn glove? "probably just under the bumper where i parked" if i'm not lucky (unless someone finds it). if i'm very lucky, the velcro stuck to something i moved inside.
amazon, well, yup, they don't make it no more, but i'll order two other kinds. hopefully they work out.
gloves. if i don't lose them, i destroy them. next time i buy 5-9 of them
lost my favorite left hand. glove. not worth a 5 hour drive to fetch it. hopefully someone spots it and doesn't let the dog savage it. they don't make those anymore.
gained a new double bit axe made in TN that is old old old. sweet felling pattern. $25.
ate Jason's mess.
served pie and icecream from the snowbank. yeah, there was snow.
pictures in a bit.
still unpacking.
where is that damn glove? "probably just under the bumper where i parked" if i'm not lucky (unless someone finds it). if i'm very lucky, the velcro stuck to something i moved inside.
amazon, well, yup, they don't make it no more, but i'll order two other kinds. hopefully they work out.
gloves. if i don't lose them, i destroy them. next time i buy 5-9 of them
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