Thread: Why's it Illegal?

Originally Posted by natchez

Silly thought this thread. Now if I wanted to make something illegal in Texas it would be "big hair" on women.

No way! That's a Texas icon. Middle aged women with huge hair that wear ridiculous quantities of makeup, constantly chew gum and call everybody "shoog". To totally fit the mold though they have to drive a Suburban.

Is it true that Texas has an express lane for Capital Punishment ? I think i heard that from Ron White on the Blue Collar Tour.

Originally Posted by Disburden

It's also illegal to have intercourse outside of missionary postion so let's leave it at that .lol.

Ha! Wow, that's hilarious.
Good point though - There's more than one law out there not worth following then! I'll keep my razor and sexual variety.

YOU'LL NEVER TAKE ME ALIVE COPPERS!!!!!!

I can't see this being enforced very much for a consumer....maby for a business tho

Originally Posted by SirJames

.... Furthermore, the only other reason a straight razor may be illegal is if you are carrying it on your person because it could be classified as a Gravity Knife....

I do not think it would be wise to walk around with one in your pocket on a daily basis.

I remember watching an episode of Cops a while back and a guy was arrested on the strip in Las Vegas for having a straight razor in his back pocket.

The interpretation of a law is up to the law enforcement officer. Individual municipalities, I believe, are able to set their own laws. If you do not agree with their decisions, then you can take it to court and start spending lots of money proceeding up the long ladder of decision makers who interpret the laws.

I would rather just spend my money on razors and not lawyers. Also, who has the ultimate decision? Individual states rights or the Federal government.


BTW, my name is Rusty Shackleford.

Even if it were illegal to own a straight, I can't think of any cop that would go around enforcing this. I, for one, have way too much on my plate

Originally Posted by Noswad

I do not think it would be wise to walk around with one in your pocket on a daily basis.

I remember watching an episode of Cops a while back and a guy was arrested on the strip in Las Vegas for having a straight razor in his back pocket.

The interpretation of a law is up to the law enforcement officer. Individual municipalities, I believe, are able to set their own laws. If you do not agree with their decisions, then you can take it to court and start spending lots of money proceeding up the long ladder of decision makers who interpret the laws.

I would rather just spend my money on razors and not lawyers. Also, who has the ultimate decision? Individual states rights or the Federal government.


BTW, my name is Rusty Shackleford.

I agree, razors are much more useful than lawyers and cheaper.

Originally Posted by Evin

This post made me chuckle move to Britain it may take over 6 months to own a gun but you can buy a straight over the counter

But it's prohibited to carry a fixed blade (or lockable blade) of more than 3" in a public place unless you have a professional need (like a chef).

Here is a website in TX that sells straight razors. I would check with the local PD to see if str8 razors are legal. I could be wrong...but I believe they are legal. If you google "Are straight razors legal in TX", you will find several sites providing information regarding this subject.

Men's Shaving Products: Straight Razors - Shaving Brushes and More!

Originally Posted by DCasper

... I would check with the local PD to see if str8 razors are legal....

I wouldn't go looking for bureaucrats with rule-books to ask permission from.