How would we petition to get the knife-laws changed in OK?

[uncle money bags]

I'd sign a petition for this

I was wondering who would be the first to say it. You dont disappoint caojyn.

 

[TwoForFlinching]

I'd support this too. I loves me some OTF knives.

 

[ez bake]

you are absolutely right, i have had a microtech and now own a couple of Gerber autos. They are no faster and often times slower than a Kershaw speedsafe assisted opening.

But then again, I don't expect anyone in legislature to be informed or educated on these issue so perception might hurt us.

I'm sure VeggieMeat will be along shortly to fill in the legislative action details but the quick and dirty version is this: first, you have to get a legislator on your side that is willing to front the proposal and use staff to turn it into a bill. Perhaps approaching some of the OC legislators would be a good opening for the proposal. Second, you're likely already too late for the next legislative session that opens in February because the bills that will move forward have already had preliminary work done this fall in working groups. So, set your sights on the 2014 session to begin enlisting legislators to your proposal. Anticipate that it will not succeed the first time so you can adjust the proposal to get wider support. Note those legislators that are roadblocks and support their opposition in the next election while educating them as candidates.

Thanks for the info man! 2014 huh? I'd say that gives us plenty of time to get everything together and do it right.

I'm seriously excited about this and will do whatever needs to be done to make it happen.

 

[Sumshooter]

It would be great to carry a butterfly knife.

 

[inactive]

what makes one knife more dangerous than another (or a pencil, or a sharp stick, etc.)?

Clearly the Assault knives are more dangerous

 

[ez bake]

It would be great to carry a butterfly knife.

Even the most-skilled flippers I know can't open one faster than I can open any of my Spyderco (non-assisted) folders.

Edited to say - are Balisongs prohibited by OK law? I don't read 21-1272 to say so.

 

[ez bake]

Here's another question

§21-1272.

UNLAWFUL CARRY

It shall be unlawful for any person to carry upon or about his or her
person, or in a purse or other container belonging to the person, any
pistol, revolver, shotgun or rifle whether loaded or unloaded or any
dagger, bowie knife, dirk knife, switchblade knife, spring-type knife,
sword cane, knife having a blade which opens automatically by hand
pressure applied to a button, spring, or other device in the handle of
the knife, blackjack, loaded cane, billy, hand chain, metal knuckles,
or any other offensive weapon, whether such weapon be concealed or
unconcealed, except this section shall not prohibit:

1. The proper use of guns and knives for hunting, fishing, educational
or recreational purposes;

2. The carrying or use of weapons in a manner otherwise permitted by
statute or authorized by the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act, Section 1290.1
et seq. of this title; or

3. The carrying, possession and use of any weapon by a peace officer
in the performance of official duties and in compliance with the rules
of the employing agency. Any person convicted of violating the
foregoing provision shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable as
provided in Section 1276 of this title.

Would adding "utility" or "Self Defense" to the underlined text in #1 be wise, or does getting into self-defense (in this section) start to muddy the waters?

Also, I don't really care for the phrase "any other offensive weapon" - which is basically a catch-all

 

[ez bake]

Incidentally, here is some information on Dirk Knives (also originally referred to as "Dork Knives" - no joke):

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dirk

 

[Dale00]

I'd love to be able to carry a knife of my choice without having to worry about some legal restriction.

A compelling argument is needed which will convince members of the public who are scared of people carrying knives and which sounds good to legislators.

 

[TurboFinger]

except this section shall not prohibit:

1. The proper use of guns and knives for hunting, fishing, educational
or recreational purposes;

"officer, i was educating this thief that it is not wise to steal from a person carrying......

any dagger, bowie knife, dirk knife, switchblade knife, spring-type knife,
sword cane, knife having a blade which opens automatically by hand
pressure applied to a button, spring, or other device in the handle of
the knife, blackjack, loaded cane, billy, hand chain, metal knuckles,
or any other offensive weapon"