I'm for it, but we shouldn't even need permits, what with the Second Amendment and all...
Woody
Woody
errrrrr let's see we can walk around full cocked with a loaded firearm but auto knives are a menace to society so you can't carry one of those.
That's the type of thinking that made Poland the world superpower that it is today.
I think the restrictions on knives are asinine.
That's the type of thinking that made Poland the world superpower that it is today.
I think the restrictions on knives are asinine.
according to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PFOk6l2Z3A then it looks like the onion is lever operated or assisted. I would say you can't carry that.
I'm glad you're not the Tulsa County DA. ;-)
BTW, if that is the case someone better call Wally World and let them know they are selling illegal knifes, of which I have bought several.
The assisted open knifes such as the Onion are NOT the same mechanical device as a switch blade. With an assisted open knife you must manually overcome the spring tension on the blade to open the knife. An automatic / switch blade requires no manual force to open aside from pressing a button in the handle.
mhphoto - You are correct. It is not illegal to own the knifes listed in the SDA. It is illegal to carry them. The part that people seem to not agree on is the wording about "Spring Type Knife". As with all laws it is open to interpretation. As such the real question is how does the DA interpret it and would they pursue charges and EVEN if they did, does case law support it?
It has always been my understanding and if you read the thread I linked to before, the Tulsa County DA was contacted and replied in writing confirming that those types of assisted opening knifes were not illegal as per the SDA. However if you carry that type of knife and are truly concerned, contact the DA for the county you live in and see what their opinion is. Do it in writing and keep a copy of the letter handy in the event you ever need it.
so what about balisongs (butterfly knives)? That probably could fall under "any other offensive weapon" I guess...
What are the limits on fixed blades? Reading through I don't see anything besides dagger, bowie, or dirk (besides the catch all). This might be a good question for when I take the class (eventually).
What are the limits on fixed blades? Reading through I don't see anything besides dagger, bowie, or dirk (besides the catch all). This might be a good question for when I take the class (eventually).
as i understand the knife laws spring assist is ok "switchblade" is not "butterfly" knives are fine depending on the bladelength and design.
non-fixed blade knife with blade not over 4" and single edged is goo / longer than 4" and or double edged is bad
fixed blade knife not longer than 6" single edged ok
over 6" and or double edged bad
this is just what i got the last time i had an unplanned conversation with some LEO's as i carry a coupla pocket knives and a 5.9" buck fixed blad (wall mart special) on a daily basis
nothing to do with sda but my own encounters
non-fixed blade knife with blade not over 4" and single edged is goo / longer than 4" and or double edged is bad
fixed blade knife not longer than 6" single edged ok
over 6" and or double edged bad
this is just what i got the last time i had an unplanned conversation with some LEO's as i carry a coupla pocket knives and a 5.9" buck fixed blad (wall mart special) on a daily basis
nothing to do with sda but my own encounters
Interesting...I guess I'll just have to take an SDA class and ask a lawyer, lol. Some of these restrictions just seem so arbitrary it seems like you could be charged for carrying any damned thing...
It makes perfect sense when one thinks about the guys that produce the laws of the land and why they do it.
