MedPig

That would be the "Assault can Opener", doubly so if it's black.

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Captain Crunch

Hey, don't bust my chops. I don't make the Federal rules.

Somewhere in the distant past, Congress passed a law that says administrative agency rules & regulations have the force of law upon being published in the Federal Register.

Look at the myriad of BATFE rules & regs. They weren't passed by the Congress. They were published by the agency in the Federal Register and therefore are the law. Violations are Federal criminal offenses, carrying fines and prison time. Ask any of the former FFL dealers now incarcerated.

Every law passed by Congress, every agency rule & reg, every AG's opinion, every Executive order, in short, everything the Government does, is published in the Federal Register. If it isn't, it isn't legal.

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When you’re wounded and left on Afghanistan’s plains,
And the women come out to cut up what remains,
Just roll to your rifle and blow out your brains,
And go to your God like a soldier.

Rudyard Kipling

Terry

Gibber

Just to update, the publication where my wife works has researched this matter and is getting ready to go to press with the article.
It appears IN FACT that the 63 page proposal by U.S. Customs "seeks to expand the switchblade definition set by Congress in 1958 to include ALL knives that open with one hand. These include or can include multi-tools, traditional pocket knives, one-hand openers and assisted-openers."
For the latest news on this, go to Knife Rights - Home

falcon1

If that assessment is correct...wow. Just wow.

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BentLink

Well, I guess my Kabar will see a lot more carry...

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Jmac00

I fear this is just the beginning, our rights are going down the toilet faster than a dead goldfish

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unloved

A couple of people on another forum that I frequent made an excellent suggestion yesterday. Anyone that knows non-knife knut people who nevertheless have a use for knives that can be quickly opened with one hand (hikers, campers, rock climbers, skydivers, sailors, fishermen, etc. , I'm sure we can think of lots more) should make those people aware of what's going on. Don't say anything about 'liberals'. It would probably be best not to mention self defense when communicating with people who aren't into knives and guns. Send emails and register on forums and get the word out there. Include the contact info that I've posted. If AKTI and kniferights .org are not successful in their efforts to extend the comment period we only have until June 21!!! We've got to get as many people as possible on board. We've got to flood CBP with letters opposing this proposal!

unloved

We can and must fight this!!!!

Address comments to:

U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of International Trade, Regulations
and Rulings

Attention: Intellectual Property and Restricted Merchandise Branch, Mint Annex
799 9th Street, N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20229

Two phone contacts:

Joseph Clark, (202) 325–0089
Andrew M. Langreich, (202) 325–0089

BentLink

Letter on it's way.

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unloved

Sample letters, lots of good advice, and a link to find and email your members of congress are now posted on this page http://kniferights.org/index.php?opt...=76&Itemid=150 at kniferights.org.

Please click the link and make use of the information provided there.
CBP is not accepting comments by email.
Comments to CBP must be received by June 21!