Bureau of Customs and Border Protection is banning A.O. knives (Merged) - Page 7

paul34 · June 9th, 2009, 12:20 AM

The problem is that they can arbitrarily set their own policy without going the route of legislating new law. That's not the purpose of agency control of policy. Policy should simply be how they exercise the duties already defined for them, not defining their own duties.

retsupt99 · June 9th, 2009, 07:11 AM

When knives are outlawed, only the criminals will have knives.

The GunShine State comes through again...it's a Concealed Weapon or Firearm License...guns, switchblades, and such...

...FL got it right!

goawayfarm · June 9th, 2009, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by mutumbo

i dont see this happening. due to the fact that assisted opening knives are used in ALOT of rescue operations from firefighting to rescue divers. they use them since they need to be able to open a knife with one hand in gloves. so untill they find a better alternative i dont see it going over very well.

Law enforcement & military are already exempt from the existing laws regarding auto & switchblades.....They'll just expand the 'authorized' list to include 1st responders.

Phillep Harding · June 9th, 2009, 10:36 AM

Technically, such a regulation or law would include the utility knives that slide the blade out. Sheet rockers, carpet layers, roofers, how many other kinds of workers?

RemMod597 · June 9th, 2009, 01:34 PM

Screw Obama - he ain't getting mine. Period.

DOGOFWAR01 · June 9th, 2009, 04:25 PM

Send your TWO Senators and Representative in WDC an e-mail via their web page, tell them to tell the CBP Morons "to pack where the sun does not shine".

Switch Blade knives are legal in most parts of the world ! so why not the USA - the land of the free ? or was that the land of the use to be free ?

I told our Senators and Representative
1. Tell the CBP "to pack sand where the sun does not shine", this is Congress business not "paper pushing loafers govt admin business", just like Montana Senators did with military brass with DoD
2. Pass a law to legalized any and all knives including swtichblades, just like Congress did with the Dept of Interior Decorating on the conceal carry in National Parks
3. Congress send a formal letter to all these "paper pushing loafers govt administrators worried about their job security" to sit down, shut up or get fired and that Congress the elected representatives of the people are in charge not them

DOGOFWAR01 · June 9th, 2009, 04:26 PM

Also, write the CBP - tell them the same

unloved · June 10th, 2009, 09:31 PM

Originally posted by Critter (Doug Ritter of Knife Rights - Home) on BladeForums.com .

Quote:

Breaking News: We have recieved word that U.S. Customs & Border Protection has DENIED the numerous requests for extension that it had recieved and is planning to stick with the June 21 deadline for comments.

CBP's denial of an extension seems to be a clear indication that they do not intend to act in a fair and reasonable manner on this issue and have already made their decison to go ahead. That means we have to set the stage for the next act, which will likely be conducted both in court and in Congress. The battle is far from over, your comments will play a role in both efforts.

Knife Rights is developing a new comments letter for concerned knife owners to send to CBP and a strong email to send to Members of Congress. We are not about to roll over for this clearly out-of-control government agency.

We'll be posting new letters and additonal information in the next 24 hours.

Jmac00 · July 14th, 2009, 09:17 PM

good news kids: Senate Passes Amendment Protecting Knife Owners

NRA-ILA :: Senate Passes Amendment Protecting Knife Owners

automatic slim · July 14th, 2009, 11:42 PM

Another assault on freedom has been averted. The NRA reports that legislation has been passed unanimously, by the US Senate to prevent the US Customs service from classifying all assisted opening knives as switchblades.
The Obama administration has remained mum on the action by the Customs service. One can only assume that the Customs Service was acting with the full knowledge of the Obama regime.

June 9th, 2009, 07:11 AM	#62
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 22,799	When knives are outlawed, only the criminals will have knives. The GunShine State comes through again...it's a Concealed Weapon or Firearm License...guns, switchblades, and such......FL got it right! __________________ "That I cannot do." "Give this to, uh, Clemenza. I want reliable people, people who aren't going to be carried away. After all we're not murderers in spite of what this undertaker thinks." *********************************** NRA Life Member

July 14th, 2009, 09:17 PM	#69
Jmac00 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 507	good news kids: Senate Passes Amendment Protecting Knife Owners NRA-ILA :: Senate Passes Amendment Protecting Knife Owners __________________ 'You don't need God anymore, you have us Democrats.' - Nancy Pelosi (Quoted 2006)

July 14th, 2009, 11:42 PM	#70
automatic slim Distinguished Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: The western edge of The Confederacy Posts: 1,223	Knives to be protected.......... Another assault on freedom has been averted. The NRA reports that legislation has been passed unanimously, by the US Senate to prevent the US Customs service from classifying all assisted opening knives as switchblades. The Obama administration has remained mum on the action by the Customs service. One can only assume that the Customs Service was acting with the full knowledge of the Obama regime. __________________ "First gallant South Carolina nobly made the stand." Edge of Darkness Last edited by automatic slim; July 14th, 2009 at 11:44 PM.. Reason: spelling

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June 9th, 2009, 12:20 AM	#61
paul34 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 770	The problem is that they can arbitrarily set their own policy without going the route of legislating new law. That's not the purpose of agency control of policy. Policy should simply be how they exercise the duties already defined for them, not defining their own duties.

June 9th, 2009, 10:36 AM	#64
Phillep Harding Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Alaska Posts: 357	Technically, such a regulation or law would include the utility knives that slide the blade out. Sheet rockers, carpet layers, roofers, how many other kinds of workers?

June 9th, 2009, 01:34 PM	#65
RemMod597 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Off the X Posts: 338	Screw Obama - he ain't getting mine. Period.

June 9th, 2009, 04:25 PM	#66
DOGOFWAR01 Ex Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: WYOMING Posts: 562	Send your TWO Senators and Representative in WDC an e-mail via their web page, tell them to tell the CBP Morons "to pack where the sun does not shine". Switch Blade knives are legal in most parts of the world ! so why not the USA - the land of the free ? or was that the land of the use to be free ? I told our Senators and Representative 1. Tell the CBP "to pack sand where the sun does not shine", this is Congress business not "paper pushing loafers govt admin business", just like Montana Senators did with military brass with DoD 2. Pass a law to legalized any and all knives including swtichblades, just like Congress did with the Dept of Interior Decorating on the conceal carry in National Parks 3. Congress send a formal letter to all these "paper pushing loafers govt administrators worried about their job security" to sit down, shut up or get fired and that Congress the elected representatives of the people are in charge not them

June 9th, 2009, 04:26 PM	#67
DOGOFWAR01 Ex Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: WYOMING Posts: 562	Also, write the CBP - tell them the same