Bureau of Customs and Border Protection is banning A.O. knives (Merged) - Page 8

Janq · July 15th, 2009, 12:00 AM

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msgt/ret · July 15th, 2009, 12:44 AM

Found it.

NRA-ILA :: Senate Passes Amendment Protecting Knife Owners

2edgesword · July 15th, 2009, 09:27 AM

Great news!

Furious Kang · July 16th, 2009, 09:25 AM

Hold off on the applause, the way I read it, it still has to make it through the House, which recently passed, Cap and Trade, a version of Universal Health Care and oooh yeah that old Stimulus Bill. In the past we could expect the House to more accurately voice the people's concerns, lately they've been acting like a Politburo.

ExSoldier · July 16th, 2009, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Furious Kang

Hold off on the applause, the way I read it, it still has to make it through the House, which recently passed, Cap and Trade, a version of Universal Health Care and oooh yeah that old Stimulus Bill. In the past we could expect the House to more accurately voice the people's concerns, lately they've been acting like a Politburo.

Those were all "stand alone" bills. This is an amendment tucked neatly into legislation that the Democratic Party and the President really need to pass quickly. Politically speaking it's a painless "bone" for them to feel good about tossing to the minority party. It's not like the amendment is a GUN thang. A lot of Dems feel strongly here too and those super libs know they can't afford to raise the ire of the Blue Dogs (conservatives) in their own party.

By the way Furious Kang, WELCOME TO THE FORUM!

Furious Kang · July 17th, 2009, 10:07 AM

^
Thanks for the clarification and the kind welcome.

Bob O · July 31st, 2009, 10:55 PM

Received this from one of my U.S. Senators today...

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Dear Mr. XXXXXXX,

Thank you for contacting me regarding the importation of knives with spring-assisted opening mechanisms. I appreciate the benefit of your views on this issue.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), a component within the Department of Homeland Security, recently ruled that knives with spring- and release-assisted opening mechanisms are considered switchblades as defined by the Switchblade Knife Act, and therefore prohibited from importation. Following a comment period that ended on June 22, 2009, CBP planned to issue a final determination regarding the importation of spring-assisted knives within 30 days.

On July 9, 2009, Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) offered an amendment to the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2010 that clarified the definition of switchblade knives to exclude spring-assisted knives. CBP did not oppose the clarification and the amendment passed the Senate by unanimous consent, supplanting the need for further CBP action. CBP will continue to enforce the Switchblade Knife Act with this new exception.

Again, thank you for writing. As we move forward in the 111th Congress, please continue to be in touch with your opinions and concerns.

Sincerely,
MARK R. WARNER
United States Senator

tdgator · August 1st, 2009, 11:21 AM

Good news. Thanks for all the info.

DETOX · August 2nd, 2009, 09:12 PM

i hope to god that this stuff doesnt pass. cause **** i wont be able to carry much of anything

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July 15th, 2009, 09:27 AM	#73
2edgesword Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: New York Posts: 398	Great news!

July 16th, 2009, 09:25 AM	#74
Furious Kang New Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Delaware Posts: 9	Hold off on the applause, the way I read it, it still has to make it through the House, which recently passed, Cap and Trade, a version of Universal Health Care and oooh yeah that old Stimulus Bill. In the past we could expect the House to more accurately voice the people's concerns, lately they've been acting like a Politburo.

July 17th, 2009, 10:07 AM	#76
Furious Kang New Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Delaware Posts: 9	^ Thanks for the clarification and the kind welcome.

August 1st, 2009, 11:21 AM	#78
tdgator Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 29	Good news. Thanks for all the info.