If they are, Why?
Just wondering.
2006-10-06 10:07:44 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It may depend on where you live but for the most part, yes.
2006-10-06 10:09:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Almost every jursidiction makes automatic knives unlawful, unless you are Law Enforcement.
The laws were written before the advent of the one handed opening folding knife with the stud on the blade that helps you open the knife.
The law considered that anyone who wanted to open a knife quickly and with only one hand wanted to use that knife as a weapon of offense, i. e. to assault/rob someone. With modern folding knives, quick one-handed operation is easy, and everyone likes it. It makes opening a knife to open a package easy, for instance, when you have the package in your hand. The laws haven't caught up to the fact that modern knives make switchblades obsolete.
2006-10-06 10:21:27 · answer #2 · answered by tyrsson58 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are like go directly to jail card i believe in MD 5 year for possession ?
2006-10-06 10:10:39 · answer #3 · answered by C1962 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with your state, I know in Ca. they are. As for why, its a matter of police safety. Its a hard to spot weapon with quick and easy deployment.
2006-10-06 10:16:52 · answer #4 · answered by Jillybean82 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are illegal. Why? Because the law says they are!
2006-10-06 10:15:15 · answer #5 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes if over 6 inches no if under 6 inches, so both.
2006-10-06 10:10:07 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I believe they are, some states have tighter laws on it.
2006-10-06 10:18:07 · answer #7 · answered by Enterrador 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes they are illegal.
2006-10-06 10:18:14 · answer #8 · answered by Christopher45 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if you get caught
2006-10-06 10:14:50 · answer #9 · answered by xox_bass_player_xox 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are banned here in the uk
2006-10-06 10:16:02 · answer #10 · answered by exile 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋