So me and my dad were planning on going hunting this weekend and i wanted to know, if my dad bought a switch blade, does he have to fill out paperwork before buying it? Does my dad have to fill out paperwork if we buy the switchblade at Big 5? The 10 dollar kind.
2007-09-26 18:19:31 · 10 answers · asked by jimmytran03 3 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
Switchblade laws very state by state. There are several companies that sell switchblades, Microtech, Benchmade, M.O.D. (Masters of Defense), Boker and depending on your state laws the buying, possessing, carrying and use of switchblade knives are regulated. Some states have less stringent laws than others. They are NOT Illegal. Do a search on google for your state and it's laws concerning switchblades to find your answer or talk to local law enforcement. While not lawyers they usually have some idea as to what it legal, but ask a couple of guys.
2007-09-26 23:13:50 · answer #1 · answered by Maker 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would you want a switchblade on a hunting trip ?
Not knocking switchblades [ much ] ... but there's a variety of knife made for hunting : a HUNTING knife.
The reason being that if you're carving a stick, most any knife will do, but if you're carving a rear quarter off a deer you want something that can be strong enough without folding onto your fingers.
The only advantage of a switchblade is conceal-ability: in the woods, who cares ?
2007-09-27 04:29:35 · answer #2 · answered by sirbobby98121 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are some states that allow the possession of Switchblade knives, however there is a catch. Most states that allow the possession of switchblades have specific laws against carrying them on your person in public. In states where there are no carry laws, the statutes are often enforced and are usually class A Felony criminal charge. It is also common once charged,even as a first offense, that the defendant caught carrying the switchblade gets jail time.It is considered carrying/concealing a deadly weapon. Not worth the risk. It is also illegal to import them into the U.S. from another country...........
Besides, carrying one Hunting is hardly an excuse as there is no legitimate/legal reason to carry such a weapon while legitimately hunting..
Before considering purchasing one or carrying one, you need to contact your local law enforcement agency or sheriff's department to determine if in fact it is legal or not.
2007-09-27 04:10:54 · answer #3 · answered by JD 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They don't sell $10 switchblades at Big 5. If you saw a knife there you wanted, then yes your dad can buy it for you. It's just not called a switchblade.
2007-09-26 18:30:04 · answer #4 · answered by DJ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My dad never bought ME a switchblade.
2007-09-26 18:58:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds more like an assisted action knife, not a true SB. I personaly do not like these knivies for hunting, get a nice fixed blade with a good belly on it aid in skinning...
2007-09-27 03:56:48 · answer #6 · answered by Tom Graphics 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Digger is correct.
Besides, what are you going to hunt with a $10 switchblade? Don't waste your money.
2007-09-26 20:38:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Real switchblade knives are illegal to possess in the US. If you're talking about a spring-assisted knife, they are regulated same as any other folding knife. There is no paperwork required to buy a knife.
2007-09-26 19:55:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Bad idea> Buy a Buck knife or other quality hunting knife.*
2007-09-27 12:26:16 · answer #9 · answered by dca2003311@yahoo.com 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No switch blades for hunting.
Nope.
No OK.
2007-09-26 18:29:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋