Bill to Repeal Indiana Auto knife ban

[bigg cheese]

That works out well.. I carry a machete as a tool and when I have to defend myself with it, it becomes a justified improvised defensive device .

 

[Bradsknives]

Brownsburg and Avon has a blade length law. 3.5 inches. But I think they state something about it being used as a weapon.

I only use my knives as letter openers.

 

[colt45er]

If your entertaining the idea of an OTF auto, I strongly urge you to take a look at Microtech OTF autos, they are 10x the quality of the Benchmade Infidel.
BTW: I'm a direct dealer for both Benchmade and Microtech.

I am entertaining the idea if the law passes. I will take a look at the micro-techs though as I have seen several I love!

 

[Titanium Man]

It would be very good news.

 

[2500ekW]

I bet Brad is just salivating thinking about all of us INGO nuts that will be all over him if this passes! Better stock up!

 

[Mr.JAG]

I bet Brad is just salivating thinking about all of us INGO nuts that will be all over him if this passes! Better stock up!

Yea, He'd be driving a new Mercedes within a week.

 

[mkelsey]

I would sure like to be able to replace the autos I lost in the horrific boating accident of '02 on lake Monroe back before I knew that autos were Illegal in Indiana. I have had an itch for a Tuxedo Don like the one in my profile pic for a good while now. It would sure be nice to be able to buy one legaly....

 

[Bradsknives]

I bet Brad is just salivating thinking about all of us INGO nuts that will be all over him if this passes! Better stock up!

Because I do shows in states were autos are perfectly legal, I have plenty of stock.

Yea, He'd be driving a new Mercedes within a week.

Nope, just a new set of tires for my old beater truck.

 

[Bradsknives]

I would sure like to be able to replace the autos I lost in the horrific boating accident of '02 on lake Monroe back before I knew that autos were Illegal in Indiana. I have had an itch for a Tuxedo Don like the one in my profile pic for a good while now. It would sure be nice to be able to buy one legaly....

That pic looks more like a Protech Godson or Godfather model than a Don model. Protech Don models don't have pocket clips.

 

[whiteman]

I am so used to having a knife in my pocket that I have forgot and had one on me in Chicago??? This summer I had my knife on me at Willis/Sears Tower and at a WhiteSocks Game..Not smart..The last few trips I left my blade at home..I felt so naked..Chicago over 18 blades must be less than 2.5" and under 18 less than 2".

 

[rugertoter]

I always though it was stupid to ban "switch blades" anyway. Same with brass knuckles.

 

[Balinor]

this has been brought up a few times over the last few years

 

[mkelsey]

That pic looks more like a Protech Godson or Godfather model than a Don model. Protech Don models don't have pocket clips.

details, details... guess I will just have to add the godfather and godson to my list as well.

 

[Bradsknives]

details, details... guess I will just have to add the godfather and godson to my list as well.

Here is a pic of the Protech Don model.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

I always though it was stupid to ban "switch blades" anyway. Same with brass knuckles.

Agreed on first point. But I don't see anywhere in the IC where "brass knuckles" are also verboten.

On the subject of the thread: I heard back from my state Senator. Below is the message I sent him and then his reply.

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Senator Walker,

I've just recently learned of a bill introduced that "Removes a provision that makes it a Class B misdemeanor for a person to manufacture, possess, display, offer, sell, lend, give away, or purchase any knife with a blade that opens automatically by hand pressure applied to a button, device containing gas, spring, or other device in the handle of the knife."

Senator Walker, I whole heartedly urge you to support thislegislation.

The current law banning such devices was knee-jerk reaction in the first place. It, like a few other goofy laws on the books, needs to go.

Automatically opening knives are already legal in several other states.

Also, it makes ZERO sense that I, as a Hoosier citizen in good standing (proper person) can own as many firearms as I can afford. And I, again, as a proper person, can carry a handgun upon my person with my Indiana LTCH. Should I desire and be able to afford it, I could even 100% legally own machine guns in this great state of Indiana.

But, for no good reason, automatically opening knives are outlawed. It's asinine given the above.

Please, Senator, support this bill!


Respectfully,

Indy_Guy_77
Greenwood

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Mr. Indy_Guy_77,

I agree the regulation of the 'tool' makes no sense, when we already have laws governing aggression against innocent persons. I do not think this bill is received warmly, and cannot speculate on whether I get an opportunity to vote for the measure, but if I do I will.

Respectfully,
Greg Walker



And there you have it.

 

[Bill of Rights]

SB 6 just unanimously passed the committee and now goes on to the full Senate.

 

[Bradsknives]

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

SB 6 just unanimously passed the committee and now goes on to the full Senate.

A step in the right direction!

 

[grunt soldier]

lets hope this gets through

 

[Tebow]

SB 6 just unanimously passed the committee and now goes on to the full Senate.

I really hope it goes through.