Federal Court: Knives are ‘Arms’ and Protected by the Second Amendment

[DadSmith]

Bulletin: What Counts as Protected ‘Arms’ Under the Second Amendment?

Citing Bruen, the 9th Circuit overturned Hawaii’s ban on butterfly knives. The decision may have huge implications for gun safety laws.

www.thetrace.org

 

[Drail]

I certainly hope it does have a HUGE implication on current laws.

 

[Hawkeye]

Spears and swords! Yeah!

 

[W3s]

Any overturned weapon ban is a win. There are so many laws I have never understood, butterfly knives being one of them. What makes them more dangerous than any other knife? Oh... I suppose they are more dangerous TO THE USER if used recklessly... so wouldn't that punishment (injuring oneself) fit the "crime"?
Anyways, here's to hoping more unlawful bans get overturned

 

[Ingomike]

Any overturned weapon ban is a win. There are so many laws I have never understood, butterfly knives being one of them. What makes them more dangerous than any other knife? Oh... I suppose they are more dangerous TO THE USER if used recklessly... so wouldn't that punishment (injuring oneself) fit the "crime"?
Anyways, here's to hoping more unlawful bans get overturned

It is hard to overstate how much Hollywood crap has affected arms laws. The sheeple think a “silencer” goes pfttt, a machine gun shoots endlessly magically never needing reloading. I have been watching shows from the 50’s and it is amazing to see the portrayals of various weapons.

I love the Snap-On ”silencer” with nothing to secure it at all.

 

[KellyinAvon]

The 9th Circus did this??

 

[OneBadV8]

I sure hope this doesn’t make states think they need to issue Knife carry licenses too

 

[KokomoDave]

I thought Ohio and Kentucky consider their licenses to include carry of knives? I know Florida has one of the weirdest laws on carrying a knife vs carrying a pistol. I found out 20 years sgo while snorkeling with my H1 steel folding Spyderco.

 

[KLB]

Any overturned weapon ban is a win. There are so many laws I have never understood, butterfly knives being one of them. What makes them more dangerous than any other knife? Oh... I suppose they are more dangerous TO THE USER if used recklessly... so wouldn't that punishment (injuring oneself) fit the "crime"?
Anyways, here's to hoping more unlawful bans get overturned

Mike nailed it on the head. They were used by scary people in movies, just like switchblades, and shuriken.

 

[Ingomike]

Mike nailed it on the head. They were used by scary people in movies, just like switchblades, and shuriken.

And we probably should add the tabloid press of the time made every crime and weapon into the crime of the century and the weapons menacing…

 

[shootersix]

Mike nailed it on the head. They were used by scary people in movies, just like switchblades, and shuriken.

Every time I carry a switchblade I break out into song and dance about being a “jet all the way, from my first cigarette to my last dying day!”

 

[DadSmith]

Can you imagine liberals saying no one needs a knife that big, or knives like that are weapons of war as such no one should own them.

 

[foszoe]

Can you imagine liberals saying no one needs a knife that big, or knives like that are weapons of war as such no one should own them.

How many states have knife size laws on the books? I think even IN does. 3 1/2". I was surprised by knife laws back in the 80s when I wanted a Rambo knife

 

[fullmetaljesus]

This is horrible news!
BAN ASSAULT KNIVES!

 

[Hawkeye]

How many states have knife size laws on the books? I think even IN does. 3 1/2". I was surprised by knife laws back in the 80s when I wanted a Rambo knife

Most do. Indiana onloy seems to ban "ballistic" knives and those evil throwing stars. Switchblades are GTG IIRC, and no restriction based on length.

 

[KLB]

Most do. Indiana onloy seems to ban "ballistic" knives and those evil throwing stars. Switchblades are GTG IIRC, and no restriction based on length.

I thought throwing stars were legalized again this past Summer.

 

[Edged Tools]

I thought throwing stars were legalized again this past Summer.

It sounds like there are a lot of restrictions. Maybe just legal for those ax throwing businesses

Indiana’s New Throwing Star Law | McNeelyLaw LLP | Family Law Lawyer Shelbyville

Indiana has legalized throwing stars, allowing businesses like axe-throwing venues to use them, but there are restrictions, and safety precautions must be taken due to the potential for injury. Consult our Indianapolis lawyers at McNeelyLaw LLP for legal guidance on this matter.

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[Kirk Freeman]

How many states have knife size laws on the books? I think even IN does. 3 1/2". I was surprised by knife laws back in the 80s when I wanted a Rambo knife

Indiana does not. HOWEVER, places such as courthouses have length restrictions, e.g. Tippecanoe County 2.5"

►Tippecanoe County Ordinance: 2000-53-CM

3. "Deadly weapon" is defined as follows: A. A loaded or unloaded firearm, B. A weapon, device, instrument, material, or substance, animate or inanimate, that is used for, or is readily capable of, causing death or serious bodily injury, except that such term does not include a pocket knife with a blade of less than 21 h inches in length.

Federal property, e.g. Camp Atterbury, also has restrictions.

Carry 1, 2, a dozen Rambo knives and you are good (courthouses, school property still no go zones).

 

[KLB]

It sounds like there are a lot of restrictions. Maybe just legal for those ax throwing businesses

Indiana’s New Throwing Star Law | McNeelyLaw LLP | Family Law Lawyer Shelbyville

Indiana has legalized throwing stars, allowing businesses like axe-throwing venues to use them, but there are restrictions, and safety precautions must be taken due to the potential for injury. Consult our Indianapolis lawyers at McNeelyLaw LLP for legal guidance on this matter.

www.mcneelylaw.com

That's even dumber than just having them illegal. What a waste of time and resources.