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What if you use a butterfly knife for self defense in the UK where these kind of knives are illegal?
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An illegal weapon is an ILLEGAL weapon regardless of where you use it, how you use it, or who you use it against.
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Are butterfly knifes illegal in minnesota?
KS 21-6301 was modified in 2013, making legal owning and selling gravity knives and many other previously regulated knives, aside from b*llistic knives and throwing knives. akti.org/state-knife-laws/kansas/
Are butterfly knifes illegal in Arizona?
yes, they are not illegal. The only illegal knives are: Switchblades, throwing knives, daggers, bowie knives, swords and spears. Butterfly knives do fall under the category of switchblades a switchblade is defined as a knife that can open or be opened by applying any force to a button or switch or opened by the force of gravity
Are butterfly knives illegal in Ohio?
Yes, Butterfly knives are illegal in Ohio. You do not have to touch the blade to open it, which is one of the factors. Most butterfly knives are over 4" also, which is another factor. Butterfly knives are often used as weapons, you don't see a carpenter using a butterfly knife to do his work, he would use something with better grip, etc...
Are practice butterfly knives illegal to make in Washington state or buy one?
Yes; they are illegal. Possession, manufacture or sale of spring knives (a butterfly knife is a spring knife under Washington state RCW 9.41.250 (2012) and would include practice butterfly knives) is a gross misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment in the county jail for up to 364 days or a fine of up to $5,000 or both.
Are butterfly knives illegal in California?
Butterfly or Balisong, or gravity knives are illegal to sell, buy, mail, possess, carry, unless you are active duty military or law enforcement officer.detailed analysis of CA knife carry laws is in the attached link.yes
Is it illegal to order butterfly knives from the internet to be delivered in New York?
It may not be illegal to order the merchandise via the internet but it IS illegal to possess such a knife in the state of NY.
Can you carry a butterfly knife in Illinois?
Balisong knives, also called butterfly knives, are legal in Illinois.
Can you buy a butterfly knife styled pen in Australia and if so where from?
Butterfly knives are banned in Australia due to their classification as a prohibited weapon. Therefore, it is illegal to buy or own a butterfly knife styled pen in Australia.
Can I buy a butterfly knife online if I live in Texas?
Butterfly knives are considered a switchblade under Texas law. A switchblade is a prohibited weapon, meaning that they are illegal to possess. Even if a company will mail you the knife, you can be prosecuted if you are caught with it.
Are butterfly knives illegal in Massachusetts?
Applicable law (SEE BELOW LINK) does not refer to "butterfly" knives" specifically by that name, HOWEVER - the description of the prohibited knives describes ALL knives having a double-edged blade.In my experience all knives described as "butterfly," "balisong," "gravity knife," etc. (where the blade is concealed inside a hinged/folding handle and can be deployed with a flick of the wrist), HAVE DOUBLE EDGED BLADES. Therefore they ARE illegal.
Are balisongs aka butterfly knives illegal in NY?
no there not illegal even text 242-242 for answers and there also not illegal because there not a gravity knife in some places yes it can be illegal but in newyork no it is not illegal unless its longer then 6" in newyork city there illegal up to 4" so if you just go to this website to find true facts you might want to look alittle harder on something that you researchQuestionAre butterfly knives illegal in New York AnswerNo, they are not. There are many stores in New York where you can purchase them. Thanks for using Cha-Cha!(242-242)In some U.S. states it is illegal to possess and/or carry such a knife in public. In certain jurisdictions, butterfly knives are categorized as a "gravity knife", "switchblade", or "dagger" although they are also occasionally outlawed by name ("butterfly knife").The knife is illegal in California if blade length exceeds two inches.In New York, the butterfly knife has been determined to not be a gravity knife.In Pennsylvania, the butterfly knife is legal for conceal and open carrying.Butterfly knife trainers feature a special blunt and unsharpened "blade," and are legal in areas where butterfly knives are not.for more information go tohttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Switchblade#United_Statesfor all about them in the US. and if anyone has time. I currently have an open question about knives as well.. if anyone has the time to answer my question I would greatly appreciate it!!!!the link to my question is::http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Ajvhn3I3DRT3zpDgccPJutrty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20080731103450AA2zCuq&show=7#profile-info-PGXqfVkMaa
What is the law for knives in Tucson AZ?
well! in Arizona, we are a very free state, specifically, there is no max length. you can carry a 15' Bowie and its okay It is however illegal unless its a pocket knife, illegal to have it concealed or any deadly weapon. You can carry a knife into a federal facility if it is under 2.5" Ballistic Knives are illegal Switchblades may not be transported over state borders unless they are intended for military use. Gravity knives are also ALL illegal. the main one seen is butterfly knives.
