It is rare, but here is a story that shows when it comes to autos the law does get enforced sometimes.
http://www.wyff4.com/news/22008485/detail.html
http://www.wyff4.com/news/22008485/detail.html
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Interstate Commerce Law Applied this time
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I have had that conversation with a few different US Prosecutors. It is the one who introduces the item into interstate commerce that commits the crime, BUT by placing an order you maybe charged with conspriacy. It would be very rare to go after the buyer on this one.....
This is a confusing law to me. By the knife laws in my state, for example, switchblade knives are illegal,and they are defined as any knife that automatically opens by a button or switch in the handle, etc... I happen to know someone who has an Italian made stilletto switchblade, and it's put away where it never sees the light of day. Was handed down to him and most likely made in the 1950's or 40's.
On the other hand, right down the street from me, there is a shop that carries half a dozen autos like the small benchmade ruckus and similar models by different mfg. All pushbutton operated. So what makes these knives legal, and if they are not, then how is it that the store sells them and people buy them. I see auto knives for sale in lots of stores in my state.
On the other hand, right down the street from me, there is a shop that carries half a dozen autos like the small benchmade ruckus and similar models by different mfg. All pushbutton operated. So what makes these knives legal, and if they are not, then how is it that the store sells them and people buy them. I see auto knives for sale in lots of stores in my state.
Zip7, seems they are illegal where you live:
http://knife-expert.com/la.txt
This post was more about interstate selling. Never confuse what is sold with what is legal. It is strange, but with some things such as knives, there is little enforcement on the sale, but if you have it in your pocket you will be charged.
I am always amazed by the "pocket rocket" gas powered mini motorcycles that are sold everywhere can can only be used on your property.
http://knife-expert.com/la.txt
This post was more about interstate selling. Never confuse what is sold with what is legal. It is strange, but with some things such as knives, there is little enforcement on the sale, but if you have it in your pocket you will be charged.
I am always amazed by the "pocket rocket" gas powered mini motorcycles that are sold everywhere can can only be used on your property.
This is a confusing law to me. By the knife laws in my state, for example, switchblade knives are illegal,and they are defined as any knife that automatically opens by a button or switch in the handle, etc... I happen to know someone who has an Italian made stilletto switchblade, and it's put away where it never sees the light of day. Was handed down to him and most likely made in the 1950's or 40's.
On the other hand, right down the street from me, there is a shop that carries half a dozen autos like the small benchmade ruckus and similar models by different mfg. All pushbutton operated. So what makes these knives legal, and if they are not, then how is it that the store sells them and people buy them. I see auto knives for sale in lots of stores in my state.
Federal law only makes it illegal sell over state lines ("interstate commerce"), not in the same state. However from what I read of Louisiana's code, it is illegal to even possess one. So from what you tell me, I'm stumped. Maybe the local police simply don't care. Or haven't caught on yet.