TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
I recently had a rather interesting discussion, following my having read several of the threads pertaining to flying and knife carry in general, with a friend of mine (who is a Criminal Defense Lawyer).
I, for instance, noted that I would never give it another thought to leave the house, while living in Germany, w/ a Victorinox SAK in my pockets. Indeed I've quite often never given this practice much thought while flying to/from various international destinations for that matter.
I proceeded by asking my lawyer friend if he had ever represented any clients on a "concealed weapons" (read knife) charge. If so, then did this occur often?
I was rather amazed to hear that yes he had & he had done so quite often (albeit the "concealed weapons" charge usually was part of a multiple count).
I shared with him some of the insights, views, and experiences, of members on the BF (alas most, if not all, deal directly with the FAA).
I was rather aghast to note that a legal case could be brought against someone say, for instance, who carried a Victorinox SAK in a leather sheath on their belt, yet had his/her waistline covered by a oversized T-shirt (albeit had no criminal record, nor committed any other crime, nonetheless).
Well, to bring this to a conclusion, I would be interested to hear from LEOs as to their views on the subject. Should the law be rigorously, and to the letter, enforced?
I would also, needless to say, welcome responses from other members of the BF that might have, unintentionally, had a "brush w/the law!"
Is this an issue, aside from flying (which has been much talked about already), that concerns you? If so, then what, if anything, do you do (or don't do) about it?
I thank you in advance for indulging me and eagerly await your responses!
Wishing you a kind and gentle week,
Michael C. Swiney
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I recently had a rather interesting discussion, following my having read several of the threads pertaining to flying and knife carry in general, with a friend of mine (who is a Criminal Defense Lawyer).
I, for instance, noted that I would never give it another thought to leave the house, while living in Germany, w/ a Victorinox SAK in my pockets. Indeed I've quite often never given this practice much thought while flying to/from various international destinations for that matter.
I proceeded by asking my lawyer friend if he had ever represented any clients on a "concealed weapons" (read knife) charge. If so, then did this occur often?
I was rather amazed to hear that yes he had & he had done so quite often (albeit the "concealed weapons" charge usually was part of a multiple count).
I shared with him some of the insights, views, and experiences, of members on the BF (alas most, if not all, deal directly with the FAA).
I was rather aghast to note that a legal case could be brought against someone say, for instance, who carried a Victorinox SAK in a leather sheath on their belt, yet had his/her waistline covered by a oversized T-shirt (albeit had no criminal record, nor committed any other crime, nonetheless).
Well, to bring this to a conclusion, I would be interested to hear from LEOs as to their views on the subject. Should the law be rigorously, and to the letter, enforced?
I would also, needless to say, welcome responses from other members of the BF that might have, unintentionally, had a "brush w/the law!"
Is this an issue, aside from flying (which has been much talked about already), that concerns you? If so, then what, if anything, do you do (or don't do) about it?
I thank you in advance for indulging me and eagerly await your responses!
Wishing you a kind and gentle week,
Michael C. Swiney
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