permission to collect balis in norway

[ixpfah]

i spoke with the police 'chief', and he (that stupid ass) didn't even know what balisongs were illegal in this country!
anyways, he promised me to look into the thing, and as i allready knew, the knife came in under the weapon § as a fighting knife (actually a batanga knife ), and they were illegal to own, carry, sell, buy etc.
but i could send in a request for collecting them, but, unfortunately, such requests were almost always rejected.
but anyway, i'll try to send one in tomorrow, and see what happens.

 

[Gollnick]

When you send your request, word it very carefully to show that your interest in these knives has nothing to do with fighting. You're interested in the artistry of these knives and in their rich history, etc.

 

[ixpfah]

thanks for the advice. i may be asking for more advices here soon, or perhaps give out an outcast to see if it seems good.
wish me luck!

 

[NILS]

Hello ixpfah!

Yes, I know about this legal situation. It sucks, but that`s just the bureacracy.... :barf:

Here are some further hints, for your second application:

1. Try to build up a collection of books and videos etc. regarding balisongs. Then you can say that: "I already have this in my collection, but want to add some knives". That way, you`ll appear to be more serious.

2. In your application, try to clearly define the scope of your collection.

3. Join clubs or societies concerned with such collecting (weapons, knives, antiques etc.). And mention this in your application. The ones who deal with weapon collecting, can also give you further assistance with your application.

4. If you fail to obtain the required permit, move to a more rural part of the country. Weapons permits are easier to get in small places, where everybody knows eachother and are hunting buddies with the local LEO. You can also try to apply again a few years later, being a little older might do the trick.

NILS