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9/14/2014 8:27:04 PM EDT
I have read the auto knife laws but still have a question. As an LEO, is it legal to order an auto knife from an online retailer located in a different state. What about as a normal citizen?

Thanks in advance.
9/14/2014 11:16:46 PM EDT
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If you're asking if it can be done I'd say yes. I'm active duty mil stationed in CA and ordered an auto from Blade HQ. If I remember correct they just make you click yes agreeing that you know your local laws at checkout.
9/15/2014 1:24:01 PM EDT
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Thanks for the reply. I called BladeHQ this morning and they stated that since they are an authorized dealer for the knives that they carry, they are able to ship anywhere in the US, except to restricted states.
9/15/2014 4:16:46 PM EDT
[#3]
Blade HQ is gtg on autos... have ordered a couple from them over the years.
9/15/2014 4:44:10 PM EDT
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As well as these guys. Also in utah. Free shipp.
Ive ordered 2x and returned the 2nd. No prob
http://www.bladeplay.com/
9/15/2014 4:54:41 PM EDT
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8. Automatic Knife Laws & Assisted Knife Laws. The Switchblade Act, (Pub.L. 85-623, 72 Stat. 562, enacted on August 12, 1958, and codified in 15 U.S.C. § 1241–1245), as may be amended, (the “Act”) prohibits shipment of automatic knives across state lines, with the following exceptions:

(a) to civilian or Armed Forces supply or procurement officers and employees of the Federal Government ordering, procuring, or purchasing such knives in connection with the activities of the Federal Government;

(b) to supply or procurement officers of the National Guard, the Air National guard, or militia of a state, territory or the District of Columbia ordering, procuring, or purchasing such knives in the connection with the activities of such organization;

(c) to supply or procurement officers or employees of the municipal government of the District of Columbia or the government of any State or Territory, or any county, city or other political subdivision of a State or Territory;

(d) to manufacturers of such knives or bona fide dealers therein in connection with any shipment made pursuant of an order from any person designated in paragraphs (a), (b), and (c).

Sections 1242 and 1243 of the Act shall not apply to:

(e) any common carrier or contract carrier, with respect to any switchblade knife shipped, transported, or delivered for shipment in interstate commerce in the ordinary course of business;

(f) the manufacture, sale, transportation, distribution, possession, or introduction into interstate commerce, of switchblade knives pursuant to contract with the Armed Forces.

(g) the Armed Forces or any member or employee thereof acting in the performance of his duty;

(h) the possession, and transportation upon his person, of any switchblade knife with a blade three inches or less in length by any individual who has only one arm; or

(i) a knife that contains a spring, detent, or other mechanism designed to create a bias toward closure of the blade and that requires exertion applied to the blade by hand wrist, or arm to overcome the bias toward closure to assist in opening the knife.

Blade HQ will not sell to any individual or group outside the State of Utah without the above conditions being met. This does not apply to automatic knives manufactured, distributed, purchased or sold within the State of Utah. Proper identification may be required before the order is shipped in cases where restricted items are purchased.

http://www.bladehq.com/cat--Terms-Conditions--96
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9/15/2014 4:54:57 PM EDT
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I just found out without being a LEO or .MIL I can not ship my Protech knive back to Ca for repairs
9/16/2014 8:50:29 AM EDT
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You will need to find an in-state dealer willing to ship it there for you.  It's a stupid law, but we have to deal with it...
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