Since Amercians today are "plagued" with the edged weapon violence "crisis", I propose an Assault Knife ban to prevent such atrosities in the future and put an end to "edged weapon violence" on our streets. The recent attacks on people such as George Harrison, formerly of the Beatles, put this "crisis" in the fore-front of the minds of the American people. We must act while this tradegy is still fresh in the minds of the general public. Immediate action such as this will prevent such acts of edged weapon violence by reducing the number of assault knives on our streets, thereby eliminating there use, since these are the edged weapons of choice by gangbangers and criminals.
The following is a list of specific knife models/manufacturers that are considered Assault Kinves and are not particularly suited to sporting use.
1. Spyderco
2. SOG
3. Hibben
4. Gerber
5. Buck
Also prohibited from private ownership would be any knife that meets the following criteria.
1. Any "consealable" knife; this includes any folding knife or other type of knife that allows the blade to be fully or partially enclosed within the handle.
2. Any knife with an irregularly serrated edge such as spyderedge or other similar designs.
3. Any knife that has a point or spike that protrudes conspicuously below the hand grip.
4. Any knife that has a guard that fully or partially covers the hand.
5. Any knife that is in excess of 7 (seven) ounces in weight.
6. Any knife which has a blade in excess of (five) inches.
7. Any knife which has a handle designed for or large enough for two handed use.
Exceptions will be granted to Law enforcement and military personnel, as well as professional meat/poultry handlers.
Any knife manufactured prior to 1900 will be excluded as having significant historical value, but will require the owner to apply and be granted at his/her own cost a "Historical Weapon" permit to be issued by the BATF.
All of the above listed Assault Knives must be relinquished through local law enforcement channels within 90 days of enactment of this law, with the exception of those owned by the previously mentioned exclusionary groups. Those in such groups must apply and be granted an Assualt Knife permit and must register their knives with the BATF.
We should also initiate a class action lawsuit against these assault knife manufacturers in order to recover damages caused by the irresponsible marketing of a dangerous and deadly product to those who intend to harm others.
Yes, this is a joke, but is makes about as much sense as most of the garbage spewed by the likes of HCI and friends.
[This message has been edited by Spyderman (edited December 30, 1999).]
The following is a list of specific knife models/manufacturers that are considered Assault Kinves and are not particularly suited to sporting use.
1. Spyderco
2. SOG
3. Hibben
4. Gerber
5. Buck
Also prohibited from private ownership would be any knife that meets the following criteria.
1. Any "consealable" knife; this includes any folding knife or other type of knife that allows the blade to be fully or partially enclosed within the handle.
2. Any knife with an irregularly serrated edge such as spyderedge or other similar designs.
3. Any knife that has a point or spike that protrudes conspicuously below the hand grip.
4. Any knife that has a guard that fully or partially covers the hand.
5. Any knife that is in excess of 7 (seven) ounces in weight.
6. Any knife which has a blade in excess of (five) inches.
7. Any knife which has a handle designed for or large enough for two handed use.
Exceptions will be granted to Law enforcement and military personnel, as well as professional meat/poultry handlers.
Any knife manufactured prior to 1900 will be excluded as having significant historical value, but will require the owner to apply and be granted at his/her own cost a "Historical Weapon" permit to be issued by the BATF.
All of the above listed Assault Knives must be relinquished through local law enforcement channels within 90 days of enactment of this law, with the exception of those owned by the previously mentioned exclusionary groups. Those in such groups must apply and be granted an Assualt Knife permit and must register their knives with the BATF.
We should also initiate a class action lawsuit against these assault knife manufacturers in order to recover damages caused by the irresponsible marketing of a dangerous and deadly product to those who intend to harm others.
Yes, this is a joke, but is makes about as much sense as most of the garbage spewed by the likes of HCI and friends.
[This message has been edited by Spyderman (edited December 30, 1999).]
