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Unfortunately I can only sell to persons who have a FOID. That is how Illinois wrote the law. I have to comply.

 

While out of state sellers may ignore the Federal Law, ask General Mike Flynn about violating Federal Law. You don't want to be the Example.

 

The Federal law is

§1242. Introduction, manufacture for introduction, transportation or distribution in interstate commerce; penalty

Whoever knowingly introduces, or manufactures for introduction, into interstate commerce, or transports or distributes in interstate commerce, any switchblade knife, shall be fined not more than $2,000 or imprisoned not more than five years, or both.

(Pub. L. 85–623, §2, Aug. 12, 1958, 72 Stat. 562.)

 

§1244. Exceptions

Sections 1242 and 1243 of this title shall not apply to—

(1) 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;

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

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

(4) 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

(5) 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.

 

I know federal law prohibits interstate sale of these. How is that applied if I, as a resident of a state other than Illinois, would like to make a purchase if an auto knife, while I am in Illinois?

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Unfortunately I can only sell to persons who have a FOID. That is how Illinois wrote the law. I have to comply.

 

While out of state sellers may ignore the Federal Law, ask General Mike Flynn about violating Federal Law. You don't want to be the Example.

 

The Federal law is

 

§1242. Introduction, manufacture for introduction, transportation or distribution in interstate commerce; penalty

Whoever knowingly introduces, or manufactures for introduction, into interstate commerce, or transports or distributes in interstate commerce, any switchblade knife, shall be fined not more than $2,000 or imprisoned not more than five years, or both.

(Pub. L. 85–623, §2, Aug. 12, 1958, 72 Stat. 562.)

 

 

§1244. Exceptions

Sections 1242 and 1243 of this title shall not apply to—

(1) 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;

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

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

(4) 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

(5) 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.

 

 

I know federal law prohibits interstate sale of these. How is that applied if I, as a resident of a state other than Illinois, would like to make a purchase if an auto knife, while I am in Illinois?

 

To clarify, I have both arms and am not an active duty member of the military, and I don't meet any of the exceptions. :) You did answer my trailing question - if you would sell to me when I'm back for visiting over Christmas. Thank you.

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Thank you. I understand the Federal Switchblade Law. But was just wondering why oohrah couldn't CARRY his knife in IL (even if auto) if he had a CCL. Normally on people with FOID's can get a CCL.
Oorah is a resident of the great state of Texas. He is eligible (and has) an IL CCL, but as a non-resident he is not eligible for a FOID card.

 

The new Illinois switchblade law requires a person to be in possession of a FOID card to legally purchase and possess a switchblade.

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Thank you. I understand the Federal Switchblade Law. But was just wondering why oohrah couldn't CARRY his knife in IL (even if auto) if he had a CCL. Normally on people with FOID's can get a CCL.

Oorah is a resident of the great state of Texas. He is eligible (and has) an IL CCL, but as a non-resident he is not eligible for a FOID card.

 

The new Illinois switchblade law requires a person to be in possession of a FOID card to legally purchase and possess a switchblade.

 

Thank you. I didn't realize anybody could get an IL CCL without an IL FOID. Thanks again.
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Thank you. I understand the Federal Switchblade Law. But was just wondering why oohrah couldn't CARRY his knife in IL (even if auto) if he had a CCL. Normally on people with FOID's can get a CCL.Oorah is a resident of the great state of Texas. He is eligible (and has) an IL CCL, but as a non-resident he is not eligible for a FOID card.The new Illinois switchblade law requires a person to be in possession of a FOID card to legally purchase and possess a switchblade.Thank you. I didn't realize anybody could get an IL CCL without an IL FOID. Thanks again.
No problem. Illinois doesn't make it easy to understand, do they?
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Sorry to ask but are there any maximum length specifications in Chicago/Cook County?

 

Thanks

Chicago has one, 2" for under 18, otherwise 2.5"

 

ordinance 8-24-020 Cant get a direct link to work

 

http://library.amlegal.com/nxt/gateway.dll/Illinois/chicago_il/municipalcodeofchicago?f=templates$fn=default.htm$3.0$vid=amlegal:chicago_il

 

8-24-020 Sale or possession of deadly weapons.

(a) No person shall sell, offer for sale, keep, possess, purchase, loan or give to any person any bludgeon, blackjack, slung shot, sandclub, sandbag, metal knuckles, or other knuckle weapon regardless of its composition, throwing star, switchblade knife or ballistic knife; provided that this subsection shall not apply to the purchase, possession or carrying of a black- jack or slung shot by a peace officer.

(b ) No person shall sell, offer for sale, loan or give to any person 18 years of age or under any type or kind of knife with a blade which is two inches in length or longer.

(c ) No person 18 years of age or under shall carry, possess or conceal on or about his person, any knife, the blade of which is two inches in length or longer.

 

(f) No person shall carry concealed on or about his person a dagger, any knife with a blade more than two and one-half inches in length, or other dangerous weapon. Provided, however, that this provision shall not apply to the following officers while engaged in the discharge of their official duties: sheriffs, peace officers, and corrections officers; nor to the following employees or agents while engaged in the discharge of the duties of their employment: conductors, baggagemen, messengers, drivers, watchmen, special agents and policemen employed by railroads or express companies; nor to persons lawfully summoned by an officer to assist in making arrests or preserving the peace, while so engaged in assisting such officer.

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