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  1. I now own a Pro-Tech Runt and a Kershaw Launch 3. I whole-heartly recommend both! The Runt is probably more practical for daily carry (no, not for protection, but for the the many occasions I just need to use a knife) ... but the Launch 3 wins the "cool" factor! Both lock back with authority. I'm feeling an addiction coming on and already have two more switchblades on order! Probably will join a knife-oriented group to further my addiction. Not sure it would make much sense to have a knife forum here.
  2. Keep posting those local Chicago area switchblade bans! Like those "no gun" places, I have no desire to shop, eat or visit a city or shop that bans weapons that are now completely legal in the state!!! Besides that, I'm always looking for excuses to not visit the Chicago area!
  3. Here is one. S30V steel too. http://www.bladehq.com/item--Smith-Wesson-Military-Police--13611 Agree with this M&P switchblade. Has a "pistol style" safety to flick off. Years ago, I remember a switchblade opening in my pocket. Not a pleasant experience.
  4. I would imagine this link would be updated. Of course, we are dealing with Illinois State Government ... so your guess is a good as mine. http://ilga.gov/legislation/billstatus.asp?DocNum=607&GAID=14&GA=100&DocTypeID=SB&LegID=100589&SessionID=91
  5. Man, I'm sooooooo ready to "press the button" .... on both an automatic knife and a website purchase. It's been a long time coming.
  6. FROM THE AMERICAN KNIFE INSTITUTE: The only United States law regarding auto-open (automatic) knives is referred to as the Federal Switchblade Act. The act regulates the manufacture and introducing of switchblades into interstate (crossing state lines) commerce. It has NO application to individual consumers, or most merchants who sell knives. It has NO application to laws WITHIN a state. The legislation (Public Law 85-623) was passed August 12, 1958 and incorporated into law in two sections. The first section prohibits importation and interstate commerce of switchblades or gravity knives and the second section prohibits automatics from being mailed through the U.S. Postal Service (with some exceptions – See U.S. Title 18 below). There is no federal restriction on ownership, possession or carrying of a switchblade knife. There are some states that have enacted laws regarding switchblades (see State Laws Regarding Auto-Open Knives). The majority of states allow auto-open knives.There is no Federal restriction on the sale of auto-open knives within the 50 states. There are some state laws with restrictions regarding selling switchblades (see State Laws Regarding Auto-Open Knives).There are no Federal restrictions on other carriers such as UPS or FedEx regarding automatic knives. The Federal Switchblade Act only prohibits sending automatics through the U.S. Postal Service.
  7. Wonder how long it will take the online out-of-state knife websites to get the message that it's ok to send switchblades to Illinois after the bill goes into law. Or to see a display of switchblades at my local sporting goods store. And will we be required to take the proverbial Wally World walk with a switchblade knife in our pocket or strapped to our leg? The excitement builds.....
  8. Well, I guess I waited this long ... so I can wait another couple of weeks! Meanwhile I dream of moving to states were guns are a good thing, as are knives ... and a state where the governor only has THREE(3) ... count them One, Two, Three days to sign a bill into law instead of 60 dang days.
  9. Here's a link to "Bills Pending Governor Action." http://ilga.gov/reports/Preview.asp?t=cr&k=8&ga=14&y=1&h=Bills%20Pending%20Governor%20Action%20(1st%20Yr) There aren't many bills as old as the Knife bill ... but since I've watched this report, I've noticed many, many newer bills have been appear on the list and then disappear, which probably means he signed the "newer" bills. Wonder how he picks which bills he signs and which he just ignores. Do that old bill should his bias? His staff's bias?
  10. A lot of states give their governors 3 days to sign legislation passed by their House and Senates. Illinois gives its governor 60 days. Guess that's just another reason to love living in Illinois. Ridiculous!
  11. Synopsis of bill on the Illinois website clearly states "carry." "Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides an exemption from the prohibition on sale, manufacture, purchase, possession, or carrying of a switchblade knife to a person who possesses a currently valid Firearm Owner's Identification Card" Law is "effective immediately" when (and if) the governor signs this bill.
  12. Great news! I, too, hope the Governor signs the bill soon. If he takes the full 60 days, I know what I'm getting for my birthday this August. Shhhh, don't tell me, I'm keeping it a secret from myself.
  13. Yeah, I'm getting nervous about that. Bill was passed by both houses on 5/18. Not holding out a lot of hope that it was be sent to the governor in the next four days. Wonder if that 30 day time frame is "calendar days" or "week days" or, God forbid, "Congress in session days!!!!" Also wonder what happens if bill isn't sent to governor during the 30 day deadline?????
  14. >>which benchmade http://www.bladehq.com/cat--Benchmade-Auto--48 I've done business with these guys. I'll probably shop there (via the net....their physical shop is in Utah)
  15. Since llinois Lawmakers have adjourned their regular legislative session, what happens to this bill SB0607 that has been passed by both houses? I know Illinois law states legislature has 30 days to send bill to governor, who in turn has 60 days to sign or veto ... but does the "30 day count down clock" stop when legislature is not in session and restart in the next session? Have all the lights been turned off in Springfield or is there some clerk who hopefully works 40 hour weeks year round, getting bills ready to send the governor.
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