Automatic Knives for FOID Holders Becomes Law!

[tkroenlein]

I hope he signs it before the knife cops start rounding people up.

 

 

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[Tod]

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.

[lilguy]

Now, who makes a rig for carrying a blade on ones lower leg. Got 2 Italian switch blades going into service soon.

[papa]

Now, who makes a rig for carrying a blade on ones lower leg. Got 2 Italian switch blades going into service soon.

Here's something to look at ---> http://www.galcogunleather.com/ankle-safe_8_294_1022.html

[InterestedBystander]

 

Now, who makes a rig for carrying a blade on ones lower leg. Got 2 Italian switch blades going into service soon.

Seems to be a number of options if you spend some google time

e.g.

http://www.hoffners.com/ata-holsters/167-underguard-covert-weapon-calf-holster.html

http://www.hoffners.com/2536-large_default/underguard-covert-weapon-calf-holster.jpg

[papa]

 

 

Now, who makes a rig for carrying a blade on ones lower leg. Got 2 Italian switch blades going into service soon.

Seems to be a number of options if you spend some google time

e.g.

http://www.hoffners.com/ata-holsters/167-underguard-covert-weapon-calf-holster.html

http://www.hoffners.com/2536-large_default/underguard-covert-weapon-calf-holster.jpg

 

I wonder if we will be legal to carry them concealed though.

[InterestedBystander]

 

 

Now, who makes a rig for carrying a blade on ones lower leg. Got 2 Italian switch blades going into service soon.

Seems to be a number of options if you spend some google time

 

I wonder if we will be legal to carry them concealed though.

You mean like I can't just have it in my pocket but must have the clip showing? Why would this be any different than any other knife I can carry now e.g a spring assist opener?

 

There were no other changes to this bill relating to any carry (edit: other than being able to carry one) or concealment that I recall

Edited June 19, 2017 at 12:51 PM by InterestedBystander

[Tod]

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.

[InterestedBystander]

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"[/size]

 

Law is "effective immediately" when (and if) the governor signs this bill.[/size]

yes, and my reference should have been for any carry other than being able to carry one. It doesnt address concealment, how or when it must be carried, etc. As such it seems to me like any knife carry provisions, auto or not, will not be changed.

[Plinkermostly]

So -- like about 30 days and counting, right?

[InterestedBystander]

So -- like about 30 days and counting, right?

yes... SB0607 passed House on 5/18 then sent to gov on 6/16 which I assume started the 60 day count down.

[lilguy]

Sooooo, can we carrry it concealed? Just loose in our pocket or do we have to hang it exposed on our belt

[Tod]

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!

[kemikos]

Sooooo, can we carrry it concealed? Just loose in our pocket or do we have to hang it exposed on our belt

The only change this bill makes is to add an exception to the part of UUW that deals with automatic knives (i.e., "this section does not apply to FOID holders or knife dealers"). It does not make any other changes to the law, and as far as I'm aware, UUW has never made a distinction between open and concealed carry. Therefore, you can carry a knife however you want under state law.

 

You'll have to check your local ordinances to find out if your municipality has any additional restrictions, but state law doesn't specify how you can carry a knife.

[omg_its_john_cena]

I can't believe this is taking so long. Really makes you wonder what Rauner does all day.

[InterestedBystander]

I can't believe this is taking so long. Really makes you wonder what Rauner does all day.

No doubt the people supporting the unlawful use of an elephant bill are saying the same thing! :-)

Edited July 19, 2017 at 07:46 PM by InterestedBystander

[03rev]

I can't believe this is taking so long. Really makes you wonder what Rauner does all day.

 

How can you not know what he does all day? He has been out campaigning full time for months.

[Nanook]

I wish he'd sign the bill already. I've already found a knife or two I'd like to buy.

 

I guess we'll have to wait until August 16th when it becomes law automatically.

[Tod]

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?

[mauserme]

He does prioritize bills. The mandatory minimum enhancement bill (SB1722), for example, was signed the day it was sent to him.

 

But he's only signed a couple dozen into law so far, and vetoed several others. None of those are from the group sent on 6/16/2017.

 

He'll get there.

[transplant]

From a political strategy standpoint, it might be smart for him to appear neutral on weapons bills. He knows that gun owners are going to vote R by a landslide, and only going to really dislike him if he works against a bill we like.

 

By appearing neutral, even if he secretly supports it, it removes an attack vector for the next election.

 

And as gun owners, we do want him re-elected over the D challenger.

[ChicagoRonin70]

If this were Texas, we could carry swords and Medieval weapons!

[mgibson61611]

If this were Texas, we could carry swords and Medieval weapons!

 

Does that have any relevance in the George Strait song "All my Axes live in Texas"?

[Nanook]

Welcome to August 1st, and still no signature. Well, in two weeks or so it won't matter.

[Plinkermostly]

We await.

[lawman]

Last time I looked, there were 545 bills on the Gov's desk. I'm sure this one isn't a priority for him. He isn't going to sign it. 15 more days to go.

[Tod]

Last time I looked, there were 545 bills on the Gov's desk. I'm sure this one isn't a priority for him. He isn't going to sign it. 15 more days to go.

 

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.

[HeavyDuty]

This bill is pretty small potatoes compared to others on his desk. Patience...

[Dcompton]

^ this. Patience....just a few more days.....just a few more days

[Plinkermostly]

Anticipation is half the fun.

Edited August 2, 2017 at 05:50 PM by Plinkermostly