Spring assisted knives

[bside303]

no - it is a ballistic knife according to colorado revised statutes and it is an illegal weapon
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Jason Savela

The Savela Law Firm, PC 250 Arapahoe Avenue, Suite 301 Boulder, CO 80302

[StagLefty]

^This. I asked the same question when I bought the knife I currently carry (CRKT Ignitor) and was told as long as you have to open it manually a little bit before the spring takes over (about 1/4" in the case of this knife), it's legal. Maybe one of our resident LEOs will chime in.

That's my understanding also

[J]

A ballistic knife shoots the blade out. You hold the handle, and the blade shoots towards the target, through the air.

Not sure how that could be considered a ballistic knife.

[bside303]

So, I would say NO spring assisted knives are NOT LEGAL in the state of Colorado. If prosecuted, you would have to defend your case with the knife not being ballistic.

California State Senator Betty Karnette of the 27th District is the author and who is responsible for Bill SB 274 and the legalization of Spring Assist Knives.

Senator Karnette realized that Spring Assist Knives are extremely functional tools by law-abiding citizens and that these knives serve an important utility to many knife users, as well as firefighters, EMT personnel, hunters, fishermen, and others who utilize one-handed opening knives.

We should ask one of our Colorado Senators to do the same.

[BigBear]

Is my spring assisted "spork" camping tool illegal then since one side is factory sharpened to a knife?...

[kwando]

i'll stick with my ghetto zip tie on my spyder co that allows it to catch my pants like the emerson hook. work great! I also have a spyder co endura that has the hook built in, but don't carry that daily (http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=226)

[UncleDave]

[QUOTE=bside303;612662]no - it is a ballistic knife according to colorado revised statutes and it is an illegal weapon
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That lawyer is very mistaken, and from his answer I would say bordering on retardation. A ballistic knife shoots a blade out like a bullet by use of spring or explosive charge. They were used by the Soviet secret police and Spetsnaz. A spring assist knife fails to meet the standard for a switch blade, a gravity knife, or a ballistic knife in all 50 states too my knowledge. That was the reason for their invention.

[brutal]

no - it is a ballistic knife according to colorado revised statutes and it is an illegal weapon
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Jason Savela

The Savela Law Firm, PC 250 Arapahoe Avenue, Suite 301 Boulder, CO 80302

I would get a second opinion. I just can't possibly imagine how a spring assisted opener, where the blade never disconnects from the handle, can be considered "ballistic."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballistic_knife

BTW, when discussing the legality of certain items, "switchblades" included, one must clearly differentiate between simple ownership, and carry - both open and concealed. [EDIT] One must also consider any local regulations, excepting state mandated CHP rights. I don't believe knives fall under the same umbrella and local jurisdictions can impose stricter rules.

[StagLefty]

Is my spring assisted "spork" camping tool illegal then since one side is factory sharpened to a knife?...

Only if your sharing a meal with terrorists and waving

[bside303]

I am still trying to get a hold of the Day Commander of the Aurora police dept.
I will let you guys know what he says.