Why Switchblades Are Banned
A rather lengthy but informative article about switchblades and what prompted the "Federal Switchblade Knife Act" to pass in 1958. The article covers the history of the switchblade, how it played it's part during World War II, the legalities, the ban and the situation today.
http://indefinitelywild.gizmodo.com/why-switchblades-are-banned-1704050416
"Second Amendment enthusiasts are adding a new front to their right-to-bear-arms battle: Knives. In particular, the infamous switchblade, which has been banned by federal law since 1958. Why all the fuss? Well, it all dates back to racism, xenophobia, class warfare, and political theater."
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A rather lengthy but informative article about switchblades and what prompted the "Federal Switchblade Knife Act" to pass in 1958. The article covers the history of the switchblade, how it played it's part during World War II, the legalities, the ban and the situation today.
http://indefinitelywild.gizmodo.com/why-switchblades-are-banned-1704050416
"Second Amendment enthusiasts are adding a new front to their right-to-bear-arms battle: Knives. In particular, the infamous switchblade, which has been banned by federal law since 1958. Why all the fuss? Well, it all dates back to racism, xenophobia, class warfare, and political theater."
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