Wisconsin: Gov. Scott Walker signs switchblade bill into law

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Gov. Scott Walker signs switchblade bill into law

You can carry switchblades and other kind of knives concealed without a permit as long as you are not prohibited from carrying a firearm.

Caution: I don't know if the law goes in effect immediately or after a certain amount of days or weeks. Maybe someone can add to this.

http://www.jsonline.com/news/statep...lade-bill-into-law-b99665709z1-367932081.html


"Gov. Scott Walker on Saturday signed into law a bill that legalizes switchblades and expands the ability to carry switchblades, bowie knives and other concealed knives without a permit.

Anyone who isn't barred from possessing a firearm is allowed to carry a concealed knife, under the bill that passed the state Assembly last fall and the state Senate this month."

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It goes into effect immediately upon official publication.
 
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I've really never understood the logic of laws banning switchblades. I carry a Kershaw with a 3 inch blade that has a thumb knob that allows me to open the knife one handed about as fast as a switchblade. Probably more ergonomic than a switchblade, too.

I think it all started in the 1950's when switchblades were more a symbol of delinquency than anything else.
 
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