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by **nate.** » Mon Aug 15, 2011 5:00 pm

whats the deal in fl? all i could find was this....

790.225 Ballistic self-propelled knives; unlawful to manufacture, sell, or possess; forfeiture; penalty.-- [AMENDED 2003, adding section (2)(a)]

(1) It is unlawful for any person to manufacture, display, sell, own, possess, or use a ballistic self-propelled knife which is a device that propels a knifelike blade as a projectile and which physically separates the blade from the device by means of a coil spring, elastic material, or compressed gas. A ballistic self-propelled knife is declared to be a dangerous or deadly weapon and a contraband item. It shall be subject to seizure and shall be disposed of as provided in s. 790.08(1) and (6).

(2) This section shall not apply to:

(a) Any device from which a knifelike blade opens, where such blade remains physically integrated with the device when open.

i have a concealed weapons permit. is it lawful to posess/carry an auto?

by **ss1** » Mon Aug 15, 2011 5:33 pm

with a CCW, you can generally carry an autoknife on your person the same as any conceal firearm.

by **nate.** » Mon Aug 15, 2011 5:47 pm

thats what i figured. i just didnt wanna spend $200 and not be allowed to carry the thing.

by **Ironman** » Tue Sep 20, 2011 11:18 am

Yes you can carry a auto knife in FL. The only stipulation is if you buy one say online it can't be shipped across state lines to FL legally unless you are mil/leo/fire. Otherwise you are supposed to buy one in state. Stupid law.

I carry a HK tumult as a compainion to my carry gun.

by **Gmountain** » Wed Sep 21, 2011 10:41 am

I carry a Microtech once in a while.

by **G17Steve** » Fri Jan 13, 2012 2:59 am

My understanding is that you don't need a permit to be carrying an autoknife but it will "help" if you get some dumb shit cop who doesn't know the law.

That said I don't see the need for an auto.

by **TheHobbiest** » Fri Jan 13, 2012 12:37 pm

I'm a big dummie (you can quote me) why carry the knife that shoots if you cab carry a couple guns?

by **thorazine** » Fri Jan 13, 2012 1:30 pm

nate. wrote:thats what i figured. i just didnt wanna spend $200 and not be allowed to carry the thing.

You are only getting your FL permit just to carry a knife? [smilie=pdt_xtremez_23.gif]

by **onebigelf** » Fri Jan 13, 2012 2:30 pm

Yes you can carry an auto knife. Yes you can buy one across state lines. I just bought one a couple of weeks ago from assistedknife.com. I have also shopped at knifeoutlet.
Both ship without any question or argument. Both carry everything from $10 cheapies to $300-$400 high quality pieces. You can also search for auto knife kits. There is a company that I got my first one from that sells the springs. Many or the regular push-button release manual folders are easily converted to automatic. My first was a S&W with an $8 spring from assistedknife.

John

by **mjmensale** » Fri Jan 13, 2012 9:08 pm

TheHobbiest wrote:I'm a big dummie (you can quote me) why carry the knife that shoots if you cab carry a couple guns?

I think you're confusing ballistic knives with auto knives. A ballistic knife launches the blade at the target and becomes two seperate pieces. These are illegal to own in Florida. An auto knife is a knife that uses a spring assist to open the blade but the blade stays attached to the handle. Autos are legal in Florida.

by **TheHobbiest** » Fri Jan 13, 2012 10:58 pm

Are they? Oooo i want one. Ty.

by **Ironman** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 12:57 pm

onebigelf wrote:Yes you can carry an auto knife. Yes you can buy one across state lines. I just bought one a couple of weeks ago from assistedknife.com. I have also shopped at knifeoutlet.
Both ship without any question or argument. Both carry everything from $10 cheapies to $300-$400 high quality pieces. You can also search for auto knife kits. There is a company that I got my first one from that sells the springs. Many or the regular push-button release manual folders are easily converted to automatic. My first was a S&W with an $8 spring from assistedknife.

John

Check the law. You cannot have a auto-knife as in a OTF automatic shipped to you across state lines unless you are fire/mil/Leo. However almost every knife company online will ship to you anyway. I don't see why it's a big deal as it's legal in FL anyway. I think 888knivesrus or whatever it is, is located in FL :ber

by **nicolas** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 1:21 pm

The SOG Triton in the demostration is the one I'm after ... where can I get a price ?

http://www.assistedknife.com/index.cfm/ ... tcat/24996

by **Lilwoody** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 2:51 pm

Also and this is VERY important. Many of the states wit reciprocity for Fls CWP DO NOT cover auto knives, daggers, push knives and other self defense weapons that Fl does. I carry a Cold Steel Safe Keeper push knife that's legal in fl but as soon as I cross the Ga line it's illegal.

by **onebigelf** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 11:50 pm

Lilwoody wrote:Also and this is VERY important. Many of the states wit reciprocity for Fls CWP DO NOT cover auto knives, daggers, push knives and other self defense weapons that Fl does. I carry a Cold Steel Safe Keeper push knife that's legal in fl but as soon as I cross the Ga line it's illegal.

Very true and often missed. Florida's is a concealed weapons permit. Many states are concealed firearms only. Doesn't cover anything else, including knives. Makes even less sense than the majority of what government agencies do.

John

by **Toorop** » Mon Mar 05, 2012 10:25 pm

I believe in Florida it is legal to carry an auto knife.

by **Ron_Miami** » Fri Mar 09, 2012 12:55 am

Auto knives are illegal to carry in Miami-Dade county.
Florida's preemption does not cover knives.

by **JLB** » Fri Mar 09, 2012 12:59 pm

Lilwoody wrote:Also and this is VERY important. Many of the states wit reciprocity for Fls CWP DO NOT cover auto knives, daggers, push knives and other self defense weapons that Fl does. I carry a Cold Steel Safe Keeper push knife that's legal in fl but as soon as I cross the Ga line it's illegal.

I carry the older Cold Steel "Defender" with the leather sheath. Sharp enough to shave with. It is a wicked weapon to carry concealed.

by **Toorop** » Sat Mar 10, 2012 7:29 am

Ron_Miami wrote:Auto knives are illegal to carry in Miami-Dade county.
Florida's preemption does not cover knives.

That is good to know.

by **AirForceShooter** » Sat Mar 10, 2012 8:34 am

I grew up in NYC in the 50's and 60's.
You had to have a switchblade...

No your CCW doesn't cover you outside the state

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