Just because customs restricts something doesn't necessarily mean the rest of the country will follow suit. It does set a certain precedent though, and there may be some reason to display concern~
However, on the actual issue, I feel as though if switchblades are illegal, AO might as well be too. I know there's a huge difference between the mechanical logistics of the two, but both have some sort of part in them that does most or all of the opening of the blade, and that's what made switchblades illegal in the first place. I have zero problem seeing AO knives losing their legal status. (Craftsmen/utility works can get by without AO knives, I know I never needed an assisted open knife working in the factory or on the job site)
My dispute to legislation like this being pushed is less in what they're intended for and more in the level of vagueness some seemingly possess. Are lawmakers incapable of being specific in their laws? Do they legitimately expect us to not realize how "interpretable" or "flexible" their laws are in court? Leaving leeway in the laws can't do anything to help us, as many law abiding citizens wish to follow the laws but have trouble deciphering the exact meaning of some.
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