Before Knivesusa can process your order for an automatic knife you must print, read, fill out and fax this form along with a copy of your government, state, or local Law Enforcement, Military, EMT, Fire, or Search and Rescue personnel identification (a valid drivers license is also acceptable) to us at 888-453-1574 . Click Here for our Automatic Release Form If you wish to purchase an automatic Knife you must meet the requirements listed below. On future orders you will not need to resubmit this information unless Knivesusa requires that the information be re-verified. Automatic Knife Sales Knivesusa will comply to and adhere with the stated Federal laws and regulations that pertain to the sale of automatic knives. Thus, Automatic knives can only be sold to government, state and local, Military, Law Enforcement, Fire, EMT, Search and Rescue personnel with proper identification (per government sales restriction 15 US 1244 (2-4)* see below for further details). Please note some state and local governments may require or have additional restrictions,complying with those restrictions is the sole responsibility of the individual purchasing an automatic knife(s). Federal Regulations 18 USC 1716 (g) (1-4) Provides this summary: Switchblade knives can be shipped to civilian and armed forces supply or procurement officers and employees of the Federal government ordering, procurement, or purchasing such knives in connection with activities in the Federal government; to supply or procurement officers in the National Guard, the Air National Guard or militia of the state or territory of the District of Columbia ordering, procurement or purchasing such knives in connection with the activities of such organization; supply or procurement officers or employees of the municipal government of the District of Columbia or the government of any state or territory of any county, city, or other political subdivision of a state or territory ordering, procuring or purchasing such knives in connection with the activities of the government. *15 US 1244 (2-4) Switchblade knives can be shipped by common carrier, that sale, transportation or distribution, possession or introduction into interstate commerce of switchblade knives is authorized if it is pursuant to a contract with the armed forces or any member or employee thereof acting in the performance of his or her duty may posses switchblade knives and may have them shipped and sold to him or her. The possession and transportation upon his or her person of a switchblade knife or a blade 3 inches or less is authorized to any disabled individual who has the use of only one arm. Legal status of products It is the responsibility of the buyer, not the seller, to ascertain, and obey, all applicable local, state, federal and international laws in regard to the possession, and use, of any item purchased from Knivesusa. Consult your local and state laws before ordering if you are in doubt. Absolutely no sales to minors. By placing an order, the buyer represents that the products ordered will be used in a lawful manner and that the he/she is of legal age. Knivesusa will not be held liable for the misuse of any product purchased from us or any of our distributors & dealers. Also as no product is 100% effective against attack, Knivesusa assumes no responsibility if a product purchased from us is not effective in preventing bodily injury, dismemberment or death. |
