The City of New York has agreed to pay $7,500 to a falsely arrested knife owner in a Knife Rights supported case. The embarrassing settlement shows that the city would rather pay than try to justify its illegal conduct after police declared his Spyderco UK Pen Knife an illegal "gravity knife" even though the blade did not lock open, a key element in the state's Gravity Knife definition. The knife owner (a sculptor who uses a knife for his work) was arrested, handcuffed, booked, and placed in a holding cell like a common criminal.
"New York City's outrageous persecution of those with common pocket knives must end. This is just one of thousands of similar outrageous excesses by the City and D.A. Vance. Knife Rights will continue to fight these unconstitutional abuses by the City until we win" said Doug Ritter, Chairman of Knife Rights.
For more details on this case and important information for anyone carrying a knife in New York City, go to: http://www.kniferights.org/index.php...sk=view&id=284
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WARNING: New York City has interpreted the state law against gravity knives such that if an officer can "wrist flick" the knife blade open, or alleges that the knife might be able to be opened in such a manner, and the knife blade locks open, that knife is an illegal gravity knife. NYC takes this position even if it requires multiple tries and use of exaggerated arm thrust or motion. Using this interpretation, most any lockblade knife might be deemed an illegal gravity knife.
Note also that New York City administrative code has an under-4-inch length limit and requires knives be carried concealed. Knife Rights recommends that you never carry your knife clipped to your pocket in New York City. Even when covered by a jacket, simply moving the jacket aside to get to a wallet has been enough to get folks arrested. Always ensure your knife is completely concealed at all times, including not "printing" on the outside of your clothing. In addition, be extremely circumspect about using a knife for any purpose in a public setting.
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New York City Pays $7,500 to Falsely Arrested Knife Owner!
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Permalink Reply by Steve Hanner on
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Folks we have to change thse laws! They are silly, unnecessary laws that detract from our rights.
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Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on
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The group making the difference is the one bringing us these stories!!!
Thank you Doug and all the hard workers at Knife Rights. A special thank you to all the members here that help this group in any way possible. If you cannot donate much, remember...every dollar helps
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