I have seen a few posts saying that federal law prohibits interstate shipping of automatic knives unless the recipient is a dealer or law enforcement. I had never heard of this untill now. Is this true and if it is does it also apply to assited opening knives like the Ken Onion Whirlwind? Also if it is true does my disclaimer cover me if non-leo/ non-dealers order from me?
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Any help wiill be appreciated, links would also be helpful along with code sections.