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Canadian members: have you signed this knife petition?

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As many of you have heard and mentioned in discussions, there was recently a ruling that has caused much confusion and concern for knife buyers and owners in Canada. This ruling applies to "knives which open automatically by centrifugal force (centrifugal knives)." Because the language is confusing, and the contact information provided by this agency is outdated, many people have been having a hard time getting clarification.
We have learned that a Canadian resident started a petition "calling upon the Government of Canada to repeal the Canadian International Trade Tribunal’s decision." A member of the Parliament has sponsored the petition, which has already gained over 6,600 signatures in just two weeks! If you would like to add your name , the petition is open until June 28th, 2018.

HERE IS A LINK TO THE PETITION IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SIGN IT:
https://petitions.ourcommons.ca/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-1552
Please tell us below in the comments if you've signed the petition, and let us know why (or why not).

Regarding purchases of knives on Massdrop: Because the rule seems unclear, and we have not seen any increase in seizures of knives (including those with flipper tabs) in shipments to Canadian addresses, Massdrop has not suspended the shipping of knives to our Canadian members. Any members who do report a seizure by submitting a help ticket will be refunded the purchase price. This is the policy for now, but we're monitoring it closely and we don't know what the future holds.
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koochykoo52
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Mar 10, 2019
Hi, when I tried to open the high lighted box "Open for signature", it would not open so I couldn't sign the list. Bummer! Lorne Koochin aka koochykoo52
EsseQuamVideri
0
Dec 7, 2018
Knives are not weapons, whether fixed, flip or centrifugal, unless the person with the knife has the intent to use the knife to do harm to another person or persons. A knife is a tool until that moment of intent. When someone has made a decision to do harm to a fellow human being then anything, ANYTHING, can become a weapon. A broken bottle, a baseball bat, a hammer... anything. The problem is not what is being used as a weapon - it's the person with intent. I wish people would learn to differentiate between the two.
eburkholder
1
Aug 22, 2018
Good luck fighting that nonsense.
Bknguyen
693
May 16, 2018
Hey Canadians, just as an FYI: if you have a NEXUS card (ie. you are part of the trusted traveller program), this is run by the CBSA. If you get something confiscated, and they're able to pin it to you - the owner of the card, they can revoke your card.
This is especially shitty for anyone who travels a lot, for work or otherwise. As you know, using the NEXUS to pass security lines, etc. is pretty awesome.
Wigdaddy
549
Apr 11, 2018
This is just absurd. With practice, nearly *any* folding knife can be opened by centrifugal force. You might as well just ban pocket knives altogether.
GreenHeron
10
Apr 9, 2018
I signed. They say its because the one-hand opening knives are more dangerous and potentially more harmful, but since 90-95% of crimes committed with knives in Canada involve fixed blades (and about 75-80% of these involve kitchen knives), I see no reason to let this continue as it is...
JuniorCanuck
5
Apr 3, 2018
Signed, they should ban GMO food, focus on reducing our use and need for fossil fuels, or maybe spend our taxes on us and our country a bit more, before trying to tell us our tools are too convenient and practical!
fhood
715
Apr 11, 2018
JuniorCanuckHey! What do you have against GMO food?
Cowboy
1
Apr 3, 2018
Signed. I feel there is not danger in a one handed opening knife. Any times I've had one hand only available and a one hand opening knife had been helpful.
Rebuswind
228
Apr 2, 2018
yes, I did sign...but in Canada...the number of people that signed a petition won't really effect how serious it will be take...I also donated the lawsuit toward to this...
RebuswindAccording to the government website, any petition with more than 500 signatures will be certified by the clerk and presented in the House of Commons - https://petitions.ourcommons.ca/Documents/poster-e.pdf
Rebuswind
228
Apr 2, 2018
JonasHeinemanhttp://thoughtundermined.com/2012/02/21/how-to-petition-canadian-legislatures/ I just read from here.... so from what I understand 501 people and 5000 people will have the same weight then? I signed when there are little bit under 7000 people...I really hope I helped...
rob-okray
185
Apr 2, 2018
I fully support the ability of any human to defend themselves, even Canadians. You know, you wouldn't have this problem if you would have told the Brits to piss off in 1812.
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