Benchmade Knives

[cmahoney]

As far as guns being destroyed, many of them are junk that aren’t claimed by the owner or are specifically turned in for destruction by the owners. In my experience, stolen guns are generally returned to the owners when recovered. I have yet to learn of a circumstance where a theft victim who legally owned a firearm was denied the return of their property.

Some situations that would prevent the return would be the firearm owner is a prohibited person or the weapon was illegal. Many of the firearms recovered from felons are junk, not reported stolen or illegal. For example a single shot shotgun with the barrel cut to less than 18”.

Some firearms that are located have not been reported stolen and it’s very difficult to track down the owner. The serial number must be submitted to the ATF who provides the original dealer record of sale, which provides information on the location of sale and the original purchaser. These records may be 30 years old.

A lot of elderly widows bring weapons to their local law enforcement facility and request their destruction upon the death of their spouse. Unfortunately, many department policies prohibit their staff from making arrangement to purchase these firearms.


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[cmahoney]

Sorry guys, I didn’t put this up here to stir the pot, I just wanted to get that second amendment info out.


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[sneaky]

They donated money to a political party that does not support the 2nd amendment, does not support freedom of speech unless THEY are talking, wants open borders to flood our country with illegals that do nothing but bring high crime rates and illnesses while sending money back to their home country, and, IF THATS NOT ENOUGH, is perfectly fine killing babies up until the very second they exit the womb....

How much longer do you need?????
I’ll wait.......


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If you didn't buy products from companies that employ someone with different political views you would be playing with a stick in the dirt. Seems as if everyone these days is looking for something to get mad about. If you don't want to buy their knives, then don't. That's pretty easy. Working yourself up to a lather isn't going to fix anything. Considering where Benchmade is headquartered would you really expect anything different? I guess from your rant, you would. This whole general discussion forum is turning into Archery Talk 2, and that's getting old.

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[LaHunter]

Considering where Benchmade is headquartered would you really expect anything different?

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Leupold is headquartered in Oregon also. It has never been shown that Leupold donates to liberal politicians set on eliminating the 2A. Leupold is very openly and actively in support of the 2A, at least that is what my perception is of them.

 

[AlaskaEd]

I posted in the previous thread that I was disappointed/confused that Benchmade would donate to anti-2A politicians. Like I’d hoped, there was a reason for their donations.

It looks like the political donations were to grease the wheels on the “Interstate Transport Act” that would ease draconian knife restrictions between states. Right now you can’t “legally” sell or transport autos and some other types of knives across state lines, with some exceptions (police, military, etc.) due to an antiquated law from the ‘50s when folks were scared of “switchblades.”

https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/1092/all-info

If you scroll down to the cosponsors section, you’ll see that many of the D’s that received money cosponsored the bill.

Of course it’s nearly impossible to use logic to slow or stop internet overreactions, so expect this explanation to fall on deaf ears on all the corners that are loosing their minds.

Benchmade was hoping to ease knife laws and are getting roasted by gun advocates, sad.

 

[Kevin Dill]

I'm trying to imagine being Benchmade or any other American company which markets a product to sportsmen. Is there ANY politician you could donate money to who:

1) Is an absolute win-win for your business or company and employees?
2) Doesn't have some segment of sportsmen (somewhere) who would object?
3) Manages to please all other companies marketing products to sportsmen?

 

[*zap*]

You folks need to check out the videos of Australia destroying everyone's evil guns that were obtained via mandatory turn in. That legislation passed in a matter of weeks and the whole thing was done very fast.

 

[ODB]

I'm trying to imagine being Benchmade or any other American company which markets a product to sportsmen. Is there ANY politician you could donate money to who:

1) Is an absolute win-win for your business or company and employees?
2) Doesn't have some segment of sportsmen (somewhere) who would object?
3) Manages to please all other companies marketing products to sportsmen?

Stop giving money to goddam politicians! Give it to worthwhile organizations with a targeted focus. Giving money to politicians is NOT a requirement!!!

 

[Kevin Dill]

Giving money to politicians is NOT a requirement!!!

Of course it's not a requirement. It IS the way of many, many businesses and corporations however, as they support the election and legislative efforts of those who can help advance their goals. Political contributions from corporations will never stop, and the fact is it's impossible to do it without some group likely taking umbrage over it.

 

[Backpack Hunter]

I posted in the previous thread that I was disappointed/confused that Benchmade would donate to anti-2A politicians. Like I’d hoped, there was a reason for their donations.

It looks like the political donations were to grease the wheels on the “Interstate Transport Act” that would ease draconian knife restrictions between states. Right now you can’t “legally” sell or transport autos and some other types of knives across state lines, with some exceptions (police, military, etc.) due to an antiquated law from the ‘50s when folks were scared of “switchblades.”

https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/1092/all-info

If you scroll down to the cosponsors section, you’ll see that many of the D’s that received money cosponsored the bill.

Of course it’s nearly impossible to use logic to slow or stop internet overreactions, so expect this explanation to fall on deaf ears on all the corners that are loosing their minds.

Benchmade was hoping to ease knife laws and are getting roasted by gun advocates, sad.

Donating to someone who will actively deny a persons rights to ease their business restrictions does not earn a pass from me regardless if it is deemed an internet reaction or not. Either way, I will not lose my mind over this, but I will certainly keep it in my mind.

 

[ODB]

Of course it's not a requirement. It IS the way of many, many businesses and corporations however, as they support the election and legislative efforts of those who can help advance their goals. Political contributions from corporations will never stop, and the fact is it's impossible to do it without some group likely taking umbrage over it.

Then they have ZERO reason to complain when their paying customers hold them accountable. No matter how well-intentioned the money maybe have been.

 

[Kevin Dill]

Then they have ZERO reason to complain when their paying customers hold them accountable. No matter how well-intentioned the money maybe have been.

We agree in principle. The operative reminder is one we all know. "You can please some of the people all of the time. ........."

 

[cuerro viejo]

I’m not outraged and don’t expect everyone to boycott Benchmade. I’m really not even upset that they destroyed firearms for a PD, it’s actually nice to see a company helping out the PD, especially if the donated their time and equipment. I understand why the guns were destroyed. In many cases a judge orders them destroyed when they were evidence in a crime. The PD unfortunately has to worry about liability and bad PR if they sold firearms that were then used in the commission of a crime. Heads would roll if that happened and the media would be relentless.

My issue is supporting anti second amendment democrats. In my opinion that party has gone off the rails far left and literally embraces socialism. Yes, I also have a problem with the anti public land republicans.

Benchmade manufactures “gear”, which is why I posted the article. When making a gear purchase decision, not supporting a company that actively participates in a movement I strongly disagree with is important.


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They are in the Portland area. Not exactly a thriving population of Republicans. Now might be a few very right leaning Democrats.

They should move to Idaho.

 

[orbowhunt]

You folks need to check out the videos of Australia destroying everyone's evil guns that were obtained via mandatory turn in. That legislation passed in a matter of weeks and the whole thing was done very fast.

Come on. Australia also doesn't have the right to bear arms written into their constitution. You can't seriously be comparing Benchmade helping a police department out to a totally different countries crazy gun laws. Last time I checked, supporting police is a good thing.

 

[Crippledsledge64]

I posted in the previous thread that I was disappointed/confused that Benchmade would donate to anti-2A politicians. Like I’d hoped, there was a reason for their donations.

It looks like the political donations were to grease the wheels on the “Interstate Transport Act” that would ease draconian knife restrictions between states. Right now you can’t “legally” sell or transport autos and some other types of knives across state lines, with some exceptions (police, military, etc.) due to an antiquated law from the ‘50s when folks were scared of “switchblades.”

https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/1092/all-info

If you scroll down to the cosponsors section, you’ll see that many of the D’s that received money cosponsored the bill.

Of course it’s nearly impossible to use logic to slow or stop internet overreactions, so expect this explanation to fall on deaf ears on all the corners that are loosing their minds.

Benchmade was hoping to ease knife laws and are getting roasted by gun advocates, sad.

I actually find that to be a satisfactory explanation if that’s their reasoning though I’d prefer them to come out and say it. I don’t have a problem with them helping the police department, I think that whole aspect of the arguement belongs somewhere next to the koolaid dispenser.
Their donations to Antigun advocates is what worries me. All in all I think theyre getting a lot of extra flak from some nervous (maybe justifiable so) people.

 

[Trial153]

I'm trying to imagine being Benchmade or any other American company which markets a product to sportsmen. Is there ANY politician you could donate money to who:

1) Is an absolute win-win for your business or company and employees?
2) Doesn't have some segment of sportsmen (somewhere) who would object?
3) Manages to please all other companies marketing products to sportsmen?

No.

 

[elkyinzer]

I'm trying to imagine being Benchmade or any other American company which markets a product to sportsmen. Is there ANY politician you could donate money to who:

1) Is an absolute win-win for your business or company and employees?
2) Doesn't have some segment of sportsmen (somewhere) who would object?
3) Manages to please all other companies marketing products to sportsmen?

I can think of local city/twp/county polits that would meet your criteria. Regional, can't think of any. National, forgetaboutit.

Our nation was designed to be built from the ground up, but had morphed into the exact opposite.

 

[*zap*]

Come on. Australia also doesn't have the right to bear arms written into their constitution. You can't seriously be comparing Benchmade helping a police department out to a totally different countries crazy gun laws. Last time I checked, supporting police is a good thing.

First off I never compared anything I just made a suggestion on viewing video of all evil guns in a democratic country being destroyed and the laws that enabled that being passed in a very short time period.

Second, benchmade was not helping law enforcement do anything good.....it was taking a political side in the gun control debate....if you see the situation differently I cannot help you but I am a realist and see it for what it is.

Third, if constitutional protection is a big issue in gun control please explain how certain states have by passed those constitutional protections by making certain firearms and firearm accessories illegal and do you support police that enforce these un constitutional laws?

 

[sneaky]

Left wing. Right wing. Same bird.

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[monsterB]

Someone offended by something the "other side" did once again....