Ivory Ban Applied to Knife Handles and Pistol Grips

[izzy]

So, maybe someday I will be able to put a nice set of ivory grips on one of my Glock 19's?

beer just about shot out of my nose when I read that

[BladesNBarrels]

So, maybe someday I will be able to put a nice set of ivory grips on one of my Glock 19's?

The grips may qualify for the de minimus exception if you can "prove" that they don't contribute very much to the overall value of the combination.

[BladesNBarrels]

Seems there has been some interpretation of the regulations.
This is posted on the website of a well known and respected knife dealer for the Ivory handled knives he has available:

"All the African Elephant ivory from which these Randall Made knife handles were crafted pre-dates the ivory ban of 1989. Additionally, these knives, handled with pre-ban African Elephant ivory, qualify for the de minimis exemption of the current USFWS ivory restrictions and may be traded in interstate commerce."

[ray1970]

So maybe I can get some sweet ivory grips for my Glock 19?