Prohibited Illegal Weapons

CRITICAL REJECTION

Rejection Rate

Stop

Avg Fix Time

50%

Success Rate

Why This Rejection Happens

This code is broader than Code 702 (Firearms). It covers marketing for illegal knives (switchblades), explosives, weapon parts (bump stocks), and other regulated dangerous items. Carriers strictly prohibit the sale or promotion of these items on 10DLC.

Common Triggers:

Selling butterfly knives, switchblades, or brass knuckles.
Marketing fireworks or pyrotechnics.
Promoting "Ghost Gun" kits or 3D printed weapon files.
Self-defense items that are illegal in certain states (pepper spray, tasers).

Root Cause Analysis

Regulatory Framework: CTIA Principles; Federal Switchblade Act; Carrier Content Policies.

Primary Triggers

Blanket Bans: Items like "Ghost Guns" or certain knives are completely banned by carriers regardless of state legality due to safety liability.
Accessory Overreach: Selling a "Tactical Knife" might trigger this if the product description mentions "combat" or illegal features.

Step-by-Step Remediation

Remove Prohibited Items

If you sell illegal knives or weapon parts, you cannot market them via SMS. Remove these products from the landing page you provided to TCR.

Clarify Legal Status

If you sell legal items (e.g., kitchen knives, hunting gear), ensure your campaign description clarifies this. "Selling culinary tools" is vastly different from "Selling combat blades."

Pre-Resubmission Checklist

I confirm I am not selling prohibited weapons.
My website does not feature images of illegal items on the homepage.

Risk Audit

Identify flagged inventory.

Content Scanner →

Scan for weapon keywords.

Related Rejections

Code 702 Prohibited Firearms Code 7011 Illegal Firearms (Duplicate)

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Legal Disclaimer: Code 7009 involves federal and state weapon laws. Carriers maintain strict bans on dangerous items to ensure network safety.