Knife Rights stops Texas Knife Lockdown bill that would have required all knives in a retail to be displayed in locked cases.
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Accepting Strategic Reality In New York City And Elsewhere
Sometimes, just checking off policy boxes isn’t enough for effective advocacy for the Second Amendment.
Democrat WA Gov. Inslee Signs Bill Banning Open Carry at Rallies
The legislation does not prevent licensed concealed carry at rallies or inside the Capitol building or state legislative office buildings.
Below The Radar: S 1373 and HR 2890
Two bills introduced by Second Amendment champions could give Second Amendment supporters an edge on the political battlefield.
Two Pieces Of Information Second Amendment Supporters Should Feel Good About
Have the enemies of the Second Amendment become desperate due to a political landscape that has become precarious for them?
West Virginia Governor Signs Second Amendment Preservation Act
The new law that erects a barrier against anti-Second Amendment action at the federal level will take effect on July 9, 2021.
St. Louis Couple That Defended Home from Protesters Face November Trial
Mark McCloskey was armed with an AR-15-style rifle and his wife held a small semiautomatic pistol. Images of the couple have become famous…
Knife Rights’ TX Knife Law Reform Bill Passed by House – Now to Senate
Knife Rights’ bipartisan Texas Knife Law Reform Bill, HB 956, was passed by the House on Wednesday by a vote of XXX to X. It now moves to the Senate for their consideration
Ninth Circuit Panel Finds in Favor of SAF, First Amendment, State Department, and 3D
A three judge panel on the Ninth Circuit has held Judge Lasnik of Washington State did not have the authority to stop a State Department rule change upholding the First Amendment on 3D printing
Below The Radar: NICS Denial Notification Act of 2021
Some bills are easily seen as bad, others are easily recognizable as advances in protecting the Second Amendment. But come legislative items don’t lend themselves to an easy call.
U.S. Supreme Court Grants Certiorari for New York State Rifle v. Corlett (Carry)
On 26 April, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court granted a write of certiorari (agreed to hear) the New York Rifle v. Corlett case. The case will be about denial of carry permits.
SCOTUS To Hear NY Right-to-Carry Case; Stage Set for Gun Law Upheaval
It will be the first Second Amendment case considered by the court since the 2010 case of McDonald v. City of Chicago that nullified the Windy City’s handgun ban
The View Recycles Biden’s Stupidity About Self-Defense ~ VIDEO
Joy Behar spread harmful misinformation about how to use a firearm in self-defense – and we need to call her out over it.
Knife Rights URGENT TEXAS ACTION ALERT: EMAIL TODAY! Floor Vote for HB 956
Knife Rights’ Texas Knife Law Reform Bill, HB 956, is set for a floor vote Monday, April 26th. Use Knife Rights’ Legislative Action Center TODAY to EMAIL your Representative to vote YES on HB 956
Are Second Amendment Supporters Being Dehumanized?
The Second Amendment faces an attack from an unusual direction – and we should be concerned.
Knife Rights URGENT ACTION ALERT: Email TX Committee to Set Floor Vote on HB 956
URGENT ACTION ALERT: If you are a Texas resident use Knife Rights’ Legislative Action Center to email Texas House Calendars Committee to set a Floor Vote on HB 956 to reform Texas knife law.
Knife Rights’ Ohio Knife Law Reform Effective Monday, April 12th
Knife Rights’ Ohio Knife Law Reform bill takes effect today. Concealed carry of any knife is now legal unless used as a weapon in a criminal act.
Knife Rights Texas Knife Law Reform Bill Passes Out of House Committee
Knife Rights Texas Location-Restricted Knife law reform bill passes out of House committee
Ninth Circuit Appeals Court Finds No Right to Bear Arms in Second Amendment
In a long-awaited decision in the Young v. Hawaii case, an en banc panel of the Ninth Circuit found no right to bear arms in the Second Amendment.
Knife Rights Ohio Knife Law Preemption Bill Introduced
Ohio Rep. Al Cutrona has filed HB 243 to enact Knife Rights’ signature Knife Law Preemption in Ohio. This bill follows on Gov. DeWine’s signing of Knife Rights’ Ohio Knife Law Reform bill in January.
Remember That Time ATF Raided Polymer80: No Product Taken, No Cease & Desist Order
On the 10th of December 2020, ATF raided the Polymer80 headquarters in Dayton Nevada. Virtually no product was taken. They were looking for Buy Build Shoot kits. None were found.
Knife Rights: Minnesota Constitutional Amendment Protecting Knives Introduced
In a first nationwide, Minnesota representatives and a senator have introduced Constitutional Amendment bills that specifically protect knives, along with firearms and other arms.
Second Amendment Resolutions Add Emphasis to Adage That ‘All Politics is Local’
Ideally, we should be working toward all three goals: A Second Amendment Sanctuary resolution, a Militia resolution, and a Second Amendment enforcement bill.
Hearing Held on North Dakota Concealed Carry Knife Reform Bill
Knife Rights helps save North Dakota Concealed Carry Knife Reform Bill at hearing in Bismark, ND.
Right to Arms Amendment will be on Iowa Ballot in 2022
Iowa is one of six states which do not have a constitutional amendment protecting the right to keep and bear arms. An amendment is scheduled to be on the ballot in 2022.
AZ, WV, The Fillibuster, the Second Amendment, and the Supreme Court
Senators Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona and Joe Manchin of West Virginia have said they will vote to uphold the Senate Filibuster rule. Their votes may be all that protects the Bill of Rights for 2 years
Knife Rights: Washington State “Spring Blade” Ban Repeal Bill Introduced
Knife Rights’ bipartisan repeal of Washington State ban on sales and civilian possession of “spring blade” knives introduced.
Knife Rights’ Ohio Knife Law Reform Bill Signed by Governor!
Knife Rights’ Ohio Knife Law Reform Bill, SB 140, has been signed by Governor Mike DeWine. The new law goes into effect April 11, 2021
Knife Rights’ Knife Owners’ Protection Act Re-Introduced in Congress
Knife Rights’ Knife Owners’ Protection Act, H.R. 60, (“KOPA”) has been re-introduced in the U.S. House. KOPA repeals the Federal Switchblade Act.
Bill Strengthening Knife Law Preemption in New Hampshire Introduced
Bill strengthening Knife Law Preemption in New Hampshire introduced. Severe penalties would deter infringement of state’s knife, firearm and ammunition preemption statute.