NY Bill to ‘Fix’ NYC Gravity Knife Law Assigned to Committee

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NY Bill to ‘Fix’ NYC Gravity Knife Law Assigned to Committee
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Gilbert, AZ –-(Ammoland.com)- The bill to “fix” New York state’s gravity knife statute in an effort to protect New York City knife owners, A4821, has been assigned to the Assembly Committee on Codes.

This bill would require that prosecutors prove “unlawful intent” in order for someone to be prosecuted for possessing a “gravity knife.”

If you live, work or travel in New York, please contact the members of the Committee and politely ask them to support A4821. CLICK HERE for emails and phone numbers for the committee members.

New York Assemblyman Dan Quart’s bill would significantly narrow the opportunity for New York City to abuse citizens carrying common locking-blade pocket knives. This is certainly not a complete solution, but it would be a big step in the right direction.

After six years of passing pro-knife bills in 11 states, Knife Rights knows that many times complete success is a multi-year, multi-step endeavor.

Last year Mr. Quart’s bill passed the Assembly, but failed to be voted upon in the Senate. With significant changes in the Senate after the election, combined with additional pressure as a result of the recent Village Voice article that exposed the extraordinarily wide impact of New York City’s abuse of the existing law (60,000 prosecutions!), along with widespread coverage of Knife Rights’ continuing Federal Civil Rights lawsuit, opportunity for passage this year is improved. Knife Rights is working to move the bill through both houses this year.

Knife Rights Director of Legislative Affairs, Todd Rathner, has been working very closely with Assemblyman Quart’s staff to assist in the introduction and passage of this bill.

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