Maryland Attorney General defends “assault weapon” ban citing 19th century Bowie knife ban . It’s an argument that just doesn’t make the cut.
Maryland AG Defends “Assault Weapon” Ban Citing 19th Century Bowie Ban
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Pennsylvania Switchblade Ban Repeal Signed
PA Governor Wolf today signed House Bill 1929, repealing Pennsylvania’s ban on automatic knives! The repeal is effective on January 2, 2023.
New Jersey Senate Committee Amends Awful Bill that Targeted Knife Owners
Meanwhile, the full Assembly has its own anti-Bruen bill, A4769. It still retains the language that targets knife owners as well as concealed carry holders.
Pennsylvania Switchblade Ban Repeal Passes! On to Governor
House Bill 1929, repealing Pennsylvania’s ban on automatic knives, passed the Senate unanimously on Wednesday. The bill previously passed the House 202-1. HB 1929 now moves to Governor Wolf for action
Knife Rights’ Ohio Knife Law Preemption Bill Takes Effect
Knife Rights’ Ohio Knife Law Preemption bill signed earlier this year by Gov. DeWine takes effect today. This is the culmination of years of Knife Rights’ efforts in Ohio.
Knife Rights’ Virginia Switchblade Ban Repeal Effective July 1st
Knife Rights’ Virginia Switchblade Ban Repeal Bill, SB 758, is effective tomorrow, July 1st. Possession, carry, sale, purchase and manufacture of automatic (switchblade) knives will be legal in VA.
Supreme Court Second Amendment Decision a Win for Knife Owners
The implications of the Court’s decision will reverberate throughout the 2nd Amendment community, including for those who carry knives in public for self-defense.
Louisiana Switchblade Concealed Carry Ban Repeal Signed & is Law
Knife Rights’ bill to repeal Louisiana’s ban on the concealed carry of switchblades was signed Thursday by Governor John Edwards. It will become effective on August 1st.
Knife Rights’ Ohio Knife Law Preemption Bill Signed!
On Tuesday, Ohio Governor Mike Dewine signed Knife Rights’ Ohio Knife Law Preemption bill, SB 156, the culmination of nearly 7 years of Knife Right’s efforts to eliminate all of Ohio’s knife bans.
Knife Rights’ Ultimate Steel Spectacular is Launched! DONATE NOW for EXTRA PRIZES
This year’s Ultimate Steel Spectacular includes custom, limited edition, & production knives, celebrity signed knives, a wide range of firearms, & more.
Alabama Constitutional Carry Bill Repealing Knife Bans Signed!
Alabama Gov. Ivey signed Knife Rights supported HB 272, Constitutional Carry bill. Restrictions on the carrying of a Bowie knife or a concealed knife in Alabama are repealed effective Jan. 1, 2023.
Knife Rights’ Virginia Switchblade Ban Repeal Bill Signed!
Knife Rights’ Virginia Switchblade Ban Repeal Bill,that passed with broad bipartisan support, has been signed into law by Governor Glenn Youngkin. It becomes effective on July 1st.
Knife Rights’ VA Switchblade Ban Repeal Bill Out of House Public Safety Committee
Knife Rights’ VA Switchblade Ban Repeal Bill voted out of House Public Safety Committee with bipartisan 19-1 vote.
Knife Rights ACTION ALERT: WA Spring Blade Ban Repeal Bill Moving
Knife Rights ACTION ALERT: Washington “Spring Blade” (automatic) Knife Ban Repeal Bill Moving. EMAIL your Representative TODAY!
Knife Rights Virginia Switchblade Ban Repeal Bill Introduced
Knife Rights’ Virginia Switchblade Ban Repeal Bill, SB 758, has been introduced by Senator Todd Pillion.
WA: Knife Rights’ Switchblade Ban Repeal Bill Needs Your Help ~ EMAIL TODAY
Washington residents, please email committee members to vote YES on HB 1224 to repeal WA’s civilian ban on “spring blade” knives.
Knife Rights’ PA Switchblade Ban Repeal & Knife Law Preemption Bill Introduced
Pennsylvania Senator Sharif Street has introduced SB 1013, Knife Rights’ bill to repeal the Keystone State’s ban on switchblade (automatic) knives.
Ohio House Passes Knife Rights’ Knife Law Preemption Bill
By a vote of 55 to 36 the Ohio House has passed Knife Rights’ Ohio Knife Law Preemption bill, HB 243.
Knives Live 2021 – 24hr YouTube Marathon Benefiting Knife Rights
Starting at 6:00 PM Eastern on Friday, December 3rd, a 24 hour marathon is being held on YouTube to support Knife Rights. EPIC Giveaways and multiple Grand Prizes!
Michigan Knife Rights Act Passed
With a bipartisan vote of 66 – 38, the Michigan House voted final passage of our Michigan Knife Rights Act, HB 4066, that was passed by the Senate last week. Now it heads to the Governor for action.
URGENT: Email Michigan Governor to Sign Knife Rights Act!
Email Gov. Whitmer to sign the Michigan Knife Rights Act that would enact Knife Rights’ signature Knife Law Preemption in the state. Do it today!
Ohio Senate Passes Knife Rights Knife Law Preemption Bill
The Ohio Senate passed Knife Rights’ Knife Law Preemption bill, SB 156, by a vote of 23-7. It now moves to the House where a companion bill, HB 243, is awaiting a vote.
ACTION ALERT! Michigan Knife Rights Act Passed by Committee EMAIL MI Senators TODAY
ACTION ALERT! If you are a Michigan resident, please use Knife Rights’ Legislative Action Center to easily EMAIL Senators and ask them to vote YES on HB 4066:
Knife Rights Foundation Weighs In on Critical 2nd Amendment Case
Knife Rights Foundation has joined with FPC American Victory Fund and others submitting an Amicus Curie brief to SCOTUS in a critical 2A case.
Knife Rights: House Passes Michigan Knife Law Preemption Bill w/ Bipartisan Support
Knife Rights’ Michigan Knife Rights Act (Knife Law Preemption), HB 4066, was passed Thursday, June 17, by the House with a bipartisan vote of 69-41.
Texas Politics Kills Knife Rights’ Knife Law Reform Bill HB 956
Knife Rights’ bipartisan Knife Law Reform, HB 956, which passed the House 142 – 2, which passed the Senate last session, and had Gov. Abbott’s support died without a vote in the Senate.
TEXAS ACTION ALERT: Urge Senate Committee Vote on TX Knife Law Reform TODAY!
If you are a Texas resident, use Knife Rights’ Legislative Action Center to urge members of the Texas Senate Committee on State Affairs to push for a vote on HB 956. Time Is Running Out! Do It Now!
Knife Rights Stops Texas Knife Lockdown Bill!
Knife Rights stops Texas Knife Lockdown bill that would have required all knives in a retail to be displayed in locked cases.
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
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