Under newly appointed Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson, the Federal Trade Commission just issued a “Request for Public Comment Regarding Technology Platform Censorship.”
Knife Rights: FTC Requests Public Comment Regarding Social Media Censorship
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HUGE Knife Rights WIN! Draconian Hawaii Knife Ban Bill Stopped!
Knife Rights has stopped a draconian Hawaii Knife Ban bill in a huge will for the Second Amendment!
Knife Owners’ Protection Act Reintroduced to Congress
Knife Rights’ Knife Owners’ Protection Act of 2024 has been introduced by Sen. Mike Lee and Rep. Andy Biggs.
Harris vs Trump vs Your Knife Rights ~ Take A Stand!
Given Kamala Harris’ & Tim Walz’ well-documented animus towards the 2nd Amendment & individual freedom, I doubt anyone is surprised that Donald Trump & J.D. Vance are the better choices for the knife community.
Washington Governor Signs Bill Effectively Banning Knives on Public Transportion
Washington Governor Jay Inslee yesterday signed blatantly unconstitutional anti-knife (and anti-gun) SB 5444 that effectively bans knives on public transport.
After 9 Year Effort, Idaho Governor Signs Knife Rights’ Knife Law Preemption Bill!
Governor Brad Little yesterday signed H0620, Knife Rights’ bill that will enact Knife Rights’ signature Knife Law Preemption in Idaho.
Dueling Motions Filed in Knife Rights Challenge to Cal.’s Switchblade Knife BAN
Motions for Summary Judgement have been filed by both sides in Knife Rights’ federal lawsuit challenging the constitutionality under the Second Amendment of California’s complete ban on common automatic knives 2-inches and greater that the State prohibits as illegal “switchblades.”
VERY, VERY URGENT ACTION ALERT! EMAIL WA Senators TODAY to Support “Spring Blade” Ban Repeal!
If you are a Washington resident, once again we need your help! Knife Rights’ bill that would repeal Washington’s ban on “spring blade” (automatic) knives, SB 5860, is finally ready for a floor vote in the Senate. We need your help TODAY to get that vote!
URGENT ACTION ALERT! Sign In to Support Washington “Spring Blade” Ban Repeal Bill
Knife Rights’ bill that would repeal Washington’s ban on “spring blade” (automatic) knives, SB 5860, is set for a hearing Monday. PLEASE SIGN IN TODAY to support this bill!
Human Rights Group Sues Philadelphia to End Unconstitutional Knife Ban
It’s time for Philadelphia to accept reality & understand that it can no longer strip residents of their rights by banning knives in virtually all public places
Mississippi Knife Law Preemption Bill Introduced
Knife Law Preemption is a criminal justice reform effort that repeals & prevents local ordinances more restrictive than state law which only entrap law-abiding citizens.
Knife Rights: Repeal of Alabama Knife Restrictions Takes Effect Now
Knife Rights: Repeal of Alabama knife restrictions takes effect with the enactment of state Constitutional Carry.
Knife Rights’ Pennsylvania Switchblade Ban Repeal Takes Effect
Knife Rights’ Repeal of Pennsylvania’s ban on the possession & carry of Switchblade Knives takes effect today. The manufacture & sale of automatic knives in state is also now legal.
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’ 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.
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 Virginia Switchblade Ban Repeal Bill Introduced
Knife Rights’ Virginia Switchblade Ban Repeal Bill, SB 758, has been introduced by Senator Todd Pillion.
Knife Rights’ Freedom’s Steel – Liberty’s Edge Automatic Knife Supporting NRA-ILA
Knife Rights’ Freedom’s Steel™ – Liberty’s Edge™ Automatic Knife Supporting NRA-ILA Featured in Rock Island Auction Premier September Auction.
Knife Rights: West Virginia Knife Law Preemption Takes Effect May 31st
Knife Rights: West Virginia SB 96 that expands the state’s firearms preemption statute to include “deadly weapons,” including knives, goes into effect Sunday, May 31st.
Knife Rights: Remembrance and Honor on Memorial Day
Ninety nine years ago the “Buddy Poppy” was adopted as the official remembrance flower of the US. Learn the history. May we always remember those men and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice.
Doug Ritter Introduces Mini-RSK Mk1-G2 ABLE Lock Folder
Doug Ritter introduces Mini-RSK® Mk1-G2 ABLE; Lock folder, manufactured by Hogue and available exclusively from KnifeWorks.com.
West Virginia Knife Law Preemption Bill PASSED! – On To Governor
West Virginia SB 96 that would expand the state’s firearms preemption statute to include “deadly weapons,” including knives, was passed by the House and now heads to the Governor for consideration.
ACTION ALERT! WA “Spring Blade” Knife Ban Repeal Hearing
The Washington “Spring Blade” Knife Ban Repeal bill, SB 5782, which passed the Senate 46-1 last week, has been scheduled for a hearing in the House Civil Rights & Judiciary Committee on Tuesday…
West Virginia Knife Law Preemption Bill Passed Senate
Knife Rights: WV SB 96 that would expand the state’s firearms preemption statute to include “deadly weapons,” including knives, was passed by the Senate with an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 30-2
NY Giveth & NY Taketh – New NY Knife Ban Signed
We were unable to stop another irrational knife ban. Governor Cuomo has signed S4202, a ban on manufacturing, shipment or possession of “undetectable” knives.
Knife Rights’ OH Knife Law Reform BILL Passes Senate
They also remove from state statute the irrational prohibition against manufacture and sale of a switchblade knife and gravity knife. Possession and carry of these knives are already legal in Ohio.
Texas Bans on Clubs (Tomahawks) and Knuckles Repealed
Knife Rights supported HB 446, repealing the ban on carry of clubs (including tomahawks) and possession of knuckles (including trench knives and the like) has been signed by Texas Governor Abbot.
More Knife Rights’ Bills of 2019 Introduced
The Knife Owners’ Protection Act of 2019, H.R. 88, (“KOPA”) will remove the irrational restrictions on interstate trade in automatic knives that are legal to one degree or another in 44 states.