Knife Rights’ Knife Owners’ Protection Act of 2024 has been introduced by Sen. Mike Lee and Rep. Andy Biggs.
Knife Owners’ Protection Act Reintroduced to Congress
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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!
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: 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
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
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.
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.
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.
Knife Rights: North Dakota Concealed Carry Knife Reform Bill Introduced
Knife Rights: North Dakota Concealed Carry Knife Reform bill introduced to remove “switchblade, gravity knife, machete, scimitar, stiletto, sword [and] dagger” from the list of “dangerous weapons.”
Knife Rights: Michigan Knife Rights Act Introduced
Knife Rights’ Michigan Knife Rights Act introduced. Would enact knife law preemption, eliminating local knife laws more restrictive than state law.
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.
Knife Rights’ South Carolina Knife Law Preemption Bill Introduced
Long time Knife Rights friend South Carolina Representative Brian White has introduced Knife Rights’ signature knife law preemption legislation.
Knife Rights Ohio Knife Law Reform Bill to Governor – CALL/EMAIL TODAY!
Knife Rights’ Ohio Knife Law Reform Bill, SB 140, passed the House xx-xx. SB 140 now moves to Governor Mike DeWine for his consideration. Contact the Governor TODAY and urge him to sign SB 140!
Knife Rights Celebrates Texas Knife Reform with Bowie Presentations
Doug Ritter and Todd Rather, Knife Rights’ Director of Legislative Affairs, were in Austin, Texas, this week to celebrate last year’s enactment of HB 1935.
Knife Rights’ Illinois Switchblade Ban Repeal Signed, Effective Immediately
Knife Rights’ bill to mostly repeal Illinois’ switchblade ban, SB 607, was signed late on Friday by Governor Bruce Rauner. It’s effectively immediately.
Colorado Switchblade Ban Repeal Effective August 9th
Colorado’s switchblade and gravity knife ban repeal takes effect on Wednesday, August 9th.
Knife Rights’ New York Gravity Knife Law Reform Bill Passes
Knife Rights’ New York Gravity Knife Law Reform Bill passed the Senate by a unanimous 62-0 vote. The bill is now ready to be transmitted to Governor Cuomo.
CALL TODAY: Knife Rights’ NY Knife Law Reform Bill to Gov Cuomo – Let’s Get it DONE!
After 3 years, Knife Rights’ Knife Law Reform has been sent to NY Gov. Cuomo. If you live, work or travel in New York, CALL Gov. Cuomo TODAY! End Bogus NYC Gravity Knife Arrests – Let’s Get It Done!
We Finally Get a Look at Freddie Gray’s Knife
We post about this not to re-hash the Freddie Gray case, per se, but because the arrest was illustrative of the problems that can occur without knife law preemption.