Knife Rights’ Oklahoma Knife Law Reform bill, SB 1159, has been introduced by Senator Nathan Dahm.
Knife Rights Aims to Finish Ridding Oklahoma of Knife Restrictions
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Kentucky Preemption and Knife Ban Repeal Bill Introduced
Kentucky state Senator Robin Webb has introduced a Knife Law Preemption and Knife Ban Repeal bill, SB112.
Knife Rights’ NYC Appeals Decision Cited in 2A Firearms Case
The September appeals court decision in Knife Rights’ civil rights lawsuit against New York City and New York District Attorney Cyrus Vance, Jr., was cited last week in a California appeal of…..
New York Bills Introduced to Stop NYC Gravity Knife Arrests
Two companion bills, A 9042 and S 6483, have been introduced in New York that would add bias-towards closure language to the state switchblade and gravity knife definitions, sponsored by…
Knife Rights’ Wisconsin Knife Law Reform Bill Passes!
Knife Rights’ Wisconsin Knife Law Reform Bill including Knife Law Preemption, AB 142, passed unanimously by voice vote yesterday evening in the Senate and is off to Governor Scott Walker for…..
Lawsuit Challenges Constitutionality of California Ivory Ban
The Ivory Education Institute, a California-based non-profit, has filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality, under California’s constitution, of California’s ivory ban (AB96) that was…..
New Jersey Governor Christie Vetoes Two Draconian Bills
Two draconian bills that would have dramatically harmed knifemakers and knife owners were vetoed by New Jersey Governor Chris Christie on January 19.
Bizarre Washington Supreme Court Decision
In a bizarre decision issued on the last day of 2015 in a case involving a paring knife, a sharply divided Washington state Supreme Court found that knives likely are arms and are protected…..
Knife Rights Wishes You a Happy New Year!
Thanks to your generous support, as 2015 rapidly winds down we can look back at a very successful year for Knife Rights.
Wisconsin Appeals Court Upholds 2A Argument in Switchblade Case
The Wisconsin Court of Appeals concluded that the Second Amendment protects knives as well as guns, one of Knife Rights’ foundational principles…
Knife Rights’ Oklahoma Knife Law Preemption & Switchblade Carry Take Effect Nov. 1st
State preemption ensures that switchblade carriers will not have to deal with random local restrictions on knives…
Knife Magazine – 1st Issue Debut
Knife Rights is pleased to congratulate Mark Zalesky on the inaugural issue of Knife Magazine…
California Governor Signs Draconian Ivory Ban Bill
Musicians have been allowed an ivory exception since they are more equal than all the rest of the population…
NYC Knife Arrest Leads to $12,500 Settlement
Over the course of the next three months John had to appear in criminal court on three separate occasions with the threat of up to a year in jail hanging over his head…
Appeals Court Victory In Knife Rights’ Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit Against New York
Kife Rights is very pleased that we have overcome the absurd ruling of the lower court on ‘standing’ & can now proceed with the heart of the case itself…
NYC Forks Over $57K For Illegal Knife Arrest Gone Wrong
Perez’ court-appointed attorney sought compensation for the unjust arrest and that resulted in the $57,5000 settlement…
TX Knife Law Preemption Takes Effect Today, Ushers in Greater Freedom for Texans
The new law invalidates all municipal and county knife ordinances more restrictive than state law, creating uniform knife laws throughout the Lone Star State.
Knife Dealer Faces Down Malicious Prosecution
Knife dealer Joshua Burbank had the courage of his convictions, defending his right to possess & sell legal knives in Massachusetts.
Knife Rights Files Rule 28(j) Notice in NYC Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit
The DA’s “wrist flick” test inherently subjective and thereby is unconstitutionally vague in at least this particular instance & deserving of a Civil Rights Lawsuit …
Knife Rights Chairman Doug Ritter TTAK BLADE Show Interview ~ Video
Truth About Knives Editor Clay Aalders talks knives, knife law, with KnifeRights.org founder and Chairman Doug Ritter…
Signing Ceremony for Oklahoma Knife Law Reform Bills
Knife Rights Chairman Doug Ritter traveled to Oklahoma City last month for the formal signing ceremony for Knife Rights’ two Oklahoma Knife Law Reform bills passed and signed earlier this year.
Knife Rights’ Nevada Knife Law Reform Effective As of July 1st
Knife Rights’ Nevada Knife Law Reform Bill, SB 176, went into effect as of July 1.
Knife Rights Wishes You a Happy & Safe Independence Day
This Independence Day, Knife Rights again dedicates itself to continuing the fight for freedom…
Knife Rights’ Texas Knife Law Preemption Bill Signed by Governor
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed Knife Rights’ signature Knife Law Preemption bill, HB 905, which repeals local knife ordinances more restrictive than state law and ensures that the repeal of…
Knife Rights Presents 2015 Freedom’s Edge Award to TX State Rep. John Frullo
Texas State Representative John Frullo (R-Lubbock) is the recipient of Knife Rights’ 2015 Freedom’s Edge Award…
Knife Rights Presents 2015 Freedom’s Point Award to TX 2A Advocate W. Scott Lewis
Texas Second Amendment advocate W. Scott Lewis is the recipient of Knife Rights’ 2015 Freedom’s Point Award…
Wisconsin Switchblade Ban Repeal Amended into FullBlown Knife Law Reform & Preemption
The amended AB142 removes all restrictions on switchblades and concealed carry of knives from Wisconsin statutes and the bill now also includes Knife Law Preemption…
Knife Rights’ Nevada Knife Law Reform Bill Signed by Governor
This act repeals existing bans on switchblade knives, dirks, daggers and belt buckle knives and becomes effective on July 1, 2015…
Knife Rights’ Knife Owners’ Protection Act Clears Senate Hurdle
The Knife Owners’ Protection Act will Protects Travelers From a Patchwork of Conflicting State Knife Laws…
Knife Rights’ Texas Knife Law Preemption Bill NEEDS YOUR HELP!
Knife Rights’ Texas Knife Law Preemption bill, that would rid Texas of its patchwork of local knife laws more strict than state law, has been assigned to the Senate Committee on Criminal Justice…