The legislation will repeal the Federal Switchblade Act of 1958, and allow consumers to purchase any automatic knife legal in their state.
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Answers About Upcoming Enactment of TX HB 1935 on Sept. 1st
Here’s the BOTTOM LINE: ALL “illegal knives” (Penal Code Sec. 46.01) that were previously prohibited from carry (Penal Code Sec. 46.02) will be removed from Texas statute.
California FFL Decries Legislature’s Attack on Gun Dealers
SB 497, SB 464 & AB 1525 could put California gun stores out of business.
FPC Call to Fix Law Making Gun Owners Criminals Just for Being Accused
FPC is calling on the California Legislature to provide a fix to AB 103, a recently signed bill that would make gun owners guilty of a crime.
California Legislature to Return Next Week, Anti-Gun Bills Pending
Contact Your Assemblymember and State Senator and Urge “NO” Votes
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.
California DOJ Sued for Hiding “Assault Weapon” Regulations
Sacramento resident Craig DeLuz, FPC, and The CGF announced a new legal action intended to ensure that the California DOJ cannot hide its legislation.
North Carolina Sportsmen’s Caucus Advances Legislation for Hunters
On June 29, the North Carolina Legislature gave final approval to expand opportunities for Sunday hunting with firearms in North Carolina.
North Carolina House: Anti-Gun Lobbyists & Critical Vote This Week
While gun owners like you are busy making a living, paid lobbyists hired by a New York billionaire, pushing for New York-style gun control here in North Carolina.
Knife Rights’ Texas Knife Law Reform Bill Passed
HB 1935, to repeal “illegal knives” in Texas statute, was passed yesterday evening as the deadline approached on the Senate Local and Uncontested Calendar.
Protections Vastly Different in Competing Knife Bills
It’s better for the ultimate unity of the community if legislative differences are resolved…
SB1657 – Gun Dealer Licensing – Is Headed to the Illinois House Floor
This bill will affect your ability to buy firearms or ammunition in Illinois and will add state regulations and fees for dealers and owners.
Knife Rights’ New York Gravity Knife Law Reform Passees Assembly
This is the fourth year in a row that the Assembly has passed a bill to stop the abuse of the state’s gravity knife statute by New York City.
The CSSA’s Formal Position Statement on Licensing
In law, words have specific meanings. As firearm owners, it is critical we understand those meanings. It’s also critical to understand the law pertaining to firearms.
Knife Rights’ Texas Knife Law Reform Bill Passed by House
Knife Rights’ bipartisan Texas Knife Law Reform Bill, HB 1935, to repeal “illegal knives” in Texas statute, was passed yesterday by the House 131-1.
Knife Rights’ Georgia Knife Law Reform Signed by Governor
This new law increases the legal carry length of a knife blade in the state from 5 inches to 12 inches (see Section 3 of HB 292).
Quail Forever Specialty License Plate Available in Arkansas
Bobwhite quail conservation efforts in Arkansas continue to grow with the recent addition of a Quail Forever Specialty License Plate.
Montana Knife Law Reform Passes Without Governor’s Signature
HB 251, which passed, removes the prohibition against concealed carry without a CCW of “a knife with blade 4 or more inches in length.”
Proposed Illinois Legislation Could Force Your Favorite Gun Shop To Close
The Illinois Senate will be holding a floor vote on bill SB1657, sponsored by Senator Don Harmon and supported by Chicago Democrats.
Historic Bills Pass Committee in Texas
HB 1911, referred to as Permitless Carry is a major step forward to restore the handgun rights Texans lost in the 1870s.
Knife Rights’ Texas “Illegal Knife” Repeal Bill Vote Coming Soon
It is important to call and email the members of the committee so that they are aware of the importance of this bill to the public.
Gun-Grabbers Purposely Vague when Exploiting Latest School Shooting
Note what it didn’t say? What additional laws they want.
Texas Students for Concealed Carry Endorses HB 631
The Texas chapter of Students for Concealed Carry is throwing its support behind Texas House Bill 631, a bill “relating to a public awareness campaign on firearm safety and suicide prevention.”
Iowa Firearms Coalition Week 12 Update from the Legislature
By now you probably know, there was no vote in Iowa Senate on HF517 last week due to tight schedules in the legislature thanks to the second funnel of 2017.
Legislators who killed Constituitional Carry in 2017 in Tennessee
All three bills were killed in the same Tennessee House subcommittee – The House Civil Justice Subcommittee – on March 29, 2017.
Funnel Week Delays Omnibus Gun Bill HF517 Vote
Despite their best efforts, the Iowa Senate were unable to bring HF517, the Omnibus Gun Bill, to the Senate floor for debate and a vote this week.
AKTI Announces Governor’s Signature to Repeal Colorado’s Automatic Knife Prohibition
AKTI announced Governor Hickenlooper’s signature on the organization’s initiatives: to repeal Colorado’s prohibition of automatic and gravity knives.
Sen. Craig Introduces Constitutional, Vehicle Carry Legislation in Wisconsin
Today Senator David Craig has introduced legislation that would finally bring constitutional carry to Wisconsin citizens.
Senate Vote on HF517 Legislation Expected This Week
Leadership in the Iowa Senate have pledged to bring House File 517, the Omnibus Gun Bill, to the Senate floor for debate and a vote this week.
Utah: Drunk Driving Bill Has Unintended Negative Consequences on Gun Rights
Drunk driving bill has unintended negative consequences on gun rights.Contact Governor Herbert and ask him to veto H.B. 155.