Freddie Gray arrest highlighted the kind of problems that arise without preemption. Under MD law, Gray’s assisted-opening knife was clearly not a switchblade by standard legal definitions…
Knife Rights Maryland Knife Law Preemption Bill Introduced
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Knife Rights’ Wisconsin Knife Law Reform Bill Signed!
Knife Rights’ Wisconsin Knife Law Reform Bill including Knife Law Preemption, AB 142, was signed on Saturday by Governor Scott Walker…
Massachusetts Considers Gun Reform Law
Massachusetts Considers gun law reform to prevent a hodgepodge of frivilous and dangerous local gun laws throughout the State, 44 other states have similar laws.
1000 Word Essay to Have a Gun? That Is Why Illinois Needs Better Gun Law Preemption
If you are a citizen of Lowell, MA you have to invest $2000 in gun classes covering six days, your license fee, your firearm and accessories, and a 1000-word essay…
NE Firearms Owners Assoc. Applauds Senators Efforts on LB289: Gun Laws Equality Act
However, a few state senators chose politics over principle when they voted against the bill and against the right to RKBA…
IL General Assembly Short Session to Consider Sales Tax Preemption Bill
This legislation would also void the currently standing firearm and ammunition sales tax in the City of Chicago.
Nebraska Preemption Bill Expected for First Floor Debate Next Week
This is much-needed legislation that would help prevent a complex patchwork of regulations across the state which make it difficult for responsible firearm owners to ensure they are following the law.
State Preemption Regarding Weapons – A Good Thing?
One thing local governments want to control more than anything else, except perhaps tax dollars, is weapons. More accurately, they want to control citizens who carry weapons.
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…
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.
NRA-Supported Omnibus Bill Passes Out of Committee in North Carolina
House Bill 562, the NRA-supported omnibus pro-gun reform bill, is rapidly working its way through the North Carolina Senate.
North Carolina: NRA-Supported Omnibus Bill Advancing in Senate
As previously reported, time may be running out for the North Carolina Senate to take action on House Bill 562.
Proposed Seattle Gun Tax is Bad Policy and Bad Law
Counter to Washington state law, Seattle City Council President Tim Burgess has announced plans for a local ordinance that would impose new taxes on firearms and ammunition sold within city limits.
Pennsylvania Trial Court Invalidates NRA-Backed Preemption Reforms
An NRA-backed law passed in Pennsylvania last year to hold accountable local jurisdictions that were defying the state’s 40-year-old firearm preemption statute has been declared invalid by a…
North Carolina: Pro-Gun Omnibus Bill Advances to Senate
On Wednesday, June 17, the North Carolina House of Representatives passed House Bill 562 on a bipartisan 78-37 vote.
New Pro-Gun Legislation Targeting Firearms Preemption Law Breakers in Michigan
One very notable violation is the City of Grand Rapids, which has a number of ordinances on the books that are unenforceable. They simply do not care they are breaking state law…
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…
North Carolina Second Amendment Affirmation Act Needs Your Help
Your NRA-ILA continues to work with House Republican Leadership and the House sponsors of House Bill 562, the Second Amendment Affirmation Act, to ensure passage of this critical pro-gun reform.
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…
Knife Rights Update on the Freddie Gray Knife Arrest
Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby charged that Freddie Gray was falsely arrested and that the knife in his pocket was not an illegal switchblade…
Oklahoma Senate Passes Knife Rights’ Knife Law Reform Bills
Knife Rights’ requested Knife Law Preemption bill, and Knife Rights’ Switchblade Ban Repeal bill, have both passed the OK Senate…
NRA on Lancaster, PA Illegal Gun Control Lawsuit Moving Forward
A State Court Judge denied a request by the City of Lancaster, Pennsylvania to put on hold a lawsuit from the National Rifle Association against the City’s illegal gun control ordinances…
Knife Rights’ Oklahoma Knife Law Reform Bills Advance Call & Write
Two of Knife Rights requested Knife Law Reform bills passed a major hurdle yesterday in Oklahoma…
Knife Rights’ Vermont Knife Law Preemption Bill Introduced
Vt State Representative Patrick Brennan, Co-Chairman of the Vermont Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus, has introduced a Knife Rights requested bill H.165 that would enact Knife Law Preemption in Vermont.
Knife Rights’ Knife Law Preemption Bills ReFiled in Oklahoma
Knife Rights’ Knife Law Preemption bill was passed in Oklahoma last year by overwhelming majorities in both houses of the legislature, but Governor Fallin vetoed the bill…
Knife Rights’ 2015 Legislative Efforts Ramp Up with SC & Indiana Preemption Bills
These two bills are just the start of what we expect to be a record number of pro-knife Knife Rights’ bills that will be filed in coming weeks and months…
NRA Files Lawsuits to Protect 2nd Amendment Rights in Pennsylvania
NRA filed lawsuits against the cities of Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and Lancaster for refusing to comply with a state law that prohibits local governments from enacting gun control ordinances…
Florida Carry Files for Summary Judgement Against Leesburg, FL.
Florida Carry files for summary judgement in long running firearms law preemption case against the city of Leesburg, FL…