The ban on switchblade knives and armor piercing handgun ammunition have the same genesis: Emotional, irrational media campaigns that resulted in bad law…
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How Switchblades Were Banned
It was a stupid and pointless law that had no serious effect on criminals, but which ensnared tens if not hundreds of thousands of innocent people…
IL: Bill Would Allow Police & Concealed Carry Permit Holders To Possess Switchblades
Senator Tim Bivins of Ilinois has introduced a bill to allow police and CCW permit holders to possess and carry switchblade knives, stun guns, or tasers…
Automatic ‘Switchblade’ Knives & Carry Over 4-inches Now Legal in Tennessee
Tennessee is the 7th state in which Knife Rights has repealed a ban on switchblades and other knives. This makes 18 legislative victories by Knife Rights in just over four years…
Tennessee Switchblade Ban & Length Limit Repeal Bill Signed into Law by Governor Haslam
Tennessee is the 7th state in which Knife Rights has repealed a ban on switchblades and other knives. This makes 17 legislative victories by Knife Rights in just over four years…
Texas Alert – Details & Cautions Regarding Switchblades
Knife Rights has recently received numerous emails and calls seeking clarification of the new Texas law repealing the ban on automatic (switchblade) knives…
CCRKBA Lauds Gov. Perry’s Repeal Of Onerous Knife Restrictions
The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms is applauding Texas Gov. Rick Perry for signing a repeal of the Lone Star State’s ban on so-called “switchblade” knives…
Indiana Passes Knife Rights Switchblade Ban Repeal
After two years of effort by Knife Rights and our sponsors, the Indiana legislature has repealed the state’s irrational ban on switchblade knives…
Alaska Passes Comprehensive Knife Rights Bill, Call & Write Governor
The comprehensive Knife Rights Bill, and it is now on its way to Governor Sean Parnell. HB33 repeals the ban on the possession of switchblade knives and enacts Knife Law Preemption…
Tennessee Knife Rights Bill Clears One House Committee
Senate Bill SB1015, a Knife Rights requested bill that would enact Knife Law Preemption, repeal Tennessee’s antiquated ban on automatic knives (switchblades) and repeal the the state’s four-inch knife length limitation…
Michigan Bill Will Remove Switchblade Prohibition
This important piece of legislation will repeal the switchblade prohibition in Michigan. This will be a HUGE win for knife owners.
Louisiana Bill Will Provide Clear Definition of Switchblades
Senator Morrish, who actually goes by Senator Dan “Blade” Morrish, quickly realized the problem with the statute and the confusion over what is and is not a switchblade.
Alaska Knife Rights Bill Advances
This bill, first introduced last year, would clarify state law on the subject of assisted-opening and one-hand opening knives to ensure they are not considered gravity knives or switchblades.
Kansas Knife Rights Bill Receives Hearing
HB2584, which would repeal the existing Kansas ban on switchblades, dirks, and daggers and which also enacts knife law preemption.
Indiana Senate Overwhelmingly Passes Switchblade Bill SB06
Knife Rights requested initiative sponsored by Senators Jim Tomes and Johnny Nugent, which would overturn the state’s antiquated and irrational ban on the possession of switchblade/automatic knives.
An Indiana Senator’s Holiday Gift for Knife Owners
Senate Bill SB06 which would repeal Indiana’s antiquated and irrational ban on the sale and possession of switchblades…
Will DA Vance Arrest Stephen Colbert for Switchblade Possession on TV
On the August 18 Colbert Report, which is produced in New York City, Colbert flicked open a Benchmade Barrage assisted opening knife
President Signs Switchblade Act Amendment into Law
President Signs Switchblade Act Amendment into Law
New Hampshire Introduces Knife Rights Bill
New Hampshire State Representative Introduces Knife Rights Bill
Congress Passes NRA-Backed Legislation Protecting Pocketknives
Congress Passes NRA-Backed Legislation Protecting Pocketknife Classification
