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AKTI is keeping close tabs on all legislation introduced in all 50 states and the federal level that could potentially affect your ability to buy, own, carry and use knives and edged tools.
We will alert you if and when we need you to know and respond to help with emails, calls or letters.
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FOX Bans Firearms, Ammunition and Knife Advertisements
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) — the trade association for the firearms, ammunition, hunting and shooting sports industry — has learned that FOX Sports Media Group has banned advertisements featuring firearms and ammunition from its coverage of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) events.
While the UFC has yet to make an official announcement, NSSF has confirmed that “absolutely no firearms, ammo, hunting or knife companies will be permitted as sponsors in any Zuffa-promoted events.”
NSSF is encouraging all gun owners, sportsmen and firearms enthusiasts to contact FOX today and urge them to rescind this anti-gun corporate policy. FOX’s decision to ban advertisements for lawful products owned by more than 80 million Americans is nothing more than corporate gun control. We expect better from FOX. So should you.
AKTI is encouraging all knife owners to object.
Make sure your voice is heard. Here’s how to contact FOX:
Corporate Headquarters FSN
10201 W. Pico, Bld. 103
Los Angeles, CA 90035
Phone: 310-369-1000
Web: www.FOXSports.com
New Legislative Sessions Starting
AKTI is working in over ten states to introduce laws that remove restrictions on knives. Sign up as a free Grassroots Supporter to receive information when we need your help.
UPDATE Boston Retailers…and anyone who sells knives into Boston.
December 31, 2011 – Boston City Council passed a revised version of the original proposed ordinance which is substantially the same – requiring convenience stores to be licensed to sell knives. The mayor signed the ordinance. AKTI continues to monitor how it will be regulated.
Check out AKTI News & Updates for more details.
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Share any information you may have on New York Knife Situation:
December 31, 2011. AKTI is working with New York legislators to introduce changes. We expect this process to take some time.
October 4, 2011. AKTI continues to work on a legislative solution to the New York State knife laws.
March 1, 2011. AKTI has not learned of any additional retailers targeted for potential illegal knives. Please help us provide accurate, reliable information. Distributors and retailers, if you have current information, please contact us to discuss it. Call (307) 587-8296 or .
We are working on a legislative solution for New York and need your support by membership or contributions to our Legislative Fund.
January 26, 2011. Artist acquitted of carrying gravity knife
Retailer Alert:
If you’re a retailer who has been contacted by law enforcement about the knives you are selling, don’t make a deal. Call AKTI and get more information.
Individual’s Alert:
If you’re an individual arrested for carrying a one-hand opening knife and charged with a gravity or switchblade violation, don’t make a deal. Contact us for possible additional information, including a referral for an expert witness.
New Yorkers and travelers beware:
If you have a knife with a clip showing New York City considers that an illegal open carry.
Alert: New York City Manhattan’s DA Office Confiscated Knives from Retailers
June 17, 2010. Manhattan retail stores, including national chains such as Home Depot and Paragon Sports, were targeted by the District Attorney’s office in an undercover investigation in search of illegal “gravity” knives.
Store owners, employees and customers in New York beware. The DA has publicly announced intentions to expand this effort to increase the $1.9 million collected so far in “contributions” beyond Manhattan to the rest of New York City and New York State, sharing the wealth with other government agencies.
Call to Action: No current Call to Action. Review what has happened.
Call to Action: NYC Manhattan District DA Confiscates Legal Knives from Retailers