2017 AKTI Efforts Continue Federal and State Efforts Including the Knife Owners’ Protection Act, Repeal of Restrictions on Auto-Open Knives, and Preemption
AKTI News
This is where you’ll find the latest AKTI News and the latest news in the knife industry. AKTI News includes information about the legislation and regulations we are either proactively introducing to remove knife restrictions or clarify laws or are monitoring to watch for issues that need action. You’ll also find out about the many other educational and other efforts of our organization to promote knives as fundamental, valuable tools.
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CALL TO ACTION: Interstate Transport Act
We need your help! If you live in any of the following states: Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, Nevada, South Dakota, Washington, or Wisconsin, we need you to contact your Senators and let them know you support the Interstate Transport Act.
Microtech Knives Makes Tremendous Contribution to AKTI
The American Knife & Tool Institute (AKTI) sincerely thanks Microtech Knives for their confidence and support with a recent generous donation of legal services to the non-profit knife advocacy organization representing the industry and all knife owners.
Illinois Allows Limited Automatic Knives
Effective August 11, 2017, Illinois SB 607 makes the possession and carrying of automatic knives legal for any citizens who possess a Firearm Owner’s Identification (FOID) Card.
Colorado Allows Automatics Effective 8/9/2017
Today Colorado joins the growing number of states that recognizes the value to their citizens of automatic knives at work or in recreational activities. SB 008 signed into law removes “switchblade knife” and “gravity knife” from the definition of “illegal weapon” in Colorado § 18-12-102. “This momentum is evidence that Americans continue to realize that automatic […]
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