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Governor Perry Signs AKTI Texas Bill

May 25, 2010

The 2007 Texas appellate decision in the Thomas case effectively put virtually all folding knives in jeopardy of illegal to possess and carry.

AKTI initiated changes save more than 11 million knife users.

Governor Perry Signs AKTI Texas Bill

Saves more than 11 million one-hand and assisted-opening knife users from being criminals

Another AKTI Success for Knife Owners…..We do have a voice and can make a difference!
Governor Perry signed AKTI introduced legislation Texas HB 4456 on Thursday, June 18, 2009. It is now law effective September 1, 2009.

AKTI extends heartfelt thanks to….
Senator Deuell and Representative Driver for their support by introducing bills in the Texas Senate (TX S 2411) and House of Representatives (HB 4456). The Texas legislature unanimously supported AKTI’s effort to clarify Texas knife statutes and assure that law-abiding individuals were not wrongly accused of possessing switchblades. AKTI’s advocacy representative did an outstanding job of spearheading the efforts from initiation to signing.

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AKTI Texas Update – 3-31-09

AKTI Files TX S 2411 and TX H 4456 – 3-18-09

Read more on how this effort was started – 11-1-08

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Any knife or cutting instrument in California with a blade that locks in the open position without regard to blade length may be a dirk or dagger.
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