UPDATE: Read this article about Knives and Social Media Censorship, which discussed the relationship to the First Amendment.
There is something you can do now! The Federal Trade Commission recently launched an inquiry into technology censorship. They request public comment on how tech users have been banned, shadow-banned, or otherwise censored. You have until May 21, 2025, to submit a comment at this link: https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FTC-2025-0023/document. You can comment individually, as an employee, or on behalf of your business. All comments can be seen publicly. If you are concerned about your identity being revealed, there is an anonymous option.
Don’t wait! Submit your comments now and let your concerns be heard.
The American Knife & Tool Institute has been following and working on this issue since 2022, when we launched a survey to evaluate the extent of the problems. We will keep you updated on our website, AKTI.org, where you can find valuable information on knife laws and our initiatives to repeal and change knife restrictions. If you are not signed up for our monthly emails, do that, too!