Wrenn v. District of Columbia
2017 US App. Lexis 13348
Laws limiting concealed carry impact the core Second Amendment right of self-defense.
American Knife and Tool Institute
Keeping Knives in American Lives Since 1998
Keeping Knives in American Lives Since 1998
What knife laws (statutory law) mean is about more than the legislated law in the United States. Judicial opinions (case law, common law or judicial precedent) are considered "law" with the same force as statutes. Here are pertinent case law summaries that provide helpful information on how knife laws in different states have been handled or decided by the court system. We include valuable notes for the knife owner. For attorneys representing knife issues we offer suggestions from an experienced criminal lawyer.
Wrenn v. District of Columbia
2017 US App. Lexis 13348
Laws limiting concealed carry impact the core Second Amendment right of self-defense.
McDonald v. City of Chicago
561 US 742 (2010)
The Second Amendment applies to the states and limits state regulations of arms.
District of Columbia v. Heller
554 US 570 (2008)
The Second Amendment right to bear arms is a generalized individual right, whether the person is involved in a “militia” or not.
City of Akron v. Rasdan
105 Ohio App. 3d 164 (Decided June 21, 1995)
City ordinance banning knives violates substantive due process.
In re: Alicia P
112 Misc.2d 326 (January 27, 1982)
Vague knife laws cannot be enforced against juveniles carrying a knife.
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