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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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Changes to Federal Switchblade Act

October 29, 2009

Actual changes made to the Federal Switchblade Act, with language as suggested by AKTI, as signed into law by President Obama on October 29, 2009.

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AKTI Saves ALL Folding Knives from U.S. Customs’ Action

October 20, 2009

It’s Law! AKTI successfully fought a proposed U.S. Customs re-definition of switchblades that would have included all folding knives, impacted interstate commerce and made de facto criminals of millions of knife owners. This timeline shows all AKTI activity in the fight since the Customs proposal was made May 21, 2009.

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U.S. Senators Co-Sponsor Bi-Partisan Amendment 1447

October 15, 2009

Senate Amendment 1447 (to H.R. 2892 – the Homeland Security Appropriations Bill) was co-sponsored by a bi-partisan group of 20 U.S. Senators, led by John Cornyn of Texas, Mark Pryor of Arkansas, Ron Wyden of Oregon and Orrin Hatch of Utah.

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Updated Information on Amendment to Switchblade Act

October 15, 2009

An AKTI memo updates members on changes between July 2009 and October 2009 on the Amendment to the Switchblade Act.

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AKTI Goes to D.C. Again

September 17, 2009

A group representing AKTI met with key House committee and subcommittee staffers in September 2009 as part of a successful effort to amend the Federal Switchblade Act of 1958 and prevent U.S. Customs from banning the importation of assisted-opening knives.

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Does having and using the knife of your choice matter to you? Stay Informed. Sign up to receive AKTI emails. Be prepared to contact legislators when asked! We only issue Calls to Action when it is really the best strategy for the initiative. www.akti.org/membership/grassroots-supporter/ ... See MoreSee Less

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