“There are two major legislative pushes underway right now, spearheaded by the American Knife & Tool Institute (AKTI). First, there is an effort to pass a federal law that would allow for easier and less risky for knife owners to carry while traveling between states. It will protect individuals from the confusing array of state and local knife laws. This law, known as ITA (Interstate Transport Act), … has bipartisan support and, in previous years, passed the Senate unanimously. The bill has passed the Senate committee and is waiting for a vote.”
“Another effort, the most important legal change in knife laws, is also afoot. AKTI is also working on eliminating the FSA (Federal Switchblade Act). These two changes would be seismic shifts in the law that would benefit both knife owners and knife makers.”
Thanks to Knife Magazine for sharing this article, “Federal Legislative Efforts” in our Know Your Knife Laws series in their June 2025 issue.