The American Knife & Tool Institute (AKTI) and Senator Mike Crapo today (September 7, 2017) announced the introduction of the Freedom of Commerce Act, legislation that will repeal the Federal Switchblade Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. § 1241 – 1244) and allow consumers to purchase any automatic knife legal in their state, regardless of where it was manufactured. The legislation will also remove burdensome prohibitions on free trade, interstate commerce, and consumer choice.
Follow 2017 Knife Legislation
2017 AKTI Efforts Continue Federal and State Efforts Including the Knife Owners’ Protection Act, Repeal of Restrictions on Auto-Open Knives, and Preemption
U.S. Supreme Court Case Summary
Caetano v. Massachusetts
136 US 1027 (2016)
Heller applies to modern weapons and less lethal weapons as well as handguns.
CALL TO ACTION: Interstate Transport Act
We need your help! If you live in any of the following states: Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, Nevada, South Dakota, Washington, or Wisconsin, we need you to contact your Senators and let them know you support the Interstate Transport Act.
Massachusetts Court of Appeals Case Summary
Commonwealth v. Alem A.
81 Mass. App. Ct. 1101 (2011)
Though Heller was applied to knives in Massachusetts, double-edged knives can still be restricted by law.
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