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Virginia Governor Vetoes Knife Bill

February 20, 2017

The legislation, conceived by AKTI and sponsored by Delegate Lee Ware, R-65, and Senator Bryce Reeves, R-17, would reform current state laws to authorize any person to carry an automatic knife concealed when such knife is carried for the purpose of engaging in a lawful profession or recreational activity the performance of which is aided by the use of an automatic knife

AKTI Applauds Colorado Senate Passage of Automatic Knife Repeal

February 1, 2017

The American Knife & Tool Institute (AKTI) today announced the Senate passage of Colorado SB 17-008, which repeals the prohibition of automatic and gravity knives within the state, by a vote of 32-2.

Camillus Donates Membership Giveaway Knife

January 28, 2017

A special thank you to Camillus Knives for their generous donation of the 2017 Membership Giveaway Knife for an individual member of the American Knife & Tool Institute.

Colorado – Senate Judiciary Committee Passes Repeal Bill

January 26, 2017

Senate Bill 17-008 Removes Automatic and Gravity Knives from the State’s Definition of Illegal Weapons, Legalizes Possession and Sale Passes Senate Committee

AKTI Announces Legislation to Repeal Colorado’s Automatic Knife Prohibitions

January 25, 2017

Senate Bill 17-008 Removes Automatic and Gravity Knives from the State’s Definition of Illegal Weapons, Legalizes Possession and Sale

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