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Texas HB 1935 Signed Into Law

June 16, 2017

Effective September 1, 2017 there will be no restrictions on the carry of knives in Texas except for knives with blades over 5-1/2 inches.  The criminal intent to use an item will be the determining factor, not the possession or carry of a particular type of knife.  

New Jersey Supreme Court Case Summary

June 8, 2017

State of New Jersey v. Montalvo
Decided: June 8, 2017

The right of self-defense in a person’s home is expanded.

California Appeals Court Case Summary

June 7, 2017

In re: Gilbert R
211 Cal. App. 4th 514 (2012)

Decided: November 12, 2012

Bias towards closure exception makes knife legal.

Connecticut Supreme Court Case Summary

June 6, 2017

State of Connecticut v. DeCiccio
315 Conn. 79 (2014)
Decided: December 23, 2014

The right to transport knives as a corollary right to a right of self-defense

United States District Court, Eastern District of New York Case Summary

June 5, 2017

United States v. Irazarry
509 F. Supp. 2d 198 (E.D.N.Y. 2007)

Federal judge finds folding utility razor knife not a gravity knife.

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