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2016 New York SB 6483 & AB 9042

January 20, 2016

Definitions for “switchblade knife” and “gravity knife” would not include a knife that has a bias toward closure, avoiding confusion with easy open knives.

AKTI Releases Short Educational Video Explaining Knife Measurement Protocol

January 19, 2016

How do you measure the blade length of a knife? It seems that measuring a blade would be straightforward, but varying designs and construction can cause confusion about where to start the measurement. This results in issues when different manufacturers offer models that vary in size, as well as when law enforcement officers are measuring a knife to determine if it fits within the laws for a particular jurisdiction.

American Knife & Tool Institute Increases Lobbying Efforts to Ensure Protection of Lawful Knife Owners

January 18, 2016

Organization to Focus on Federal and State Efforts Including the Knife Owners’ Protection Act, Repeal of Restrictions on Auto-Open Knives, and Preemption

Las Vegas, NV – The American Knife & Tool Institute (AKTI) today announced its plans to increase its lobbying efforts in order to prompt reform of knife laws in 2016.

CJ Buck Leads American Knife & Tool Institute as Eighth President of Knife Advocacy Organization

January 10, 2016

Co-founder of the American Knife & Tool Institute, CJ Buck was elected for the second time to serve as President of the Board of Regents. John Sullivan of W.R. Case named Vice President

American Knife & Tool Institute Gives Knife Presentation to Summit of State Legislators

January 10, 2016

Buck presentation 2015 NASC Summit

CJ Buck, CEO of Buck Knives based in Idaho, and president of the American Knife & Tool Institute (AKTI), recently presented legislators with valuable information on knife laws that affect sportsmen and women.

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