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2015 Idaho Pro-Knife Bill Introduced by Senate Committee

March 23, 2015

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Senate committee introduced bill would enact knife preemption in Idaho and void any current local ordinances more restrictive than state law.

South Carolina 2015 Knife Preemption Bills

March 20, 2015

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Thanks to Senator Bryant and Representative Pitts for re-introducing bills in South Carolina to enact knife preemption so knife owners do not have to worry about stricter city laws. Help us get it done in 2015!

American Knife & Tool Institute Celebrates Tremendous Membership Growth

March 12, 2015

Only the top 1% of trade associations saw the significant increase in membership growth shown by the American Knife & Tool Institute. Recognized as the respected and responsible advocate for the knife user and knife industry since 1998.

2015 AKTI Requested Nevada Bill

March 3, 2015

Sen. Don Gustavson

The American Knife & Tool Institute thanks Nevada State Senator Don Gustavason (R-14) for introducing 2015 NV SB 141 to improve Nevada state knife laws.

AKTI’s Improved Bipartisan U.S. Act to Protect Traveling Knife Owners Introduced

February 25, 2015

AKTI with Senator Mike Enzi

American Knife & Tool Institute commends Senators Enzi and Wyden on efforts to allow knife owners to travel from state to state without concern over a patchwork of knife laws.

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