In 2023, Nebraska passed sweeping legislative reforms regarding the carrying of knives and other weapons.  The bill was signed by the Governor in the first half of 2023.  However, as the bill was working its way through the legislative process, a number of municipalities indicated that they would take legal steps to prevent the bill […]

AKTI Celebrates 25 Years With Buck Knives About this series: “Better Together” is an occasional series celebrating the American Knife and Tool Institute’s 25th anniversary. We take a closer look at some of the people and organizations who have contributed to AKTI’s success and helped shape the organization into the leading advocate for the knife […]

8th Annual “Free to Carry” Fundraiser Successful The American Knife & Tool Institute (AKTI)  thanks the members of the knife community who helped make the nonprofit’s recent three-day online fundraiser a success.  The eighth annual “Free to Carry” auction, featuring unique custom and collectible knives and a wide array of hunting items, was held Sept. […]

“In the US, people are “secure in their person, houses, papers, and effects” against unreasonable Government searches and seizures.  Generally, this means that unless the police see you break the law, they need a warrant, essentially a permission slip signed by a neutral magistrate, usually a judge, to arrest you or search you or your […]