As you travel on a road trip, whether for fun, outdoor activities, or even work, have you ever wondered if the essential knife you have along could be illegal in some places?
“People consider the United States to be one giant country, which is true. But, in many ways, the U.S. is like a collection of countries. There are not just 50 states but tribal territories, too. If you drove from Concord, New Hampshire, to Foxwoods, a resort casino in Ledyard, Connecticut, you would be subject to no fewer than five sets of laws, and this sets aside town ordinances. If you happened to drop a folding knife in your pocket for the trip, you’d have to figure out the legality of carry in each state and tribal nation. That’s a daunting task for a simple road trip for some entertainment, outdoor experience, or even work! But that’s currently the state of the law in the U.S.”
The American Knife & Tool Institute has been working on solving this problem for quite some time now! Read about the Interstate Transport Act to give law-abiding knife owners confidence to travel with their knives, an article written by attorney and knife expert Anthony Sculimbrene for the July issue of Knife Magazine.