Knife Day 2017

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Today is Knife Day 2017. Today is our day to celebrate this year's knife day
Check to out The following is from Knife Rights and Doug Ritter.

Today is National Knife Day in America. Not exactly an official holiday, nobody gets the day off, but we'll take the holiday anyway. It's a great day to reflect on all that we've accomplished with your support in the 11 years since Knife Rights was founded and in the 8 years since we started in on our state legislative agenda. The map below illustrates vividly how we have been rewriting knife law in America™. In total, Knife Rights can now count 28 pro-knife bills repealing knife bans or restrictions in 20 states! Plus, 8 anti-knife bills defeated! Click here for a full listing of our accomplishments to date.

None of this could be accomplished without your generous support and we are sincerely appreciative of that. Our passion for rewriting knife law™, for getting rid of bad knife laws and passing good knife laws, can only succeed with the funding you help provide. Without that, we can do little. Thanks so much for your support! Click here to donate to support Knife Rights.

Legislative & Litigation Accomplishments
Rewriting Knife Law In America™
2010-2017

28 PRO-KNIFE BILLS PASSED IN 20 STATES!
Alaska · Arizona · Colorado · Georgia · Illinois · Indiana · Kansas · Maine · Michigan · Missouri · Montana · Nevada
New Hampshire · Oklahoma · Tennessee · Texas · Utah · Washington · West Virginia · Wisconsin

8 ANTI-KNIFE BILLS STOPPED!
Florida · Maryland · New Jersey · New York · Nevada · Washington

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Knife Rights Accomplishments
(as of May 8, 2017)

2009

5th Exception to the Federal Switchblade Act Protecting One-Hand Opening & Assisted-Opening Folders enacted by Congress (Knife Rights represented grassroots knife owners in a coalition including AKTI, NRA, NSSF and others)
2010

Arizona Knife Law Preemption Enacted (a Pioneering Knife Rights Effort – First in the Nation) repealing dozens of local knife restrictions and preventing any future local restrictions
New Hampshire Ban on Switchblades, Dirks, Daggers & Stilettos Repealed (a Pioneering Knife Rights Effort – First in the Nation)
2011

Utah Knife Law Preemption Enacted repealing dozens of local knife restrictions and preventing any future local restrictions
New Hampshire Knife Law Preemption Enacted repealing 10 local knife restrictions and preventing any future local restrictions
Anti-Knife Bills Defeated in Washington, Nevada and Florida
Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit filed against New York City & NYC DA over the unconstitutional arrests and prosecutions of over 60,000 carriers of common pocket knives.
2012

Georgia Knife Law Preemption Enacted repealing dozens of local knife restrictions including Atlanta’s, host of the annual BLADE Show, protecting attendees and exhibitors, and preventing any future local restrictions
Missouri Switchblade Ban Repealed
Washington Assisted-Opening Folders Legalized – Manufacture of Automatic Knives Legalized
NYC Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit Continues
2013

Alaskan Knife Rights Act: Knife Law Preemption Enacted repealing dozens of local knife restrictions and preventing any future local restrictions, Switchblade Ban Repealed
Indiana Switchblade Ban Repealed
Kansas Knife Law Preemption Enacted repealing dozens of local knife restrictions and preventing any future local restrictions, Ban on Switchblades, Dirks, Daggers & Stilettos Repealed
Tennessee Knife Law Preemption Enacted repealing dozens of local knife restrictions including the two largest cities in the state and preventing any future local restrictions
Texas Switchblade Ban Repealed
New Jersey Anti-Knife Language Stripped from Weapons Control Bill
NYC Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit Continues
Knife Owners’ Protection Act Introduced in U.S. House – a Pioneering Knife Rights Effort Protecting Knife Owners Traveling in the U.S.
Groundbreaking Knife Rights Foundation LegalBlade™ App Introduced
2014

Knife Owners’ Protection Act Introduced in U.S. Senate
Tennessee Switchblade Ban, 4-inch Carry Limit Repealed
Kansas Knife Law Preemption Strengthened
Oklahoma Knife Law Preemption Bill (Passed overwhelmingly, but vetoed by Governor over politics unrelated to the bill)
NYC Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit Continues
First Annual Ratings of Worst Anti-Knife Cities and Best States for Knife Owners published
2015

Knife Owners’ Protection Act Re-Introduced in Congress
Nevada Bans on Switchblade Knives (longer than 2-inches), Dirks, Daggers and Belt Buckle Knives Repealed
Maine Switchblade Ban Repealed
Oklahoma Switchblade Carry Ban Repealed, Knife Law Preemption Enacted repealing dozens of local knife restrictions including those of the 4 largest cities and preventing any future local restrictions
Texas Knife Law Preemption Enacted repealing dozens of local knife restrictions including #4 and #9 Worst Anti-Knife Cities in the U.S. and preventing any future local restrictions
Led or Assisted Efforts that Defeated Ivory Ban Anti-Knife and Anti-Hunting/Anti-Conservation Bills in MD, OR, AR, GA, FL, IA, VA, OK, RI, MI, CT, IL, HI, NV & WA (WA legislative defeat overridden by Paul Allen financed Humane Society of the United States initiative
NYC Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit – Unanimous Appeal Victory Reverses District Court’s Erroneous Dismissal on Standing – Remand for Trial on Merits – Decision Cited in Second Amendment Firearms Rights Lawsuits
Amicus Filed in California Appeal by State to Overturn Appeals Court Decision that an Open Slipjoint Knife Carried Concealed is Not an Illegal Dagger
2016

Knife Owners’ Protection Act Gains Additional Sponsors in Congress
Wisconsin Switchblade Ban Repealed, Knife Law Preemption Enacted repealing dozens of local knife restrictions and preventing any future local restrictions
Oklahoma Dagger, Bowie Knife, Dirk Knife and Sword Cane Carry Ban Repealed
West Virginia Permitless (Constitutional) Weapons Carry including Knives Enacted
Maryland – “Knives” Stripped from Weapons Ban on College Campuses Bill
Led Efforts that resulted in NJ Governor Chris Christie Veto of 2 Anti-Hunting/Anti-Conservation Bills that would have also Adversely Impacted Many Knife Collectors
Led or Assisted Efforts that Defeated Ivory Ban Anti-Knife and Anti-Hunting/Anti-Conservation Bills in MD, OR, AR, GA, FL, IA, VA, OK, RI, MI, CT, IL, HI, NV, VT, CT, NM, DE & WA
New York Knife Law Reform Bill to address NYC Bogus Gravity Knife Arrests and Prosecutions Passed – Vetoed by Governor
NYC Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit Continues – June 2016 Trial Held
Free Knife Check at NRA Annual Meeting for 2600 Members Attending Donald Trump Speech
Knife Rights as Amicus Invited to Appear Before California Supreme Court on Appeal by State to Overturn Decision that an Open Slipjoint Knife (Swiss Army Knife) Carried Concealed is Not an Illegal Dagger – CA Supreme Court Upholds Lower Court Decision cites Knife Rights oral argument and amicus brief
2017

Knife Owners’ Protection Act of 2017 (H.R. 84) including Repeal of the Federal Switchblade Act Introduced in Congress.
NYC Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit Continues – Appeal Brief Filed + Two Amicus Briefs Filed by 17 Law Professors & Legal Aid Society
Free Knife Check at NRA Annual Meeting for 1300 Members Attending Donald Trump Speech
Led or Assisted Efforts that Defeated Ivory Ban Anti-Knife and Anti-Hunting/Anti-Conservation Bills in MD, GA, VA, RI, CT, IL, VT, CT, NM, DE & PA
Colorado Switchblade Ban Repealed
Montana Ban on Concealed Carry of Knives 4-inches or greater, Dirks, Daggers, Sword Canes and Razors Repealed (Effective October 1, 2017)
Georgia Legal Carry Length without CCW increased from 5 inches to 12 inches
Texas Ban on “Illegal Knives” including Bowie Knives, Daggers, Dirks, Stilettos, Poniards, Swords, Spears and Blades over 5.5 inches Repealed (Effective September 1, 2017)
Michigan Switchblade Ban Repealed (Effective October 10, 2017)
Illinois Switchblade Ban Repealed (Requires FOID Card)
New York Gravity Knife Law Reform Bill to address NYC Bogus Gravity Knife Arrests and Prosecutions Passed – Awaiting Governor’s Action

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A great organization ding some really meaningful work for us.
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DonC