The Wisconsin assembly and Senate passed a bill legalizing switchblades in Wisconsin. The bill is now being prepared to go to the Governor for signature into law; hopefully signing by end of February.
A good provision of the bill is that no municipality, (such as the People’s Republic of Madison), cannot pass any local legislation which is contrary to the state law; thus making the law uniform throughout the state.
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Re: Wisconsin switchblade law-good news
I hope the governor signs this bill that legalizes all knives.
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Massachusetts Where Everything is Illegal or Taxed
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Re: Wisconsin switchblade law-good news
Congratulations Wisconsin
Gov. Scott Walker signs switchblade bill into law
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By Thomas Content of the Journal Sentinel
Updated Feb. 6, 2016
Gov. Scott Walker on Saturday signed into law a bill that legalizes switchblades and expands the ability to carry switchblades, bowie knives and other concealed knives without a permit.
Anyone who isn't barred from possessing a firearm is allowed to carry a concealed knife, under the bill that passed the state Assembly last fall and the state Senate this month.
Walker signed the bill during an appearance in Weston at the annual state convention of the National Rifle Association and Wisconsin Firearm Owners, Ranges, Clubs, and Educators Inc. (FORCE). The convention is taking place in Weston, near Wausau.
"Wisconsin citizens have the fundamental right to defend themselves and feel safe and secure in their homes and we remain committed to protecting those rights," the governor said in a prepared statement.
In 2011, Wisconsin became the 49th state to allow its citizens to carry undercover guns.
Backers have said the bill would clarify state laws that define some ordinary-looking modern pocketknives as illegal switchblades. The bill was amended to allow municipalities to enact bans in courthouses and other public buildings
Gov. Scott Walker signs switchblade bill into law
119
By Thomas Content of the Journal Sentinel
Updated Feb. 6, 2016
Gov. Scott Walker on Saturday signed into law a bill that legalizes switchblades and expands the ability to carry switchblades, bowie knives and other concealed knives without a permit.
Anyone who isn't barred from possessing a firearm is allowed to carry a concealed knife, under the bill that passed the state Assembly last fall and the state Senate this month.
Walker signed the bill during an appearance in Weston at the annual state convention of the National Rifle Association and Wisconsin Firearm Owners, Ranges, Clubs, and Educators Inc. (FORCE). The convention is taking place in Weston, near Wausau.
"Wisconsin citizens have the fundamental right to defend themselves and feel safe and secure in their homes and we remain committed to protecting those rights," the governor said in a prepared statement.
In 2011, Wisconsin became the 49th state to allow its citizens to carry undercover guns.
Backers have said the bill would clarify state laws that define some ordinary-looking modern pocketknives as illegal switchblades. The bill was amended to allow municipalities to enact bans in courthouses and other public buildings
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Massachusetts Where Everything is Illegal or Taxed
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Re: Wisconsin switchblade law-good news
I live just outside of Madison, and purchased a ProTech for my EDC rotation.