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In Hawaii, another zombie bill from last year shuffled out of the graveyard and was heard in the Senate Committee on Safety and Military Affairs yesterday. Last year early intervention by Knife Rights resulted in the bill not even getting a hearing, but this year we were unable to accomplish that. Fortunately, one of the most egregious knife ban bills we’ve seen in the history of Knife Rights was “deferred indefinitely” yesterday. … Continued... Read More

With the New Year almost here, I’ll offer a quick review of the Knife Rights’ accomplishments that your generous support has enabled this year. And, just a reminder that if you haven’t done so already, we could really use your TAX-DEDUCTIBLE donation to the Knife Rights Foundation. Donate by midnight, December 31st for your 2025 deduction. In Ohio, a bill that originally focused on enhancing firearms preemption was amended at our request to include knives. … Continued... Read More

West Virginia SB 96 that would expand the state’s firearms preemption statute to include “deadly weapons,” including knives, was passed by the House Judiciary Committee with a minor amendment that does not affect the Knife Law Preemption aspect of the bill. It now awaits a floor vote of the full House. SB 96 was previously passed by the Senate 30-2. We will let you know when it is time to contact House Members on this bill. … Continued... Read More