Blade TV

29/02/2024

What is knife preemption? AKTI initiates and supports efforts to protect law-abiding citizens from local knife laws more restrictive than their state law! Do you live in a preemption state? Learn more on our website https://www.akti.org/legislation/about-knife-preemption/

Knife owners should have not be expected to know and understand knife laws in multiple jurisdictions where they may travel for work or recreation with their knife or edged tool.

28/02/2024

MICHIGAN - - Pocketknives are not restricted under Michigan state law. The prohibition on automatic knives was removed in October 2017.

27/02/2024

Has anyone ever asked why you carry a knife? Or are you trying to encourage someone on the value of a knife? Take a look at these pros and cons of having this tool and how you can use it and win over another knife user! Why Carry a Pocket Knife? https://www.akti.org/why-carry/
Laws

22/02/2024

Here's a great way you can support AKTI's legislative initiatives to remove knife laws - and get a new knife!

21/02/2024

MASSACHUSETTS - - Automatic knives with a blade longer than one and a half (1 ½) inches may not be carried on a person or in a vehicle.
Keep updated on current knife laws by going to AKTI.org

20/02/2024

What is Concealed? Many knife laws contain a section on concealing knives. Which knives are included, and when is a knife “concealed?”
https://www.akti.org/concerning-concealment/

15/02/2024

WASHINGTON STATE ALERT - It's time to contact your House Representatives and encourage them to support SB 5860, which would repeal Washington State's prohibition on the sale and possession of "spring knives"/automatic knives. SB 5860 passed the Senate and has been introduced into the House.

15/02/2024

Know the laws regarding automatic knives where you live, work, and travel. Carry With Confidence!
https://conta.cc/3YnegEA

14/02/2024

MARYLAND - - No knives – except manual folding knives – may be lawfully carried in a concealed manner. No automatics allowed.
Keep updated on current knife laws by going to AKTI.org

12/02/2024

Thanks to everyone in Washington State who responded to our call to action last week. SB 5860, which would repeal Washington State's prohibition on the sale and possession of "spring knives"/automatic knives, passed the Senate last Friday. We'll keep you posted about the progress in the House.

12/01/2024

Time for ACTION in Washington State! SHARE with anyone you know in Washington State. Residents need to ACT NOW
SB 5860, which would repeal Washington State's prohibition on the sale and possession of "spring knives"/automatic knives, is set for its first hearing on Monday, January 15. The legislative session in Washington is very short, so it's essential to move bills quickly.
1. Copy the link below into your browser to see upcoming committee hearings
2. For the hearing on January 15, click “agenda”
3. Under item #2, SB 5680, click “testify”
4. Under “Select type of testimony,” click “I would like my position noted for the legislative record,” and follow the prompts to enter your information. There is a drop-down box for “position”; select “pro.”
https://app.leg.wa.gov/committeeschedules/ #//LAW/////year

30/11/2023

We work so you can Carry With Confidence! Support our work and get a new knife too! AKTI.org
Laws

29/11/2023

MAINE - - Restrictions against automatic knives were removed in 2015!
Keep updated on current knife laws by going to AKTI.org

23/11/2023

Wishing a Happy Thanksgiving to all! We are so thankful for our amazing community, members, and contributors for supporting our mission. Thank you for helping us make a difference. We couldn't do it without you!

11/11/2023

Today is a celebration of all the veterans who have served our country and service members who are ready to protect our security and freedoms no matter the cost. Thank you!

28/10/2023

Be safe carving your Halloween pumpkin!
AKTI's Knife Safety Key Points (SASS):
Stop –make sure no one else is within arm’s reach
Away –always cut away from your finger or other body parts
Sharp –a sharp, clean knife is a safe knife
Store –knives closed, in a sheath or knife block

24/10/2023

LOUISIANA - - Effective August 1, 2022, the Louisiana law no longer prohibited “the intentional concealment” on one’s person of any automatic/switchblade knife.

25/09/2023

We cannot say thanks enough! Everyone who bid, whether you won or not, thank you for supporting AKTI and our legislative initiatives to protect law-abiding knife owners.

24/09/2023

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23/09/2023

Thanks to the brands who provided knives with AKTI's 25th Anniversary logo etched on them. This collection is one each - and only one collection will be sold! www.fundraiser.support/freetocarry

22/09/2023

Another great donation (Thanks, ) to support AKTI's legislative efforts to ensure knife owners can own, use, and travel with the knife of their choice.

fundraiser.support/freetocarry

22/09/2023

Now is the time to help us with your bids! We need the dollars to fund our federal legislation to protect knife owners traveling with their knives.
www.fundraiser.support/freetocarry

21/09/2023

The action begins tomorrow.
www.fundraiser.support/freetocarry