Here at Michigan Switchblades we like to keep up to date on current news and information regarding switchblades and other automatic knives.
Here is the latest:
Legal Challenges:
- Knife Rights’ Federal Lawsuit: Knife Rights, an advocacy group, filed a federal lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Federal Switchblade Act (FSA) in 2023. The lawsuit was initially dismissed but has been refiled with new evidence.
- Massachusetts Supreme Court Case: A case is currently before the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court challenging the state’s switchblade ban on Second Amendment grounds. The outcome of this case could have implications for switchblade laws in other states.
Legislative Updates:
- Delaware: Senate Bill 323 has been introduced to repeal the state’s ban on switchblades.
- Louisiana: SB 194, including Knife Rights’ signature Knife Law Preemption language, was signed into law in May 2024.
Advocacy Efforts:
- Knife Rights: The organization continues to advocate for the repeal of restrictive knife laws and has been involved in several legal challenges.
- American Knife and Tool Institute (AKTI): AKTI is working to repeal the FSA and remove federal restrictions on automatic knives.
Overall, there is a growing movement to challenge and reform restrictive knife laws, particularly in light of recent Supreme Court decisions affirming the individual right to bear arms. The outcomes of ongoing legal challenges and legislative efforts will likely shape the future of switchblade regulation in the United States.
You can find more information and updates on the following resources:
- Knife Rights Legislative Updates: https://kniferights.org/legislative-update/
- American Knife and Tool Institute (AKTI): https://www.akti.org/follow-current-knife-legislation/
