Aims to protect the right of law-abiding citizens to transport knives across state lines.
Addresses the inconsistency of state and local laws regarding knife transportation.
Defines “State” to include all U.S. territories and possessions.
Clarifies that “transport” includes various activities related to a journey, such as overnight stays and stops for necessities.
Allows individuals to transport knives if they are not directly accessible in a vehicle or are stored in a locked container.
Permits the carrying of emergency knives in the passenger compartment of a vehicle, with specific exceptions for air travel.
Allows knives to be kept accessible in temporary lodging overnight.
Protects individuals from arrest or detention for knife transportation if they comply with the outlined requirements.
Provides individuals the right to assert compliance with this legislation as a defense in legal proceedings.
Places the burden of proof on the state to demonstrate non-compliance in criminal cases.
Grants individuals the right to seek legal redress if their rights under this legislation are violated by state or local authorities.
Ensures that the legislation does not limit existing rights under state law regarding knife possession or impose additional restrictions on air travel with knives.
