Federal Protection for Interstate Knife Transport: New Rules for Travelers.
This Act establishes a federal right for law-abiding citizens to transport knives across state lines, overriding conflicting local prohibitions. To qualify for this protection, knives must be securely stored in a locked container or inaccessible within the vehicle. This change protects citizens from arrest for violating local knife laws while passing through jurisdictions during a lawful interstate journey.
Key points
You can legally transport knives interstate, even through areas with strict local laws, provided you are not intending to commit a crime.
In a vehicle, the knife must be inaccessible from the passenger compartment (e.g., in the trunk) or in a locked container (excluding the glove compartment or console).
The protection covers the entire journey, including necessary stops for food, fuel, lodging, or emergencies.
A person complying with these rules cannot be arrested for violating local knife possession laws.
If wrongly charged, the court must award legal fees and expunge (remove) records of the arrest and proceedings.
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