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This bill, known as the Knife Owners' Protection Act of 2025, aims to protect law-abiding citizens' rights to transport knives across state lines by establishing clear nationwide standards. The bill defines "transport" broadly to include temporary lodging, travel delays, and necessary stops, and specifies that the law does not apply to individuals intending to commit violent crimes. It allows individuals who are legally permitted to possess knives to transport them between locations where they can legally own them, with specific storage requirements: knives must be secured in a locked container or separate compartment when transported by motor vehicle or other means, and cannot be directly accessible from the passenger area. The bill includes special provisions for emergency knives with safety blades, permitting them to be carried in vehicle passenger compartments. It prohibits the arrest or detention of individuals complying with these transportation guidelines unless there is probable cause of violation, and provides legal recourse for individuals whose rights are infringed, including the potential for attorney's fees. Additionally, the bill explicitly does not limit existing state knife ownership rights or impose additional air travel restrictions, effectively creating a protective framework for knife owners traveling interstate.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/346/all-info