Decisions on switchblade knives related to the Second Amendment influence AR-15 gun case
Recent rulings from two federal courts have extended Second Amendment protections to include switchblade knives and body armor, bringing renewed enthusiasm among advocates for gun rights as the Supreme Court gears up for significant deliberations on AR-15-style rifle bans. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a federal law limiting the interstate sale of […]
Switchblade Carry Ban Violates 2A
The Massachusetts Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that a state law banning the carrying of switchblades violates the Second Amendment. This incident Commonwealth v. David E. Canjula. Kanjula was arrested on July 3, 2020, and a knife with a “spring-loaded blade” was found during a body search. The suspect was charged with “possessing a dangerous weapon,” […]