It is the mission of AKTI to maintain the distinction between the simple possession of a knife and criminal behavior or unlawful use of a knife. “Circumstances of possession” is often and un-constitutionally invoked to obscure that distinction.
In the October issue of Knife Magazine, attorney and knife expert Dan Lawson explained, “When interpreting laws regarding the possession of knives, courts have occasionally opted to incorporate a ‘circumstances of possession’ element into a statute, thereby rewriting the law.” in an article title “Circumstances of Possession.”
Thanks to Knife Magazine for supporting AKTI and giving us an opportunity to share important information about knife laws in their monthly publications.