Doug Ritter of Knife Rights
About this episode
Doug Ritter discusses the impact of Knife Rights on knife laws in the US.
Doug Ritter is the founder of Knife Rights, which for our money is one of the most effective single-issue advocacy groups out there. See how they've singlehandedly changed the path of knife laws in the US, with a tiny staff and budget. Go to ultimatesteel.org to see the gear available in the Knife Rights' 2026 fundraiser. 0:00 - Introduction to Knife Rights 2:43 - The landscape of knife laws 5:52 - Bipartisan strategies in advocacy 8:47 - Legal challenges and court successes 11:40 - Building relationships with legislators 14:44 - Lessons from Knife Rights for other advocacy orgs 17:50 - The origins of Knife Rights 34:20 - The Federal Switchblade Act and its impact 39:05 - The origins of knife bans and their implications 44:09 - Legal battles and the future of Knife Rights 51:44 - Knives as tools and their role in self-defense 57:06 - The future of Knife Rights and advocacy
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