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Doug Ritter of Knife Rights

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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.

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  • 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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