HB1883, an identical companion bill to Senator Mike Bell's previously filed SB1771 (formerly SB1438), has been filed by Rep. Vance Dennis in the Tennessee House. SB1771 and HB1883 would repeal the antiquated ban on switchblade (automatic) knives and possession of knives over four inches in length "with intent to go armed," a vague law subject to abuse.

If you live, work or travel in Tennessee, please contact your Representative and ask them to support HB1883, and if you haven't yet contacted your Senator asking support for SB1771, please do so TODAY! You can find your Tennessee state legislators here: http://www.capitol.tn.gov/legislators/

Whether writing or calling, all that is necessary is to simply ask them to vote in favor of HB1883 or SB1771, as appropriate. Keep it short and to the point.

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