Posted June 11, 2015 12:26 pm by Comments

By Ammoland

Texas State Representative John Frullo
Texas State Representative John Frullo
KnifeRights.org

Gilbert, AZ –-(Ammoland.com)- Texas State Representative John Frullo (R-Lubbock) is the recipient of Knife Rights’ 2015 Freedom’s Edge Award, which was presented on June 6 at the Knife Rights Sharper Future Awards Breakfast held in Atlanta during the 34th annual BLADE Show.

Each year, Knife Rights presents the Freedom’s Edge Award to a local, state, or national elected representative who, through leadership in the fight to protect or enhance knife rights, demonstrated his or her commitment to a Sharper Future.

Representative Frullo received the honor for authoring Texas House Bill 905, Knife Rights’ Knife Law Preemption bill, which was passed last month by the Texas Legislature and, pending the approval of Governor Greg Abbott, will take effect September 1, 2015.

Once enacted into law, HB 905 will prohibit a city or county from passing or enforcing knife laws more restrictive than state law, thereby eliminating the current patchwork of laws that act as a legal minefield for anyone carrying a knife in the Lone Star State. HB 905 simplifies the law for both travelers and law enforcement, ensuring that a single, easily understood knife law applies statewide.

HB 905 will ensure that someone traveling …read more

Source:: AmmoLand

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