76th (2011) Session
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SB171
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Against	Most people carry a pocket knife which could be considered a "dangerous knife" under this Senate bill. This is unreasonable, if "dangerous knife" is removed I would not oppose this bill.	Jun-01-2011
Against		May-24-2011
Against	what part of the 2nd amendment do people find so difficult to understand? NOOO !	May-17-2011
Against		May-10-2011
Against	The language in the bill referencing "dangerous knife" may result n confusion and costly litigation in the future. There is no need for this legislation as any issues can be covered easily by local statutes.	May-08-2011
Against	I visit Nevada every summer for recreation with a large group of outdoorsmen, and will be unable to do so any longer if this bill is passed. Please do not limit what we, as law-abiding citizens, are allowed to carry in the way of necessary tools.	May-06-2011
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Against		Apr-14-2011
Against	I travel to and through your state several times a year. it is already hard to provide for my own sfety in your state. the following are some issues that I have. There is no reason to add "dangerous knife" to NV statutes because there are already definitions for dangerous weapons in Nevada law. The legislature should only legislate against bad behavior not the victimless possession of common, everyday tools. Schools already have broad authority to regulate what does or does not come onto their campuses. Many rural school children carry a small pocket knife for everyday chores, should they really face criminal charges for this? A two inch bladed knife may easily fit on a key ring. Do we really want to criminalize that? This law is trying to add language that is not needed. Dangerous weapons are already covered. This bill is useless. Thank you.	Apr-13-2011
Against	Inane restrictions on common tools.	Apr-12-2011
Against	Inane, and "Any other deadly weapon" does not pass the smell test for remaining enforceable. Criminals will ignore this law as they ignore all others. There is no benefit to this, only a hassle for anyone intent on camping, returning to from a camping trip, or who stores supplies in their vehicle. There are too many genuinely important issues to be considered, drop this inane bill, DO not schedule a hearing on it.	Apr-12-2011
Against		Apr-11-2011
Against	Unto the Good Members of the Nevada Legislature does a humble Lady of the realm send warm greetings. It is with fervent opposition do I send this missive against SB171, a bill that would hinder historical demonstrations at facilities. Frequently do the hard working educators in your fair lands contact re-enactors to come to classrooms, school grounds, assemblies, et al. and provide “living history” to those learning about chivalry, knights, princesses, and all things Medieval and Renaissance. We bring with us the common items of our period among them swords, katanas, rapiers, and knives. I have been at locations in the poorest parts of Washoe County where never in their lifetime would these children have had the opportunity to see a blade ornately etched, or felt the weight of a rapier in their hand. They can touch and hold the accoutrements of a knight, his shield, his helm, yet you would deny them the very instrument, a sword, that historically provided justice but showed mercy, defended honor but also taught humility. Can you imagine esteemed lords and ladies, the look upon a child’s face when a noble Knight stands before them, and speaks of honor, courage, and courtesy? I am blessed to have been there, when the little ones aspire to greatness because a bit of their imagination walked out of a lifeless 2-dimensional book and shook their hand. It is not only the sword I fight for this day, but would you also outlaw the Sgian Dubh from a Highlander’s apparel - The Scottish knife worn at the calf of the leg and tucked into the sock? A proud Scot, even when dancing would not want such a traditional item omitted from his dress at a demonstration. I am, indeed, hard pressed to find a violent incident in Nevada perpetrated by a kilted Highlander that would warrant SB171’s passage. Are Boy Scouts also required to leave their knives at home when attending scout activities on a campus? Their mission “to prepare young people to make ethical	Apr-07-2011
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Against	Kill the bill.	Apr-07-2011
Against	This bill is overly broad and looks like a solution looking for a problem. It also bans perfectly legal items in the possession of law abiding citizens. I strongly oppose this bill and any similar, overly broad solutions looking for a problem.	Apr-07-2011
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Against	No Comment	Apr-06-2011
Against	I am moving to Nevada so I am not yet a resident but, will be very soon. I urge you to Vote No on SB171. Sincerely, Dr. Daniel Hillenbrand	Apr-06-2011
Against	No Comment	Apr-05-2011
Against	No Comment	Apr-05-2011
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Against	No Comment	Apr-05-2011
Against	I visit Nevada yearly for camping, tourism, and recreation, and will no longer be able to do so if this bill is passed. * There is no reason to add "dangerous knife" to NV statutes because there are already definitions for dangerous weapons in Nevada law. * The legislature should only legislate against bad behavior not the victimless possession of common, everyday tools. * Schools already have broad authority to regulate what does or does not come onto their campuses. * Many rural school children car	Apr-05-2011
Against	No Comment	Apr-05-2011
Against	Another bill doing nothing more than punishing the law abiding.	Apr-04-2011
Against	No Comment	Apr-04-2011
Against	No Comment	Apr-04-2011
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Against	This issue has already been addressed by Nevada State laws. SB171 is simply a political solution to something that isn't a problem yet would cause many people great harm. This is not why We make laws.	Apr-04-2011
Against	No Comment	Apr-04-2011
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Against	No Comment	Apr-04-2011
Against	There is no reason to add "dangerous knife" to NV statutes because there are already definitions for dangerous weapons in Nevada law. I do not live in Nevada, but I do recreate there. Thank you, Twyla Rains	Apr-04-2011
Against	Seriously. Are all you people empty headed morons?	Apr-04-2011
Against	I visit Reno occasionally and would actually feel safer if people were allowed to keep their rights to use and carry a knife of ANY size. It is for conveiniece as well as self dedence, if need be. If it is to be in any way prohibited let it be for ex-felons (violent) and those gravely mentally disturbed with violent tendencies only. Thank you	Apr-04-2011
Against	No Comment	Apr-04-2011
Against	This bill creates very bad precedent for legitimate knife owners and outdoorsmen in Nevada. I am not a resident of Nevada but frequent it often. This bill is full of unwarranted stipulations of which myself and fellow camping/fishing/hiker community are vehemently opposed and will fight.	Apr-04-2011
Against	No Comment	Apr-04-2011
Against	No Comment	Apr-04-2011
Against	No Comment	Apr-04-2011
Against	No Comment	Apr-04-2011
Against	Horrible bill! It would Prohibit pocketknives with a 2” blade at UNR? This is ridiculous. Stop the madness...	Apr-04-2011
Against	No Comment	Mar-29-2011
Against	does NOT provide exemptions for private schools in association with churches and private community facilities, such as homeschool and educational coop venues - Boyscouts with pocket knives or hatchets meeting at a church with a school would be in violation!!	Mar-29-2011
Against	Absolutely terrible bill. Should be killed, buried, and a garbage dump built on the site.	Mar-29-2011
Against	This is ridiculous! Are you kidding me?! Don't be stupid! Why don't you worry about things more important, like education and public safety. Do the job you were elected to do, or find someone else who can.	Mar-28-2011
Against	No Comment	Mar-27-2011
Against	No Comment	Mar-25-2011
Against	No Comment	Mar-25-2011
Against	No Comment	Mar-24-2011
Against	No Comment	Mar-24-2011
Against	No Comment	Mar-24-2011
Against	So I can't park my car@the park next to school (keep hatchet in trunk)or work on my hobbies in park? NUTS!	Mar-24-2011
Against	No Comment	Mar-23-2011
Against	No Comment	Mar-23-2011
Against	2nd Amendment Right to Bear Arms shall not be infringed! What do you not understand? VOTE NO!	Mar-23-2011
Against	No Comment	Mar-23-2011
Against	Oppression has been described as being like a sunset, so slow in its progression that before you know it you are enveloped in darkness. So too are the laws that inhibit our rights. I am a responsible person who believes in my individual ability to act responsibly and take the consequences if myself or my children act irresponsibly. These laws only infringe on those who are law abiding while the lawless continue to behave the way they do. The problem is punishment of existing laws, not the additon of m	Mar-23-2011
Against	No Comment	Mar-23-2011
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Against	No Comment	Mar-23-2011
Against	No Comment	Mar-22-2011
Against	No Comment	Mar-21-2011
Against	No Comment	Mar-21-2011
Against	No Comment	Mar-21-2011
Against	No Comment	Mar-18-2011
Against	No Comment	Mar-17-2011
Against	No Comment	Mar-17-2011
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Against	No Comment	Mar-17-2011
Against	This bill is not appropriate and infringes on the rights of law-biding citizens.	Mar-16-2011
Against	No Comment	Mar-16-2011
Against	No Comment	Mar-16-2011
Against	Criminals, by definition, break laws. Laws like this only encourage crime as the criminals will know that they are the only ones with a weapon. Thank you for all you do in behalf of the people of Nevada.	Mar-16-2011
Against	No Comment	Mar-15-2011
Against	This legislation imposes a burden on law abiding citizens while conferring no real benefits.	Mar-14-2011
Against	No Comment	Mar-14-2011
Against	No Comment	Mar-14-2011
Against	Why is Nevada so interested in taking away another freedom from its citizens? SB171, is a senseless waste of taxpayer money, resources and effort to attempt to implement another law that only law abiding citizens will follow. I'm certain you'll be shocked to learn that law breakers don't care what laws you pass.	Mar-13-2011
Against	No Comment	Mar-12-2011
Against	Are you crazy? My pocket knife will land me in jail when I go to pick up the kids from school! Our laws must be realistic so they can be enforced. My leatherman is a tool, not a weapon! This is "feel good" but ridiculous legislation.	Mar-11-2011
Against	Enough of this naming everything a dangersous weapon. Everything IS dangerous, keep on listing things one by one as dangerous, making virtually everyone a criminal, while the real criminals laugh all the way to THEIR CRIMES. SILLY REPS. GROW UP!	Mar-11-2011
Against	No Comment	Mar-11-2011
Against	No Comment	Mar-11-2011
Against	No Comment	Mar-11-2011
Against	No Comment	Mar-10-2011
Against	No Comment	Mar-09-2011
Against	A 2" knife blade is shorter than most average pocket knives. This bill will make criminals of honest people.	Mar-09-2011
Against	This bill is a waste of time and resources, it does nothing to provide for public safety. This bill is a feel good bill only which only serves to criminalize innocent behavior by the people. It is as common for most people to put a pocketknife in their pocket as their keys. I am a law enforcement officer and truly believe the entire statute should be repealed. The bad behavior is already a criminal act, do not criminalize possession of legal items that may incidently without be possessed on school or chil	Mar-09-2011
Against	This proposed law is a waste of time and taxpayer money. A ridiculous attempt at criminalizing societal behavior. This does nothing to make anyone safer.	Mar-09-2011
Against	No Comment	Mar-09-2011
Against	WHAT is a dangerous weapon? A hammer? A sharp pencil?	Mar-08-2011
Against	No Comment	Mar-08-2011
Against	You realize this would prohibit a paramedic from entering the premises.	Mar-08-2011
Against	This will do NOTHING to reduce violence.	Mar-08-2011
Against	No Comment	Mar-08-2011
Against	No Comment	Mar-08-2011
Against	No Comment	Mar-07-2011
Against	No Comment	Mar-07-2011
Against	Please do not pass this bill. I am a member of the Plumbers and Pipefitters UA Local 350 in Northern Nevada and I carry a multitool and flashlight everyday. The multitool has a knife blade on it (along with quite a few other things) which is 3 inches long. Not only is it essential to me at work, but also in my off time, since I carry it with me throughout the day. I am a tradesman and have worked with my hands my whole life. Along with being a Pipefitter I also have worked as a Meatman in a grocery st	Mar-07-2011
Against	I live near a school and this law will make me a criminal if I simply hike past the school with a utility camping knife on my way to public lands. It will not deter any real criminals, but it will make criminals out of law-abiding citizens. People fishing near Verdi school will become criminals as well. Please stop this bill.	Mar-07-2011
Against	No Comment	Mar-07-2011
Against	No Comment	Mar-07-2011
Against	No Comment	Mar-07-2011
Against	No Comment	Mar-06-2011
Against	This is a lack of common sense. Any area deemed not appropriate for carry a means of self-defense is an area set up by the state for predators to roam freely without fear. Law Enforcement is not for protection, but for justice. Protection is an individual responsibility, and one the state should support, not impede.	Mar-06-2011
Against	I strongly oppose this Bill!!!	Mar-06-2011
Against	No Comment	Mar-06-2011
Against	No Comment	Mar-06-2011
Against	No Comment	Mar-06-2011
Against	This is a really bad idea. It would ONLY hinder the people that were not a threat. Anyone that you would really want to stop would just ignore the law and no one would know until it was too late. Further, it would make it vastly less likely that a civilian in the area could stop any of the deeds that this law is supposed to prevent.	Mar-06-2011
Against	No Comment	Mar-06-2011
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Against	A totally useless law. Please don't make it illegal for me to have a multi-tool in my purse or backpack.	Mar-06-2011
Against	No Comment	Mar-06-2011
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Against	No Comment	Mar-05-2011
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Against	it's already against the law to use a weapon while committing a crime	Mar-05-2011
Against	No Comment	Mar-05-2011
For	No Comment	Mar-05-2011
Against	No Comment	Mar-05-2011
Against	Vote NO	Mar-05-2011
Against	No Comment	Mar-05-2011
Against	I attend several knife show a year and the Shot Show. I would liek to think that thw shows contribute to the economy of the State. Anms Are an attraction to bring people into The State of Nebvada. We conduct our shows in a safe manner. And enjoy being in your beautiful state. Thank You, Mel Pardue. Pardue Knives.	Mar-03-2011
Against	I live in Arizona but travel a lot to Nevada for recreation. One reason I do this is because of Nevada law dealing with self defense issuse are fair and mostly nutrual. I would not add anyother language to your laws as it seems that the intent of this new law is already covered. I would hope that instead of new laws Nevada would look at doing away with some old ones and simplifing travel and self defense for travelers who spend money in your sate. Thank you.	Mar-03-2011
Against	No Comment	Mar-02-2011
Against	This is another unneeded "feel good" bill, that will only harm the honest citizens and sportsmen of Nevada.	Mar-02-2011
Against	No Comment	Mar-02-2011
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Against	The legislature should only legislate against bad behavior not the victimless possession of common, everyday tools.	Mar-02-2011
Against	As a manufacturer of pocket and keychain kives (sold in Nevada through our retail dealer network), this bill as written would adversly affect our NV dealers and end users. A student who purchased one of our kechain knives could be inadvertently become a criminal. This bill is unneccessary duplicative of existing laws. Thank you for listening to our NV dealer's concerns.	Mar-02-2011
Against	No Comment	Mar-02-2011
Against	No Comment	Mar-02-2011
Against	Schools already have broad authority to regulate items students can bring on their campuses. This bill is unnecessary. I am a registered voter in Nevada. Please do not criminalize the carrying of a pocket knife.	Mar-01-2011
Against	No Comment	Mar-01-2011
Against	Existing regulations and restrictions are sufficient.	Mar-01-2011
Against	No Comment	Mar-01-2011
Against	Nanny State ideas coming from a California native.	Mar-01-2011
Against	No Comment	Mar-01-2011
Against	There is no reason to add "dangerous knife" to NV statutes because there are already definitions for dangerous weapons in Nevada law.	Mar-01-2011
Against	Please vote "Against" SB171 There are more than enough laws already to deal with dangerous weapons in schools. The proposed law is just plain silly.	Mar-01-2011
Against	Vote NO!	Mar-01-2011
Against	Vote NO! Do NOT criminalize the mere posssession of common items such as 2.5" or 3" bladed pocket knives.	Mar-01-2011
Against	No Comment	Mar-01-2011
Against	Atrocious, are you kidding? A resonable size standard pocket knife too?	Mar-01-2011
Against	UNCONSTITUTIONAL! We have every right to defend ourselves the way WE see fit, WE THE PEOPLE...	Mar-01-2011
Against	No Comment	Mar-01-2011
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Against	another waste of time and treasure! do you actually think the predetors omong us pay any attention to your "feel good" regulations? Just another in a long line of do nothing legislation.	Mar-01-2011
Against	No Comment	Mar-01-2011
Against	A two inch bladed knife is not a "dangerous weapon" and should not be viewed or mandated as such. Please don't criminalize anyone for carrying a common and useful tool. Nevada does not need another useless and restrictive law.	Feb-28-2011
Against	This law is outrageous and not required. As a law abiding citizen who carries a knife to work and school, I am outraged!	Feb-28-2011
Against	No Comment	Feb-28-2011
Against	It is wrong to restrict the use or possession of mankinds oldest tool.	Feb-28-2011
Against	Making possession of an item such as a pocket knife a crime does not make Nevada a safer place to live.	Feb-28-2011
Against	No Comment	Feb-28-2011
Against	Kill this crazy bill.	Feb-28-2011
Against	just make crime illegal, quite wasting our time and money and do something worthwhile	Feb-28-2011
Against	No Comment	Feb-28-2011
Against	No Comment	Feb-28-2011
Against	Stop this.	Feb-28-2011
Against	No Comment	Feb-28-2011
Against	No Comment	Feb-28-2011
Against	It is bad law that puts Citizens at legal risk and has no effect on criminals. Laws against things inspire scorn, ridicule and contempt for the legislaters and police by the Citizens subjecte to it.	Feb-28-2011
Against	No Comment	Feb-28-2011
Against	No Comment	Feb-28-2011
Against	Show me one time that laws such as these have prevented a person intent on doing harm from completing their planned act and THEN I'm all for it. All this kind of law does is DISARM law-abiding citizens who might actually PREVENT a criminal from completing a violent crime. If teachers were armed to the teeth and trained then there would be less violence, not more, in schools and on school grounds. This bill is terrible, as is the existing law it proposes to modify.	Feb-28-2011
Against	No Comment	Feb-28-2011
Against	Terrible bill	Feb-28-2011
Against	No Comment	Feb-28-2011
Against	I carry a 3" knife/money clip. This will mean I am in violation of the law when I pick up my kids from school	Feb-28-2011
Against	This is a riduculous restriction of personal rights	Feb-28-2011
Against	as a rancher that travels though your state quite often, i find this totally ridiculous. knives are tools and there are more than enough laws already that apply to those who use one illegally. why do honest law abiding citizens need to worry about breaking this new law by accident?	Feb-28-2011
Against	The next thing you'll take is belt buckles!!! Give us a break! Stop treating good citizens like the bad guy! I've carried a knife since I was old enough to walk and guess what? I haven't used it to hurt anyone! Are you going to take pepper spray away from vulnerable women? Re you going to take away our MAG lights? How about our walking canes? Leave people alone. You are really pissing us off.	Feb-28-2011
Against	No Comment	Feb-28-2011
Against	I fish and hunt in your state , this law is not needed !	Feb-28-2011
Against	No Comment	Feb-28-2011
Against	Enough, already with the weapons laws. This is redundant, unnecessary and ill-advised as the second amendment protection of all carried weapons is likely under 2A protection according to abundant new case law, post Heller vs DC. Please abandon this effort.	Feb-28-2011
Against	I spend a great deal of time (and money) in Nevada, if this bill is passed it just gives me one more reason to take my business elsewhere.	Feb-28-2011
Against	Just more do nothing feel good for the children junk, no thanks.	Feb-28-2011
Against	This proposed law is redundant and unnecessary; we don't need any more laws, let alone ones that may confuse existing ones that cover the same issue.	Feb-28-2011
Against	I alwasy have a pocket knife and it is in my pocker when I vote at Clark High School.	Feb-28-2011
Against	I do businesse in Nevada and am apposed to this bill. It will affect the SAFTY of my clients.	Feb-28-2011
Against	Really? Make a butter knifer a weapon? How about a school group having a bake sale at the local store? Now that is off limits to those who have so much as a 3 inch pocket knife. Please do something better with your time and our state.	Feb-28-2011
Against	I respectfully urge you to vote against SB171.	Feb-28-2011
Against	Clark County schools already have in their school codes rules against students having a knife on campus. This bill does not really enhance or protect anymore than what is already in place. School systems should be able to continue to take care of this as they already have been. The legislature should only legislate against bad behavior and their are already laws in place legislating against someone utilizing a knife as a dangerous weapon. There are also many union or employee's who need a pocket knife	Feb-28-2011
Against	unconstitutionally vague	Feb-28-2011
Against	As an employee of an outdoor products company this bill would cause a severe drop in revenue for our manufacturing company. Please stop trying to take away the freedoms of law abiding citizens and please start focusing on the root of the problem. Criminals! There are too many criminals both foreign and domestic allowed to roam freely in our country. Our borders are a mess and you all should know by now that criminals do not pay any attention to laws, if they did, they would not be criminals! Stop the	Feb-28-2011
Against	I respectfully urge you to vote against SB171. My company regularly does business in Nevada and I also vacation in the state. This bill would affect me and my decisions to come to Nevada. Legislatures should legislate against bad behavior not the victimless possession of common, everyday tools. Thank you for your time.	Feb-28-2011
Against	No Comment	Feb-28-2011
Against	No Comment	Feb-28-2011
Against	I travel to Las Vegas, Reno and elsewhere in Nevada at least a dozen times a year. I often go to schools with friends. This would classify my pocket knife as a so-called "dangerous knife" which is beyond ridiculous. It's simply a tool that I use daily for work and recreation. I backpack and hunt and should not have to be concerned about my tool being considered illegal. Remember also that Nevada is home to SHOT Show and Safari Club's Annual Convention. I doubt these folks would appreciate being c	Feb-28-2011
Against	The legislature should only legislate against bad behavior not the victimless possession of common, everyday tools.	Feb-28-2011
Against	No Comment	Feb-28-2011
Against	entirely too vaguely written and subject to misinterpretation.	Feb-28-2011
Against	No Comment	Feb-28-2011
Against	I may not live in Nevada but this bill would negatively effect my nephew who needs to carry a knife to school for work afterwards. This is a senseless bill, that creates a dangerous precedent.	Feb-28-2011
Against	Only a marxist who hates liberty could support this bill	Feb-27-2011
Against	Sometimes pass through NV. This would make my Leatherman illegal. As to "dangerous", the 9-11 killers proved that 3/4 inch can be deadly.	Feb-27-2011
Against	No Comment	Feb-27-2011
Against	No Comment	Feb-27-2011
Against	Although I am not a resident of Nevada I do visit the state and feel that SB171 is not needed and seeks to criminalize a tool rather than a behavior. Please do not set an unfair precedent and utilize the laws already on the books.	Feb-27-2011
Against	I am a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Union and am concerned that this law will jeopardize me personally because I carry a knife every day for work. My family also spends 2+ weeks a year vacationing in Nevada, and carrying a pocket knife is as common as carrying keys or a wallet.	Feb-27-2011
Against	No Comment	Feb-27-2011
Against	I have a lifetime membership in a Nevada resort. I always carry a knife and it looks like you are trying to keep me out of the state by making me a criminal.	Feb-27-2011
Against	No Comment	Feb-27-2011
Against	Please do not make me a criminal when I visit your state.	Feb-27-2011
Against	No Comment	Feb-27-2011
Against	No Comment	Feb-27-2011
Against	I am person who recreates in Nevada.There is no reason to add "dangerous knife" to NV statutes because there are already definitions for dangerous weapons in Nevada law.The legislature should only legislate against bad behavior not the victimless possession of common, everyday tools. Thank you.	Feb-27-2011
Against	The legislature should only legislate against bad behavior not the victimless possession of common, everyday tools	Feb-27-2011
Against	No Comment	Feb-27-2011
Against	Any object can be used as a weapon. Will they ban pencils in schools next? Since I was ten years old. I have carried a jackknife, like my grandfather. I've cut lots of twine, and whittled a few sticks in my time.	Feb-27-2011
Against	Please vote "Against" SB171 I don't believe it will do a thing to make schools any safer. I am a frequent visitor to Nevada and present outdoor recreation seminars at schools. A law line this would have the unintended effect of making many law abiding citizens criminals. At the same time criminals could care less about violating a the law. I would urge you to spend your time on legislation that provides for stronger penalties for existing laws. Regulating knives makes little sense in this day and age. Th	Feb-27-2011
Against	A knife is simply a tool until it is employed by a sick person as a weapon, just like a hammer, screwdriver, tire iron, or a set of keys. What is next, are you going to ban ball point pens in schools also? They can be employed as weapons also. The real issue is intent, not the mere possession of a tool.	Feb-27-2011
Against	1 - We have more than sufficient laws against bad behavior. There is no need to restrict possession of common, everyday tools such as knives. 2 – The Second Amendment protects possession and use of arms. Knives are among various tools classified as arms.	Feb-27-2011
Against	I visit NV frequently and am 100% against this bill.	Feb-27-2011
Against	I live in California and work in Las Vegas regularly. This bill alarms me because I use cuttin tools in my work and travel with them. It could criminalize my travel.	Feb-27-2011
Against	I recreate two to three weeks per year in Nevada. Coming from Arizona, I always carry a knife in my pocket...which according to this bill, would mak my pocket knife illegal. Why are you trying to legislate something as silly as a "dangerous knife". Why not go after a person that uses a knife illegally and leave the rest of the law abiding citizens alonge? I'll take my vacation time to another state if that is what it means. Pass it a lose your tourist trade!	Feb-27-2011
Against	No Comment	Feb-27-2011
Against	facist type bill!	Feb-27-2011
Against	very vague writing. Also this bill would outlaw law abiding Nevadans from possessing a weapon but as we all know criminals don't care about laws.	Feb-27-2011
Against	No Comment	Feb-27-2011
Against	This is a horrible idea that will only make criminals of law abiding people and will not do a single thing to reduce violence. A knife with a 2 inch blade is a small, practical knife that many of us carry.	Feb-26-2011
Against	No Comment	Feb-25-2011
Against	this bill is really bad and should be withdrawn.	Feb-24-2011
Against	This is just too far.	Feb-24-2011
Against	No Comment	Feb-24-2011
Against	I object to 202.265 Section 1(i) "any other deadly weapon" as too vague. I object to 202.265 Section 7(b) defining a "dangerous knife." Most pocket knives of a utilitarian nature (Swiss Army, Boy Scout, etc) are 3-3.5". 2" is too restrictive.	Feb-23-2011
Against	A pocket knife? Woukd it be against the law for me, as a contractor, to carry my tools onto a campus? Part of my required tools are knives and other sharp objects. This is crazy.	Feb-23-2011
Against	I am wholly opposed to this poorly written bill. My 2.75" bladed pocketknife would subject me to arrest and conviction. Are scissors included? A motor vehicle?	Feb-23-2011
Against	No Comment	Feb-22-2011
Against	Passage of this bill would make criminals of ordinary law abiding citizens if the school event, such as fund raising, was not on campus but somewhere in the community. Do not pass this bill.	Feb-22-2011
Against	No Comment	Feb-22-2011
Against	This bill would make it very difficult for someone carrying concealed to be aware of any school sponsored events. How is one to know when they go to a normally legal place to carry that a school sponsored event is taking place?	Feb-22-2011
Against	This bill achieves nothing.	Feb-22-2011
Against	No Comment	Feb-22-2011
Against	No Comment	Feb-22-2011
Against	I carry a pocket knife when I am not allowed, by law, to carry a gun. I do so for personal protection. Now you want to take THAT right away from me too? what did 'I' do to have my rights taken away? I have served my country for 8 years and if you pass this bill, you are dishonoring me, my family, and the law abiding citizens I fight for.	Feb-22-2011
Against	THis is INSANE! So, now a culinary student could even be a criminal for carrying required tools to school	Feb-22-2011
Against	Do you fully understand how this bill could make thousands of common law abiding citizens criminals? Do you understand that the wording of this bill could affect someone who was just going to the local wal mart? You see in the bill you want to add 2 inch pocket knives to the list of dangerous weapons. You also want to add places that a school sponsored event is being held. A school sports teams bake sale at wal mart would prohibit hundreds to thousands of law abiding folks, and they would be breaking the	Feb-22-2011
Against	No Comment	Feb-22-2011
Against	This bill would make criminals out of ordinary citizens.	Feb-22-2011
Against	No Comment	Feb-22-2011
Against	Entirely to vague and makes no sense.	Feb-22-2011
Against	No Comment	Feb-22-2011
Against	Please vote against this bill. Nevada is more than just Clark County and includes huge swaths of rural communities filled with people who carry knives as tools. This bill would make een more ordinary citizens into criminals the moment they step onto a prohibited facility just for carrying tools into an ever expanding list of prohibited places.	Feb-22-2011
Against	No Comment	Feb-22-2011
Against	The Bill of Rights and the Constitution gives me the right to protect myself and my family from harm. It does not say that we do not have that right only where the government thinks we should and where it things we should not. We should all have the right of self protection at anytime and in any location as a law abiding Citizen. Dangerous weapons laws only take away law abiding Citizens rights, not criminals!!! You are all Oath takers, honor that Oath of Office and protect our Rights! If you do not only	Feb-21-2011
Against	No Comment	Feb-21-2011
Against	This bill would normal law-abiding citizens who carry a clip on pocket knife as a tool, not as a "weapon" into criminals. there is no reason to make these people into criminals, all it will do is once again give "weapons" to the criminals. it will also just hurt any business that has a school sponsored event as many customers may avoid the business who normally carry their firearm, or a < 3" knife as a tool.	Feb-21-2011
Against	I fail to see how making the possession of a swiss army knife a crime is going to help anyone. In fact, the wording in this bill would essentially make any janitor or maintenance staffer of any university or school an automatic criminal, since most of these people carry a leatherman-style multitool which has a blade over 2 inches. Again, I fail to see how making every maintenance worker or boy scout a criminal is going to help our state, especially now. Please vote against this legislation.	Feb-21-2011
Against	No Comment	Feb-21-2011
Against	This bill by adding any knife with a blade over 2" long will make me a criminal for picking up a child from school. I have carried a pocket knife with a blade over 2" for over 50 years and never harmed anyone else with it. This Item in this bill serves no useful purpose and needs to be eliminated.	Feb-21-2011
Against	No Comment	Feb-21-2011
Against	Terrible idea. It serves no positive purpose to make criminals out of someone who sijmply has a pocket knife or leatherman in their car on school property.	Feb-21-2011
For	No Comment	Feb-21-2011
Against	This bill would ensure only criminals may carry weapons in these areas without a law abiding citizen being able to protect their children and themselves.	Feb-21-2011
Against	No Comment	Feb-21-2011
Against	No Comment	Feb-21-2011
Against	Another example of gov't getting it WRONG. Those who wrote this bill think they can make the world completly safe when in fact this law does the exact OPPOSITE; it leaves everyone in a school zone vulnerable and makes criminals out of otherwise law-abiding citizens.	Feb-21-2011
Against	SB171 creates victim disarmament zones. Criminals will not follow this law.	Feb-21-2011
Against	No Comment	Feb-21-2011
Against	Please do not pass a bill that defines many pocket knives as "dangerous knives", and could make a criminal out of someone who randomly passes a school sanctioned car wash on private property.	Feb-21-2011
Against	The dangerous knife definition is absolutely ridiculous. Thousands of people carry pocket knives and this bill would instantly make criminals out of them. Also adding "school sponsored events" addition may make a criminal out of a non-suspecting person carrying a knife through a Wal-Mart parking lot where a school-sponsored baking sale is taking place. Absolutely ridiculous!	Feb-21-2011
Against	This bill is horribly vague and will be ruled unconstitutional. Please don't pass this bill.	Feb-21-2011
Against	This bill needs to be defeated. It would make a criminal out of honest citizens.	Feb-21-2011
Against	We can't be expected to not carry guns any time a babysitter or school sponsors an event somewhere. Gun free zones are only unarmed victim zones. 202.265 should be repealed, not expanded. This bill would make working on projects with tools at universities harder. As an engineering student, outside of class we used many tools on projects.	Feb-21-2011
Against	This bill is an absolute step in the wrong direction. We should be expanding the ability of people to defend themselves, not impeding it. Criminals won't obey this law any more than they obey other laws. This will just make their targets at certain locations all the more easy to kill/attack/rape/maim.	Feb-21-2011
Against	This is a horrible bill that restricts the possession of common everyday items in common everyday places. Don't make good guys into bad guys because they have a pocket knife in their pocket when picking their kid up from the bus stop.	Feb-21-2011
Against	This bill not only makes law abiding citizens, those that carry a tool, sometimes a knife, criminals. The additional vague language about 'any other weapon' is also discomforting. This bill, regardless of it's intentions, is not well written, misconceived and a gateway to taking away our rights.	Feb-21-2011
Against	No Comment	Feb-21-2011
Against	I am against making an ordinary citizen into a criminal because of the "dangerous knife" clause. This could turn ANY public place into a place for an "activity sponsored by a private or public school" When business' learn they could loose customers due to this bill, they will quit sponsoring, or allowing, school functions to be held in their vicinity when possible.	Feb-21-2011
Against	This bill lacks common sense. You are creating criminals from law abiding citizens.	Feb-21-2011
Against	A pocket knife is a tool, not a weapon. When will you understand that making something illegal does not stop a criminal from doing it? All this law would accomplish would be to criminalize the normal daily actions of otherwise law-abiding citizens. A knife is an essential tool for many people, including some people who work in schools.	Feb-21-2011
Against	Under this bill knives with just a 2 inch blade would be illegal. That's a pocketknife size! We don't need more dumb laws like this to make our state safer. Vote this bill down!	Feb-21-2011
Against	Another nanny-state bill which this state doesn't need.	Feb-19-2011
Against	Vote NO! The language: "Any other deadly weapon" is unconstitutionally vague! Will I be a criminal if I merely possess a pair scissors, a screwdriver, or my vehicle? All are equally deadly. The bill also prohibits knives with blades longer than 2". I've carried a pocket knife with a blade approx 2.75" for 40 years - if enacted, this bill will make me a criminal if I venture onto campus property. It is already unlawful to commit crime with a weapon. Don’t make the mere possession of common items a crime.	Feb-19-2011
Against	Concealed permits should be sufficient to ensure carrying in all locations. If not tighten the rules for concealed carry permits. One Rule of all. Sort of like a Driver's liscense being valid in all 50 states.	Feb-18-2011
Against	This is an unconstitutionally vague bill that needs to be defeated.	Feb-18-2011
Against	You can head butt a person to death. Will you outlaw a person's head being on campus?	Feb-18-2011

76th (2011) Session Opinions

76th (2011) Session
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