I dont know anything about state approval - but I have used them and I love them - if you want a quick and ethical kill - take off their head! - It flies well, and does the trick, I use them and support them. Goodluck.bass911 said:Anybody know anything about the guillotine blades for turkey or used them? Went to my local pro shop (Ohio) and he said the company stopped shipping them here because they haven't been approved by the state for use yet.