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About LinkBacksSwitchblade knives are regulated by federal law. However some businesses such as uniqueblade.com sell them openly and ship them by mail (also illegal) to most states.
This is a discussion on Legality of automatic knife? within the Defensive Knives & Other Weapons forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; Switchblade knives are regulated by federal law. However some businesses such as uniqueblade.com sell them openly and ship them by mail (also illegal) to most ...
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Switchblade knives are regulated by federal law. However some businesses such as uniqueblade.com sell them openly and ship them by mail (also illegal) to most states.
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Switchblade knives are only regulated by federal law for importation or interstate trade.Originally Posted by automatic slim
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Legal in Arizona, no permit required.
Treat me good, I'll treat you better. Treat me bad, I'll treat you worse.
Same in Wyoming.Legal in Arizona, no permit required.
"Those who would give up essential liberties for a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty or safety" -Benjamin Franklin-
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I'm with the posters who have said they prefer AO or waved knives to autos. Autos are finicky to operate, tend to function unreliably if excessively dirty, and aren't any faster than an AO or waved knife. Besides the cool factor, I can't think of any reason to have one. And I've owned every kind of auto from Microtech, Dalton, Protech, to Piranha. I still come back to the Kershaw AO knives and the Spyderco waved Delica.
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VA's permit is for a concealed HANDGUN (i.e. CHP).....not a concealed WEAPON.....
Magazine <> clip - know the difference
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Code by state (per Wiki): Switchblade - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A nice carry piece: Boker Plus Automat Kalashnikov 74 Push Button Lock 3-1/4" Blade, Olive Drab Aluminum Handles - Knifecenter.com
I have several Bokers' and a Smith & Wesson but the Kershaw is sweet.
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I know this is a long time since last post. If you go to Wikipedia and search switchblades they have links for state regulations. It appears they are
primarily illegal by Federal standards. Some states are ok. From what I have found I would not recommend carrying one, just to prevent any confusion with Law Enforcement and taking a chance on losing your knife. For the most part it looks like they are Legal as "collector's pieces" and not illegal to own as part of a knife collection. Just not carry.
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The state government in Missouri has just passed the legal use of automatic knives. Just waiting for the Governor to sign. Hubby just got one on that...if the Democrat Governor doesn't sign...he can't carry. It becomes part of his "collection".
I heard, "But honey, sweetie, sugar lump....it is on sale and they are running out".I am just a sucker for those twinkling blue eyes and boyish smile.
Last edited by Spirit51; June 1st, 2012 at 05:09 PM. Reason: wrong term
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Exactly the same in Oregon
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Section 18.2-311 selling ,bartering,having or giving away any blackjacks,metal knuckles,throwing stars,switchblade knives or ballistic knives or similar wepons is a class 4 misdemeanor. Possession of any of these is considered evidence of intent to sell. The legal definition of a switchblade knife is: A knife with a blade that comes out of its handle automatically by centrifugal force,by Gravity,or by pressing a button or other device on the handle. Looks like if you can swing it and it opens (gravity) its illegal.
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Luckily they are legal in FL. I bought a cheapo no-name one years ago and never really used it. It was dull, ugly and "made in China." I practiced using my new Lansky diamond sharpener on it, and now it is my EDC. Sharp enough to shave with. I'll post pics when I get home.
"Your mind is the weapon, all the rest are just tools." --gasmitty
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They're legal in Florida...but of course if you listen to the media, we're all a bunch of blood-thirsty, gun toting yahoo's down here anyway.
"The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it".
Thomas Jefferson
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I have an OTF and side open auto knives. They're fun to play with, but I probably wouldn't carry one even if it was legal.
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as mentioned every state is different. Check with your local LEO/DAish people, or ask an attorney.
Where I am it falls under the definition of a Dangerous/Deadly Weapon, which is what our permit allows. At the same time it's a little fuzzy because our state preemption laws are based on our state constitution in regards specifically to firearms, so it's conceivable that some local law concerning other types of weapons might not be exempted by state preemption...
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