Legal Limitations for Switchblades by State
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States legal for Switchblades (automatic) knives
As of September 1, 2015: Alphabetical Listings of states where civilian possession of switchblade or automatic knives are legal with any limitations noted.
| State | Limitations | Recommendations |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | ||
| Alaska | ||
| Arizona | ||
| Arkansas | ||
| California | under 2 inches | 102, 103, & 210 |
| Connecticut | w/valid hunting or fishing license OR under 1.5 inches | |
| Delaware | possession requires CCW weapons permit | |
| Florida | Concealed with CCW | |
| Georgia | 5-inch carry limit on all knives | |
| Idaho | vague limitations on concealed carry, but definitely okay with CCW | |
| Indiana | ||
| Iowa | Concealed with CCW | |
| Kansas | ||
| Kentucky | ||
| Maine | ||
| Maryland | ||
| Massachusetts | 1.5 inches or less | 102, 103 & 210 |
| Minnesota | for "collectors" and/or as "curios or antiques" | perfect for the Colonial knife brand since it has a high collectible rating |
| Mississippi | ||
| Missouri | ||
| Montana | as part of "registered collection" | |
| Nebraska | ||
| Nevada | ||
| New Hampshire | ||
| New Jersey | for "lawful purpose" including specifically "hunting" but no sales | |
| New York | with valid hunting, fishing or trapping license, but no sales | |
| North Carolina | ||
| North Dakota | ||
| Oklahoma | ||
| Oregon | concealed with CCW | |
| Rhode Island | concealed must be 3-inches or less | 102, 103 & 210 |
| South Carolina | ||
| South Dakota | ||
| Tennessee | ||
| Texas | concealed with CCW | |
| Utah | concealed with CCW | |
| Vermont | under 3-inches | 102, 103 & 210 |
| West Virginia | ||
| Wyoming |