Colonial Knife Corp. has distributed a list of states where it is legal to possess switchblade and automatic knives (sometimes with restrictions). Colonial has thrown some of their model numbers into the list–well, they did provide it! The photo above is the Blackie Collins-designed model 103.
Knife Rights Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)3 that lobbies in statehouses for your legal rights to possess and carry knives. They are mentioned by Colonial in the guide, and I suspect that is from where the information came.
My caution here is that it is incumbent upon you to research your own state’s laws to determine the legality of any weapon you might carry. Colonial’s guide, and my reprinting of it here, does not constitute legal advice. Enjoy.
by Wilson
Colonial Knives Guide to States Legal for Automatic knives:
As of September 1, 2015: Alphabetical Listings of States where civilian possession of Switchblade/Automatic knives is legal with any limitations noted.
States where Knife Rights has enacted Knife Law Preemption are in Bold with Date.
States where Knife Rights has enacted Repeal of Switchblade Bans are Italics with Date or (Enactment Date).
*=Concealed Carry also legal
Alabama*
Alaska* 2013
Arizona*2010 (First in Nation)
Arkansas*
California* (under 2 inches) perfect for the 102, 103, & 210
Connecticut* (with valid hunting or fishing license OR 1.5 inches and under)
Delaware* (possession requires CCW) weapons permit
Florida* (Concealed with CCW)
Georgia* 2012 (5-inch carry limit on all knives)
Idaho* (vague limitations on concealed carry, but definitely okay with CCW)
Indiana* 2013
Iowa* (Concealed with CCW)
Kansas*2013
Kentucky
Maine 2015 (Oct.15th)
Massachusetts* (1.5-inches or less) perfect for the Colonial model 102, 103 & 210
Maryland
Minnesota (for “collectors” and/or as “curios or antiques”) perfect for the Colonial knife brand since it has a high collectible rating
Mississippi
Missouri 2012
Montana (as part of “registered collection”)
Nebraska
Nevada 2015
New Hampshire* 2010 Repeal (First in Nation) and 2011 Preemption
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* 2015 (repeal was of the carny ban, possession was already legal) & Preemption (Nov 1)
Oregon* (concealed with CCW)
Rhode Island* (concealed must be 3-inches or less) perfect for the model 102, 103 & 210
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee* 2013 Preemption 2014 Autos
Texas* (concealed with CCW) 2013 Auto
Utah* (concealed with CCW) 2011
Vermont* (under 3-inches) model 102, 103 & 210 are perfect for VT
West Virginia
Wyoming
Total–39
No restrictions on possession–28
Knife Rights since 2010–10
End.
