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Knives

Permitted
Arkansas statewide rule

Switchblades and butterfly knives are legal to own and carry; carrying a knife is an offense only if done with a purpose to unlawfully employ it as a weapon (Ark. Code 5-73-120).

§ arkleg.state.ar.us
Verified Jul 30, 2026Reviewed
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