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California Switchblade & Automatic Knife Laws (2026)

Restricted: Switchblades with a blade 2 inches or longer are illegal to carry on the person, keep in a vehicle in public, or sell (Cal.

RestrictedVerified Jul 7, 2026

Switchblades with a blade 2 inches or longer are illegal to carry on the person, keep in a vehicle in public, or sell (Cal. Penal Code 21510).

Official source: leginfo.legislature.ca.gov →

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