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Connecticut Switchblade & Automatic Knife Laws (2026)

Restricted: Carrying a switchblade with a blade over 1.5 inches on the person is a class E felony (Conn.

RestrictedVerified Jul 7, 2026

Carrying a switchblade with a blade over 1.5 inches on the person is a class E felony (Conn. Gen. Stat. 53-206); only automatic blades 1.5 inches or under may be carried.

Official source: cga.ct.gov →

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