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Knives

Permitted
Georgia statewide rule

Georgia's weapon-carry law defines a regulated knife as a blade greater than 12 inches, so switchblades and automatic knives (and any knife 12 inches or less) are legal to own and carry (O.C.G.A. 16-11-125.1).

§ gov.georgia.gov
Verified Jul 30, 2026Reviewed
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