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Maryland Switchblade & Automatic Knife Laws (2026)

Restricted: Owning and openly carrying a switchblade is legal, but Md.

RestrictedVerified Jul 7, 2026

Owning and openly carrying a switchblade is legal, but Md. Crim. Law 4-105 bans selling/transferring it and 4-101 bars carrying it concealed.

Official source: mgaleg.maryland.gov →

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