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New Hampshire Switchblade & Automatic Knife Laws (2026)

Permitted: New Hampshire's weapon-carry statute bans only blackjacks, slung shots and metallic knuckles; knives (incl.

PermittedVerified Jul 7, 2026

New Hampshire's weapon-carry statute bans only blackjacks, slung shots and metallic knuckles; knives (incl. switchblades) were removed in 2010, so automatics are legal to own and carry (RSA 159:16).

Official source: gc.nh.gov →

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