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New York Switchblade & Automatic Knife Laws (2026)

Restricted: A switchblade remains a per-se prohibited weapon (class A misdemeanor) under NY Penal Law 265.01(1); gravity knives were removed from the ban in 2019.

RestrictedVerified Jul 7, 2026

A switchblade remains a per-se prohibited weapon (class A misdemeanor) under NY Penal Law 265.01(1); gravity knives were removed from the ban in 2019.

Official source: nysenate.gov →

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