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Oregon Switchblade & Automatic Knife Laws (2026)

Conditional: Owning and openly carrying an automatic/switchblade knife is legal in Oregon, but ORS 166.240 makes carrying one concealed a misdemeanor.

ConditionalVerified Jul 7, 2026

Owning and openly carrying an automatic/switchblade knife is legal in Oregon, but ORS 166.240 makes carrying one concealed a misdemeanor.

Official source: oregonlegislature.gov →

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