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South Carolina Switchblade & Automatic Knife Laws (2026)

Permitted: South Carolina has no statute banning switchblades/automatic knives or limiting blade length; adult ownership and carry are unrestricted statewide (K-12 schools cap blades at 2 inches).

PermittedVerified Jul 7, 2026

South Carolina has no statute banning switchblades/automatic knives or limiting blade length; adult ownership and carry are unrestricted statewide (K-12 schools cap blades at 2 inches).

Official source: scstatehouse.gov →

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