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Knives

Permitted
Virginia statewide rule

Switchblades are legal for adults — VA repealed possession/transfer limits (2022) and removed them from the concealed-carry ban list (2023); only ballistic knives remain prohibited to sell/give (18.2-311).

§ law.lis.virginia.gov
Verified Jul 7, 2026Reviewed
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