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West Virginia Switchblade & Automatic Knife Laws (2026)

Permitted: West Virginia bans no knife by type; switchblade, gravity and OTF knives are lawful 'deadly weapons' that adults 21+ may own and carry, concealed included, without a license (2016 constitutional carry).

PermittedVerified Jul 7, 2026

West Virginia bans no knife by type; switchblade, gravity and OTF knives are lawful 'deadly weapons' that adults 21+ may own and carry, concealed included, without a license (2016 constitutional carry).

Official source: code.wvlegislature.gov →

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