Are OTF switchblades illegal?
California. The law in California allows most knives and has only some restrictions on concealed knives. Switchblades are legal so long as the blade is less than 2 inches long.
Can I buy an OTF knife online?
Even though the Federal law still forbids the use of the mail (or Internet) to purchase OTF knives from another state, you can still physically travel to another state where it’s legal to sell to make your purchase.
Is it illegal to buy switchblades?
California Penal Code 21510 PC makes it a crime to carry, possess in public, sell or give away a switchblade. Carry the switchblade upon your person, or. Sell, offer or expose for sale, or loan, transfer, or give the knife to anyone else.
Are OTF knives legal federally?
There is no Federal restriction on the sale of auto-open knives within the 50 states. There are some state laws with restrictions regarding selling switchblades (see State Laws Regarding Auto-Open Knives). There are no Federal restrictions on other carriers such as UPS or FedEx regarding automatic knives.
Can I buy an automatic knife online?
Yes, automatic knives are available from vendors on the web.
In what states are switchblades legal?
Practical Matters
| State | Private Ownership | Concealed Carry |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | Legal | Legal |
| Arizona | Legal | Legal if over 21 years old |
| Arkansas | Legal | Legal |
| California | Legal | Legal if blade is <2″ |
Can Civilians Buy OTF knives?
Federal law prohibits shipment of automatic knives across state lines, with the following exceptions: To civilian or Armed Forces supply or procurement officers and employees of the Federal Government ordering, procuring, or purchasing such knives in connection with the activities of the Federal Government.
Is it legal to buy an automatic knife online?
Federal law prohibits the shipment of ‘injurious articles’—which includes automatic knives. However, there is no federal restriction on shipment of automatic knives by common/contract carriers, such as FedEx and UPS.
Can I buy switchblades online?
You can always find a way to buy illegal stuff online, but it is not a good idea to either do so or to ask people on social media how to do so. There is nothing illegal under California state law about buying or ordering a switchblade.
What states are switchblades illegal in?
Practical Matters
| State | Private Ownership | Concealed Carry |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | Illegal | Illegal |
| Florida | Legal | Illegal (Legal with gun permit) |
| Georgia | Legal | Legal if blade is ≤5″ (any length with gun permit) |
| Hawaii | Illegal | Illegal |
Can you ship OTF knives?
Federal law prohibits the shipment of ‘injurious articles’—which includes automatic knives. However, there is no federal restriction on shipment of automatic knives by common/contract carriers, such as FedEx and UPS. When shipping an automatic knife, always use a private carrier such as FedEx and UPS.