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Arkansas Switchblade & Automatic Knife Laws (2026)
Permitted: Switchblades and butterfly knives are legal to own and carry; carrying a knife is an offense only if done with a purpose to unlawfully employ it as a weapon (Ark. Code 5-73-120).
PermittedVerified Jul 30, 2026
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