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District of Columbia Concealed Knife Carry (2026)
Conditional: No general concealed-knife ban; DC bars possessing a knife with a blade over 3 inches only with intent to use it unlawfully (22-4514(b)); switchblades are banned outright.
ConditionalVerified Jul 7, 2026
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