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District of Columbia Switchblade & Automatic Knife Laws (2026)
Restricted: Switchblade knives are banned: it is unlawful to possess a switchblade knife in the District of Columbia (D.C. Code 22-4514(a)).
RestrictedVerified Jul 7, 2026
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