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New Mexico Switchblade & Automatic Knife Laws (2026)
Restricted: Possessing, carrying, selling or making a switchblade (or any knife opening automatically or by gravity/centrifugal force) is a petty misdemeanor in New Mexico (NMSA 30-7-8).
RestrictedVerified Jul 7, 2026
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