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Oregon Switchblade & Automatic Knife Laws (2026)
Conditional: Owning and openly carrying an automatic/switchblade knife is legal in Oregon, but ORS 166.240 makes carrying one concealed a misdemeanor.
ConditionalVerified Jul 7, 2026
Knife laws change at the state line.Track them in the free LawLert iPhone app and get an alert when you cross into a state where they differ. No account.Get the appOwning and openly carrying an automatic/switchblade knife is legal in Oregon, but ORS 166.240 makes carrying one concealed a misdemeanor.
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