Auto Knives

[Bludgeon]

In states where auto knives are illegal, can they still be owned as part of a collection and not carried outside the home?

 

[EyeDog]

Depends on the state. In CA you can own one but can't carry one. When I transport mine I do it in a locked gun case in the trunk.

Mike

 

[James Y]

In CA, you can only legally carry an auto if the blade is 2" or under.

Jim

 

[EyeDog]

Thanks Jim...should have mention that. Here's a Cali legal:

Mike

 

[Bludgeon]

Should of stated I'm in Michigan. Anybody know how it works here?

 

[Yar]

Should of stated I'm in Michigan. Anybody know how it works here?

This has a good summary of Michigan knife laws.

http://www.knifeup.com/michigan-knife-laws/

 

[glistam]

I went to the trouble of cataloging the auto laws in all 50 states. The results can be seen here:
http://weaponlaws.wikidot.com/us-switchblade-laws

In short, there are 15 states where autos are illegal, period, end of sentence. Even in the privacy of the home or as part of a collection. Only two, Montana and Pennsylvania have collector exceptions to the law. The rest allow legal ownership, but vary in restrictions on carry.