Washington Knife Laws

[Mark J]

Being a Washington resident, could anyone give me the lowdown on how our State laws address blade lengths, automatic knives, concealed carry, etc? Thanks in advance.

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[shootist16]

Washington Crimes and Punishments Section 9.41.250.

Dangerous weapons... Every person who shall manufacture, sell or dispose of or have in his possession any instrument or weapon of the kind usually known as... spring blade knife, or any knife the blade of which is automatically released by a spring mechanism or other mechanical device, or any knife having a blade which opens, or falls, or is ejected into position by the force of gravity, or by an outward, downward, or centrifugal thrust or movement; who shall furtively carry with intent to conceal any dagger, dirk... shall be guilty of a gross misdemeanor.


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