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New Jersey Knife Law:
Summary: General folders OK. Single-edged fixed blades may be.
Max length: Under 18 may not possess knife with 5" or longer blade, or 10" or longer overall. No other apparent limitation.
Specifically illegal: gravity knife, switchblade knife, dagger, dirk, stiletto, or ballistic knife "without any explainable lawful purpose" (i.e. an ill-defined exemption). Manufacturers and sellers are not exempt.
Relevant laws: 2C:39-3.e 2C:39-9.d 2C:39-9.1 (Statutes, search for "knife" or "knives")
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Are butterfly knives legal in New Jersey?
That's sort of a gray area. The answer, I believe, is that they are legal to buy and own but not legal to conceal and carry. One handed opening knives like tactical folders, that open via the use of a thumb stud or thumb hole with a blade that is less than 5" are perfectly legal to own and carry in NJ. However knives that open via a switch or button such as spring assisted folders or switchblades are totally illegal in NJ. It is possible to buy butterfly knives in Army Navy surplus stores in NJ but such stores do not sell switchblades, so I am assuming it is legal to buy butterfly knives in NJ, otherwise I don't think these stores would risk selling them.
Is it illegal to order butterfly knives from the internet to be delivered in New York?
It may not be illegal to order the merchandise via the internet but it IS illegal to possess such a knife in the state of NY.
Are balisongs aka butterfly knives illegal in NY?
no there not illegal even text 242-242 for answers and there also not illegal because there not a gravity knife in some places yes it can be illegal but in newyork no it is not illegal unless its longer then 6" in newyork city there illegal up to 4" so if you just go to this website to find true facts you might want to look alittle harder on something that you researchQuestionAre butterfly knives illegal in New York AnswerNo, they are not. There are many stores in New York where you can purchase them. Thanks for using Cha-Cha!(242-242)In some U.S. states it is illegal to possess and/or carry such a knife in public. In certain jurisdictions, butterfly knives are categorized as a "gravity knife", "switchblade", or "dagger" although they are also occasionally outlawed by name ("butterfly knife").The knife is illegal in California if blade length exceeds two inches.In New York, the butterfly knife has been determined to not be a gravity knife.In Pennsylvania, the butterfly knife is legal for conceal and open carrying.Butterfly knife trainers feature a special blunt and unsharpened "blade," and are legal in areas where butterfly knives are not.for more information go tohttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Switchblade#United_Statesfor all about them in the US. and if anyone has time. I currently have an open question about knives as well.. if anyone has the time to answer my question I would greatly appreciate it!!!!the link to my question is::http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Ajvhn3I3DRT3zpDgccPJutrty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20080731103450AA2zCuq&show=7#profile-info-PGXqfVkMaa
Are butterfly knifes illegal in New York?
butterfly knifes are illegal to carry and or own in new york..
Are OTF knives legal in New Jersey?
no they are not, they are considered switchblades
Are balisong knives automatic switchblades?
automatic knives are defined as having a blade which is deployed by simply pressing a button located on the handle of the knife. balisongs, or "butterfly" knives, consist of two handles that rotate around a blade at two pivot points. these knives don't have any sort of deploying mechanism or spring an are completely manual, they are not considered automatic knives. However, in some states, a butterfly knife is considered a switchblade because you can use gravity to open it. An example of such a state is New Jersey.
Are spring assisted knives legal in the state of New Jersey?
spring assisted knives are legal everywhere, switchblades are not.
Where in the US could you find a blackswallowtail butterfly?
New Jersey
Why are butterfly knives illegel in new york?
Because the function of such a device is to enhance its value as a weapon.
Are pepper ball guns legal in New Jersey?
no
Do you get points for illegal parking in New Jersey?
no you do not
Are bows illegal in New Jersey?
yes
