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Why are ballistic knives illegal?

Updated: 11/8/2022
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VincentDaniel

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they pose a fatal risk for anybody within 20 feet as the knife's blade can shoot off the handle and cause intense lacerations to someone if it hits them

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What kind of knives are illegal?

It depends on what state you live in, but ballistic knives are illegal in all of the US.


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They are banned in the United States and any country which has any laws against knives.


Is there a maximum knife length in Indiana?

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Is it illegal to carry a pocket knife in Indiana?

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What is the Legal knife length Indiana?

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Are balisong knives illegal?

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Can felons possess a knife in Indiana?

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What are the knife laws for fixed and folding blades in the state of Indiana?

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Is a trench knife illegal in Indiana?

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