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Are butterfly knives illegal in missouri?

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It is legal to own dirks, stilettos, and other slim knives. It is legal to own Balisong knives, sometimes called butterfly knives. It is legal to own undetectable knives–knives that will not set off metal detectors. It is legal to own throwing stars and throwing knives and even throwing axes. read more

It is legal to own Bowie knives and other large knives. What is Illegal to Own. It is a Class C Felony to own a switchblade knife in Missouri, unless the person possessing the switchblade is in compliance with applicable federal law. The federal law, which governs possession of switchblades, is 15 USC Chapter 29. read more

That last part covers butterfly knives because of how you open them. You and I both know that "switchblade" in real life means something more specific, but that's the law how they wrote it, and it makes them illegal to possess, move, sell or buy in the state. read more

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