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Maine Switchblade & Automatic Knife Laws (2026)

Permitted: Maine repealed 17-A 1055 (dangerous knives) in 2015, so automatic/switchblade knives are legal to own and carry openly; concealed carry is still limited by 25 M.R.S. 2001-A.

PermittedVerified Jul 7, 2026
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Switchblade & Automatic Knife Laws in states bordering Maine

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

  • New HampshirePermitted

    New Hampshire's weapon-carry statute bans only blackjacks, slung shots and metallic knuckles; knives (incl. switchblades) were removed in 2010, so automatics are legal to own and carry (RSA 159:16).

    Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: gc.nh.gov · Full New Hampshire rule →

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