No, switchblades are broadly prohibited in Nevada under NRS 202.350, with exceptions for law enforcement, military personnel, and federally licensed collectors. Recent 2026 amendments to the Nevada Attorney General’s firearm regulations tightened enforcement, requiring blade length verification for any legal exceptions.
Key Regulations for Switchblades in Nevada
- Prohibition Scope: NRS 202.350 criminalizes possession, manufacture, or sale of switchblades with blades exceeding 3 inches, including automatic-opening mechanisms.
- Exception Criteria: Only federally licensed collectors (ATF Form 3) or active-duty military personnel may possess switchblades, subject to blade length and storage compliance checks by local sheriffs.
- Local Enforcement: Clark County Sheriff’s Office and Washoe County Sheriff’s Office conduct quarterly inspections of licensed dealers to ensure adherence to 2026 AG guidance on blade-length documentation.
Violations may result in felony charges under NRS 202.350(2), with penalties including up to 5 years imprisonment and fines up to $10,000. The Nevada Department of Public Safety’s 2026 Firearm Compliance Bulletin further clarifies that “assisted-opening” knives with spring mechanisms are treated as switchblades if they deploy with one-handed operation.