Virginia legal term
Ballistic knife in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Ballistic knife” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Virginia criminal code.
What does “Ballistic knife” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Ballistic knife" means any knife with a detachable blade that is propelled by a spring-operated mechanism. (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-307.1)
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