U.S. District Judge James Simmons Jr. ruled California's ban on switchblades lawful, stating they are dangerous, unusual, and not typically used for self-defense.
Doug Ritter criticized the ruling, arguing that the judge’s reasoning was flawed and that it’s unreasonable to deem a switchblade less dangerous than other legal knives.
Attorney John Dillon plans to appeal the ruling, asserting that knives qualify as 'arms' under the Second Amendment, contrary to the district court's conclusion.
California still prohibits switchblades, defined as knives with blades 2 inches or longer, emphasizing the uniqueness of its long-standing ban among states.
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