Similarly, knife laws are almost as absurd. Switchblades are forbidden in many jurisdictions. Double-edged "Arkansas toothpicks" are also. Even knives with a "clip edge" are outlawed in some places. No folding knife with a blade longer than 4 inches ... Etc..
What kind of stupidity is that?
In New Jersey, a BB Gun or Sling Shot carry the same regulations as a hand gun
caught with one without a proper license or CCW, and you are facing 10 years mandatory sentence
Insanity