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Fifth Circuit, Judge Extend Second Amendment to Switchblades

By Drooid · Oct 25, 2026, 2:50 AM UTC · How we work

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The Fifth Circuit Court and a New York judge extended Amendment protection to switchblade knives and body armor.
The Court will hear Viramontes v. Cook County, a case that could decide whether AR-15 rifles are protected arms.
NAGR President Dudley Brown warned a ruling against AR-15 bans could shape challenges to magazines, knives, and armor.

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Story summary

The Fifth Circuit Court and a New York judge extended Amendment protection to switchblade knives and body armor.
The Court will hear Viramontes v. Cook County, a case that could decide whether AR-15 rifles are protected arms.
NAGR President Dudley Brown warned a ruling against AR-15 bans could shape challenges to magazines, knives, and armor.