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human
ELI5: Why are switchblades illegal?

I mean they deploy only slightly faster than spring-assisted knives. I dont understand why they're illegal, and I have a hard time reading "Law Jargon".
gpt
In the 50's switchblades became associated with criminals due their portrayal in films and television.  Greasers, mobsters and other thugs were commonly seen carrying them and it led to a public scare and the subsequent passing of the USA Switchblade Act of 1958.