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Ill. Pattern Jury Instr. (Criminal) 18.35
Definition Of Ballistic Knife
The term “ballistic knife” means a device that propels a knifelike blade as a projectile by
means of a coil spring, elastic material, or compressed gas. [It does not include crossbows,
common or compound bows, or underwater spearguns.]
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- 2026-08-20
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- 2026-08-19
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