[fatboyclone]

I am looking for a stocking dealer of Benchmade autos in VA that sells to civies for collecting purposes. if anyone can point me in the right direction, please help.

[hso]

I don't know any one in VA, but they're readily available off the net and it's only illegal for THEM to sell them not for you to buy them (excepting state laws on posession).

[tellner]

You're probably right, hso, but I'd really recommend checking with a local attorney. It would be a real shame to go to jail for something you did in ignorance.

[wdlsguy]

IANAL, but they appear to be legal in Virginia:

http://www.amatecon.com/switchblade.html

You might find what you're looking for at a gun show in Virginia.