Rob Lovett (rob_lovett@hotmail.com)
Tue, 01 Aug 2000 10:47:40 BST
HI there,
> >
> >But, what you are doing is, let's face it, a
> >crime.
>
>It is not a crime. If it were there would be mass arrests at reenactment
>shows across the UK.
Erm, I think in the situation that is being discussed, walking across a park
with a blunted steel sword is an offence, whether the officer decides
whether it is worth pressing the charges or not depends entirely upon that
officers interpretation of the law and how pissed off he/she is feeling.
> >> I'm very aware of my surroundings (somthing
> >>else I learned from all those battle practices)
> >
> >Well, let's hope the muggers, etc., are using medieval fighting
>techniques,
> >and you'll be safe(r). If they have something a bit more modern that goes
> >"bang" pointed at you, you might be out of luck, even though they've been
> >made illegal, too... lot of good that did, eh?
>
>Leia is correct being aware of your surroundings is important.
>Roger muggers in the UK do not tend to carry guns.
>
Although the muggers in the UK tend not, there are instances where guns have
been involved in muggings and rapings in the UK. Just because it doesn't
happen often it shouldn't mean that we should not be unprepared for those
sorts of extreme situations.
>SNIP
>
> > Let's not forget: there is no legal right to own or carry an offensive
> >weapon in the UK. (Check with the Home Office or the local police about
>that
> >one.)
>
>Wrong! In the UK under certain situations you have the legal right to carry
>an offensive weapon (ie knife,sword)
Which situations is it legal to carry a sword in the park at night. If you
walked down the street with a sword in your hand not swinging it - you could
be stopped and arrested quite easily.
>Also remember many items can be defined as an offensive weapon from a piece
>of wood up.
Even a key, or three coins and a newspaper, a steel comb - the list of items
can go on and on.
> >The only exceptions are the nine foot spear which is not too
> >>easy to conceal and my scram which is usually at my belt the whole time
>I'm
> >>in kit because it requires taking everything else off to remove it.
> >
> >How does one drive to and from events with a nine foot spear, unless it's
>in
> >a van or something? Do the spears break down in half or threes for
> >transport? I have seen that done for halberds, spontoons and flag staffs
>for
> >later periods.
> >Roger Fuller
>
>An 8 foot spear fits into most medium size cars, a 9' spear will fit in a
>larger car. It would be dangerous to have spear that splits into segments.
>
Yes it would probably be dangerous as the joints will create weak points
along the shaft.
Regards
Rob
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