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    Update- Carrying of knives

    I see what you mean Widu. Just to clarify - by permission I mean permission from the land owner, which is Lawful Authority. You can also get lawful authority from anyone empowered by the land owner. Public places are places that the public have access to without invitation. A private wood...
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    Update- Carrying of knives

    Having researched the law relating to knives extensively, I feel I can answer your question. Firstly, there is no such thing as openly public land. Every square metre is owned by someone (Crown, Forestry Commission etc). Let's assume that you are on Dartmoor (owned privately and leased to the...
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    Update- Carrying of knives

    Hi Folks, Just a few points. I have been teaching knife law etc for sometime and whilst not being Rumpole of the Bailey I'm not exactly unaware of the whole thing. Firstly, this memo is nothing new and is a sweeping statement encompassing everyone. When you drive your land rover down...
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    UK Knife law

    Hi Folks, Let's clear something up here. Source: Criminal Justice Act, 1988. Section 139(1). Offence: It is an offence for any person, without lawful authority or good reason, to have with him in a public place, any article which has a blade or is sharply pointed except for a folding...
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    Bushcraft course prices??

    Hi Gray, I've been in this business a long time now and my insurance is well over £1,000. If you can really find a £350 insurance deal we will definitely pass that on to our customers. Please could you give me a call with the details (0871 222 7304)
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    Bushcraft course prices??

    Hi Folks, I don't normally take part in forums and make comments on them even less often. A BCUK member has just phoned me with details of this thread. There are times when an industry takes a bit of grief and those old and bold members on here will know that I'm no stranger to controversy...