Hi,
I know this isn't really 'bushcraft', but it is the survival skills section, and I'm sure more people are attacked and killed on our streets, than die of hypothermia in the hills, so....
I wonder if there are any police or anyone on here who knows the laws concerning the ASP? (for those who don't know, it's an extendable baton, like what our police carry for self defence).
Is the ASP legal to carry on your person?.
The streets can get a bit rough at nights, I would of thought this is a fair reason to carry one, is it not?
How about if you had one in your car, would it be considered possesion of a lethal weapon then?? (Concerned obout carjacking too).
What is/would be the penalty if you were found in possesion of an ASP and charged?
I guess if it is illegal, you could get a criminal reccord for having one?
How seriously are they looked upon, would an understanding officer consifcate the item and send you on your way??
Please don't take this the wrong way, I am not condoning the carrying or use of weapons on our streets, but it would be good to know what the laws are concering this matter.
Sorry for asking awarked questions, but I don't want to fall foul of the law.
Thank you for the advise.....
I know this isn't really 'bushcraft', but it is the survival skills section, and I'm sure more people are attacked and killed on our streets, than die of hypothermia in the hills, so....
I wonder if there are any police or anyone on here who knows the laws concerning the ASP? (for those who don't know, it's an extendable baton, like what our police carry for self defence).
Is the ASP legal to carry on your person?.
The streets can get a bit rough at nights, I would of thought this is a fair reason to carry one, is it not?
How about if you had one in your car, would it be considered possesion of a lethal weapon then?? (Concerned obout carjacking too).
What is/would be the penalty if you were found in possesion of an ASP and charged?
I guess if it is illegal, you could get a criminal reccord for having one?
How seriously are they looked upon, would an understanding officer consifcate the item and send you on your way??
Please don't take this the wrong way, I am not condoning the carrying or use of weapons on our streets, but it would be good to know what the laws are concering this matter.
Sorry for asking awarked questions, but I don't want to fall foul of the law.
Thank you for the advise.....