Questions tagged [weapons]
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Does Italian law allow a tourist to take a training sword with him?
I'll be going on vacation to Italy by car, and I'd like to take my training sword with me for exercises. Since even a Feder/training sword could easily be used as a weapon, would I risk getting into ...
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Do "peaceable journey" laws apply to things other than firearms?
In the United States, the Firearm Owners Protection Act has a "Safe Passage" provision that allows you transport firearms through states where you do not have a permit as long as the ...
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What laws apply to the possession of pocket knives by minors in California?
What, if any, California laws regarding the possession of pocket knives apply specifically to minors?
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Dual Criminality for weapons?
The various forms of defensive spray, like pepper spray, are illegal in the United Kingdom under the Firearms Act for civilians to carry.
In the Kingdom of Spain, certain pepper spray brands are legal ...
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Is it legal to lie to someone that you have a concealed weapon?
Suppose someone threatens me and I tell them that I have a concealed weapon and I'm willing to use it to defend myself (when I in fact do not, because that's illegal under section 89 of the Criminal ...
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Are there any notable 2nd Amendment cases not involving (then) modern firearms?
Imagine if you walk down the road all dressed up for the Battle of Hastings reenactment with all of your fellow Viking-Normandy enthusiasts, covered neck to toe with your chainmail, your great helm on ...
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What would you be guily for legally killing someone using illegal means? [duplicate]
The situation in question is similar to a scene from the TV show Burn Notice.
Micheal is being held hostage, at gun point, by an old enemy, Larry. Fiona rightfully believes that Larry is about to kill ...
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Are US federal guidelines and statistics available for sentencing for "possession of a gun by an addict"?
After 04:44 in CNN's June 22, 2023 Was Hunter Biden given a 'sweetheart deal'? Legal expert weighs in, the senior legal analyst for CNN, and former assistant United States Attorney Elie Honig says:
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Does the ATF have jurisdiction over electromagnetic projecitle weapons such as rail and coilguns?
I had a rather stupid argument with a gentleman. He claimed the ATF had no jurisdiction on magnetic-propelled projectile weapons, such as the gauss rifle, railgun, or coilguns. I argued they consider ...
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How to transport a knife that falls under the Weapons Act
In Germany, there is a law (Weapons Act) that prohibits the carrying of a knife with a blade length of 12 cm. "Fixed knives with a blade length of more than 12 centimetres, any knives classified ...
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How full/traditional does one's highland dress need to be in order to exempt the carrying of a Sgian Dubh/similar style of knife? (UK)
My work uniform consists of a polo shirt and sweater, but with leg wear of our own choice. So if I was to wear a kilt, sporran, hose and flashes, would that be sufficient to allow me to wear a Sgian ...
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Do school zone knife exclusions violate the 14th Amendment?
In the US, most if not all states have some kind of law(s) in place that prohibit the carrying of knives in school zones. While most states define a knife as a weapon by edge length, I can not find ...
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Was or is possession of screwdriver illegal in the UK?
I stumbled on this article (may be NSFW or disturbing), which states about the defendant in a case from 2004:
The court heard that [defendant] had [a previous conviction] for possession of a ...
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Can California deny concealed carry permit after the recent SCOTUS decision?
After the recent SCOTUS decision regarding concealed carry, can any state, in particular CA, deny a concealed weapon carry permit to its residents, who are not disqualified from gun ownership in any ...
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How are any gun restrictions constitutional?
The Second Amendment says (emphasis mine):
A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.
How are any ...
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