My recent encounter with those Somalis again made me check our weapons law to see if there are any way one can legally own a tool of self defence. I came across something I'll roughyl translate:
§14. It is prohibited to without permission from the police chief to obtain, own, carry or use the following:
1) Sharp weapons or stabbing weapons where the blade is more than 12 cm.
2) Knives with a grip allowing thrusts (push daggers)
3) Stilettos and other spring operated knives.
4) One hand operated knuves such as folding knives with a grip split in two, including butterfly knives.
5) Clubs or other equivalent hideable weapons
6) Weapons used to punch or crush, including knuckleiron, 'totenschläegers', rubber nightsticks and the like,
7) Weapons that paralyze by use of electric current
8) Throwing stars, throwing knife and similar weapons
9) Spray cans used for self defense, including teargas, teargas ampulls, spraycans - and loads to the latter.
Punishment for violation of §14 for a first time offender is a fine or under aggravating circumstances jail for up to two years. For people with a previous conviction the punishment is up to two years in jail.
That's it. Talked to the police; when I asked what I was to use for self defence they said 'call us - that's what we're there for'. When I asked how much good that'd do if it takes 60 seconds to kill me and they take 10 minutes to get here, the cop merely said 'not my fault, talk to the politicians'.
So basically we're not allowed to carry ANYTHING that can be used for self defence. If I carry, say, a bicycle chain I can be jailed. Knives with a blade less than 12 cm is ok I gather - maybe we can carry that and flaunt it as much as we want.
Dinnae think it was this bad. Removing all options of self defence. Not even pepper spray or tazers are legal. Sick ainnit?
