Pistol p Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 One of the guys on my shoot Carries a hunting priest, a wooden baton, about 10 inches long. He uses it to dispatch the pricked and injured pigeons when decoying. Are there any laws regarding carrying or using these? I ask because we live in central essex and all you have to say is "gun", and suddenly there's a police helicopter over your head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 Simple answer would be to leave it in your shooting bag. You would not have it with you unless you were shooting, so you have a good enough reason to carry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manthing Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 I suppose it all depends on the attitude of the officer that stops you. If they decide its a "club" does it then become an offensive weapon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 The world has gone a bit crazy on these things and yes, unfortunately it may revolve around the police officer dealing. As said, if it is in your shooting kit or in your pocket whilst you are shooting/fishing then no problem, but walking into Tesco's with it hanging from your belt might draw attention. My Land Rover contains a myriad things which could be classed as offence weapons but all are in tool boxes. Hopefully common sense would prevail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 Use something less aggressive looking. I cut a 30cm length of garden nose, warm it in boiling water and slide an AA better in. Does the same job and rolls up in your pocket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamch Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 Buy a small fishing priest from a tackle shop for a few quid. No need for a club! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 I have got by so far without a priest to finish off the wounded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry78 Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 Use you're hands ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoma1 Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 1 hour ago, motty said: I have got by so far without a priest to finish off the wounded. Me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 As above, leave it in your shooting jacket, and as Grahamch states, you don't need a club; tackle shops will sell you one if you feel the need. I have a heavy folding knife which doubles as a priest when I need one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 Surely if your taking a priest out with you you’d also be taking a gun? Why would you, the police or the public be more concerned about the priest than the firearm ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impala59 Posted August 3, 2018 Report Share Posted August 3, 2018 Not wishing to hijack the thread, but I've often wondered why the name 'priest' Its basically a small club or cosh (another word from the past?) Is there some religious connection? Please excuse my ignorance if its obvious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoma1 Posted August 3, 2018 Report Share Posted August 3, 2018 3 minutes ago, impala59 said: Not wishing to hijack the thread, but I've often wondered why the name 'priest' Its basically a small club or cosh (another word from the past?) Is there some religious connection? Please excuse my ignorance if its obvious! For administering the "last rites" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impala59 Posted August 3, 2018 Report Share Posted August 3, 2018 1 minute ago, panoma1 said: For administering the "last rites" Like I said OBVIOUS!! thank you Sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoma1 Posted August 3, 2018 Report Share Posted August 3, 2018 15 minutes ago, impala59 said: Like I said OBVIOUS!! thank you Sir! Your welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterHenry Posted August 4, 2018 Report Share Posted August 4, 2018 To add to that though, in the middle ages, high ranking members of the church were also members of the aristocracy, and as such were expected to appear on the battlefield with the provision thay they would not draw blood. To sidestep this inconvenience they used mace's, clubs, and other blunt impact wepons to send their foe's on to a better place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol p Posted September 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2018 Thanks for all the replies. As a coincidence my missus found this in a charity shop and bought it for me!. Not sure wether to be chuffed or shocked!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getthegat Posted September 2, 2018 Report Share Posted September 2, 2018 I'd be scared mate? looks lethal if she's not keen on those early morning pokes in the back; if you get my drift ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted September 2, 2018 Report Share Posted September 2, 2018 iv had one for years and thought nothing of it.whats it coming to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B525 LIGHT Posted September 13, 2018 Report Share Posted September 13, 2018 Its not a prohibited weapon by nature of its intended purpose for which was made however anything can be an offensive weapon if intended or adapted. In short, I wouldnt keep it in the car when your not shooting but other than that your worrying too much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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