BASC Press Release

[webber]

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http://www.basc.org.uk/content/basc_guidance_on_carrying

[Dave-G]

Good legal advice, thanks BASC and webber.

 

I keep my knife attached to my shooting bag and also now keep my permissions and FAC in it. Thus wherever I take my rifle - they go too.

[bob300w]

Yep, that's nice and clear for all to follow, probably the most relevant are the paragraphs;

 

Good reason for carrying a knife may be shown by occupation as a farmer, estate manager,

recreational stalker, gameshooter, angler or anyone else who has reasonable grounds for expecting

to need a knife whilst pursuing a lawful activity.

Leaving a knife in the car, or in your pocket for when you next go shooting, or forgetting that it is

there, is NOT a defence.

The carrying of a knife must be directly in connection with the activity it is needed for; therefore,

going into a shop with a knife in your pocket will be legal if you are returning from or going to a

place where you would farm, fish or shoot.

[malkiserow]

I in no way wish to hijack this thread... but

 

Interpretation of law by the BASC is really helpful and would not normally be undertaken by lawyers.

 

Thanks BASC ............and Webber for the knife link

[Harnser]

Very interesting webber good link . It now seems that an indian jock can carry two knifes in the street with impunity .where by us poor old englishmen will get nicked for leaving our gutting knife in the car . Harnser

[tomtom]

I am really surprised that the BASC don't offer a good comprehensive over view of the law. It is simply untrue to state that

 

"It is now ILLEGAL to have any sharply pointed or bladed instrument in your possession, in a public place without good reason or lawful authority."

 

Under law you CAN carry a non-locking folding knife with a blade length of less than 3 inches without the need of a good reason or lawful authority.

Edited May 28, 2008 by tomtom

[Maiden22]

I am really surprised that the BASC don't offer a good comprehensive over view of the law. It is simply untrue to state that

 

"It is now ILLEGAL to have any sharply pointed or bladed instrument in your possession, in a public place without good reason or lawful authority."

 

Under law you CAN carry a non-locking folding knife with a blade length of less than 3 inches without the need of a good reason or lawful authority.

 

Have I misread your post?

 

"With the exception of folding pocket knives with a cutting blade of less than 3 inches; it is now ILLEGAL to have any sharply pointed or bladed instrument in your possession, in a public place without good reason or lawful authority"

 

(Quote from BASC link)

 

Haven't they covered this exemption? Sorry if I've misunderstood your point.

 

Robert

[tomtom]

I am really surprised that the BASC don't offer a good comprehensive over view of the law. It is simply untrue to state that

 

"It is now ILLEGAL to have any sharply pointed or bladed instrument in your possession, in a public place without good reason or lawful authority."

 

Under law you CAN carry a non-locking folding knife with a blade length of less than 3 inches without the need of a good reason or lawful authority.

 

Have I misread your post?

 

"With the exception of folding pocket knives with a cutting blade of less than 3 inches; it is now ILLEGAL to have any sharply pointed or bladed instrument in your possession, in a public place without good reason or lawful authority"

 

(Quote from BASC link)

 

Haven't they covered this exemption? Sorry if I've misunderstood your point.

 

Robert

 

The BASC has edited their press release since I posted.

Edited May 28, 2008 by tomtom