[MR] Knife and Sword transport laws

[annerose]

Greetings Friends,

There is another organization that has been dealing with travelling with
items similar to the ones we use and the law for over 10 years now.

The National Coalition for Sexual Freedom has a workshop/web article
entitled: "Travelling with Toys". I highly suggest reading this article, as
it mentions items such as Duct tape, and knives and swords, and other
similar items found at an event.

It also talks about different modes of travel, Air, public bus, and
automobile.

Here is the direct link to the article:
http://www.ncsfreedom.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=262&Itemid

The website is family friendly, however it does speak of adult
relationships.

In service,
Lady Anne Rose Smythe


On Wed, Jun 10, 2009 at 7:35 AM, Garth G. Groff <ggg9y at virginia.edu> wrote:

> Friends,
>
> I had an interesting chat with two local officers this morning about the
> question of knives. They did not appear to be exactly up on the Virginia
> statutes (I don't expect an officer to know the whole code; they check the
> law books at the booking stage for the specific statute). They did offer
> some very practical advice.
>
> Don't carry your blades on your person while driving, and don't put them in
> the glove box, under the seat, etc., or anywhere they might be within reach.
> Best to keep them sheathed or boxed in the trunk of your car. If you are
> stopped and IF the officer asks whether you have any weapons, don't lie or
> be evasive. Tell him about your blades in the back, and explain that you are
> going to/from a reenactment event. Offer your blue card to show you are a
> member of a legitimate organization. Otherwise keep mum, as a police officer
> should have no reason to examine your trunk during a simple traffic/vehicle
> equipment stop. As His Majesty suggests, always keep your hands in plain
> view. I might add (from my own training as an MP) that when an officer asks
> for your documents, tell him where they are (glove box, purse, left rear
> pocket, etc.) and ask his permission to reach for them before moving.
>
> In general, keep in mind that possession of most weapons is a
> constitutionally guaranteed right, and you can transport them for legitimate
> purposes. It is how you do it that might get you into trouble.
>
> Kind regards,
>
>
> Mungo Napier, Archer of Mallard Lodge
> (mka Garth G. Groff)
>
>
>
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