[MR] Knife and Sword transport laws

[Lady Rhiannon of Berra]

I could possibly have a very naive view of the world and the relationships
between police and the people they pull over, but I would think that a
little bit of respect and curtesy can go a long way.  If your behavior is
belligerant or negative, then the police in general can make your life a
living hell.

If, on the other hand, you are fairly nice and straightforward with the
facts, I think that will go a long way towards a positive outcome.  The
police aren't stupid (most of the time) and if you tell them honestly and
your "serious stuff" isn't anywhere they can get hurt or believe you might
hurt them... it's all good...

(I'm reminded of my brother, who was a marine at the time... we went to the
local pool and he tossed his billfold under his carseat.  He got pulled over
for speeding on the way home and as soon as he stopped the car, he hopped
out, turned around and his hand flew under the carseat.  The police officer
went board stiff and his hand went to his gun.  Loud words were exchanged
and it was a very tense situation.  Once everything was cleared up and no
one was hurt, the officer explained calmly why brother did something very
stupid that could have been life-changing.  The moral of the story is keep
your hands in sight and tell the officer what's going on, you'll both be
glad you did).

Rhiannon




On Wed, Jun 10, 2009 at 9:42 AM, annerose <annerose at purpleandor.org> wrote:

> 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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