Offensive weapons Flashcards

1
Q

What is an offensive weapon?

A

Any article which is made or adapted for causing injury or intended by the person to cause injury or for such use by some other person

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2
Q

What is the ownership of a weapon law?

A

Any person without lawful authority
or reasonable excuse,
proof of which lies with him,
has with him
in a public place
an offensive weapon

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3
Q

what is a Reasonable excuse to carry an offensive weapon?

A

Innocent reason
Instant arming

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4
Q

What are the points to prove for carrying a weapon in public?

A

Knowledge of the article
Article is ready to use

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5
Q

Are you allowed to distribute weapons?

A

no, any distribution, ownership of weapons with intent to supply is an offence

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6
Q

Can you have weapons in a private place?

A

not allowed possession of weapons in home, criminal offence

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7
Q

Are points/blades and weapons allowed in schools, colleges ?

A

Nope, criminal offence to have a weapon on a educational premises

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8
Q

What powers do officers have when it comes do school premises?

A

Power to enter and search the premises and any person

Power to seize and retain

Power to use reasonable force

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9
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What are the threatening with a weapon laws?

A

A person in possession of a weapon unlawfully threatens another so that the person feels threatened.
3 laws

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