Andy_Copland 0 #1 June 30, 2006 So the police set up a knife amnesty, the idea is that you hand in all your knives and wont get charged. Sorry if i seem like a sceptic but a real criminal who is likely to stab someone isnt going to hand a knife in. Its an absolute joke. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4694278.stm1338 People aint made of nothin' but water and shit. Until morale improves, the beatings will continue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #2 June 30, 2006 QuoteSo the police set up a knife amnesty, the idea is that you hand in all your knives and wont get charged. Sorry if i seem like a sceptic but a real criminal who is likely to stab someone isnt going to hand a knife in. Its an absolute joke. "won't get charged" for what? owning a knife? are you serious? What about a piece of board with a nail in it? Bananas? ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy_Copland 0 #3 June 30, 2006 I think the law says you cant carry a knife in the UK over 4inches but dont quote me on that. basically its ended up with a lot of knife enthusiasts handing in there stuff in fear of being charged. Every thing from cavalry swords to samurai. It just amazes me that they think this will cut knife crime!1338 People aint made of nothin' but water and shit. Until morale improves, the beatings will continue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bch7773 0 #4 June 30, 2006 everyone knows a 3.9" knife can't kill someone, but a 5" one can. Hand in your butcher knives, before they jump off the table and stab your friends!!!!!!!!! MB 3528, RB 1182 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy_Copland 0 #5 June 30, 2006 Its crazy isnt it. Im actually quite pissed off about it because it just makes the Brits look like a bunch of fucking dumb arses1338 People aint made of nothin' but water and shit. Until morale improves, the beatings will continue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy_Copland 0 #6 June 30, 2006 Oh yea and just for the record.... It isnt working.1338 People aint made of nothin' but water and shit. Until morale improves, the beatings will continue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zipp0 1 #7 June 30, 2006 QuoteI think the law says you cant carry a knife in the UK over 4inches but dont quote me on that. basically its ended up with a lot of knife enthusiasts handing in there stuff in fear of being charged. Every thing from cavalry swords to samurai. It just amazes me that they think this will cut knife crime! 4 inch blade. right? Maybe they could try knife regisration, or maybe a concealed knife permit. Is there a stabbing epidemic or something? -------------------------- Chuck Norris doesn't do push-ups, he pushes the Earth down. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy_Copland 0 #8 June 30, 2006 There is a little way down the road from me in Peterborough. I think its around 70 stabbings in 2 months 1338 People aint made of nothin' but water and shit. Until morale improves, the beatings will continue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #9 June 30, 2006 QuoteMaybe they could try knife regisration, or maybe a concealed knife permit. Is there a stabbing epidemic or something? hey!!! get back in your left wing stereotyped box!! you are instructed to support this, i mean it's about getting rid of weapons for honest citizens, and it is European, so it has to be correct ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy_Copland 0 #10 June 30, 2006 Quotei mean it's about getting rid of weapons for honest citizens Bingo 23 people killed in 5 weeks in the UK through knife crime1338 People aint made of nothin' but water and shit. Until morale improves, the beatings will continue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christelsabine 1 #11 June 30, 2006 Quotei mean it's about getting rid of weapons for honest citizens Bingo 23 people killed in 5 weeks in the UK through knife crime I've seen the video where the young guy was attacked and a little later killed w/o any reason. Let's take it like a move to "re-"move those weapons. Every step in the right direction is better than nothing. Over here, we're presently facing similar situations of violence amongst youngsters/kids/young adults. We should find out the reasons and look for solutions. Of course, removing knifes alone will only be a drop on a hot stone...... edited to add: I really do appreciate observation cameras, we should have much more over here! dudeist skydiver # 3105 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy_Copland 0 #12 June 30, 2006 And when the home of an honest person who gave up his knives is burgled by one of these people im sure we'll all be saying it was a great idea. Oh but lets not forget, in the UK you have to be practically dead before you can defend yourself without being prosecuted1338 People aint made of nothin' but water and shit. Until morale improves, the beatings will continue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #13 June 30, 2006 will there be a pointed stick amnesty?? Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #14 June 30, 2006 Quotewill there be a pointed stick amnesty?? That's just a lame attempt by the vampire lobby. Nobody is taking it seriously. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zipp0 1 #15 June 30, 2006 Quote hey!!! get back in your left wing stereotyped box!! you are instructed to support this, i mean it's about getting rid of weapons for honest citizens, and it is European, so it has to be correct I'm further right than Charleton Heston on this issue. -------------------------- Chuck Norris doesn't do push-ups, he pushes the Earth down. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy_Copland 0 #16 June 30, 2006 Quotewill there be a pointed stick amnesty?? In the UK? One day1338 People aint made of nothin' but water and shit. Until morale improves, the beatings will continue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #17 June 30, 2006 I hear cocaine/heroin use is on the rise. Maybe there will be a Spoon Amnesty. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy_Copland 0 #18 June 30, 2006 Its all good and fun to laugh at but the government is taking this seriously, like it will cut (no pun intended) knife crime. OOOOOOOO im so angry right now i might send an email to my local member of parliment 1338 People aint made of nothin' but water and shit. Until morale improves, the beatings will continue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christelsabine 1 #19 June 30, 2006 QuoteI hear cocaine/heroin use is on the rise. Maybe there will be a Spoon Amnesty. Why that? To sniff some stuff, it only needs a rolled buck, right? dudeist skydiver # 3105 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scoop 0 #20 June 30, 2006 Any blade of length over x number of inches is illegal to be carried in public and you'll be nicked for being in posession of bladed article. Any blade... and I mean any locking blade is illegal regardless of length. So small penknives are OK as long as blade doesn't lock into place. Also remember that offensive weapon is a very broad term which covers any article adapted, made or intended for doing injury or damage. (not verbatim but good enough) This can include a baseball bat, a sharpened credit card, a screwdriver, a pole or pretty much anything. The onus is on the person to prove their intent of safe use of article. In this istance the police do not have to prove why it was going to be used as weapon. Also be aware of weapons of offense (different to offensive weapon). These are items that may be used in the process of an offence. Such as rope to tie up a security guard or handcuffs. Not to mention the firearms act preventing anyone carrying any firearm or any dispenser which discharges a noxious or toxic substance. This covers CS, pepper spray or similar items. In short, in the UK, if your caught with absoulutely anything you can be nicked, even a bunch of keys. Police just try to apply common sense where possible and also arrest to pursue investigation. A copper will not interview you at side of road. You'll get thrown in 'the factory' and 'processed' until you can be dealt with adequately. Hope that clears up the laws Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Zipp0 1 #21 June 30, 2006 QuoteIts all good and fun to laugh at but the government is taking this seriously, like it will cut (no pun intended) knife crime. By pure statistics it might cut knife crime - but I'll bet hammer crime increases. Then the hammer amnesty program..... and round and round we go. -------------------------- Chuck Norris doesn't do push-ups, he pushes the Earth down. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Scoop 0 #22 June 30, 2006 I think people are missing the real point we have a kinfe amnesty. Its not so much to get knives off nasty people. When someone is sentanced for being in posesession of such a weapon it will be brought up that they had ample oppurtunuity to surrender the item without facing prosecution adn they didnt. This will refleect in the punishment they receive. In short get caught with a knife from midnight tonight (when amnesty ends) your gonna get the fucking book thrown at you, and rightfully so. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Andy_Copland 0 #23 June 30, 2006 QuotePolice just try to apply common sense where possible Not a dig at you Scoop, your my buddy but thats a fucking laugh in my opinion 1338 People aint made of nothin' but water and shit. Until morale improves, the beatings will continue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Scoop 0 #24 June 30, 2006 I know that might seem odd. We try our best. I actually think volunteers like myself are more in tocuh with the real world than career coppers. Bit like the military, you become a bit detached and live in your own world Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites shropshire 0 #25 June 30, 2006 <> - Behave... how could we sharpen the sticks... no knives - silly. . (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 Next Page 1 of 3 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
Zipp0 1 #21 June 30, 2006 QuoteIts all good and fun to laugh at but the government is taking this seriously, like it will cut (no pun intended) knife crime. By pure statistics it might cut knife crime - but I'll bet hammer crime increases. Then the hammer amnesty program..... and round and round we go. -------------------------- Chuck Norris doesn't do push-ups, he pushes the Earth down. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scoop 0 #22 June 30, 2006 I think people are missing the real point we have a kinfe amnesty. Its not so much to get knives off nasty people. When someone is sentanced for being in posesession of such a weapon it will be brought up that they had ample oppurtunuity to surrender the item without facing prosecution adn they didnt. This will refleect in the punishment they receive. In short get caught with a knife from midnight tonight (when amnesty ends) your gonna get the fucking book thrown at you, and rightfully so. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy_Copland 0 #23 June 30, 2006 QuotePolice just try to apply common sense where possible Not a dig at you Scoop, your my buddy but thats a fucking laugh in my opinion 1338 People aint made of nothin' but water and shit. Until morale improves, the beatings will continue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scoop 0 #24 June 30, 2006 I know that might seem odd. We try our best. I actually think volunteers like myself are more in tocuh with the real world than career coppers. Bit like the military, you become a bit detached and live in your own world Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #25 June 30, 2006 <> - Behave... how could we sharpen the sticks... no knives - silly. . (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
