Canadian Knife Laws
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Canada. Does anyone know of a Web site and / or book that is written on
this topic ???
I looked up knives and other information in the Canadian Criminal Code, but
it sure is vague with only a few definitions of what constitutes a
"Prohibitive Weapon".
Thank you in advance for your response(s).
Regards,
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Cliff Stamp
> I am having some trouble determining what exactly are the knife laws in
> Canada. Does anyone know of a Web site and / or book that is written on
> this topic ???
http://www.physics.mun.ca:80/~sstamp/knives/canada.html
> I looked up knives and other information in the Canadian Criminal
> Code, but it sure is vague with only a few definitions of what
> constitutes a "Prohibitive Weapon".
Intent is much more important than specifics of the knife (which only
outlaws switchblades, bali-songs and the like).
And item that looks like it is for self-defence purposes only will get
you in trouble (push daggers).
And of course don't carry it concealed. But again if its a tool I can't
see it being a problem (leatherman, SAK etc.).
--
Cliff Stamp
sst...@kelvin.physics.mun.ca http://www.physics.mun.ca:80/~sstamp/
the one unforgivable sin, the offense against one's own integrity,
is to accept anything at all simply on authority - Maureen Johnson Long
Br...@discountknives.com
>I am having some trouble determining what exactly are the knife laws in
>Canada. Does anyone know of a Web site and / or book that is written on
>this topic ???
>
>I looked up knives and other information in the Canadian Criminal Code, but
>it sure is vague with only a few definitions of what constitutes a
>"Prohibitive Weapon".
>
>Thank you in advance for your response(s).
>
>Regards,
>
>xxxx
>
Check the web site:
http://www2.rpa.net/~ctdonath/StatesAndKnives.htm
Brian
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- "nunchaku" and any similar instrument or device, being hard
non-flexible sticks, clubs, pipes or rods linked by a length or lengths
of rope, cord, wire or chain;
- "shuriken", being a hard non-flexible plate having three or more
radiating points with one or more sharp edges in the shape of a
polygon, trefoil, cross, star, diamond or other geometric shape;
- "manrikigusari" or "kusari", and any similar instrument or device,
being hexagonal or other geometrically shaped hard weights or hand
grips linked by a length or lengths of rope, cord, wire or chain; and
- any finger ring that has one or more blades or sharp objects that are
capable of being projected from the surface of the ring.
- "crossbow", with a stock of 400 mm or less
- "Constant Companion", being a belt containing a blade capable of being
withdrawn from the belt, with the buckle of the belt forming a handle
for the blade
- any knife commonly known as a "push-dagger" that is designed in such a
fashion that the handle is placed perpendicular to the main cutting
edge of the blade; and any other similar device but not including the
aboriginal "ulu" knife.
- "Spiked Wristband", being a wristband to which a spike or blade is
affixed; and any other similar device
- "Yaqua Blowgun", being a tube or pipe designed for the purpose of
shooting arrows or darts by the breath; and any other similar device
- "Kiyoga Baton" or "Steel Cobra" and any similar device consisting of a
manually-triggered telescoping spring-loaded steel whip terminated in a
heavy calibre striking tip;
- "Morning Star" and any similar device consisting of a ball of metal or
other heavy material, studded with spikes and connected to a handle by
a length of chain, rope or other flexible material.
- "Brass Knuckles" and any similar device consisting of a band of metal
with finger holes designed to fit over the root knuckles of the hand.
- Any device designed to be used for the purpose of injuring,
immobilizing or otherwise incapacitating any person by the discharge
therefrom of
(a) tear gas, Mace or other gas, or
(b) any liquid, spray, powder or other substance that is capable of
injuring, immobilizing or otherwise incapacitating any person,
Cliff Stamp
> . Although not firearms, the following are also banned in Canada:
[snip]
> - "Yaqua Blowgun", being a tube or pipe designed for the purpose of
> shooting arrows or darts by the breath; and any other similar device
Ah crap, now what am I going to use Moose hunting?
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Cliff Stamp wrote in message ...
>> - "Yaqua Blowgun", being a tube or pipe designed for the purpose of
>> shooting arrows or darts by the breath; and any other similar
device
>
>Ah crap, now what am I going to use Moose hunting?
Heeheehee I like that !!!
Sean