The Ultimate in Martial Arts

GregThomas · 01-06-2003, 05:36 PM

Although they're illegal in the UK, I hear it is possible for them to be sold for martial arts purposes. Does anyone know of where (in the UK) they can be purchased?
Thank you.

Sharp Phil · 01-06-2003, 05:41 PM

The UK is remarkably hostile to self-defense and all manner of weapons. I would strongly recommend against obtaining these. The sad fact is that for a resident of the UK, martial arts and self-defense might as well be illegal.

http://donrearic.com/tomyfriendsintheunitedkingdom.html

GregThomas · 01-06-2003, 05:54 PM

I know, but I don't see the sense in making it totally illegal to buy something which would not kill, but only temporarily disable an attacker, (knuckle dusters), when any twelve year old can walk into a shop and buy large hunting knives which would easily kill an attacker, even if used in self defence.
I know which one I'd rather have and if possible I'd certainly like to get some.

Sharp Phil · 01-06-2003, 06:00 PM

Of course there's no sense in it, Greg. That's why the laws are bad laws. Sadly, there doesn't seem to be much that subjects of the UK can do about it.

Szczepankiewicz · 01-06-2003, 06:38 PM

Ooohhhhp. Do I hear a rant coming on???

The good folks in the Government are simply trying to protect us Sharp Phil. When are you gonna get it through your thick mullet that guns, knives, brass knuckles, escrima sticks etc. are only supposed to be used in the hands of officially recognized law enforcement and military agencies.

It's the 21st century man! The Government will save us from all evildoers.

Repeal the Second Amendment.

Then Repeal the First Amendment.

Then the rest of the Amendments.

Then the Constitution.

Bring back King George or the Mullah's and let them run things properly!!!!

All you Americans are bloodthirsty cowboys, that if armed, simply kill people for something to do!!!!

Ok, I'm making MYSELF sick. Gotta stop now...

Spanky

GregThomas · 01-06-2003, 06:39 PM

Indeed not, ah well, you can't expect politicians to see sense.
Anyway, my best option thus far is to have them imported from the US but obviously I think customs may have something to say about that. Perhaps getting them sent via UPS would help or maybe customs only search certain packages. (I'm just guessing, I'm not too familiar with airport code of practice.)
I'd much rather find a UK place that sells them legally or otherwise.

Szczepankiewicz · 01-06-2003, 06:58 PM

It might be a greater wisdom to get a nice steel walking cane and learn how to use it. They even let canes on aeroplanes....

Spanky

GregThomas · 01-06-2003, 07:44 PM

Haha, true, but I'd much rather have the knuckle duster, a cane won't fit in your pocket. I think it's going to prove rather taxing to find one too. Are they legal in other parts of Europe?

Szczepankiewicz · 01-06-2003, 07:56 PM

A quicker and more efficient manner to get yourself into prison would be to go slap Bri Thai around a little. Brass Knuckles indeed.

The deadliest weapon is that which is not a weapon at all.

MrPoopy · 01-06-2003, 11:16 PM

I've bought two pairs of brass knuckles in the past. One was sold as a paper weight and the other a belt buckle. The paper weight obviously wasn't a paper weight and the belt buckle had a tiny spike that you could put in the hole of your belt.

YeLLa-TiGeR · 01-12-2003, 07:56 PM

A good alternate is to get a roll of pennies or dimes. Wrap it up with tape and you got yourself a lot more punching power.

Carrying around weapons is asking for trouble in my opinion.

Big Johnson · 01-30-2003, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by GregThomas
I know, but I don't see the sense in making it totally illegal to buy something which would not kill, but only temporarily disable an attacker

Brass knuckles do kill.

ryanhall · 01-30-2003, 04:05 PM

Correction. Brass knckles CAN kill. And the weapon itself does not kill, only the person wielding it.

eighteenvisions · 01-30-2003, 05:34 PM

PUNCH BRICK WALLS, KILL THE NERVES IN YOUR HANDS, YOUR HANDS ARE NOW BRASS KNUCKLES. YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO WRITE OR HAVE FULL FUNCTION OF YOUR HANDS BUT WHO NEEDS THAT SISSY STUFF WHEN YOUR HANDS ARE STEAL.

Kingston · 01-30-2003, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ryanhall
Correction. Brass knckles CAN kill. And the weapon itself does not kill, only the person wielding it.

lol that reminds me of that T-shirt design that says
Guns dont kill people, I do!

01-06-2003, 05:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
GregThomas Novice Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 6 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Brass Knuckles Although they're illegal in the UK, I hear it is possible for them to be sold for martial arts purposes. Does anyone know of where (in the UK) they can be purchased? Thank you.

01-06-2003, 05:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
Sharp Phil Novice Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 55 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	The UK is remarkably hostile to self-defense and all manner of weapons. I would strongly recommend against obtaining these. The sad fact is that for a resident of the UK, martial arts and self-defense might as well be illegal. http://donrearic.com/tomyfriendsintheunitedkingdom.html __________________ - Phil

01-06-2003, 06:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
Sharp Phil Novice Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 55 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Of course there's no sense in it, Greg. That's why the laws are bad laws. Sadly, there doesn't seem to be much that subjects of the UK can do about it. __________________ - Phil

01-06-2003, 11:16 PM	#10 (permalink)
MrPoopy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Ks Posts: 782 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	I've bought two pairs of brass knuckles in the past. One was sold as a paper weight and the other a belt buckle. The paper weight obviously wasn't a paper weight and the belt buckle had a tiny spike that you could put in the hole of your belt. __________________ MrPoopy

01-12-2003, 07:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
YeLLa-TiGeR Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Boston Posts: 1,148 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	A good alternate is to get a roll of pennies or dimes. Wrap it up with tape and you got yourself a lot more punching power. Carrying around weapons is asking for trouble in my opinion. __________________ "Nemo me impune lacssit"

01-06-2003, 05:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
GregThomas Novice Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 6 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	I know, but I don't see the sense in making it totally illegal to buy something which would not kill, but only temporarily disable an attacker, (knuckle dusters), when any twelve year old can walk into a shop and buy large hunting knives which would easily kill an attacker, even if used in self defence. I know which one I'd rather have and if possible I'd certainly like to get some.

01-06-2003, 06:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
Szczepankiewicz Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Meridian, ID, USA Posts: 4,109 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ooohhhhp. Do I hear a rant coming on??? The good folks in the Government are simply trying to protect us Sharp Phil. When are you gonna get it through your thick mullet that guns, knives, brass knuckles, escrima sticks etc. are only supposed to be used in the hands of officially recognized law enforcement and military agencies. It's the 21st century man! The Government will save us from all evildoers. Repeal the Second Amendment. Then Repeal the First Amendment. Then the rest of the Amendments. Then the Constitution. Bring back King George or the Mullah's and let them run things properly!!!! All you Americans are bloodthirsty cowboys, that if armed, simply kill people for something to do!!!! Ok, I'm making MYSELF sick. Gotta stop now... Spanky

01-06-2003, 06:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
GregThomas Novice Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 6 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Indeed not, ah well, you can't expect politicians to see sense. Anyway, my best option thus far is to have them imported from the US but obviously I think customs may have something to say about that. Perhaps getting them sent via UPS would help or maybe customs only search certain packages. (I'm just guessing, I'm not too familiar with airport code of practice.) I'd much rather find a UK place that sells them legally or otherwise.

01-06-2003, 06:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
Szczepankiewicz Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Meridian, ID, USA Posts: 4,109 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	It might be a greater wisdom to get a nice steel walking cane and learn how to use it. They even let canes on aeroplanes.... Spanky

01-06-2003, 07:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
GregThomas Novice Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 6 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Haha, true, but I'd much rather have the knuckle duster, a cane won't fit in your pocket. I think it's going to prove rather taxing to find one too. Are they legal in other parts of Europe?

01-06-2003, 07:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
Szczepankiewicz Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Meridian, ID, USA Posts: 4,109 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	A quicker and more efficient manner to get yourself into prison would be to go slap Bri Thai around a little. Brass Knuckles indeed. The deadliest weapon is that which is not a weapon at all.

01-30-2003, 04:05 PM	#13 (permalink)
ryanhall Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 1,247 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Correction. Brass knckles CAN kill. And the weapon itself does not kill, only the person wielding it. __________________ "Ray, when someone asks you if you're a god, you say YES!"

01-30-2003, 05:34 PM	#14 (permalink)
eighteenvisions Novice Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: HELLEVUE,NE Posts: 111 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	PUNCH BRICK WALLS, KILL THE NERVES IN YOUR HANDS, YOUR HANDS ARE NOW BRASS KNUCKLES. YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO WRITE OR HAVE FULL FUNCTION OF YOUR HANDS BUT WHO NEEDS THAT SISSY STUFF WHEN YOUR HANDS ARE STEAL.

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