Pete_C Posted 8 August , 2019 Posted 8 August , 2019 Could anyone advise me please with regard to selling bayonets online in the U.K. and posting them to an address in the U.K. I'm vaguely aware that new legislation now prohibits the posting of bladed items to anyone in the UK regardless of the age of the buyer, whereas it used to be allowable if the buyer was aged 18 or over. I've had lots of vague advice but I'm looking for a definitive legal definition rather than the 'common sense, who's going to find out anyway' approach. I'm not a dealer but simply looking to dispose of the odd item. All the best, Pete
trajan Posted 8 August , 2019 Posted 8 August , 2019 All I can say is that this change in the law (which I was unaware of) seems to be a typical knee-jerk response of the hard case makes bad law kind. If I remember aright, there was discussion about banning sending bladed weapons by post to residential addresses, so if the law was passed, does it cover a cargo delivery with pick-up at the cargo firm's office?
Admin spof Posted 8 August , 2019 Admin Posted 8 August , 2019 Have you checked the Royal Mail website?
GWF1967 Posted 8 August , 2019 Posted 8 August , 2019 45 minutes ago, Pete_C said: Could anyone advise me please with regard to selling bayonets online in the U.K. and posting them to an address in the U.K. I'm vaguely aware that new legislation now prohibits the posting of bladed items to anyone in the UK regardless of the age of the buyer, whereas it used to be allowable if the buyer was aged 18 or over. I've had lots of vague advice but I'm looking for a definitive legal definition rather than the 'common sense, who's going to find out anyway' approach. I'm not a dealer but simply looking to dispose of the odd item. All the best, Pete Post Office website; Sharp objects (including knives, kitchen utensils and gardening tools) International & UK - Allowed in the mail, see packaging guidelines below: Sharp objects like knives*, kitchen utensils and gardening tools may only be posted if they are packaged appropriately so that they are no risk to employees, other postal items or recipients. *Excludes knives that are banned under UK laws - see Weapons. Wrap heavy cardboard around sharp edges and points, strong enough to ensure that the contents do not pierce the outer packaging. Wrap each item with cushioning material. Place in a suitable outer container such as a padded envelope. The sender's name and return address must be clearly visible on the outer packaging. I have bought, sold, and posted bayonets
ss002d6252 Posted 8 August , 2019 Posted 8 August , 2019 I think the response should be that, before you get in to anything, that you check and, if needed, take specific advice regarding the sale and delivery of any items that may fall within the legislative changes or any previous enactments. Perhaps I am cautious over issues but the last thing I like to see is someone in the dock facing me because they had simply fallen foul of legislation and were otherwise acting without any malicious intentions. Craig
keithmroberts Posted 8 August , 2019 Posted 8 August , 2019 To follow Craig's post. Here's a link to some official advice. It is clearly your own responsibility to check the present law and to comply with it. There may be further legislation regarding online selling and age related items. The GWF cannot offer or host advice on interpreting the law. https://www.gov.uk/buying-carrying-knives Keith
keithmroberts Posted 9 August , 2019 Posted 9 August , 2019 We are not reopening this topic, but it has been pointed out that there is new legislation in effect. http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2019/17/contents/enacted Individuals are responsible for checking out the law for themselves. Ths appears to be the position in law today. laws can change so at any future date the state of legislation must be checked. Keith Roberts
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