The Liberal Gun Club Forum

senorgrand wrote: Mon Apr 09, 2018 7:48 pm I find it odd that in the 21st Century, what was the world's greatest empire is now spending significant resources banning weapons that have been in use since the literal Stone Age.

Considering the fact that these weapons can be readily made from crap you find on the ground, maybe they should consider root cause mitigation?

Fnords wrote: Tue Apr 10, 2018 1:08 pm This is where the UK's anti-knife campaign has gone in terms of actual enforcement:

https://twitter.com/MPSRegentsPark/stat ... 8558980096

I reallllly want to believe this is a joke, but it fits with their other triumphant "stop and search" weapons seizure posts on the account. Here in the US, edged weapons are used to murder 3-4 times as many people as are killed with rifles of any kind; if a semi-auto rifle ban is a part of "common sense" legislation, then so is the UK's hilarious waste of public resources focusing on objects rather than root causes of violence.

ETA: Oh my, it really isn't a joke, and it isn't new - https://twitter.com/MPSBarnet/status/976007945094909952

BKinzey wrote: Tue Apr 10, 2018 6:25 pm

Fnords wrote: Tue Apr 10, 2018 1:08 pm This is where the UK's anti-knife campaign has gone in terms of actual enforcement:

https://twitter.com/MPSRegentsPark/stat ... 8558980096

I reallllly want to believe this is a joke, but it fits with their other triumphant "stop and search" weapons seizure posts on the account. Here in the US, edged weapons are used to murder 3-4 times as many people as are killed with rifles of any kind; if a semi-auto rifle ban is a part of "common sense" legislation, then so is the UK's hilarious waste of public resources focusing on objects rather than root causes of violence.

ETA: Oh my, it really isn't a joke, and it isn't new - https://twitter.com/MPSBarnet/status/976007945094909952

Gobsmacked is the appropriate word I think.

The comments are hilarious.

senorgrand wrote: Tue Apr 10, 2018 7:29 pm Next, they'll be picking-up rocks and sticks in the park to keep the populace safe.

Jesus, it's an entire government by helicopter parents.

Fnords wrote:

BKinzey wrote: Tue Apr 10, 2018 6:25 pm

Fnords wrote: Tue Apr 10, 2018 1:08 pm This is where the UK's anti-knife campaign has gone in terms of actual enforcement:

https://twitter.com/MPSRegentsPark/stat ... 8558980096

I reallllly want to believe this is a joke, but it fits with their other triumphant "stop and search" weapons seizure posts on the account. Here in the US, edged weapons are used to murder 3-4 times as many people as are killed with rifles of any kind; if a semi-auto rifle ban is a part of "common sense" legislation, then so is the UK's hilarious waste of public resources focusing on objects rather than root causes of violence.

ETA: Oh my, it really isn't a joke, and it isn't new - https://twitter.com/MPSBarnet/status/976007945094909952

Gobsmacked is the appropriate word I think.

The comments are hilarious.

I mean, using a first-world police force to round up rusty pitchforks might seem absurd at first, but remember that farming implements are "weapons of rebellion," historically speaking, whatever their other uses. William the Conqueror allowed peasants to own the latest farming implements in a different era - he never meant for them to have modern steel pitchforks with composite handles. Anyway, what are you going to do with a pitchfork against a modern knight? Pitchforks have changed, so should the law.

senorgrand wrote: Tue Apr 10, 2018 7:29 pm Next, they'll be picking-up rocks and sticks in the park to keep the populace safe.

Jesus, it's an entire government by helicopter parents.

senorgrand wrote: Mon Apr 09, 2018 7:48 pm I find it odd that in the 21st Century, what was the world's greatest empire is now spending significant resources banning weapons that have been in use since the literal Stone Age.

MARS822 wrote: Wed Apr 11, 2018 2:03 pm

This has GOT to be a joke, right!?!?!?

MPS Barnet
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3:35 AM - 10 Apr 2018
@metpoliceuk is already using a number of tactics to bear down on knife crime & reduce the number of homicides. This includes a greater use of intelligence led #ROBUST Stop&Search, Operations, Arrests, Weapon Sweeps, Weapon Seizures, Community Engagement. #978SX

MPS Barnet
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Mar 20
Officers from @MPSBarnet were over in @MPSEnfield on #opsceptre found these items in ponders end recreation ground #saferEnfield

Fulham Bdwy Police
Apr 9
During our wepon sweep over the weekend, this hammer was found in Samuel Lewis Trust #fulhambroadway #fulham #sw6 #opsceptre #metpolice

Regents Park Police
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Mar 16
These items were found during a #weaponSweep near #MackworthHouse #AugustasSt during #OpSceptre . Safely disposed and taken off the streets

Regents Park Police
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Mar 21
First great result of today is one knife being found in #ThreeFields Estate during a #OpSceptre #WeaponSweep by PC Eaglestone. Safely taken off the streets. Persistence pays off. Great proactive start to our day.

Regents Park Police
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Apr 11
Over 4 miles on foot, but you can see we concentrated on a particular area-an area that our residents have told us is suffering from drug related crime & Anti Social Behaviour. If you need us to patrol an area- let us know. DM and we can speak to you.

MetTaskforce
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Proactive policing by TSG #U523 on @MPSSouthwark in the SE1 area

Lock Knife concealed on male, found during #stopandsearch
arrested for possession of an offensive weapon

Using #stopandsearch Taking weapons from the streets

Metropolitan Police
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Man jailed for possession of a gun https://t.co/Qi7nnEr4Kw

senorgrand wrote:Nope. Improvised weapons will be next. Ballpoint pens, rolled-up magazines, chairs.

It's turning into a nefbat nation.

Mason wrote: Tue Apr 17, 2018 12:38 pm Holeee shiiite! I'm the owner of a massive arsenal. Of tools. I have a workshop at home AND work!!! Y'all should relly not see what I own.

featureless wrote:

Mason wrote: Tue Apr 17, 2018 12:38 pm Holeee shiiite! I'm the owner of a massive arsenal. Of tools. I have a workshop at home AND work!!! Y'all should relly not see what I own.

Yeah. I wonder when I'll need a permit for my bandsaw, table saw and radial arm saw.

featureless wrote: Tue Apr 17, 2018 1:27 pm

Mason wrote: Tue Apr 17, 2018 12:38 pm Holeee shiiite! I'm the owner of a massive arsenal. Of tools. I have a workshop at home AND work!!! Y'all should relly not see what I own.

Yeah. I wonder when I'll need a permit for my bandsaw, table saw and radial arm saw. Butchers use bandsaws, you know, to dismember (animal) bodies. Totally not safe.