Contrary to some rumors circulating, there is no law that says that a blade of less than 3 inches is allowed. The wording of the law is broad enough to cover anything that could be used as a weapon by scammers, but that doesn`t help us understand what`s legal and what`s not. If we really wanted to, even a computer screen can be used as a weapon. It should be noted at the outset that firearms are completely illegal unless you have a Carrying and Use (C&U) license under the Weapons Act 1960. Our friends at CILISOS have already written an article on how to get a license, which you can find here. Despite the illegality of stun guns in general, you can still easily find and even buy a stun gun if you know where to look. For example, you can find a stun gun on online shopping platforms. The news portal The Star even tried to get a stun gun on Facebook, and within fifteen minutes they were able to get it. By guns, I don`t mean knives or anything that could easily kill. I`m talking about non-edged weapons like a baton that focuses on external damage.
Because obviously, in self-defense, you want to try not to kill the person unless they`re really threatening. In response to allegations that the pain caused by the use of the TASER device could potentially amount to torture, Tom Smith, the chair of the TASER board, said the UN had “lost touch” with the needs of modern policing, saying the “pepper spray lasts for hours. Hitting someone with a baton breaks limbs, shooting someone with a gun causes permanent damage, even punches and kicks – the purpose of these tools is to inflict pain. with the TASER, the intention is not to cause pain; It is about ending the confrontation. When it`s over, it`s over. [93] Yes, under Malaysian law it is a joke, we cannot harm this thief and let him bleed/kill, the fault will lie with us and the thief will win the case. We have to hurt them to the point where they can`t move without bleeding blood. Despite their weaponry, police officers still carry standard T-batons, pepper spray and Hiatts Speedcuffs, as well as the standard Walther P99 handgun. The weapon you have is not illegal (a planned weapon). Our self-defense laws are outdated and horrible, to be honest. Roadblocks are the main problem when it comes to weapons, the cops will mercilessly grill you if you have these items, i.e.
batons or extendable knives. Everyday items such as baseball bats, hammers, etc. are fine if found in your car. But who`s going to walk around town with a baseball bat? On the contrary, it will make you even more vulnerable to police interrogations. Another fun fact that you may not know about in Malaysia, you have to apply for a gun license, if you want a gun for yourself, it must be a very good valid reason because the application process is studied by the defense of the department, because when you carry a firearm, you have the power to kill someone As for rakyat, it doesn`t look like the government will legalize us from using stun guns anytime soon. If the police replaced guns with stun guns, we might even see a time when the police themselves would stop illegal stun guns with stun guns, which would be ironic. According to an order of the inspector general of police society D222, the use of firearms was deemed necessary. For example, the use of firearms to reject an illegal assembly or riot, as outlined in the Public Safety Guide. The use of firearms may be necessary to repel an attack on the upper police station or police observation posts. Firearms may also be used when an officer or members may be killed or injured, weapons confiscated, or posts or property seized or destroyed. Moreover, the prisoner`s escape could justify such an operation. Police officers may use the firearm in a roadblock or narcotics service, a criminal investigation service, a traffic police and any branch that performs tasks that endanger the lives of police officers or public property.
But you probably didn`t know that stun guns are also illegal! Well, after the 1958 law on corrosive and explosive substances and offensive weapons, anyway. Carry these items at your own risk and use them with even greater risk, as self-defense in Malaysia can throw you in jail if the force you use is deemed unjustified. No, no weapons are allowed. Even a pocket knife can be transported illegally. If you really feel that you need a gun, you can use the car steering lock. You know, that`s why stun guns are still illegal in Malaysia today. But – STUN STUN STUNNN. But why are stun guns so important that there is actually a regulation that states that it is illegal? Well, just because it doesn`t necessarily kill, it`s also a pretty dangerous weapon. First, there are too many stun gun choices to be sure of the range or power of a stun gun – there are even times when stun guns have proven too powerful to kill people. Under the Firearms Act 1925, Tasers, pepper spray and stun guns can be illegally possessed or purchased in Ireland, even if they have a valid firearms licence. [71] [72] If you are reading this article, congratulations on staying alive so far…? The board seems to have kept you safe and hopefully you`ll never need to defend yourself with a gun. But what kind of weapons are we allowed to bring? Aren`t some of them illegal? Depending on why you carry knives, bats, or even weapons, you may even break the law.
Yes, it`s legal as long as it`s – NOT a sharp object like a sword/knife – some people carry pepper spray/chili spray kunkle brass is also a good consideration where the lines between legal and illegal start to blur a bit. Section 6(1) of the CESOWA states that it is illegal to carry an assault weapon in public without authorization or lawful purpose. As a criminal, you will be punished with 5 to 10 years in prison, plus flogging. But what is an assault weapon anyway? Section 2 states: A 2009 report by the Police Executive Research Forum in the United States found that injuries sustained by police officers from major law enforcement agencies who used Tasers in the first decade of the 21st century decreased by 76 percent compared to those who did not use them at all. [5] TASER International and its CEO Rick Smith claimed that unspecified “police investigations” show the device “saved 75,000 lives in 2011.” [6] [7] A recent academic study suggests that police use of conducted energy weapons in the United States was less risky to police officers than practical tactics, showing that officers` injury rates matched the use of chemical sprays such as oleoresin peppers. However, when police combined electric weapons with other weapons, officers were four or five times more likely to be injured than when they used a baton or chemical spray. [8] So, you know, if you want to feel a little safer on the road, you might want to consider other means, like pepper spray, that are completely legal as long as it`s in self-defense. Only, uh, don`t risk getting a stun gun and accidentally electrocuting yourself in the process. I was told that there had been an attempt at self-defence and that it was perfectly legal to wear it. Anyone can play hockey 🏑 As far as we know, licensed security companies are allowed to carry stun guns in addition to popo and local government agencies, which is defined in the Private Agencies Act 1971. For an ordinary citizen, on the other hand, you must get a stun gun and use a permit to legally possess one.
I don`t know if the weapons are like batons or nuns` swallows. The baseball bat and what isn`t is most likely fine too. Former TASER International CEO Patrick Smith testified in a TASER-related lawsuit that the trigger for the device`s development was the “death of two of his high school acquaintances” by a “guy with a legally licensed firearm who lost his temper.” [14] In 1993, Rick Smith and his brother Thomas founded the original company TASER,[15] and began investigating what they called “the safer use of force for citizens and law enforcement.” .