Important legal considerations - responsible travelling

Because of the media attention recently, about knife crime, I feel we should seen, as throwers, to be completely within the law. Under Section 139 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988 it is an offence to have a bladed or sharply pointed item, in a public place, without good reason. ( One obvious exception is the carrying of a sub 3" folding non-lockable knife )

However, our throwing " knives " and possibly, tomahawks, could be construed as being sharply pointed items. So I would like to suggest that the use at home, in your own private property, under proper safety conditions, you will not contravene this law.

But when travelling to one of the throwing days at the paintball site you will be in a public place so a good reason is needed to travel with them. To me, this is a good reason if travelling to an organised event. It would be prudent to have the " knives" out of sight, in the boot of the car and in some sort of box so as not to be easily accessible.

I will ensure that all throwers receive an invitation to the Open days, via email, that I hope they will print out and carry with them.