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Post by RambleTree on Jul 16, 2021 18:16:15 GMT
Quick $.02 - someone may have already mentioned this:
I used to live and work in Salem, MA at various times between 2005-2009. I don't know the specific statutory/administrative rules - but the 'common knowledge' was that Witches/Wiccans/Pagans/Neo-Pagans/Druids/Heathens/Ceremonial Magicians, etc. could have a ritual knife/dagger/sword on their person in public.
There seemed to be an understanding with local LE about this, as many shops sold them, and many individuals/groups performed public ceremonies.
I don't know whether you needed some special permission/permit from LE, but 'religious exemption' for carrying a blade was definitely a thing. I think it covered spears, lances, axes, etc. for various traditions too. I think I remember some shops giving you a form/card (official or purely symbolic?) stating your blade was a tool for the practice of one's religion.
HPS Laurie Cabot did a ton of advocacy for religious freedom work, which included this.
Doesn't necessarily apply to the OP's question, but thought you all would find it interesting.
(also, I am very much aware that Wicca is a modern religion deriving most of it's ceremonial practices/tools from Ceremonial Magick, Golden Dawn, Crowley, etc. - this is purely a comment on my observations living and working in Salem during that time period).
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Post by Deleted on Jul 16, 2021 18:21:28 GMT
Quick $.02 - someone may have already mentioned this: I used to live and work in Salem, MA at various times between 2005-2009. I don't know the specific statutory/administrative rules - but the 'common knowledge' was that Witches/Wiccans/Pagans/Neo-Pagans/Druids/Heathens/Ceremonial Magicians, etc. could have a ritual knife/dagger/sword on their person in public. There seemed to be an understanding with local LE about this, as many shops sold them, and many individuals/groups performed public ceremonies. I don't know whether you needed some special permission/permit from LE, but 'religious exemption' for carrying a blade was definitely a thing. I think it covered spears, lances, axes, etc. for various traditions too. I think I remember some shops giving you a form/card (official or purely symbolic?) stating your blade was a tool for the practice of one's religion. HPS Laurie Cabot did a ton of advocacy for religious freedom work, which included this. Doesn't necessarily apply to the OP's question, but thought you all would find it interesting. (also, I am very much aware that Wicca is a modern religion deriving most of it's ceremonial practices/tools from Ceremonial Magick, Golden Dawn, Crowley, etc. - this is purely a comment on my observations living and working in Salem during that time period). Thank you for enlightening me to this knowledge. Hopefully Canada is as lax on the laws as this so I can carry a dagger lol
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Post by RambleTree on Jul 16, 2021 18:31:30 GMT
Quick $.02 - someone may have already mentioned this: I used to live and work in Salem, MA at various times between 2005-2009. I don't know the specific statutory/administrative rules - but the 'common knowledge' was that Witches/Wiccans/Pagans/Neo-Pagans/Druids/Heathens/Ceremonial Magicians, etc. could have a ritual knife/dagger/sword on their person in public. There seemed to be an understanding with local LE about this, as many shops sold them, and many individuals/groups performed public ceremonies. I don't know whether you needed some special permission/permit from LE, but 'religious exemption' for carrying a blade was definitely a thing. I think it covered spears, lances, axes, etc. for various traditions too. I think I remember some shops giving you a form/card (official or purely symbolic?) stating your blade was a tool for the practice of one's religion. HPS Laurie Cabot did a ton of advocacy for religious freedom work, which included this. Doesn't necessarily apply to the OP's question, but thought you all would find it interesting. (also, I am very much aware that Wicca is a modern religion deriving most of it's ceremonial practices/tools from Ceremonial Magick, Golden Dawn, Crowley, etc. - this is purely a comment on my observations living and working in Salem during that time period). Thank you for enlightening me to this knowledge. Hopefully Canada is as lax on the laws as this so I can carry a dagger lol You're welcome. As many have stated previously, with good reason: I'm just providing information from observations. That was 10+ years ago, in a specific city, in a specific state, in the United States. I know nothing about Canada's constitution in relation to religious freedom and carrying weapons, Provincial or local/municipal regulations, etc. I recommend asking, locally: -Lawyers -Law enforcement (although, they'd probably be like, "What?") -mature Witches/Wiccans/Pagans/Heathens etc. In general, use common sense, and pay attention to how your actions are perceived by others. Sword enthusiasts, as well as modern Pagans, don't need more restrictions/social stigma as a result of boorish behavior. Good luck! - Also: Don't get shot!
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Post by elbufo on Jul 21, 2021 22:56:10 GMT
Just dress up like a Valkyrie and walk down the road singing "Kill the Wabbit" Who in their right mind would mess with you?
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Post by Lord Newport on Jul 21, 2021 23:08:52 GMT
Just dress up like a Valkyrie and walk down the road singing "Kill the Wabbit" Who in their right mind would mess with you?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2021 4:35:53 GMT
Just dress up like a Valkyrie and walk down the road singing "Kill the Wabbit" Who in their right mind would mess with you? If you live in Canada, the cops might. They seem to never be around when gangsters attack with machetes tho
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2021 9:16:22 GMT
Just dress up like a Valkyrie and walk down the road singing "Kill the Wabbit" Who in their right mind would mess with you? 😹😹😹😹
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