{"id":67332,"date":"2024-08-29T19:34:12","date_gmt":"2024-08-29T19:34:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bmaba.org.uk\/clubs\/?p=67332"},"modified":"2024-08-29T19:35:14","modified_gmt":"2024-08-29T19:35:14","slug":"understanding-the-latest-changes-to-uk-law-on-live-bladed-weapons-what-instructors-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bmaba.org.uk\/clubs\/understanding-the-latest-changes-to-uk-law-on-live-bladed-weapons-what-instructors-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding the Latest Changes to UK Law on Live Bladed Weapons: What Instructors Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>With new legislation on live bladed weapons set to take effect on <strong>24th September 2024<\/strong>, it\u2019s crucial for our members working with weapons &#8211; especially those with live blade insurance &#8211; to stay informed about how these changes might affect your practice.<\/h4>\n<div class=\"flex-shrink-0 flex flex-col relative items-end\">\n<div class=\"pt-0\">\n<div class=\"gizmo-bot-avatar flex h-8 w-8 items-center justify-center overflow-hidden rounded-full\">\n<div class=\"relative p-1 rounded-sm flex items-center justify-center bg-token-main-surface-primary text-token-text-primary h-8 w-8\">\n<div class=\"relative p-1 rounded-sm flex items-center justify-center bg-token-main-surface-primary text-token-text-primary h-8 w-8\">The law is tightening around certain types of knives and machetes; particularly those designed to intimidate or cause harm rather than for practical or cultural use. While the focus of the law is on &#8220;zombie-style&#8221; weapons, it&#8217;s essential that you ensure your practices remain compliant as there is a much wider net being cast and, as we&#8217;ve learnt during COVID, martial arts remains largely invisible to most Government legislation.<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Key Changes to the Law<\/h4>\n<p>The recent amendments to the Criminal Justice Act 1988 introduce stricter regulations, particularly on the possession, sale, and use of specified bladed weapons. The expanded list of prohibited items now includes weapons like certain types of machetes and knives that are seen as having no legitimate use. This can include swords in certain circumstances. The penalties for non-compliance have also been&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>[vc_btn title=&#8221;Read The Full Article &#8221; style=&#8221;3d&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; color=&#8221;success&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fmybmaba.org.uk%2Funderstanding-the-latest-changes-to-uk-law-on-live-bladed-weapons-what-instructors-need-to-know%2F|target:_blank&#8221;] <strong>or <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bmaba.org.uk\/clubs\/join\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Join For Free<\/a><\/span> if you&#8217;re not yet a BMABA member.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>What Does This Mean for Your Martial Arts Club?<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Legal Compliance<\/strong>: It\u2019s vital to review the weapons you use within your club and ensure they are not listed under the new prohibitions. Traditional martial arts weapons like katanas or other swords typically remain legal, but double-checking against the updated regulations will help avoid any potential issues.A &#8216;zombie-style knife&#8217; or machete is defined as a bladed article with the following elements:&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[vc_btn title=&#8221;Read The Full Article &#8221; style=&#8221;3d&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; color=&#8221;success&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fmybmaba.org.uk%2Funderstanding-the-latest-changes-to-uk-law-on-live-bladed-weapons-what-instructors-need-to-know%2F|target:_blank&#8221;] <strong>or <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bmaba.org.uk\/clubs\/join\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Join For Free<\/a><\/span> if you&#8217;re not yet a BMABA member.<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Proper Documentation<\/strong>: Maintaining thorough records of your weapons can provide clear evidence that they are used strictly for martial arts purposes. You may also need to be prepared to provide this documentation if requested by authorities. This often will include the bill of&#8230;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[vc_btn title=&#8221;Read The Full Article &#8221; style=&#8221;3d&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; color=&#8221;success&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fmybmaba.org.uk%2Funderstanding-the-latest-changes-to-uk-law-on-live-bladed-weapons-what-instructors-need-to-know%2F|target:_blank&#8221;] <strong>or <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bmaba.org.uk\/clubs\/join\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Join For Free<\/a><\/span> if you&#8217;re not yet a BMABA member.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Increased Vigilance<\/strong>: With Police and the CPS taking a more active role in monitoring the possession and use of bladed weapons, you might face increased scrutiny. This could mean more frequent checks on how weapons are stored and transported. Ensure your&#8230;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[vc_btn title=&#8221;Read The Full Article &#8221; style=&#8221;3d&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; color=&#8221;success&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fmybmaba.org.uk%2Funderstanding-the-latest-changes-to-uk-law-on-live-bladed-weapons-what-instructors-need-to-know%2F|target:_blank&#8221;] <strong>or <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bmaba.org.uk\/clubs\/join\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Join For Free<\/a><\/span> if you&#8217;re not yet a BMABA member.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Adjustments to Training<\/strong>: Be prepared to adapt your training methods as necessary. If there\u2019s any doubt about the legality of a weapon you are using, it\u2019s advisable to&#8230;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[vc_btn title=&#8221;Read The Full Article &#8221; style=&#8221;3d&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; color=&#8221;success&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fmybmaba.org.uk%2Funderstanding-the-latest-changes-to-uk-law-on-live-bladed-weapons-what-instructors-need-to-know%2F|target:_blank&#8221;] <strong>or <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bmaba.org.uk\/clubs\/join\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Join For Free<\/a><\/span> if you&#8217;re not yet a BMABA member.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>100 Years Old?<\/h4>\n<p>The guidance indicates that antique weapons &#8211; those of 100 years of age or older &#8211; will&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>[vc_btn title=&#8221;Read The Full Article &#8221; style=&#8221;3d&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; color=&#8221;success&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fmybmaba.org.uk%2Funderstanding-the-latest-changes-to-uk-law-on-live-bladed-weapons-what-instructors-need-to-know%2F|target:_blank&#8221;] or <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bmaba.org.uk\/clubs\/join\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Join For Free<\/a><\/span> if you&#8217;re not yet a BMABA member.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Moving Forward &#8211; Next Steps<\/h4>\n<p>Take this opportunity to double check your inventory, and whether or not you can prove ownership over any items that could cause friction in respect of this change to legislation. If you&#8217;re using Live Blades Cover with us, please double check for updates to&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>[vc_btn title=&#8221;Read The Full Article &#8221; style=&#8221;3d&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; color=&#8221;success&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fmybmaba.org.uk%2Funderstanding-the-latest-changes-to-uk-law-on-live-bladed-weapons-what-instructors-need-to-know%2F|target:_blank&#8221;] or <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bmaba.org.uk\/clubs\/join\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Join For Free<\/a><\/span> if you&#8217;re not yet a BMABA member.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With new legislation on live bladed weapons set to take effect on 24th September 2024, it\u2019s crucial for our members working with<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":67334,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wds_primary_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-67332","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-martial-arts-association-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bmaba.org.uk\/clubs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/67332"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bmaba.org.uk\/clubs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bmaba.org.uk\/clubs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bmaba.org.uk\/clubs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bmaba.org.uk\/clubs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=67332"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/bmaba.org.uk\/clubs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/67332\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bmaba.org.uk\/clubs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/67334"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bmaba.org.uk\/clubs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=67332"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bmaba.org.uk\/clubs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=67332"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bmaba.org.uk\/clubs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=67332"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}