Dear All,
you may be aware that new legislation has been proposed to ban the use and
possession of replica weapons. Whilst targetted at their use in criminal
acts, the law could have the unfortunate side effect of making historical
re-enactments with replica weapons illegal. There are already proposed
exemptions for use by museums and by actors. Re-enactors are calling for a
specific exemption to include people who make, possess and use replica
weapons for historical re-enactments. The bill goes to committee in Mid
November, so re-enactors are asking for our support now to ensure that this
exemption is included.
You can write to your local MP or to the Chairman of the Sub-Committee
reviewing the Bill.
Mr Eric Forth at the House of Commons, London SW1A 0AA
The relevant information is: We ask that a clause be incorporated into the
Violent Crime Reduction Bill to allow re-enactors and people who make
replica weapons for re-enactment to be recognised as a group of individuals
and organisations who may possess and use original, decommissioned and
replica weapons in the legitimate course of their hobby and professional
presentations.
Whilst Museums are exempt, I would be interested to hear if anyone has
looked into the exemption to checki that it covers all museum activities,
outreach and loans especially.
Best wishes
Laurel Miller
Trowbridge Museum
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