Norwegian law on weapons, firearms, weapon parts and ammunition outlawed slingshots in 1991 under § 8. Any weapon that isn't regarded as a firearm, but has great potential for inflicting damage or doesn't have reasonable justifications for its use is denied permit.
Based on that definition a rock is outlawed. Or a heavy branch or pole. It’s not a firearm, used to be a weapon and has a great potential for inflicting damage.
I was curious so I looked up what these laws actually say. Here are the relevant bits:
§ 2. Definitions
For the purposes of this Act, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth below:
Weapon: any device or apparatus designed for: use in combat or hunting, or designed to resemble such objects.
Firearm: a weapon or other device capable of firing, or otherwise propelling, a projectile, gas, signal flare, radiation, rocket, fire, or the like, as well as weapons capable of firing ammunition without a projectile
And then:
§ 8. Weapons Other Than Firearms
Except in the cases specified in § 10, it is prohibited to acquire, possess, import, manufacture, or trade certain weapons that are not classified as firearms, that have a high potential for causing harm, or for which there is no lawful use.
§8 specifically talks about "weapons", and I think it's a fair assumption that a rock would not fit the definition of a weapon in §2 due to not being "designed" for combat or hunting. You could even argue that a slingshot fits the definition of a firearm, so §8 doesn't even apply (so it would be outlawed even if §8 didn't specifically refer to weapons).
The definition is left for the police and (if contested) the courts to decide. The general summary is that weapons laws Norway work in the same way as a firewall. Everything will be denied, unless something is explicitly allowed.
Sounds like the French "weapon by destination" law but worse (more clear though but it will still be up to the cops to enforce it as they see fit). IIRC the gist of it is : Anything can be a low category regulated weapon in the eyes of the law if it was used so.
15 Comments
TheGoldenV@lemmy.world · 43 pts · 70d
$220 USD is a lot for a slingshot. Neat idea though.
MadMadBunny@lemmy.ca · 11 pts · 70d
That’s a Hawkeye/Avengers-style slingshot though…
A slingshot with a mag! Semi automatic!
I loathe weapons yet I’m impressed!!!
Wait…
Oh no…
The bunnies…
OP—CAST THIS MONSTROSITY IN THE FIRE NOW!!!!!!
rklm@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 18 pts · 70d
This is pedantic... but that isn't semi-automatic.
It would be semi-automatic if shooting the bb also pushed that button automatically.
This device works more like a single action only non-semi-auto device.
0x0@infosec.pub · 0 pts · 70d
You can buy identical 3d printed ones for less than 90usd or print it yourself for "free"
TheGoldenV@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 70d
Yeah, saw that too. Those come with problems as well. Best to avoid this rich person toy.
Zachariah@lemmy.world · 29 pts · 70d
it’s not all metal
mastertigurius@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 70d
Yeah, pretty sure that one's gonna be illegal in Norway
0x0@infosec.pub · 2 pts · 70d
Why? It is just a normal slingshot, no compounding force at all.
mastertigurius@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 70d
Norwegian law on weapons, firearms, weapon parts and ammunition outlawed slingshots in 1991 under § 8. Any weapon that isn't regarded as a firearm, but has great potential for inflicting damage or doesn't have reasonable justifications for its use is denied permit.
ramble81@lemmy.zip · 4 pts · 70d
Based on that definition a rock is outlawed. Or a heavy branch or pole. It’s not a firearm, used to be a weapon and has a great potential for inflicting damage.
rustydrd@sh.itjust.works · 3 pts · 70d
I was curious so I looked up what these laws actually say. Here are the relevant bits:
And then:
§8 specifically talks about "weapons", and I think it's a fair assumption that a rock would not fit the definition of a weapon in §2 due to not being "designed" for combat or hunting. You could even argue that a slingshot fits the definition of a firearm, so §8 doesn't even apply (so it would be outlawed even if §8 didn't specifically refer to weapons).
mastertigurius@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 70d
The definition is left for the police and (if contested) the courts to decide. The general summary is that weapons laws Norway work in the same way as a firewall. Everything will be denied, unless something is explicitly allowed.
Sylvartas@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 1 pts · 70d
Sounds like the French "weapon by destination" law but worse (more clear though but it will still be up to the cops to enforce it as they see fit). IIRC the gist of it is : Anything can be a low category regulated weapon in the eyes of the law if it was used so.
Mika@piefed.ca · 1 pts · 70d
I think it can probably be outlawed ye, especially if you say to police that you carry your rock for self-defense
db_null@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 3 pts · 71d
Nice