Man Arrested in NYC Macy's Carrying Sword

[larrymeyer]

Whats the knife law in New York ??????

http://www.officer.com/online/articl...ion=1&id=41546

Man Arrested in NYC Macy's Carrying Sword

Posted: Monday, May 26, 2008
Updated: May 26th, 2008 09:14 AM PDT

NEW YORK --

A man who was carrying a rusted pirate-style sword through Macy's flagship store in Manhattan is facing charges of criminal possession of a weapon.

Police say 29-year-old Lawrence Jackson was brandishing the curved sword while visiting Macy's Herald Square store Sunday with his girlfriend.

He told police he was carrying the sword because he is a member of a kickball team whose players often wear pirate-themed costumes. He maintains he was on his way to a game when he was arreste

[knighthawk06699]

Oh wow there goes that brandishing word again. How much you want to bet that he was in full pirate garb? Jesus I have never been to NYC and never ever want to go there. These people have all but a military state on hand huh? We can't catch the rapists and murders, but we can arrest some goofy bastard in a pirate costume. We totally rule!!!!! Come on guys use your powers for good.

[Shawn.L]

Originally Posted by larrymeyer

Macy's flagship store

see, that could confuse you, if ye where a pirate matey !

AAARRRRGGGGGG !!!!

[ReefBlue]

The Quickening is upon us.

[JoeWilliams]

There can be only one!!

[General Geoff]

Somewhat serious question: If one were dressed up as a pirate (or other sword-laden character) for halloween or whatever, and had a real sword in a sheath on his side in PA, could said person be charged with a crime?

[Bilbo]

I've run into police both in NY and PA while carrying a scabbarded sword, both at hip and across my back, with no issues or even confrontation.

[lildobe]

Originally Posted by General Geoff

Somewhat serious question: If one were dressed up as a pirate (or other sword-laden character) for halloween or whatever, and had a real sword in a sheath on his side in PA, could said person be charged with a crime?

I have no *recent* experience with this, however about 10 years ago I did encounter police while dressed up in a medieval trailer's costume, but carrying a real, double-edged, hand-and-a-half bastard sword with a 34" blade.

I had just drawn it from the scabbard after some kid decided to pull a pocket knife on the owner (and my friend) of the arcade I was at... the kid practically shat his pants and turned white. When the City of Pittsburgh Police got there 5 minutes later, they made some comment about overkill, but that was about it.

ETA: That was my first time using a weapon in defense of self or others - and all I needed to do was draw it