Is it legal to bring and carry a baton (weapon, bludgeon) into Denmark?
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I have a retractable baton which is a self-defense weapon. (It has no other purpose but as a weapon.) I am considering bringing it on my trip to Denmark, but of course, only if I can be sure it is allowed.
Are such items legal to bring into Denmark?
Are they legal to carry in Denmark?
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I have a retractable baton which is a self-defense weapon. (It has no other purpose but as a weapon.) I am considering bringing it on my trip to Denmark, but of course, only if I can be sure it is allowed.
Are such items legal to bring into Denmark?
Are they legal to carry in Denmark?
customs-and-immigration legal denmark cold-weapons
edited Feb 2 '17 at 1:19
pnuts
27.1k368166
asked Mar 13 '16 at 10:14
NotADaneNotADane
6315
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Out of curiosity, what is the train of thought that made you consider bringing a self-defense weapon to a Western European country? I don't know your current country, but Denmark does not have that much crime. In fact, according to numbeo.com/crime/rankings_by_country.jsp, it's the 3rd safest place in Europe, and only just misses the top 10 worldwide.
– Nzall
Mar 13 '16 at 19:51
It's not that I am very worried about the likelihood of being attacked. Rather it is the particular vulnerability: carrying passport, plane tickets, heavy bags; being in a foreign country where it would not be so easy to deal with the loss of all cash on hand. The best self-defense strategy would be to rent a car (or travel by taxi), but I am planning to avoid that to save money. I should add, even if the national crime rates are low, it does not mean there are not high crime rates in certain areas; and foreign travelers are less likely to know which areas to avoid.
– NotADane
Mar 14 '16 at 19:26
add a comment |
I have a retractable baton which is a self-defense weapon. (It has no other purpose but as a weapon.) I am considering bringing it on my trip to Denmark, but of course, only if I can be sure it is allowed.
Are such items legal to bring into Denmark?
Are they legal to carry in Denmark?
customs-and-immigration legal denmark cold-weapons
edited Feb 2 '17 at 1:19
pnuts
27.1k368166
asked Mar 13 '16 at 10:14
NotADaneNotADane
6315
I have a retractable baton which is a self-defense weapon. (It has no other purpose but as a weapon.) I am considering bringing it on my trip to Denmark, but of course, only if I can be sure it is allowed.
Are such items legal to bring into Denmark?
Are they legal to carry in Denmark?
customs-and-immigration legal denmark cold-weapons
customs-and-immigration legal denmark cold-weapons
edited Feb 2 '17 at 1:19
pnuts
27.1k368166
asked Mar 13 '16 at 10:14
NotADaneNotADane
6315
edited Feb 2 '17 at 1:19
pnuts
27.1k368166
asked Mar 13 '16 at 10:14
NotADaneNotADane
6315
edited Feb 2 '17 at 1:19
pnuts
27.1k368166
edited Feb 2 '17 at 1:19
pnuts
27.1k368166
edited Feb 2 '17 at 1:19
pnuts
27.1k368166
27.1k368166
asked Mar 13 '16 at 10:14
NotADaneNotADane
6315
asked Mar 13 '16 at 10:14
NotADaneNotADane
6315
asked Mar 13 '16 at 10:14
NotADaneNotADane
6315
6315
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Out of curiosity, what is the train of thought that made you consider bringing a self-defense weapon to a Western European country? I don't know your current country, but Denmark does not have that much crime. In fact, according to numbeo.com/crime/rankings_by_country.jsp, it's the 3rd safest place in Europe, and only just misses the top 10 worldwide.
– Nzall
Mar 13 '16 at 19:51
It's not that I am very worried about the likelihood of being attacked. Rather it is the particular vulnerability: carrying passport, plane tickets, heavy bags; being in a foreign country where it would not be so easy to deal with the loss of all cash on hand. The best self-defense strategy would be to rent a car (or travel by taxi), but I am planning to avoid that to save money. I should add, even if the national crime rates are low, it does not mean there are not high crime rates in certain areas; and foreign travelers are less likely to know which areas to avoid.
– NotADane
Mar 14 '16 at 19:26
add a comment |
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Out of curiosity, what is the train of thought that made you consider bringing a self-defense weapon to a Western European country? I don't know your current country, but Denmark does not have that much crime. In fact, according to numbeo.com/crime/rankings_by_country.jsp, it's the 3rd safest place in Europe, and only just misses the top 10 worldwide.
– Nzall
Mar 13 '16 at 19:51
It's not that I am very worried about the likelihood of being attacked. Rather it is the particular vulnerability: carrying passport, plane tickets, heavy bags; being in a foreign country where it would not be so easy to deal with the loss of all cash on hand. The best self-defense strategy would be to rent a car (or travel by taxi), but I am planning to avoid that to save money. I should add, even if the national crime rates are low, it does not mean there are not high crime rates in certain areas; and foreign travelers are less likely to know which areas to avoid.
– NotADane
Mar 14 '16 at 19:26
22
22
Out of curiosity, what is the train of thought that made you consider bringing a self-defense weapon to a Western European country? I don't know your current country, but Denmark does not have that much crime. In fact, according to numbeo.com/crime/rankings_by_country.jsp, it's the 3rd safest place in Europe, and only just misses the top 10 worldwide.
– Nzall
Mar 13 '16 at 19:51
Out of curiosity, what is the train of thought that made you consider bringing a self-defense weapon to a Western European country? I don't know your current country, but Denmark does not have that much crime. In fact, according to numbeo.com/crime/rankings_by_country.jsp, it's the 3rd safest place in Europe, and only just misses the top 10 worldwide.
– Nzall
Mar 13 '16 at 19:51
It's not that I am very worried about the likelihood of being attacked. Rather it is the particular vulnerability: carrying passport, plane tickets, heavy bags; being in a foreign country where it would not be so easy to deal with the loss of all cash on hand. The best self-defense strategy would be to rent a car (or travel by taxi), but I am planning to avoid that to save money. I should add, even if the national crime rates are low, it does not mean there are not high crime rates in certain areas; and foreign travelers are less likely to know which areas to avoid.
– NotADane
Mar 14 '16 at 19:26
It's not that I am very worried about the likelihood of being attacked. Rather it is the particular vulnerability: carrying passport, plane tickets, heavy bags; being in a foreign country where it would not be so easy to deal with the loss of all cash on hand. The best self-defense strategy would be to rent a car (or travel by taxi), but I am planning to avoid that to save money. I should add, even if the national crime rates are low, it does not mean there are not high crime rates in certain areas; and foreign travelers are less likely to know which areas to avoid.
– NotADane
Mar 14 '16 at 19:26
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Possession of blunt weapons is illegal in Denmark without a specific permit from the police.
Source: Statutory order concerning weapons and ammunition, etc (in Danish), §16 part 1 (9).
General background (not aimed specifically at the OP who seems already to be willing to follow the rules):
The weapons ban enjoys considerable support among the Danish population* and is vigorously enforced. It is not uncommon for first offenders to receive jail sentences for carrying a knife when going out driking. A baton will probably count as less severe than a knife, but even if you manage to walk free, a 3000-kr ($400) fine can be expected. And averring that the weapon is just for self-defense is unlikely to mollify police or judges.
The foundation of weapons policy debate in Denmark is a near-universal consensus that a nightlife where everybody is armed "for self-defense" is less safe for everyone because it increases the risk that trivial drunken altercations will spiral into something tragic, even where everyone thinks they're just defending themselves. Thus, a significant law-enforcement effort goes into keeping such defensive weaponry out of potentially unstable situations such as nightlife or football matches -- on the theory that visible and firm enforcement of the weapons ban will help everyone else feel safe enough not to try to arm themselves in respone.
*) At least, as regards items that are clearly and exclusively weapons. In contrast, there is an ongoing debate about whether our regulation of knives is overbroad; in some cases it has criminalized knives that were genuinely being used as tools rather than weapons, and a relaxation is presently making its way through parliament.
answered Mar 13 '16 at 13:05
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How can they possibly enforce that? I can understand firearm and knife restrictions, and I could see regulating purpose-made retractable batons and the like, but any stick of sufficient length and thickness could be used as an effective blunt weapon. They can't exactly ban sticks...
– Darrel Hoffman
Mar 13 '16 at 16:36
18
Police and courts do this all the time. Whether something is a weapon or not depends on context. People have been charged with possessing a weapon for carrying a baseball bat, if they have no other baseball equipment and are clearly not going to a baseball game.
– DJClayworth
Mar 13 '16 at 17:23
11
@DJClayworth: Okay, future reference: If you plan to beat somebody up with a baseball bat, bring a glove as well for appearances.
– Darrel Hoffman
Mar 13 '16 at 17:41
5
@user568458 Such flashlights are hardly urban legend. They are sold under the Maglite brand, usually to law enforcement, though anyone can buy one.
– Michael Hampton
Mar 13 '16 at 19:01
13
@DarrelHoffman They can't ban sticks but they can ban you from carrying a stout stick around the middle of town on a Saturday night without a damned good excuse. Context is everything. If you're walking in the forest, somebody attacks you and you pick up a stick to beat them with, that's self-defence; if you walk into the town centre with a stick just in case somebody attacks you, that's carrying a weapon.
– David Richerby
Mar 14 '16 at 1:55
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Possession of blunt weapons is illegal in Denmark without a specific permit from the police.
Source: Statutory order concerning weapons and ammunition, etc (in Danish), §16 part 1 (9).
General background (not aimed specifically at the OP who seems already to be willing to follow the rules):
The weapons ban enjoys considerable support among the Danish population* and is vigorously enforced. It is not uncommon for first offenders to receive jail sentences for carrying a knife when going out driking. A baton will probably count as less severe than a knife, but even if you manage to walk free, a 3000-kr ($400) fine can be expected. And averring that the weapon is just for self-defense is unlikely to mollify police or judges.
The foundation of weapons policy debate in Denmark is a near-universal consensus that a nightlife where everybody is armed "for self-defense" is less safe for everyone because it increases the risk that trivial drunken altercations will spiral into something tragic, even where everyone thinks they're just defending themselves. Thus, a significant law-enforcement effort goes into keeping such defensive weaponry out of potentially unstable situations such as nightlife or football matches -- on the theory that visible and firm enforcement of the weapons ban will help everyone else feel safe enough not to try to arm themselves in respone.
*) At least, as regards items that are clearly and exclusively weapons. In contrast, there is an ongoing debate about whether our regulation of knives is overbroad; in some cases it has criminalized knives that were genuinely being used as tools rather than weapons, and a relaxation is presently making its way through parliament.
answered Mar 13 '16 at 13:05
Henning MakholmHenning Makholm
44.3k7106165
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How can they possibly enforce that? I can understand firearm and knife restrictions, and I could see regulating purpose-made retractable batons and the like, but any stick of sufficient length and thickness could be used as an effective blunt weapon. They can't exactly ban sticks...
– Darrel Hoffman
Mar 13 '16 at 16:36
18
Police and courts do this all the time. Whether something is a weapon or not depends on context. People have been charged with possessing a weapon for carrying a baseball bat, if they have no other baseball equipment and are clearly not going to a baseball game.
– DJClayworth
Mar 13 '16 at 17:23
11
@DJClayworth: Okay, future reference: If you plan to beat somebody up with a baseball bat, bring a glove as well for appearances.
– Darrel Hoffman
Mar 13 '16 at 17:41
5
@user568458 Such flashlights are hardly urban legend. They are sold under the Maglite brand, usually to law enforcement, though anyone can buy one.
– Michael Hampton
Mar 13 '16 at 19:01
13
@DarrelHoffman They can't ban sticks but they can ban you from carrying a stout stick around the middle of town on a Saturday night without a damned good excuse. Context is everything. If you're walking in the forest, somebody attacks you and you pick up a stick to beat them with, that's self-defence; if you walk into the town centre with a stick just in case somebody attacks you, that's carrying a weapon.
– David Richerby
Mar 14 '16 at 1:55
|
show 10 more comments
Possession of blunt weapons is illegal in Denmark without a specific permit from the police.
Source: Statutory order concerning weapons and ammunition, etc (in Danish), §16 part 1 (9).
General background (not aimed specifically at the OP who seems already to be willing to follow the rules):
The weapons ban enjoys considerable support among the Danish population* and is vigorously enforced. It is not uncommon for first offenders to receive jail sentences for carrying a knife when going out driking. A baton will probably count as less severe than a knife, but even if you manage to walk free, a 3000-kr ($400) fine can be expected. And averring that the weapon is just for self-defense is unlikely to mollify police or judges.
The foundation of weapons policy debate in Denmark is a near-universal consensus that a nightlife where everybody is armed "for self-defense" is less safe for everyone because it increases the risk that trivial drunken altercations will spiral into something tragic, even where everyone thinks they're just defending themselves. Thus, a significant law-enforcement effort goes into keeping such defensive weaponry out of potentially unstable situations such as nightlife or football matches -- on the theory that visible and firm enforcement of the weapons ban will help everyone else feel safe enough not to try to arm themselves in respone.
*) At least, as regards items that are clearly and exclusively weapons. In contrast, there is an ongoing debate about whether our regulation of knives is overbroad; in some cases it has criminalized knives that were genuinely being used as tools rather than weapons, and a relaxation is presently making its way through parliament.
answered Mar 13 '16 at 13:05
Henning MakholmHenning Makholm
44.3k7106165
2
How can they possibly enforce that? I can understand firearm and knife restrictions, and I could see regulating purpose-made retractable batons and the like, but any stick of sufficient length and thickness could be used as an effective blunt weapon. They can't exactly ban sticks...
– Darrel Hoffman
Mar 13 '16 at 16:36
18
Police and courts do this all the time. Whether something is a weapon or not depends on context. People have been charged with possessing a weapon for carrying a baseball bat, if they have no other baseball equipment and are clearly not going to a baseball game.
– DJClayworth
Mar 13 '16 at 17:23
11
@DJClayworth: Okay, future reference: If you plan to beat somebody up with a baseball bat, bring a glove as well for appearances.
– Darrel Hoffman
Mar 13 '16 at 17:41
5
@user568458 Such flashlights are hardly urban legend. They are sold under the Maglite brand, usually to law enforcement, though anyone can buy one.
– Michael Hampton
Mar 13 '16 at 19:01
13
@DarrelHoffman They can't ban sticks but they can ban you from carrying a stout stick around the middle of town on a Saturday night without a damned good excuse. Context is everything. If you're walking in the forest, somebody attacks you and you pick up a stick to beat them with, that's self-defence; if you walk into the town centre with a stick just in case somebody attacks you, that's carrying a weapon.
– David Richerby
Mar 14 '16 at 1:55
|
show 10 more comments
Possession of blunt weapons is illegal in Denmark without a specific permit from the police.
Source: Statutory order concerning weapons and ammunition, etc (in Danish), §16 part 1 (9).
General background (not aimed specifically at the OP who seems already to be willing to follow the rules):
The weapons ban enjoys considerable support among the Danish population* and is vigorously enforced. It is not uncommon for first offenders to receive jail sentences for carrying a knife when going out driking. A baton will probably count as less severe than a knife, but even if you manage to walk free, a 3000-kr ($400) fine can be expected. And averring that the weapon is just for self-defense is unlikely to mollify police or judges.
The foundation of weapons policy debate in Denmark is a near-universal consensus that a nightlife where everybody is armed "for self-defense" is less safe for everyone because it increases the risk that trivial drunken altercations will spiral into something tragic, even where everyone thinks they're just defending themselves. Thus, a significant law-enforcement effort goes into keeping such defensive weaponry out of potentially unstable situations such as nightlife or football matches -- on the theory that visible and firm enforcement of the weapons ban will help everyone else feel safe enough not to try to arm themselves in respone.
*) At least, as regards items that are clearly and exclusively weapons. In contrast, there is an ongoing debate about whether our regulation of knives is overbroad; in some cases it has criminalized knives that were genuinely being used as tools rather than weapons, and a relaxation is presently making its way through parliament.
answered Mar 13 '16 at 13:05
Henning MakholmHenning Makholm
44.3k7106165
Possession of blunt weapons is illegal in Denmark without a specific permit from the police.
Source: Statutory order concerning weapons and ammunition, etc (in Danish), §16 part 1 (9).
General background (not aimed specifically at the OP who seems already to be willing to follow the rules):
The weapons ban enjoys considerable support among the Danish population* and is vigorously enforced. It is not uncommon for first offenders to receive jail sentences for carrying a knife when going out driking. A baton will probably count as less severe than a knife, but even if you manage to walk free, a 3000-kr ($400) fine can be expected. And averring that the weapon is just for self-defense is unlikely to mollify police or judges.
The foundation of weapons policy debate in Denmark is a near-universal consensus that a nightlife where everybody is armed "for self-defense" is less safe for everyone because it increases the risk that trivial drunken altercations will spiral into something tragic, even where everyone thinks they're just defending themselves. Thus, a significant law-enforcement effort goes into keeping such defensive weaponry out of potentially unstable situations such as nightlife or football matches -- on the theory that visible and firm enforcement of the weapons ban will help everyone else feel safe enough not to try to arm themselves in respone.
*) At least, as regards items that are clearly and exclusively weapons. In contrast, there is an ongoing debate about whether our regulation of knives is overbroad; in some cases it has criminalized knives that were genuinely being used as tools rather than weapons, and a relaxation is presently making its way through parliament.
answered Mar 13 '16 at 13:05
Henning MakholmHenning Makholm
44.3k7106165
edited Mar 13 '16 at 23:01
answered Mar 13 '16 at 13:05
Henning MakholmHenning Makholm
44.3k7106165
answered Mar 13 '16 at 13:05
Henning MakholmHenning Makholm
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answered Mar 13 '16 at 13:05
Henning MakholmHenning Makholm
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How can they possibly enforce that? I can understand firearm and knife restrictions, and I could see regulating purpose-made retractable batons and the like, but any stick of sufficient length and thickness could be used as an effective blunt weapon. They can't exactly ban sticks...
– Darrel Hoffman
Mar 13 '16 at 16:36
18
Police and courts do this all the time. Whether something is a weapon or not depends on context. People have been charged with possessing a weapon for carrying a baseball bat, if they have no other baseball equipment and are clearly not going to a baseball game.
– DJClayworth
Mar 13 '16 at 17:23
11
@DJClayworth: Okay, future reference: If you plan to beat somebody up with a baseball bat, bring a glove as well for appearances.
– Darrel Hoffman
Mar 13 '16 at 17:41
5
@user568458 Such flashlights are hardly urban legend. They are sold under the Maglite brand, usually to law enforcement, though anyone can buy one.
– Michael Hampton
Mar 13 '16 at 19:01
13
@DarrelHoffman They can't ban sticks but they can ban you from carrying a stout stick around the middle of town on a Saturday night without a damned good excuse. Context is everything. If you're walking in the forest, somebody attacks you and you pick up a stick to beat them with, that's self-defence; if you walk into the town centre with a stick just in case somebody attacks you, that's carrying a weapon.
– David Richerby
Mar 14 '16 at 1:55
|
show 10 more comments
2
How can they possibly enforce that? I can understand firearm and knife restrictions, and I could see regulating purpose-made retractable batons and the like, but any stick of sufficient length and thickness could be used as an effective blunt weapon. They can't exactly ban sticks...
– Darrel Hoffman
Mar 13 '16 at 16:36
18
Police and courts do this all the time. Whether something is a weapon or not depends on context. People have been charged with possessing a weapon for carrying a baseball bat, if they have no other baseball equipment and are clearly not going to a baseball game.
– DJClayworth
Mar 13 '16 at 17:23
11
@DJClayworth: Okay, future reference: If you plan to beat somebody up with a baseball bat, bring a glove as well for appearances.
– Darrel Hoffman
Mar 13 '16 at 17:41
5
@user568458 Such flashlights are hardly urban legend. They are sold under the Maglite brand, usually to law enforcement, though anyone can buy one.
– Michael Hampton
Mar 13 '16 at 19:01
13
@DarrelHoffman They can't ban sticks but they can ban you from carrying a stout stick around the middle of town on a Saturday night without a damned good excuse. Context is everything. If you're walking in the forest, somebody attacks you and you pick up a stick to beat them with, that's self-defence; if you walk into the town centre with a stick just in case somebody attacks you, that's carrying a weapon.
– David Richerby
Mar 14 '16 at 1:55
2
2
How can they possibly enforce that? I can understand firearm and knife restrictions, and I could see regulating purpose-made retractable batons and the like, but any stick of sufficient length and thickness could be used as an effective blunt weapon. They can't exactly ban sticks...
– Darrel Hoffman
Mar 13 '16 at 16:36
How can they possibly enforce that? I can understand firearm and knife restrictions, and I could see regulating purpose-made retractable batons and the like, but any stick of sufficient length and thickness could be used as an effective blunt weapon. They can't exactly ban sticks...
– Darrel Hoffman
Mar 13 '16 at 16:36
18
18
Police and courts do this all the time. Whether something is a weapon or not depends on context. People have been charged with possessing a weapon for carrying a baseball bat, if they have no other baseball equipment and are clearly not going to a baseball game.
– DJClayworth
Mar 13 '16 at 17:23
Police and courts do this all the time. Whether something is a weapon or not depends on context. People have been charged with possessing a weapon for carrying a baseball bat, if they have no other baseball equipment and are clearly not going to a baseball game.
– DJClayworth
Mar 13 '16 at 17:23
11
11
@DJClayworth: Okay, future reference: If you plan to beat somebody up with a baseball bat, bring a glove as well for appearances.
– Darrel Hoffman
Mar 13 '16 at 17:41
@DJClayworth: Okay, future reference: If you plan to beat somebody up with a baseball bat, bring a glove as well for appearances.
– Darrel Hoffman
Mar 13 '16 at 17:41
5
5
@user568458 Such flashlights are hardly urban legend. They are sold under the Maglite brand, usually to law enforcement, though anyone can buy one.
– Michael Hampton
Mar 13 '16 at 19:01
@user568458 Such flashlights are hardly urban legend. They are sold under the Maglite brand, usually to law enforcement, though anyone can buy one.
– Michael Hampton
Mar 13 '16 at 19:01
13
13
@DarrelHoffman They can't ban sticks but they can ban you from carrying a stout stick around the middle of town on a Saturday night without a damned good excuse. Context is everything. If you're walking in the forest, somebody attacks you and you pick up a stick to beat them with, that's self-defence; if you walk into the town centre with a stick just in case somebody attacks you, that's carrying a weapon.
– David Richerby
Mar 14 '16 at 1:55
@DarrelHoffman They can't ban sticks but they can ban you from carrying a stout stick around the middle of town on a Saturday night without a damned good excuse. Context is everything. If you're walking in the forest, somebody attacks you and you pick up a stick to beat them with, that's self-defence; if you walk into the town centre with a stick just in case somebody attacks you, that's carrying a weapon.
– David Richerby
Mar 14 '16 at 1:55
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Out of curiosity, what is the train of thought that made you consider bringing a self-defense weapon to a Western European country? I don't know your current country, but Denmark does not have that much crime. In fact, according to numbeo.com/crime/rankings_by_country.jsp, it's the 3rd safest place in Europe, and only just misses the top 10 worldwide.
– Nzall
Mar 13 '16 at 19:51
It's not that I am very worried about the likelihood of being attacked. Rather it is the particular vulnerability: carrying passport, plane tickets, heavy bags; being in a foreign country where it would not be so easy to deal with the loss of all cash on hand. The best self-defense strategy would be to rent a car (or travel by taxi), but I am planning to avoid that to save money. I should add, even if the national crime rates are low, it does not mean there are not high crime rates in certain areas; and foreign travelers are less likely to know which areas to avoid.
– NotADane
Mar 14 '16 at 19:26