Thread: Is it legal to carry a Leatherman?

Originally Posted by savageshooter

A copper would have to be a bit of a tool himself to try and charge someone for it. A kiddy cop or a power mad one maybe. Most coppers in NZ are generally quite sensible.

Unfortunately there are exceptions! A mate of mine got charged for having an offensive weapon, and you know why? He had a wheel-brace in the boot of his car.

Originally Posted by GravelBen

Unfortunately there are exceptions! A mate of mine got charged for having an offensive weapon, and you know why? He had a wheel-brace in the boot of his car.

Probably the most appropriate place for a wheel brace to be... short of being attached to a wheel!

Originally Posted by GravelBen

Unfortunately there are exceptions! A mate of mine got charged for having an offensive weapon, and you know why? He had a wheel-brace in the boot of his car.

Mine is under the drivers seat. Found it wasn't much use for engaging the hubs when it was in the boot full of rifle cases and bags. About the only suitable place for it unfortunately.

Originally Posted by GravelBen

Unfortunately there are exceptions! A mate of mine got charged for having an offensive weapon, and you know why? He had a wheel-brace in the boot of his car.

Yep...like I said "most" definately not all.

Did he get convicted on this charge?

I had my vehicle searched while at the carpark at Mt Eden Prison while visiting...they [screws] found my leatherman in the glovebox with the knife unfolded...claimed it as an offensive weapon...had it been closed or with the pliers open it would have been ok...had to do some sweet talking to get it back. What I had in my favour was he took the leather pouch as well and I pointed out that that was not necessary as it was not in pouch at the time of confiscation.

Surely there is more to the story.

Not calling bullshit or anything, but there must have been other contribing factors in this case?

Some one summed it up earlier, 'Nanna State' if simply having hand tools the boot of your car is an offence.

Originally Posted by GravelBen

Unfortunately there are exceptions! A mate of mine got charged for having an offensive weapon, and you know why? He had a wheel-brace in the boot of his car.

Originally Posted by Moutere

Surely there is more to the story.

Not calling bullshit or anything, but there must have been other contribing factors in this case?

Some one summed it up earlier, 'Nanna State' if simply having hand tools the boot of your car is an offence.

Yeah that's a bit concerning. I always carry a full set of tools in my toolbox in the back of my truck... if a wheel brace gets you in the crap my toolbox would get me in trouble. I've had hoses come off and flat tyres etc. Fixing it yourself certainly beats getting charged for a towie to come out and take you home. That would seem a legit reason. It's not like I've got bolt cutters or anything.

Originally Posted by GravelBen

Unfortunately there are exceptions! A mate of mine got charged for having an offensive weapon, and you know why? He had a wheel-brace in the boot of his car.

That would be bullshit or you only got half the story.

No way would that stand up in court, the police prosecutor wouldn't even run it.

I'd say he got into a fight and went and got the wheel brace out of the car to use.