Cold steel storage is regulated by Federal Law No. 150, approved on December 13, 1996, and edited on December 29, 2017. On its basis, legal interactions with civil, service, and military small arms in the Russian Federation are regulated. The legislative act aims to protect citizens, property, public safety. Provisions from it support sports contests with the use of military mechanisms, strengthen international cooperation in countering crime and the illegal proliferation of weapons.
Distinguishing classification
Shopping centers offer a large assortment of beautiful knives. The purchase of household goods is not prohibited by law, for the rest there are special conditions and requirements, the proper storage of cold steel is related to them. There is a variety of combat equipment, it differs in its purpose and characteristics.
Devices for mutilating the enemy using the muscles of the attacker, his physical strength, classify:
- diameter, handle volume;
- the size of the blade of the blade;
- metal quality;
- the width of the butt.
A household sharp object will not turn into a weapon due to its use as a threat to a living creature. He will remain a kitchen knife, although the investigator will attach as evidence to the instruments of crime.
Elements hazardous to easy storage
In the kitchen there are many different appliances that can be injured due to negligence. The authorities have no strict requirements for them, unlike products intended to hit the target:
- saber;
- checkers;
- daggers;
- Finnish knives;
- Dirks
- brass knuckles;
- stylets.
With their help, one person of another can:
- to stab;
- to kill;
- chop up;
- crush.
Combines and shares edged weapons characteristic uses.
a brief description of
By what method a man tries to hit his opponent, such a name have different purpose, direction of impact of combat instruments.
He is called:
Shock Worldwide distribution is small due to its specific appearance and impact-crushing actions. It is produced using the artisanal method in the form of maces, bristles, clubs, brass knuckles, clubs, handhelds, and cue ball. The manufacturers are mainly criminals, for the manufacture they use rough improvised parts.
Throwing. A rare species that is not popular with militants. In battle, weapons are used for greater effectiveness in long-range defeats. They destroy enemies with crossbows, from bows, using throwing knives, small in size with a balanced shape.
Stitching. Such equipment inflicts damage on human organs with one blow. It is enough to penetrate into the vital artery to withdraw the opposite side from the normal state. Knives consist of 1-2 blades.
For the historical path of man in each country created their axes, axes, peaks, tridents. Over time, weapons changed, passed into the category of museum exhibits. Now in society, in order not to fall under the article, you need to know the legislation, be able to defend your rights if a representative from the police sums up a folding weapon or kitchen item, bought in a store that does not need special permission, under the term cold steel.
Safes for better safety
Cold steel storage should be equipped similarly to smooth-bore and rifled products. Despite the fact that it does not shoot, it must be securely hidden and covered. The purpose of such tools is to hit the object in direct contact. Items certified for industrial or household needs can be kept in free form, like household appliances, they include varieties of knives:
- kitchen;
- pen;
- shoemakers;
- gardening.
Despite the accuracy of the characteristic parameters, the type of device is determined by the forensic examination. Storage of cold steel is prohibited in ordinary boxes for the same reason as for firearms: no outsider needs to use it for its intended purpose. For the improper maintenance of piercing, cutting tools is their owner.
Types of safes
For poor storage of knives, the owner is responsible. Manufacturers of safes are engaged in modern technology entrepreneurs from innovative materials. They can hold any kind of weapons, both firearms and sabers with daggers. Such metal cabinets are called:
- pistol;
- weapons;
- collectible.
In weapons-grade specialized safes, any kind of combat devices can be stored for a long time:
- gas pistols;
- small-caliber;
- hunting rifles.
A specialized box is equipped with holders for stable fixation. Collections are stored in separate boxes.
Licensing restrictions
For sports, hunting attributes or national costumes, where the saber, blade or uniform of a sailor with a dagger is an obligatory part, these piercing objects are regulated by a separate law, they are not subject to Article No. 150. The storage and carrying of cold steel, which belongs to the blade, is allowed under license.
These include products with parameters:
- blade length - 9 cm;
- thickness - 25 mm;
- solid steel;
- with a penetration depth of at least 2 cm;
- with finger grooves.
The strictness of the law prevents the development of crime. If you get a license, its actions will last 5 years.
Order of registration
Without an authorization document for the storage of cold steel, the article is provided for under the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation under No. 20.8 with administrative responsibility. Inspecting authorities will remove the blades, impose penalties within 2,000 rubles. Licenses are issued in the regional air traffic control and for collection copies according to the documents:
- statement;
- passport
- photographs - 2 pcs.
Collectors also need permission to store cold steel to avoid confiscation.
It is forbidden to collect throwing tools that can cause cut wounds, except for sports equipment. Cannot be contained in the collection of guns with automatic point withdrawal, adoption of a statistical position by a trigger device.
Collectible devices include:
- guns that went through the criminal process as evidence;
- imported products without certificates;
- improvised weapons, they are no longer produced by production.
Category of knives, storage rules of which must also be observed:
- educational, scientific copies;
- imitation products;
- exemplary inventory close to the original.
The award exhibits must also be taken with all seriousness, along with sports and hunting blades. All these rules apply to storage - to carry sharp objects for special purposes, you will need another permit.
What license is issued to carry dangerous equipment
Punishment for possession of cold steel is only for administrative responsibility, but wearing or selling it takes a completely different direction. Therefore, you need to purchase a separate license, for it you will have to collect additional papers:
- a medical certificate confirming a thorough examination to detect contraindications to health, the absence of bad habits and mental illness;
- application;
- identification;
- Photo;
- written confirmation of the inspection of the equipped place according to all rules for the storage of weapons;
- receipt of payment of state duty.
The procedure does not end there. It is necessary to undergo training through special classes, where they will teach how to use knives. Skills are confirmed by the test, only after answering all questions will it be counted.
The items are then taken to the police for registration and a thorough inspection. The first license sheet is issued for only six months for those citizens who have not yet purchased cutting, stitching tools. After registration, the permit is extended for 5 years. When the document expires, the procedure must be completely repeated.
A ban on a license is provided for persons:
- minors, receipt is possible from 18 years;
- not passing the medical commission;
- convicted of intentional criminal acts;
- attracted 2 times a year for administrative offenses;
- without a permanent residence permit;
- by a court order prohibiting the purchase of funds belonging to weapons;
- with drug and alcohol addiction;
- registered in a neuropsychiatric dispensary.
If, on the first points, citizens receive permission over time, then serious obstacles will block the path to weapons forever.
Criminal liability for storage of cold steel without permission
Until 2003, the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation in its article 222 indicated the amount of punishments and sanctions for violations with the use of stabbing, cutting tools, the sale of daggers, any dangerous devices that fit the category of military equipment.
In court, verdicts in the following sizes were possible:
- imprisoned for 3 years;
- prescribed forced labor up to 4 years;
- awarded fines of up to 80,000 rubles.
For group crimes, the term threatens twice as much for both money and imprisonment. The law was amended by article No. 162 of December 8, 2003, regarding walking with arms. The punishments with a criminal bias were canceled, replacing them with fines from 500 rubles.
Sentences for unlawful acts involving knives, spades or arrows remained unchanged. Legislators made such an indulgence for carrying cold steel in connection with the criminal situation in the country. But they require the owners to have a license, training, so that the offender does not use it in a dark lane against the law-abiding owner.