Eric The idea of having a martial artist in the Jury Pool seems like a pretty good suggestion at first glance. Sensei Mattson has given us fine advise in his response Prosecuters woud challenge the MA in most cases There are cogent reasons why it would not be practical including constitutional issue...

To: Bruise* Lee If you have no direct invite to enter the premises you could risk a charge of criminal trespass. Any prying into the records or equipment could be grounds of a Federal invasion of privacy as well as civil. In some cases it could be the grounds for a breaking and entry charge which is...

Jason1977: I have seen your post on another forum. The problem appears to be that this moron kid acts like trash and he seems to have permissive parents who do not do anything but give worthless lip service. You have a right to be angry but the use of weapons can escalate and put you in the slam. Yo...

Thanks for the info on the Boston Ordnance, Van. These municipal rules (in lieu of State Laws} can only be substantiated if constitutional. A conflict with the State Law should result in the survival of the statte law. The City of Boston promulgation can be justified only if the regulation is in the...

To: Lent Testa and Jay Salhalnick Problems with my voice mail caused me not to return your calls with reference to attendance at the tournament. I hope this has been successful. In any event I was there anyhow and sincerely enjoyed the entire event. This was a nice venue made possible by Len and his...

Cases involving homicide by battered woment are really tough. Just yesterday, on Court TV, i watched the cross examination of a woman who had shot and killed her live in boyfriend. The boyfriend was portrayed as a "bad ass biker" with a violent disposition and a criminal record. I cannot c...

I have learned that the laws of self defense differ in the United States and in Canada. Soon the a common thread begins to develop. In most cases and jurisdictions the self-defense plea has to be earned. That is to say that a defense of self defense has to applicable with the defendant having to mak...

We have quite a response and much correct reasoning with the posting to this thread. His first encounter would be with the attitude and pressure of the Boston Police. Incidental to this, the first thing which probably happened is that he was cuffed and placed in a.police car, and be advised of his M...

Kel: If your Vinnie's student, you must be a good guy. The first thing that should be done is to take a course in a local gun club. This is an SOP requirement in all the Metrowest area police departments. You will need a proficiency certificate from such a recognized club Part of your course will de...

It was indeed a pleasure to have attended an excellent tournament at the Dome on Saturday. Having these events is the cement to hold together the future for our art. I never left Ring 3 of the Junior Tournament because there was enough of a turn out to keep us busy in the ring or judging kata. Our e...

Many of us enjoy knives, as utilitarying objects to assist us and as works of art or beauty. In Massachusetts and many other jurisdiction, laws or regulations closely cover the use of edged weapons or tools. Questions concerning this subject matter appears in many of our forums, and it is no wonder....

Sorry for not responding sooner to Van's post on the possibility of a knife by the City of Boston. I doubt the validity and the constitutionality of a City Ordinance, when there is already proper jurisdiction of the subject matter in MGL Chapter 269 (10B). Does anyone want to be the test case? I won...

Tyson is a formidable oponent if he can get inside. If he can get openings his powerful left cross and right uppercut can mean a KO. He is an example of from the floor torque while delivering very powerful body punches, followed by a devistating jaw strike or other head strikes, and Sapp will know h...

Don was not only a credit to Uechi Ryu; he was a true gentleman and a great conversationalist, who could always make you feel like you were truly talking to a friend; his passing provokes a profound sadness to all who knew him.

My condolences to Pat.

Alan Kunian

To: Michael29: I just happened to come across this thread. Tou have been given great explanations by Gene and Panther. What we have in the statute MGL Chapter 269 Section 10, is a very old statute dating back to about 1916.. Many of the weapons mentioned as dangerous per se, was the product of the i...