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RealLiveKindness t1_jbr8u9j wrote

The dog owner is responsible. I am forced to carry bear spray & a hunting knife when walking in the park because people don’t control their animals.

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classy-mother-pupper t1_jbsvcdu wrote

I carry bear spray and a taser every time I take my dog for a walk. She’s been attacked twice by off leash dogs with zero recall. Last one nearly killed her and cost the owner quite a bit of money. That dog lost its life cuz of a crap owner that couldn’t control their dog.

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DisciplineShot2872 t1_jbswrjh wrote

Be aware that Philadelphia has some crazy laws about knives. It's mostly illegal to carry one within city limits. I spent most of my life with a Swiss Army Knife in my pocket, but that's a crime here, and I'm not relying on Krasner's discretion to avoid trouble.

From the city's Municipal Code:

§ 10-820. Cutting Weapons in Public Places. 269

   (1)   Definition.

      Cutting Weapon. Any knife or other cutting instrument which can be used as a weapon that has a cutting edge similar to that of a knife. No tool or instrument commonly or ordinarily used in a trade, profession or calling shall be considered a cutting weapon while actually being used in the active exercise of that trade, profession or calling.

   (2)   Prohibited Conduct. No person shall use or possess any cutting weapon upon the public streets or upon any public property at any time.

      (a)   Exception: This restriction shall not apply to the use and possession of cutting tools by emergency personnel of the Philadelphia Fire Department, whether on or off duty. 270

   (3)   Penalty. The penalty for violation of this Section shall be a fine of not less than three hundred dollars ($300) and imprisonment of not less than ninety days.

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RealLiveKindness t1_jbth7rq wrote

Good to know, I usually carry a leatherman when bike riding. My other knife is a sheathed sailing knife designed for quick deployment. Guess I’m in violation.

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DisciplineShot2872 t1_jbtis2h wrote

Yeah, it's weird. Guns are fine, with a rudimentary permit, but no knives. I had to find a bladeless multi tool to cover the basics.

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seantimejumpaa t1_jbs8nid wrote

What parks are you walking in? The Alaskan wilderness? Get a grip

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[deleted] t1_jbsr8lb wrote

Lmaoooo right? The hunting knife cracked me up, like alright Dwight Schrute

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