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willowbeest t1_iwr5bat wrote

Honestly, this was my first thought: He probably bought them there.

Second thought: why is this news? It's not illegal to have any of those things, so why are the police involved? If he's a person of interest for some other reason, then maybe let's just say that.

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WordAdministrative80 t1_iwrbf47 wrote

These were also my first thoughts. If he wasn’t threatening anyone I don’t see why anybody cared. Mall security was clearly having a slow day

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Mental-Job7947 t1_iwuerc2 wrote

One of the security guards is the mall managers son. Even purchased his own little security hat and gear. He takes his job very seriously

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speeyforbany t1_iwsy40d wrote

My first thought: how very South Burlington of them getting all antsy over a dude buying stuff at a mall.

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willowbeest t1_iwuv1gv wrote

If they clutched their pearls any tighter, they'd asphyxiate!

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kalitarios t1_iwrfbch wrote

If you ask a criminal lawyer, like I did out of curiosity, then they may violate the blade laws in your area if the sharpened edge is longer than, or in violation of what the law allows.

But typically nothing will happen unless someone is wielding it as a weapon menacingly or just being incredibly stupid with it, or if people are in fear of their well-being or safety.

My specific question i asked was if I could wear a full set of medieval knight armor and sword to work on casual friday. Could i take public transportation.

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willowbeest t1_iwrhk77 wrote

Fascinating! Thanks for the insight. Hopefully the store in the mall isn't selling illegally-long sharpened-edge items!

_Could_ you wear your full armor on public transportation? Now I'm curious!

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theghostofmrmxyzptlk t1_iwsqw4a wrote

Yes, but they can refuse you service for concerns about the safety of other passengers.

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