thought you had wandered off? (avata by the way, wouldn't expect an oldie to know that to be fair) it has been fun, same time next week or are you gonna be busy stalking BG?
I get your point, and arent criticising it by any means. We'll beg to differ I think, my personal opinion is that setting off a banger or flare in a confined space should not be defined as a weapon unless harm was intended, just my opinion, your definition suggests to me at least that breaking...
I hadnt read the article in my defense and that sounds awful
My point though was that. (to an extent even backed up by your link where the firecrackers dont appear to have been a 'weapon'), a lorry can be used as a weapon, whatever can, a knife or knuckle duster would clearly be construed as a...
Yeah it can, I mean you could gouge someones eye out with plastic spoon, or burn them with a pie, through a bottle with a lid on, throw a coin, use a belt. Doesnt make them a weapon though. I am by no means defending bringing flares into a stadium by the way (though I dont think its the end...
weapon
ˈwɛp(ə)n/Submit
noun
a thing designed or used for inflicting bodily harm or physical damage.
"nuclear weapons"
a means of gaining an advantage or defending oneself in a conflict or contest.