Riot shield question for UK members

[StefanM]

I am hoping someone might know with a degree of certainty if it illegal or not to privately import and own a police riot shield in the UK?

[Adrian Stevenson]

I have not heard of these being prohibtied before? I am sure I have seen them for sale at shows. Not that either of these statements are much help, sorry...

Cheers, Ade.

[FALLSCHIRMJAGER]

I cannot see any reason why you could not import one , they are after all a defence piece. Leon.

[StefanM]

Thanks chaps, I also sent an email to the Home Office asking for their guidance....now just waiting for the front door to be kicked in by the boys in black

[FALLSCHIRMJAGER]

Thanks chaps, I also sent an email to the Home Office asking for their guidance....now just waiting for the front door to be kicked in by the boys in black

Ha Ha , let's face it , that's the way the world seems to work now. Get yourself a 3D printer and make your own "home made" Attila the Hun and that will be fine!! Leon.

[StefanM]

...the shield I am considering buying. Used by the Polish MO during the 1980's to enforce marshall law during the Solidarity social revolution.

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[Gunny Hartmann]

I can't see any reason why it couldn't be imported as there is no way it could be classed as an offensive weapon!...

[robin morley]

Being a police officer I am unaware of any legislation that prohibits the importation and ownership of these. Nice item.

[DougB]

Isn't it illegal to breathe in England without a permit of some kind?

[Ben Evans]

Stefan, its not classed as a weapon so I am sure it will be ok, you can buy chain saws!