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WEAPONS BAD!

A weapon that you carry for self defence can be turned against you and you can end up being the one who gets injured. As well, carrying a weapon can get you:

• a fine up to $12,000 or up to 6 months imprisonment if it's designed to be a weapon (like a flick knife);
• a fine of up to $6,000 or up to 6 months in prison if it's designed for something else but used as a weapon (like a kitchen knife). Then it's a 'controlled weapon' and you can be fined for carrying it without a 'lawful excuse'. A lawful excuse does not include self defence;
• a fine of up to $6,000 or up to 6 months in prison for 'misusing a dangerous article'.

WEAPONS GOOD!

Think about getting skilled up in self defence. Contact RhED if you want information about sex worker friendly self defence classes.

WEAPONS SHARED!

If you know someone is an Ugly Mug, let others know! If you've learned a good safety tip, let RhED know. If you're a more experienced worker, teach someone new. Someone who seems like competition today might be your best back-up tomorrow. The power we share is the power we have.

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