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Dear Valued Customer In my 35 years as Managing Directors of Battle Orders, this is the most difficult letter I,ve had to write. Battle Orders will cease trading by early in 2009 or once stocks are cleared. Its a bitter blow for me and I'm sure many a customer such as yourself. I believe you deserve an explanation. Its not the Credit crunch, thats's difficult of course for us all. Business remains reasonably steady here at Battle Orders. Its quite simply the Law or Actually the "LAWS". Over the past few years so many laws been put in place and vigoriously applied. The effect is catastrophic for legitimate businesses such as Battle Orders. We've being asked, in effect,to police and take responsibility for individuals who wish to circumvect and break these Laws. Frankly here at Battle Orders we,re just not able to do this with any certainty that we are not also breaking the Law. So sadly its time to cease Trading. Battle Orders plan an orderly retreat. No new stock as of October 2008 is being purchased As it sells, the stock will not be replaced. So it really is a case of First Come First and Finally Served!! So whatever your interest is I suggest you try and buy it now. Finally and simply thank you for you custom and good luck in the future with your chosen hobby. Graham Barton (Battle Orders Ltd MD)
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The Violent crime reduction act. 2006 commenced with section 36 dealing with the import and selling of realistic imitation firearms on the 1st of October 2007. What does it mean to you . There are several DEFENCES& EXEMPTIONS . Let me assure you if you have bought a replica gun before the first of October 2007 you can own it legally. However from the first of October 2007 Battle Orders can supply replica guns with a design dating before 1870 [this covers most of the western guns] other models will have to be painted in bright colours. For example: the Luger P08 picture shown here is our original replica brightly painted in yellow. we can supply television, films and organizations such as re-enactment societies & if you are a member of a re-enactment society you will be able to to buy the guns in the original finish. The complete Act runs to many pages and can be viewed at www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts2006/ukpga obviously here at Battle Orders we have done much research including contacting lawyers so that we can continue with our 35 years plus business.Sadly its just impossible to continue. In essence if we are offering items on our website you can buy them in complete confidence that they are legal for you to buy and own providing you give evidence of your exemption status & of course that you are over 18.WE EXPECT TO CEASE TRADING BY EARLY IN 2009. Graham Barton (MD Battle Orders Ltd)
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IT'S THE LAW
(Reference #GUN LAW)
If you order any of the guns on our website marked V.C.R. in the original advertised finish, you must be an Airsoft Skirmisher, Re-Enactor from all or any periods, theatres and theatre groups, television and film companies, museums and galleries.security, military. If you don't fall within these categories, please order the gun in a bright yellow finish. If you purchase in the original finish you must provide proof of your exempton your details will be kept on record and you are confirming it is legal for you to buy the gun and that you are over 18. Its important for you to know that this law is confusing and very difficult for all of us to understand. So please be aware here at Battle Orders we will have to get confirmation from you as to your exemption group and ask you to provide proof. It will slow the process of dispatch so i apologise for any delay. It is all of our own best interest and again it is only as a Battle Orders customers buying direct from us that we can be sure your subscribing to the law.Of course, if you have any questions, here at Battle Orders we will do our best to answer them, or you can contact the Home Office on 020 70354848 for further details or visit their website at www.opsi.gov.uk
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ILLUSTRATION OF CURRENT GUN LAWS
(Reference #GLAW.)
One of the guns in the picture above is illegal. No prizes for guessing which one!, Under the new Violent Crime Reduction act the pump action de-activated shotgun is legal to buy and own Providing your over 18. The flower vase in the shape of the colt 45 automatic is illegal to buy and own unless you come within defences of the VCR Act. That being a re-enactor, theatre, movie company, security, military or police use. The gun vase shown is not the right size for a defence which is basically credit card size. Neither is it the designated bright colours required by the VCR Act. Battle Orders make no comment on this merely point out that this at the moment is a law which as a company we must subscribe to & frankly we cant . We hope you as our customer understand the difficulty we had in supplying you within the constraints of this new law. sadly BATTLE ORDERS WILL CEASE TRADING BY EARLY 2009.
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WHY??
(Reference #WHY)
WHY??? Are Battle Orders Closing Down !!!!! Here is part of the reason. The soft air CP99 at the bottom of the picture requires full compliance with the VCR ACT 2006. If you don't come under the heading of defences and if we don't here at Battle Orders ensure that you do comply, I as the Managing Director of Battle Orders will be prosecuted. The other gun, a remarkably similar CP99 was recently purchased in a toy shop. no compliance needed. In a nutshell thats why Battle Orders is closing down. graham barton soon to be ex MD BATTLE ORDERS.
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TOY GUNS BUT ARE THEY?
(Reference #TG)
Toy guns including a water pistol. Purchased from toy shops but only available from Battle Orders under the VCR Act. 2006. If you want to buy these toy guns Battle Orders cannot sell them to you unless you come under the defences of VCR Act. There is one set only as we don't think we can compete in this market place!!!
Price: £15.00
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V.C.R.Act 2006 you must click on button to confirm exemption:
OVER 18 ONLY PLEASE CLICK ON BOX:
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NEW LAW ON SAMURAI AND CURVED BLADED SWORDS As of 6 April 2008 a new category has been added to the Criminal Justice Offensive Weapons law of 1998. However, as of August 2008 an amendment has been made which offers a defence which is (any weapon in question made before 1954 or was made at any other time according to traditional methods of making swords by hand.) Our understanding here at Battle Orders is that it affects curved swords over 50cms in length from the handle to the tip of the blade. The defences allowed include use of the blade for practising sport where blades are traditionally used. We believe this means Samurai Swords can be sold to Martial Artists over 18 with a valid licence. Other curved swords such as Sabres will be permitted for use by Re-enactors. The full New Law can be sent to you with our compliments on request or you can call the Home Office for their advise. As it is the police who will enforce this law it may also be advisable to contact your local police for further information. Please understand here at Battle Orders we can only read and apply this law to the extent of our understanding and legal advice taken. If in doubt please speak to us direct at Battle Orders on 01323 485182 NO RESTRICTION ON OVERSEAS SALES. On our sections for swords we have marked the swords produced in traditional methods which means by hand forging and these require an over 18 declaration only. Other swords, mass produced, and usually therefore a lot cheaper in price, we believe still require one of the defences. If in doubt then you should check with the Home Office or the police.
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6 KITCHEN AND UTILITY KNIVES SET
(Reference #6KS)
One set only purchased from various outlets but only available from Battle Orders providing you send us a signed declaration your over the age of 18. A requirement from Battle Orders dating back over 30 years.
Price: £15.00
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OVER 18 ONLY PLEASE CLICK ON BOX:
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