Is it Legal to wear a ballaclave for going down the shops?

finnegan2010

Was freezing my tits off this morning so grabbed an old bally i had
My russian hat was gone missing so no alternative. It was rolled up on my head, but at a traffic light i rolled it down. Looking like something from the Spetsnaz i drove around 5 minutes. the looks from other drivers was too much. so i took it off,
Which begs the question is going about your every day business with a balaclava on legal? If not why are some muslim woman allowed wear bukhas? On religious grounds?
I could set up the Cult of the ballaclava and wear it on religious grounds,:D
just wondering!

Gunsfortoys

Try it and see OP.

phill106

Legal to wear, but also legal for them to refuse admission...

Mint Sauce

Its not that cold outside.

:eek:

phasers

Turn the heating on in your car

mari2222

....against fashion!

krudler

I was cold this morning and wore my Ku Klux Klan hat out, the looks I got off some people was ridiculous

jimthemental

Legal to wear alright, have one at home and use it when the weather is real bad. Haven't driven with it yet though.

finnegan2010

sure, ill run into the local boozer all panicky looking with the herald after work and order a pint of Heino with it on for the crack and sit up at the bar. See how it grabs them. ( for research purposes)

finnegan2010

krudler wrote: »

I was cold this morning and wore my Ku Klux Klan hat out, the looks I got off some people was ridiculous

Yeah my one is get dry cleaned at the moment so it wasnt an option

grumula

krudler wrote: »

I was cold this morning and wore my Ku Klux Klan hat out, the looks I got off some people was ridiculous

it's coz you had it on backwards krudler.

jimthemental

finnegan2010 wrote: »

sure, ill run into the local boozer all panicky looking with the herald after work and order a pint of Heino with it on for the crack and sit up at the bar. See how it grabs them. ( for research purposes)

Not the best idea OP. I've still to work in a bar without some form of potentially deadly weapon under the counter. I've seen shotguns there but my weapon of choice was the handle of a pick, light to swing and hard enough to break bone. Only had to use it once to clear the pub while some caravan dwelling individuals were tearing the place apart one afternoon.

opinion guy

Saw a few people wearing them back in December on the street

johndoe99

i wore one during the cold period in December whist shovelling snow in my back garden, and answered the front door of my house to a postal courier, he jumped back when he saw me, must of gave him some scare, probably thought i was burglaring the house.

Wonder what it be like if i walked into xtravision wearing one or a bank

pickarooney

Mmm, baklava .

RichieC

http://www.slashfilm.com/wp/wp-content/images/delocated_image5-copy.jpg


perfectly legit!

flyton5

Whatever about the legality...just be careful where you wear it. Down Crumlin/Drimnagh direction you might be mistaken for someone...

Fratton Fred

I thought they were all the rage in Belfast.....South Armagh, Derry.............

jackiebaron

RichieC wrote: »

http://www.slashfilm.com/wp/wp-content/images/delocated_image5-copy.jpg


perfectly legit!

He looks like a right donker tbh.

Hogzy

Balaclava's are standard issue to the NYPD.
VERY VERY similar to this one

http://ermasu.com/armylook/images/or-balaclava.jpg

sink

Reminds me of this.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrprsBR_T8s

Wolfe Tone

Sure why not OP......

Irish Halo

finnegan2010 wrote: »

i drove around 5 minutes.

You DROVE around wearing a balaclava and are wondering why you got strange looks?

Snakeblood

finnegan2010 wrote: »

Was freezing my tits off this morning so grabbed an old bally i had
My russian hat was gone missing so no alternative. It was rolled up on my head, but at a traffic light i rolled it down. Looking like something from the Spetsnaz i drove around 5 minutes. the looks from other drivers was too much. so i took it off,
Which begs the question is going about your every day business with a balaclava on legal? If not why are some muslim woman allowed wear bukhas? On religious grounds?
I could set up the Cult of the ballaclava and wear it on religious grounds,:D
just wondering!

depends on ugliness levels.

merlie

There was a time back in the 60's when balaclava's were fashionable and not associated with robberies etc

Here is an early standard issue: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Boys-Hats-Balaclava-Pompom-60s-Vintage-Knitting-Pattern-/270677208732

msg11

Legal to wear, although the folks in the unmarked car might want to have a few words with you. Just saying.. There really should be any reason to cover your face while driving a car. Gives the impression that your up too no good.

TeddyTedson

Legal - Yes
Socially Acceptable - No
Hats ftw?

gurramok

If you were that cold and not wanting any suspicious looks, just wear a woolly burkha

Lumen

msg11 wrote: »

Legal to wear, although the folks in the unmarked car might want to have a few words with you. Just saying.. There really should be any reason to cover your face while driving a car. Gives the impression that your up too no good.

The reason is "because I want to".

What about someone with facial disfigurement? Should they be stopped on sight?

I wear a balaclava when it's cold. They're right yokes.

jester77

As far as head wear goes, it's up their with burberry caps as no-no

HarryPotter41

finnegan2010 wrote: »

Was freezing my tits off this morning so grabbed an old bally i had
My russian hat was gone missing so no alternative. It was rolled up on my head, but at a traffic light i rolled it down. Looking like something from the Spetsnaz i drove around 5 minutes. the looks from other drivers was too much. so i took it off,
Which begs the question is going about your every day business with a balaclava on legal? If not why are some muslim woman allowed wear bukhas? On religious grounds?
I could set up the Cult of the ballaclava and wear it on religious grounds,:D
just wondering!

If your tits were freezing what good was putting on a balaclava? hardly keep them warm.

Sanjuro

I was freezing this morning, so I set myself on fire. The looks I got off people....

Alter-Ego

They're great on cold windy days but not worth it for the attention they get you.

You also run the risk of getting picked up if there happens to be a robbery nearby, and then you have to convince the fuzz that it wasn't you.

deathrider

The bass player in my old band used to always where one. He has long hair, and just wore it as a beanie with is hair coming out of the top of it, through the mouthpiece. I don't think anyone ever copped that it was actually a balaclava though.

phantom_lord

finnegan2010 wrote: »

Which begs the question

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Begging_the_question

Odysseus

I'm regularly seen putting two on, out side banks, shops etc,. But the I'm on a bike and the helmet goes over them. I have one thermal and one normal. The kids psssing by generally love it.

So I have a good reason for them, and legally that is what it comes down to. I know of a person who was sent to trial just for having one, though it was late a night and he was a know criminal.

Victor

finnegan2010 wrote: »

sure, ill run into the local boozer all panicky looking with the herald after work and order a pint of Heino with it on for the crack and sit up at the bar. See how it grabs them. ( for research purposes)

That's stupid.












How would you drink your pint?

tdv123

its not illegal but it is frowned upon.

RichieC

jackiebaron wrote: »

He looks like a right donker tbh.

Wash your mouth out with soap for speaking ill of Jon Glaser like that :mad:

finnegan2010

Victor wrote: »

That's stupid.



How would you drink your pint?

Easy it has a mouth hole!!! Im talking about the proper bally . see attached picture. i took it last night on my way home;)