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

finnegan2010 · 31-01-2011 01:48PM #1

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 · 31-01-2011 01:50PM

Try it and see OP.

phill106 · 31-01-2011 01:52PM

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

Mint Sauce · 31-01-2011 01:53PM

Its not that cold outside.

:eek:

phasers · 31-01-2011 01:54PM

Turn the heating on in your car

mari2222 · 31-01-2011 01:55PM

....against fashion!

krudler · 31-01-2011 01:56PM

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

jimthemental · 31-01-2011 01:56PM

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 · 31-01-2011 01:57PM

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 · 31-01-2011 01:58PM

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 · 31-01-2011 02:00PM

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 · 31-01-2011 02:02PM

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 · 31-01-2011 02:04PM

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

johndoe99 · 31-01-2011 02:07PM

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 · 31-01-2011 02:29PM

Mmm, baklava .

RichieC · 31-01-2011 02:36PM

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

perfectly legit!

flyton5 · 31-01-2011 02:36PM

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

Fratton Fred · 31-01-2011 02:36PM

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

jackiebaron · 31-01-2011 02:52PM

RichieC wrote: »

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

perfectly legit!

He looks like a right donker tbh.

Hogzy · 31-01-2011 02:55PM

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

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

sink · 31-01-2011 02:58PM

Reminds me of this.

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

Wolfe Tone · 31-01-2011 03:00PM

Sure why not OP......

Irish Halo · 31-01-2011 03:02PM

finnegan2010 wrote: »

i drove around 5 minutes.

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

Snakeblood · 31-01-2011 03:07PM

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 · 31-01-2011 03:28PM

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 · 31-01-2011 04:56PM

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 · 31-01-2011 04:56PM

Legal - Yes

Socially Acceptable - No

Hats ftw?

gurramok · 31-01-2011 05:06PM

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

Lumen · 31-01-2011 05:19PM

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 · 31-01-2011 05:38PM

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

HarryPotter41 · 31-01-2011 05:42PM

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.

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

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