Well, I once built a helium-argon laser and had a bit of fun with it for a while. Then I built a simple laser that cost an arm and a leg to make (nowadays you can get one for as little as $3 for a 1mW red laser pointer [by the way even a 1Mw will suffice for a finder]).
The act also specifically mentions a "cat of nine tails" with each of the whips being knotted. This is supposed to be in the same category! Apparantly, if you read further, the lawful excuse for having a controlled weapon is:
(b) participation in any lawful sport, recreation or entertainment.
Therefore: It can be used in any lawful sport, recreation or entertainment as long as it is carried and used in a safe and secure manner constant with the lawful excuse for which it is possessed or is carried or is to be used. So if a sex shop sells a whip, known as a "Cat of Nine Tails" they would also be breaking the law, but then I presume since it would be used in a sport or recreational activity it would be exempt !!!!! :-) :-)
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