Preparedness Museum Wins Legal Battle to Exhibit Unusable Cannons
In a recent press release, the administrative court has ruled that the Preparedness Museum in Djuramossa has the right to display two old cannons, Sonja and Britta, without the need for a permit for the possession of weapons.
The decision comes after a legal battle with the police authority, who argued that special storage conditions were required for the cannons. However, the court disagreed, citing the fact that the cannons are unusable and extremely heavy, weighing almost 30 tons each. The court’s ruling states that the cannons are so heavy that they are almost impossible to steal, further justifying the museum’s right to exhibit them without a weapons permit.
The victory is a significant win for the Preparedness Museum, which has been seeking to exhibit the historic pieces. The cannons were included in Batteri Helsingborg from 1940 to 1990, and the museum presented evidence including a scene visit and witness interviews with a former soldier responsible for the closure of Batteri Helsingborg.
This ruling sets a precedent for museums and historical institutions seeking to display similar weapons without the need for a weapons permit, under the condition that the weapons are unusable and extremely difficult to move. The Preparedness Museum can now proceed with its plans to exhibit the cannons, providing visitors with a unique glimpse into the history of the region.
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