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There are none, is the simple and succinct answer.That isn't counting the actual paid-for benefits of being a member of one of the companies, such as the right to attend their meetings or socialise with the other members. Those aren't really 'privileges' in the sense of the question, though.It is normal for a Liveryman of the livery companies to be granted the Freedom of the City of London as a matter of course - though this status can also be awarded to other people, so it's not an exclusive privilege. Being a Freeman does still have certain privileges - you have to be one to be elected an Alderman of the City of London, and in turn only aldermen can become Lord Mayor of London.This was not always the case - in bygone days members of the livery companies did have much greater privileges.The banqueting hall belonging to the Worshipful Company of Drapers, founded in 1438. The Hall itself was built in 1543 but rebuilt after a fire in 1772.The livery companies of the City of London were originally mediaeval guilds, of a kind which were common in cities all over Europe in the Middle Ages. In many ways they were the forerunner of modern trade bodies or professional associations. They generally held a monopoly over practising their particular trade within city limits - to be a tailor, for example, you had to be a member of the Worshipful Company of Merchant Taylors. Becoming a member would entail serving an apprenticeship and passing a practical exam, ensuring that professional standards were maintained. The livery companies also regulated prices and wages, and oversaw training for prospective members. They employed inspectors to monitor the quality of goods being sold, and in some cases ran their own law courts to arbitrate disputes between or against members.In modern times these functions have almost all been abolished. A few livery companies still carry out traditional functions, but now on behalf of the State and with statutory authority. For example the Worshipful Company of Fishmongers is still responsible for carrying out quality inspections of fish sold at Billingsgate Fish Market as it has since 1604, but now they follow European food standards regulations.Inspector from the Worshipful Company of Fishmongers at Billingsgate Market.Livery companies also served a social function, to bring members of the craft together and help them network, as well as staging banquets and ceremonies, both secular and religious. The money they collected in membership dues or as bequests was also used for charitable purposes - primarily for their own members who fell on hard times, but also sometimes to the general public. Over the centuries some livery companies became extremely wealthy, and funded schools, hospitals, almshouses, churches, libraries and many other institutions.The development of the welfare state in the 20th century left most of these charitable functions no longer necessary, and they were wound down. The London livery companies still make extensive donations to charity - £42 million in 2010 - but they are no longer primarily benevolent organisations for the benefit of their own members. In a few cases a livery company does still maintain a hardship fund for its own members who fall into difficulties, which might be considered a privilege of membership. The social functions of the livery companies are still alive and well today, of course, and members benefit from the ability to go to banquets or attend open days etc.The livery companies were immensely rich, and held a monopoly over most aspects of the city's economic life. As such, they quickly came to dominate it politically as well. In effect, the guilds ran the city. Full members of the guilds - who could be distinguished by the distinctive uniform or 'livery' they wore on public occasions, hence the name livery company - were the only people permitted to vote in London elections or stand for public office. The status of 'Freeman of the City of London' was given to them to set them apart from the non-voting rabble: in effect, the term Freeman meant the same as 'citizen'.While this seems highly undemocratic by modern standards, it still meant that mediaeval London was ruled by an elected mayor. He had to campaign for office by winning the votes of hundreds or even thousands of people - basically all the employers, merchants and property-owners of the city - in a time when in most other places power was still entirely in the hands of feudal warlords and hereditary nobles. London, and other cities like it, was a peculiar quasi-republican anomaly in the aristocratic Middle Ages.In modern times, the status of Freeman of the City of London still exists, but it is largely ceremonial. Since 1835 it is no longer necessary to be a member of a livery company to be awarded the Freedom of the City, but most of the companies expect their full members to apply for the Freedom, which is normally granted as a matter of course.The term 'Freeman', incidentally, is considered unisex; there are both male and female Freemen. In the bad old days only widows could be female Freemen in their own right, since when a woman got married her legal identity was subsumed by that of her husband; this is no longer the case.Nowadays elections to the City of London Corporation are carried out according to the normal democratic franchise; you don't have to be a Freeman to vote. However, as well as 100 Common Councilmen who perform normal local government duties, the City also elects 25 Aldermen. Their duties are mostly but not entirely ceremonial - they are the people who are empowered to award the Freedom of the City and to approve the creation of new livery companies. To become an Alderman, you do have to be a Freeman of the City first - so that is one remaining privilege of the status.In addition, the Lord Mayor of London has to be an Alderman, so by extension he or she also has to be a Freeman; and the Lord Mayor is elected by members of the livery companies at a public meeting, called Common Hall. The duties of the Lord Mayor include chairing meetings of the City of London Corporation, but in modern time the role has largely evolved into being an apolitical spokeperson and ambassador of the City of London's business interests, both nationally and internationally.The office of Lord Mayor of London dates back over 800 years and is entirely different to the office of Mayor of London, the position currently held by Boris Johnson, which is only 14 years old. That confuses a lot of people.Fiona Woolf was elected as 686th Lord Mayor of London in September 2013.In mediaeval times trade guilds often performed a military role as well. Most of the large employers of a city were members, and so in an emergency they could quickly assemble all their apprentices and craftsmen to form a large, organised body of men of military age. Wealthy guilds could also afford to issue those men with high quality arms and armour at their own expense, turning them into a formidable military unit that was a match for any lord or baron's feudal levies. This was a source of both raw power and civic pride, and many guilds - including those of the City of London, encouraged their members to train and drill at weekends to make themselves even more effective as soldiers, and then allowed them to parade through the city streets to show off their skills. Even as late as the English Civil War of 1642, the fact that London, with its Trained Bands of disciplined militia, decided to fight for Parliament instead of the King was a major factor in Charles's defeat.This is believed to be the source of the privilege given to Freemen of the City of London to carry weapons openly in the city; even to the extent of walking around with a drawn sword. Sadly, or perhaps fortunately, such a privilege no longer exists today. Britain's strict laws against carrying offensive weapons in public places include no exemption for Freemen of the City.In former times the Livery Companies, on behalf of the City, could field a formidable military force. This is no longer true.It is often said that Freemen have the right to take sheep across London Bridge. In fact, the privilege was originally to take sheep (or other livestock) over the bridge without paying a toll - anybody else could drive their flocks to market the same way, but had to pay for the privilege.Nowadays, no toll is charged for crossing London Bridge. A person, whether a Freeman or not, trying to take sheep over the bridge might find themselves in trouble for blocking traffic, endangering other drivers, animal cruelty, or creating a public nuisance: but as long as the sheep are kept under proper control I can't see that there's any law to prevent it. There are several recent examples of people doing just that, usually as a publicity stunt or to raise awareness for a charity. In 2009 the Lord Mayor arranged a sponsored sheep drive over the bridge to celebrate its 800th anniversary.There were other traditional privileges of freemen, but they no longer exist. For example, a freeman had the right to insist on a silk rope if he was to be hanged; but capital punishment was abolished in 1998, so the privilege no longer applies. In former days a freeman found wandering the streets drunk would be escorted safely home by the City Watch, but today they would be treated the same as anybody else. Freemen were also immune from being pressganged into the Royal Navy, but these days the Navy is an all-volunteer force.Herding sheep across London Bridge: not actually a privilege of Freemen of the City - that's a myth - but still occasionally done as a publicity stunt.

You’re more likely to face charges by firing a weapon wantonly in the air within city limits than by exercising a legitimate right to protect yourself or others…regardless of means if the situation calls for it. I can’t speak to intent or anything else, but if the firearm is legal and the ammo legally purchased (or hand-loaded as such) then there’s no criminal case or bias based on law. And, I’d never go hunting with a fully jacketed bullet… not enough shock or cavity. But as I’m now “end stage” and permanently disabled, hunting is no longer on the shrinking list of things I can still do. Target shooting is, however.To be honest, the police I have actually had a conversation with much prefer citizens carrying with HP ammo. As has been amply explained FMJ or “ball” type ammunition over penetrates. Good for target shooting, not much else. Lead truncated is miserable on your weapon, but a little less likely to go right through a threat. HP ammo comes in all kinds of variations, ANY of which are better for self defensive purposes… as has been mentioned, you should be interested in STOPPING the threat RIGHT now.As far as deadly force goes, it doesn’t have to be a firearm. People have been using it since God created rocks. I’ve been a firearms trainer and coach for a county in Arizona where concealed carry is legal without a permit virtually anywhere in the state. I can tell you honestly that the type of ammo has no bearing on what a jury or court thinks. The majority of people don’t understand even why they’re buying one type vs. another.Personally I carry a .40 (10mm) with HPs (larger diameter than the 9mm, slightly less velocity, bullet has time to expand). But at home my defensive weapon of choice is a 12 ga. shotgun, 3 in the magazine per AZ law: 000 buck, no. 6 shot, 000 buck.. in that order. The liklelihood of ever needing either personally? Millions to one. But the chance I may need to defend others? Drops to thousands, still unrealistic but the price of not carrying means only the bad guys will be.The downside is that if you have never heard “finger discipline” or “backstop awareness” you’re still allowed to shoot any ammo through any firearm legally. You’d be better off handpicking the best rocks for a slingshot.

In Ohio, there are 3 animals that can be hunted without permits, seasons, or bag limits, and with any civilian weapon. Wild boar, coyotes, and ground hogs.However, that is only where the law allows for use of the weapon. No discharge of a firearm within city limits, and believe it or not, even a bow and arrow is classified as a firearm for this purpose. No bow and arrow either.You Have the Right of self defense, bit you may get fined for firing the weapon.This is my current understanding , contact ODNR (ohio dept. Of natural resources) to see if the rules are still current.