Rob62
Member
This is truly one of the funniest things I've read in a long time. It almost seems to be a joke but unfortunatly true. There is no doubt that kitchen knifes will be next.
http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=38896
Gun control in Australia has given way to sword control as police prepare to enforce a new law meant to curb modern-day swashbuckling.
According to a report in the Melbourne Herald Sun, the new statute slaps owners of swords who don't have a permit with up to six months in jail and fines of up to $12,000.
Police Minister Andre Haermeyer told the paper the law will help cops deal with youngsters who are arming themselves with swords.
"For most people running around the street carrying swords there is absolutely no reason for them to be carrying those weapons," he is quoted as saying.
Under the law, set to go into effect next month, those owning swords now would have to surrender their weapons to authorities, sell them to a licensed dealer or apply for specific approval to possess them.
Sword collectors will have to keep the items under lock and key and have a burglar alarm.
According to the report, a 21-year-old man had his hand severed by a samurai sword in a confrontation between 40 men last winter, and a 19-year-old was hacked to death in 2002 by a mob using swords.
The police minister stressed those owning swords for legitimate reasons can apply for exemptions.
"Legitimate sword owners understand the importance of ensuring that their swords do not fall into the wrong hands," he told the Sun. "The vast majority of the community would say, 'Look, there's no place for people just being able to go out there and buy these things and carry them around the street.'"
The Victoria government is also looking at bans on some other weapons, such as crossbows.
Regards,
Rob
http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=38896
Gun control in Australia has given way to sword control as police prepare to enforce a new law meant to curb modern-day swashbuckling.
According to a report in the Melbourne Herald Sun, the new statute slaps owners of swords who don't have a permit with up to six months in jail and fines of up to $12,000.
Police Minister Andre Haermeyer told the paper the law will help cops deal with youngsters who are arming themselves with swords.
"For most people running around the street carrying swords there is absolutely no reason for them to be carrying those weapons," he is quoted as saying.
Under the law, set to go into effect next month, those owning swords now would have to surrender their weapons to authorities, sell them to a licensed dealer or apply for specific approval to possess them.
Sword collectors will have to keep the items under lock and key and have a burglar alarm.
According to the report, a 21-year-old man had his hand severed by a samurai sword in a confrontation between 40 men last winter, and a 19-year-old was hacked to death in 2002 by a mob using swords.
The police minister stressed those owning swords for legitimate reasons can apply for exemptions.
"Legitimate sword owners understand the importance of ensuring that their swords do not fall into the wrong hands," he told the Sun. "The vast majority of the community would say, 'Look, there's no place for people just being able to go out there and buy these things and carry them around the street.'"
The Victoria government is also looking at bans on some other weapons, such as crossbows.
Regards,
Rob
