Sword Control!

[tyme]

What if you plate a sword made of conductive non-metallic material with metal? Does that count as a sword?

$90? Is there some discount for self-manufactured swords? What kind of mickey-mouse operation are they running where it costs $135 AUD to enter someone's name/address information in a database?

 

[telomerase]

It worked for the Shogun!

... if by "worked" you mean "allowed permanent stagnation under dictatorial rule".

Of course to enforce his sword control laws, the Shogun kept some matchlocks around. (And around and around... when Perry showed up the Japanese modernized some of their 300-year-old matchlocks for percussion caps!)

 

[Nightfall]

"No slippery slope" my ***.

 

[Lancel]

Are machetes and sickles included? Probably not considered assault blades - yet. Garden tools are next.

Scary thoughts: I once considered retiring to Australia. (shiver)

Larry

 

[telomerase]

>Are machetes and sickles included? Probably not considered assault blades - yet. Garden tools are next.

From the September 13, 2004 Sydney Morning Herald:

Today marks the signing of the the Omnibus Blunt Object Control Act. The Prime Minister has said: "From now on, Australians may live without fear of injury from fireplace pokers, cricket bats, silver candlesticks, or other like weaponry in private hands".

When asked how criminal access to such items was to be prevented, the PM retreated behind his AUG-equipped bodyguards and left for holiday in Switzerland.

 

[Lancel]

"From now on, Australians may live without fear of injury from fireplace pokers, cricket bats, silver candlesticks, or other like weaponry in private hands".

I find the thought processes here very disturbing. Only the insane or space aliens (or both) could be so ignorant of human nature or human needs.

Australia, I'll pray for you tonight.

America, I'll work even harder for RKBA.

Larry

 

[C.R.Sam]

Bout ten years ago.
Some little city in urban Orange County, CA.
Store parking lot.
Using a machete to split a large cardboard carton.
Cruiser stops and informs me the blade on my knife is overly long.

Sigh.

Sam

 

[ShaiVong]

When are these stupid sons from a fatherless marrage going to come to terms with the fact that its evil PEOPLE who use tools to cause harm to other people?

I dont give a flying what-what-have-you what they ban. As far as I'm concerned, they could make everything made from non-nerf material banned. I could still walk straight up to a clerk in the grocery store and hammer my elbow into they're throat, or my thumb into they're eye.

Predators use what is most conveniant, not whats legal.

If you havent read "Naked Empire" by Terry Goodkind, its worth a look.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/t...f=sr_1_1/102-6724115-5090567?v=glance&s=books

 

[El Tejon]

Sam, just think of all the eeevil that officer stopped by informing you of your offense.

 

[BerettaNut92]

What a pile of crap. Why don't they just strap handcuffs on everybody and get it over with?

 

[scotjute]

Just a note for those who may not know, but most of the states have laws against wearing dirks, daggers, swords, etc. in public. In Texas for example, knives that one may wear are limited to 5 1/2" blades or shorter. Longer bladed knives may be used while actively engaged in fishing, hunting, etc., but are not to be worn once one is no longer "actively" engaged in the allowed activity. Luckily, the laws do allow one to carry and use longer blades on your own property, and so far, displays and method of storage is at your own discretion.

 

[BerettaNut92]

In CA a few of the ninnies were up in arms about sword control when a nutjob walked into Albertsons and killed two people.

 

[Giant]

Off with their hands! off with their feet! What utter nonsense.

The line is being drawn in the sand, the time is coming soon when all will have to decide to resist with all their will and might or simply lie down and be killed.

Giant