Save Our Swords UK
We the undersigned declare our united opposition to the British Government's recent proposals for an outright ban on the sale of swords in Britain and the carrying of swords in public places.We believ... continue reading »
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"Swords are a valuable part of martial arts, and if a complete ban is placed on them in th UK, then we will see a lot of knowledge go to waste and eventually die out"
"Just because a few bad eggs own swords for the wrong purposes. Doesn't mean we should all be tard with the same brush. Anyway just look at what happend with hand guns once baned."
"I have a keen interest in martial arts, Japanese swords and their history. I have a set of practice swords and live blades in my posession. Banning swords is a simple 'PR' act and will not address the problem. Weapons do not kill or maim, it is the person"
"As a practising Martial Artist I totally condemn the Nanny attitudes of the British Government who think that banning swords will reduce crime, whilst at the same time indirectly encourage crime through a do-Gooding attitude towards the very persons who c"
"What about banning kitchen knives?"
"keep the katana"
"Bans on weapons do not solve a problem. Look at the ban on knives and guns."
"Banning such weapons will only instigate people to use them for the wrong purpose. These are a part of history."
"This is outrageous. Like a wise man once said: "Swords don't kill people, people kill people." ;-)"
"weapons don't kill people, people kill people"
"This is such a shame! A katana is a form of martial art in itself! It shouldnt be banned because others use it for harm!"
"I think swords should be licensed just as firearms."
"I would agree with a form of licensing, controlled by , say, the British Kendo Association."