Save Our Swords UK

"The banning of swords, will neither save lives nor prevent assaults with deadly weapons. People so inclined will simply turn to other items, which is basic logic."

"The vast majority of swords are used by historical re-enactors, or for martial arts drills, and are BLUNT. More damage could be done with a breadknife or a garden spade. Why ban swords?"

"save th sword!"

"please don't restrict the activities of peaceful enthusiasts of the Japanese martial art, Iaido, to which use of a sword is key"

"As one man said an all out ban is unworkable and will not deter crime. Antique swords are a treasure in many nations as they should be in Great Britain. Punish criminals not collectors -tch Iaido practitioner and member TKSGB NBTHK AUSKF AJIF"

"Banning guns has done nothing to stop gun crime, its the law abiding sports people who lose out."

"swords dont kill people people kill people"

"This is another case where I believe that the errors of some should not dictate limits on the life of many"

"We do not want to lose the right to use traditional training in swords handed down over generations. The movements learned through sword techniques are of historical value and should be preserved for practice and professional display and performance."

"Swords are an essential part of our re-enactment and education of the English Civil Wars."

"I study Iaido ( a martial art)."

"Banning swords will not stop or affect the people with the mentality to hurt others. Those people will just move on to the next weapon, knife stone stick etc. Swordsmanship is a valid martial art and part of British historical culture. The people made thi"

"This will effect reenactment and will problel effecty the way childer look at history"

"Banning swords is useless, they would then appeal to those with a twisted mind, because its somthing they cant have, and that is dangerous."

"Its stupid to ban the sword people will only obtain them illigally anyway. Has making guns elligal stoped thier use?"