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 »
"Over the past 3 weeks news stations have reported NOTHING BUT murders with REAL GUNS that are supposed to be banned for ownership and not available to import or own or sell - Banning any samurai sword whether replica or training will only impose on the fu"
"if you ban sword practise we will lose a historic lifestyle"
"Knives pose a far greater public safety risk than swords. This gov is obsessed with regulation and restriction. Weve got to vote them out. if there has to be control then allow ownership through license."
"Cultural THIEVES"
"license them"
"Swords are an essential part of practising martial arts!"
"I would be quite happy for a total ban if you could prove there would be no more deaths involving swords. However, I had not been aware of a national crime spree involving swords. Where do you draw the line? Many household items can be used as a weapon; g"
"Kitchen knives are just as dangerous in the wrong hands as are baseball bats, ban these before banning swords which may effect the ligitimate collectors of nihonto and practise Iaido."
"It's the criminals who need persecuting and not us law abiding enthusiasts"
"Far more injuries are caused by easily concealed weapons than swords. Please consider this legislation very carefully."
"individuals warrant the freedom to train"
"as a practising martial artist of 15+ years, I believe that a blanket ban will be culturally damaging. If safety is issue introduce a liscencing scheme."
"It is not the sword that is dangerous, but the character of the individual who carries it. It would make more sence to introduce a centralised licensing scheme to prevent unsuitable persons obtaining such swords."
