Save Our Swords UK

"It is the individual who may manipulate any article to make it a weapon, such as a pen, glass or bare hand. I ask, would the government be willing to sacrifices all such items? If so, what kind of world would we then be living in? Such powers themselves a"

"3rd Dan Martial Arts Instructor. Restrict sales of swords by means of licence issued to legitamate users but not banning."

"Sell to licenced practioners only not a total ban"

"Legislation to ban the purchase and posession of swords, particularly for formal martial arts practice, would have a delitarious effect on martial arts in general in the UK. A belief that banning swords, especially those used in organised martial arts, wi"

"I would support licensing"

"Instead of banning sword why not ban something that kills every day, A GUN!!!"

"Many traditional martial arts have respect and discipline as a core philosophy making practioners the least likely to cause a risk to the public. PS Kitchen knives will still be readily available..."

"It is important to keep Japanese swaords to practice histric and highly cultural martial arts. It would be possible to consider registration of swords for the use of practicing this martial arts?"

"I wish to learn iaido but if this law gets pasted I believe it wouldn't be worth while to learn the art of iaido which is a shame."

"Iaido is the art of peace not war! Swords do not cause crime, criminals cause crime - tackle the criminals."

"Currently fighting the closure of one hospital and the loss of service in two others!. Now an interest of a lifetime is threatened!.If only I belonged to an ethnic minority or a religion that demanded an edged weapon as part of a ritual.................."

"we don't need any more of the nanny state"

"Would be bad for all martial artists such as my self, and collectors"

"A few spoil for the many"