Save Our Swords

"Even a wooden sword could be used as a weapon, but so could a stick. Surely who is using it is the important factor; a disaffected drug addict, or a responsible tai chi student. Big difference."

"The sword has been a historic icon closely tied to Scotland, I fear that to restrict it's ownership will ultimately have adverse effects on your economy and gives no real value in your fight against crime. A great admirer of your country and culture !"

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"As a re-enactor, I already find it difficult to find a good supplier of swords locally. We should encourage more local businesses to sell in Scotland rather than ban it altogether. The issue is not the sword but the people who wield it. Banning them adres"

"After the tragedy of Dunblane instead of having a proper investigation into why someone who was clearly an unsuitable person to have a firearms license, there was a blanket and thoughtless ban on firearms. Now, we are facing a ban on owning swords. What a"

"Owning a blunt sword for Western Martial Art training purposes should be allowed. Researching and learning historical combat arts using blunt instruments is a legitimate activity and should not be legislated against. I would be interested in seeing the st"

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"Take the criminal out of circulation not the sword"

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"Swords simply are not just weapons, but for me at least, a collective hobby, of which many people share."

"This ill-considered law will do nothing to strike at armed crime."

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"Are the proscriptions returning?"

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"Target criminals, not law-abiding martial artists"