Save Our Swords

"These proposals insult sensible, well trained re-enactors who go out of their way to keep our culture and heritage alive."

"I have to say that you should consider thoses who have proper training. A sword.... like anything else is a tool that can be used for good and bad thus it should be treated as such."

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"How long does an edged weapon have ot be to qualify as a sword? Maybe the steak knife will be next."

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"swords are apart of scottish heritage, how can you ban them! its akin to the Australian government banning the corked hat or boomerang. i see it as a great wrong to have this abuse of liberty forced upon you as proud Scots. it is your historic cultural ri"

"Punish the criminals, not the public. Crime rates won't decrease because of a ban, they'll only increase, and criminals will find other weapons to use."

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"As an RPer and collecter, I hope the Executive lets us keep the shiny swords. And now I'm worried about the shiny replica knives, too."

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"As a participant in both historical re-enactment and fantasy battle displays I have valid cause to use bladed weapons. As a Pagan I use a ceremonial blade for ritual purposes (as do people in several more mainstream faiths, such as Sikhism). And a blanket"

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"As an, English, Historical Re-enactor who has travelled to Scotland (from Hampshire) to take part in events in order to raise money for Scottish Charities, I am amazed that the proposed legislation does not appear to allow for this, albeit small, section "

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"We'll give up our swords when politicians give up their bodyguards"