Save Our Swords

"The historical/educational value what re-enactors due is unmeasurable"

"Now ,how about you lot signing the Airsoft Petition, no one has yet been killed with a toy gun but plans are in the system to ban TOYS as a signal to criminals that their behavious will not be tolerated. So, if you go and shoot someone with a real gun the"

"Another unwarranted and contemptible attack on the rights of the law abiding citizen to pursue their hobbies, sport, and interests."

"The sword is part and parsel of who we are. Leave them alone."

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"Glasgow used to be well known for it's razor gangs. The slashings came to an end when one of the Judges fed up with the situation gave the next man to come before him 12 years. That solved the problem..Baning guns did not work and nether will it work with"

"Would the Scottish Executive please provide the number of people attacked with swords annually, compared with the number attacked with kitchen knives? They have been repeatedly asked for this information. I take it that they will ban kitchen knives when t"

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"The responsible majority should not be penalised for the acts of the criminal. Those who have violent intent can easily use an alternative, like a perfectly legal kitchen knife."

"Replica firearms are licenced for re-encatments so why not do something similar for swords. The legigimate users would get the licences. Fellons would probably ignore the ban anyway!"

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"As an American of Scots descent (and owner/purchaser of Scottish-made swords), I stand with my cousins across the pond against this legislation."

"I am a member of a reenactment group which regularly demonstrates with replica historical swords. Anything can be considered a weapon, even a parker pen, the isuue here is intent. Our intent is to give the general public the opportunity to observe living "

"This ban would not address knife crime, only cause problems for lawful owners with no criminal intent. It would not significantly reduce the number of weapons available for use by criminals."

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"Re-enactor"

"A total ban on the sale and carrying of swords is ridiculously over the top"

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"As a re-enactor, history teacher and historical interpreter, I rely on demonstrating examples of medieval arms and armour to schoolchildren. This massively enhances their educational experience and also that of the general public as they visit sites of hi"

"This will be a sad day in scotlands history if this bill is passed as all scots live by the sword and have done since the being of time."

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