[MR] Australia to ban swords

[Jeanne]

You missed this paragraph:

"Mr Haermeyer said groups such as highland dancers, historic re-enactment
groups, bonafide collectors and people with family heirlooms could apply for
an exemption from the licensing services branch of Victoria Police.

"Legitimate sword owners understand the importance of ensuring that their
swords do not fall into the wrong hands," he said.  "


Soffya
Argent, a patriarchal cross between three crescent gules on a chief sable
three fleur-de-lys Or
Haus Gebrochen
Order of St. Roche
Incipient Canton of Sudentur
Barony of Stierbach
Kingdom of Atlantia

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From: atlantia-bounces at atlantia.sca.org
[mailto:atlantia-bounces at atlantia.sca.org]On Behalf Of Sean D.
Sorrentino
Sent: Saturday, March 13, 2004 12:46 AM
To: atlantia at atlantia.sca.org
Subject: [MR] Australia to ban swords


remember the old SCA bumper sticker? "If they outlaw
guns, can we use swords? well in Australia, where most
firearms are banned, the answer is soo to be NO! check
out the story at

http://www.heraldsun.news.com.au/printpage/0,5481,8907485,00.html

New law to ban swords
Peter Mickelburough, state politics reporter
09mar04

SWORDS will be outlawed from July under new laws to
curb the growing use of the weapons in street brawls.

Police Minister Andre Haermeyer said the ban would
help police overcome a culture of young people arming
themselves with swords.

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