OK, i just found out that my friend's 10 year old brother went to the flea market with some of his pals and bought a ninja sword, yes a really sharp ninja sword, (which reminds me of an episode of south park if u know what im talking about) Now is this legal? If he hurts anybody or himself who's fault is it on cuz im pretty sure his parents dont know, so ya......what do u think about this about it being legal and everything? Cuz im worried about someone getting hurt and then a whole bunch of stuff happening, who's to blame? and Was it legal for whoever gave this kid a ninja sword to sell it to him????
2007-09-17 13:08:03 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
oh yeah and i live in california so i wanna know if its legal here?
2007-09-17 13:16:20 · update #1
I've never seen a really sharp ninja sword being sold at any kind of market, except for good quality ones at Renaissance Faires where they run at least a few hundred dollars and are generally above any 10 year old's budget. Like another poster here said, the cheap modern ninja sword replicas are only sharp at the point, and not all that much even there. When I was 10, I used to buy daggers, bayonets, and swords at flea markets quite often (although they were real antiques, not that chintzy new stainless-steel Pakistani or Chinese crap). As far as the law goes, swords are regulated by your state's blade laws exactly the same as knives are. Any kind of a sword (whether an authentic one, a cheap replica, or a dress sword) is much too long for anybody to legally wear or carry around in public regardless of his age (unless he has a permit for a special event, or it's being transported and kept inside a box). But it's legal to purchase and own such a weapon, and there is no age restriction on that. I personally wouldn't sell one to a kid, but flea marketeers aren't particularly worried about who buys their stuff as long as somebody buys it.
2007-09-17 13:51:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure if it's illegial or not, though it should be if it isn't.
The kid is liable if he injures or stabs or kills anyone including himself with that sword. However, the guy at the fleemarket, he is liable too if indeed he sold the sword illegially to that kid.
If he sold the sword to the kids' father or mother...as a collector's item for down the road...then that's one thing....and then it's on to the mom and dad for letting a 10 year old play with a sharp sword. (which if anything does happen...mom and dad are in trouble as well).
Oh, and most likely...the type of sword you are talking about is a Kitana sword.....though there are a few other types that "ninja's" have used, the kitana is the most common one found in martial arts training.
Oh, and if the parents' get the kid the sword so he can learn to use it for martial arts training, that's different as well. It is within the law to allow for that, because the sword would be used under adult suppervision only. (now if the kid has it out and chassing people with it or something..the kid is in violation but the parent's shouldn't be in trouble if it was bought for martial arts training purposses).
2007-09-17 20:21:38 · answer #2 · answered by Machowolf 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you look carefully of the actual sword, the point may be sharp but the blade is actually not sharpened along the length. They are made of either a low grade steel or cast iron, so that they can not be sharpened even if one tried.
That's how they get around making those swords and not be classified a weapon. Yes, it is dangerous and can stab people with it, but so can with a sharpened stick.
I do not believe they are classified as a weapon and therefore, they are not illegal to sell to anyone, although really not a good idea....
Who to blame? Why looking for someone to blade when you have within your power to let the parents know? Do the right thing before someone gets hurt, rather than spending your time finding a place to put blame. Who's liable? Parents are for not supervising their child adequately.
2007-09-17 20:21:45 · answer #3 · answered by tkquestion 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know that episode of south park. KEE YAA!!!
It isn't neccesarry illegal or legal. Its all state legislature. California is very strict, so it is illegal there, you have to check with state laws. Don't worry though he won't be arrested for it or have it taken unless hes stupid and starts running around threatening people, which 10 year olds do a lot. If its just for show and "Make Believe" then let it be.
2007-09-17 20:12:07 · answer #4 · answered by Animal Liberation Front 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Sports Authority thay had a Machete for 5$ NO LIE! but I wonder if i could have bought it or needed a Id card or some thing.
2007-09-17 20:19:02 · answer #5 · answered by unkownkilla 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You are supposed to be 18 to purchase such a weapon. The person who sold it to him could get in major trouble.
Thers's a bonehead for ya !!!!
2007-09-17 20:14:04 · answer #6 · answered by SelenesMoon 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
here in Australia one can purchases a blade once 16 but they must have id to confirm
2014-04-12 12:37:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure. You can sell loaded handguns, machetes, and oddly enough, bonsai trees to children over the age of 8 under federal law.
2007-09-17 20:11:40 · answer #8 · answered by LIGER20498 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋