What countries is it legal to carry a sword in?
is their any ?
and should we be able to in this country (UK)?
2007-12-10 01:19:01 · 5 answers · asked by tomtom 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
In the United States, a person has a constitutional "right to keep and bear arms." That gives people the right to own firearms and other weapons. The states regulate a citizen's ability to carry concealed weapons. Thus, if a person wants to openly carry a sword and dagger, that is okay.
However, there are certain locations where weapons may not be carried -- on commercial aircraft, as well as in courthouses and certain other government buildings.
Possession of nunchaku is illegal in a number of countries including Belgium, Germany, Norway and Spain. In the United Kingdom it is legal to own for martial arts purposes, although public possession is not allowed unless transporting between a place of training and a private address. Legality in the United States varies at state level, e.g., personal possession of nunchaku is illegal in New York, Arizona, California and Massachusetts, but in other states possession has not been criminalized. Legality in Australia is also determined by individual state laws. In New South Wales, the weapon is on the restricted weapons list, and thus can only be owned with a permit.
2007-12-10 02:00:28 · answer #1 · answered by Mark 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In India many Sikhs legally carry sword which is part of their religion. The sword is called "Kirpan".
2007-12-10 01:34:45 · answer #2 · answered by BB 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im not sure about laws against carrying a sword. im not even sure if there are any. it seems like it would be regarded as a knife with the length of blade restrictions, so if there are any laws about knives with blades of more than ____ inches, than you probably cant carry a knife.
2007-12-10 01:26:18 · answer #3 · answered by nflrunes 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Knights of Columbus can carry a sword in ANY country in the world... so you need to become a Catholic.
2007-12-10 01:26:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Sudan, they carry them for decoration/ as cultural items/ as status symbols.
2014-08-30 13:16:27 · answer #5 · answered by piran 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋