England Takes a Stand Against Samurai Swords

Evidently being attacked by someone with a sword has become common enough in England that an official banning of their sale, importation, or hire has been instated. There has been no word from officials on the legality of flails, battle axes or polearms however.

Ineffective

[riceboy50]

No matter how many weapons they ban, people will always find a way to kill each other. Many will argue against an armed populace, but one still can't ignore this fact.

I have the solution to the problem

[MarsDefenseMinister]

If you're being attacked with a sword, a well controlled gun is an excellent way to defend yourself. I prefer the 12 gauge shotgun myself, but other good people can have different opinions.

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[palegray.net]

Newspapers across the U.K. are reporting a new ban on excessively long fingernails, citing a recent rash of nasty scratch wounds inflicted by angry school children.