Gun control in Australia has given way to sword control as police prepare to enforce a new law meant to curb modern-day swashbuckling. According to a report in the Melbourne Herald Sun, the new statute slaps owners of swords who don't have a permit with up to six months in jail and fines of up to $12,000.
Police Minister Andre Haermeyer told the paper the law will help cops deal with youngsters who are arming themselves with swords. "For most people running around the street carrying swords there is absolutely no reason for them to be carrying those weapons," he is quoted as saying.
Under the law, set to go into effect next month, those owning swords now would have to surrender their weapons to authorities, sell them to a licensed dealer or apply for specific approval to possess them. Sword collectors will have to keep the items under lock and key and have a burglar alarm. The Victoria government is also looking at bans on some other weapons, such as crossbows.
I am completely fucking speechless.
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