Fwd: [CFML] Save Our Swords national petition and campaign

[MARKRICHARDSONR@aol.com]

Hi all
I know I dont usually say much on here but with this going on in Scotland
with the attempt to ban swords it also raise the issue in England, and will put
me out of business as I am a fencing coach but my main income comes from the
sale of swords, if there is anything that can be done to help the issue
please let me know.
Mark Richardson


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[William Black]

In reality there isn't much chance of either sporting equipment or
re-enactment equipment being banned.

The real issue here is selling 'sharps' to the general public.

Already in England and Scotland re-enactment swords/daggers/pole-arms/etc
are considered 'theatrical props' rather than weapons and fencing equipment
is considered 'sporting equipment'. The police act in a reasonable manner
and nobody's going to arrest a group of people dressed in plaid and
refighting a battle for the local tourist industry, or even some people
giving a demonstration of period fencing.

No-one sane is looking to ban people doing legitimate stuff, the problem
with the Scottish Assembly is that they've got a taste for banning stuff and
have proved unable to write their legislation in a manner that makes good
law.

--

William Black

I've seen things you people wouldn't believe
Barbeques on fire by chalets past the headland
I've watched the gift shops glitter in the darkness off Newborough
All this will pass like ice-cream on the beach
Time for tea


----- Original Message -----
From: <MARKRICHARDSONR@aol.com>
To: <classicalfencing@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2004 3:51 PM
Subject: Fwd: [CFML] Save Our Swords national petition and campaign


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> Hi all
> I know I dont usually say much on here but with this going on in Scotland
> with the attempt to ban swords it also raise the issue in England, and
will put
> me out of business as I am a fencing coach but my main income comes from
the
> sale of swords, if there is anything that can be done to help the issue
> please let me know.
> Mark Richardson
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> The CFML is sponsored in part by Purpleheart Armoury, now carrying rapier
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