Nitrox,according to the new law as posted by Mickey,only people with permits can own or carry a sword.This is also true for other weapons such as firearms,so whats the big fuss about?I was referring to carrying or owning swords etc. illegally as these are weapons that are cheaper and can also be made locally at hardly any cost.Yet they are extremely dangerous.So if the govt.puts some restrictions on their use or carrying them i don't think its usurping the rights of citizens.After all its not banning the weapon.
As far carrying weapons around here it is only in the tribal belt that one can carry weapons without a permit and that to because of personal vendettas and feuds.All other parts of the country you have to get a permit.You will not find anyone,outside of the tribal belt,carrying a sword,only AK 47's and those to legally.Of course there are those who do not respect the law and carry and use weapons they are not supposed to have.
I'm sure you'll agree with me that weapons should be owned and carried by responsible citizens for specific purposes,whether hunting or self defense or whatever and the govt. has the right to lay down certain restrictions to ensure that they do not fall into the wrong hands.