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[James Crouchet]

On 21 Jun 98,, Raymond Catz wrote:

> However, the mock broadsword currently in use in the SCA is a club, and is
> illegal in all 50 states.  Fencing equipment is something that I should
> never have to worry about in terms of breaking the law.  But the mock
> broadsword is, as a matter of law a prohibited weapon, although if you can
> explain to a judge that it is really intended as sporting equipment,
> chances are that you will be acquitted.  Unless, of course, your judge
> chooses not to believe you.  The mopes who are running the kingdom of
> Calontir have it exactly backwards.

To pick a nit, I would say, rather, that the mock broadsword is sporting 
equipment and therefore is LEGAL. However, just like a baseball bat, if they 
think you intend to use it as a weapon, you could have legal trouble. Since it is 
weirder than a bat, you may have a harder time proving your innocence 
(hassled until proven innocent, ya know). N'est-ce pas?

Dore


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