Why Calontir doesn't Allow Rapier Fighting was Re: ANST - White Scarves as Peers?

[Chris and Elisabeth Zakes]

At 08:12 PM 6/21/98 -0500, you wrote:
>At 09:24 AM 6/21/98 -0500, you wrote:
>>I truly don't know that much about the ongoing situation but I was just in
>>Calontir for Lillies War.  The sign that they had posted at the troll stated
>>that the use of live steel weapons for demonstrations or competitions was
>>illegal in the state of Missourri.  This was the justification that they are
>>presently using for not allowing rapier combat.  This may or may not just be
>>an excuse for keeping the weapons banned.
>
>Just for the record, since I notice that this has caused quite a bit of
>discussion about the mundane legalities of fencing, Calontir did not and
>does not base its policies regarding fencing on any mundane laws.  
>
>Donato el Lobo
>Calontir Earl Marshal


Thank you for clearing that up.

While I disagree with Calontir's decision to ban rapier fighting, I do
respect your kingdom's right to make its own decisions in such matters.
(I just wish you'd change your minds. <G>)

	-Tivar Moondragon
retiring Deputy Society Marshal for Rapier Combat

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