BBC NEWS Swords ban to beat violent crime:
A crackdown on the sale of swords has been launched as part of a campaign to tackle knife crime and violence.
Justice Minister Cathy Jamieson announced laws to ban swords unless sold for legitimate reasons.
Shops selling swords will need a licence, as will businesses dealing with non-domestic knives and other bladed weapons such as machetes.
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Yeah, we all know (or at least you should by now) how well banning guns worked for halting violent crimes. What's next, scissors? Letter openers? Hammers? Baseball bats?
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