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    [–] cantstopthesignal@sh.itjust.works 8 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (4 children)

    Everyone talks about gun rights, but what about sword rights? Why can't I open carry a claymore in a Wendy's? Law abiding sword owners face the most oppressive laws in the country and in some states can not even own swords for self defense. The right to bear swords should be on everyone's mind come November.

    [–] HelixDab2@lemm.ee 8 points 9 months ago (1 children)

    Depends on the state. IIRC, in Illinois it's legal to carry a sword as long as there isn't criminal intent. (Committing a crime with a sword is apparently prima facie evidence that you had criminal intent.)

    A long sword likely isn't very practical though. I'd suggest an arming sword or a rapier. Both of them are more effective in close quarters.

    [–] CaptainSpaceman@lemmy.world 4 points 9 months ago (1 children)

    Texas did this in 2017:

    Since September 1, 2017, Texans over the age of 18 have been allowed to carry knives, spears, sabers, machetes, and swords in most places statewide. H.B. 1935 (Texas Knife Law Reform Bill) eliminated ownership and restrictions on knives with blades longer than 5.5 inches, including daggers, double-edged knives, swords, dirks, poniards, dirks, stilettos, and Bowie knives.

    [–] fruitycoder@sh.itjust.works 1 points 9 months ago

    Kansas passed a law that prohibited any additional restrictions on blades as well

    [–] Liz@midwest.social 3 points 9 months ago

    This, but unironically. The right to personal weapons for self-defense should not be limited to firearms. There's a bunch of reasons, including disability, why someone might need a weapon but can't or shouldn't use a firearm.

    [–] ArcaneSlime@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 9 months ago

    Why can't I open carry a claymore in a Wendy's

    Local laws, because around my way you 100% can, just don't conceal it, and deadly force laws apply. Fuck it dude if you wanna use it to defend yourself more power to you!