Now the Aussies are wacky, too...

**paraflyer** · June 29th, 2004, 11:34 AM

"....on the eve of a crackdown on swords and crossbows across Victoria.

From July 1, the weapons will be classed as prohibited, which means anyone caught carrying one without lawful excuse risks six months in jail or a $12,270 fine.

Self-defence will not be considered a lawful excuse."

http://www.news.com.au/common/story_...%255E2,00.html

Gee, full firearms ban, now swords and crossbows. What's next? Pocket knives with a blade longer than 1 inch?

And not one mention of actually stopping crime.....

Sounds more tyrranical than the US at the moment.

**Spork** · June 29th, 2004, 11:36 AM

WTF kinda dumbass law is that?! What the hell are you people going to arm yourselves with? Rakes and shovels?!

**ilovetheusers** · June 29th, 2004, 11:39 AM

Are there a lot of drive by crossbowing incidents in Sydney between rival street gangs?

Have at the thine blood! Feel the sting of my Smith & Wesson crossbow!

**paraflyer** · June 29th, 2004, 11:43 AM

And yet, even the Saudis get the point...

"Saudi Arabia offers foreigners right to carry guns amid rising fears"

http://www.etaiwannews.com/World/200...1088218954.htm

"In principle, a citizen has the right to carry a licensed weapon, and so does the resident. If he senses danger, he can carry a personal weapon as he does in his country," Prince Nayef said late Wednesday.

**Spork** · June 29th, 2004, 11:56 AM

Originally Posted by ilovetheusers

Are there a lot of drive by crossbowing incidents in Sydney between rival street gangs?

Have at the thine blood! Feel the sting of my Smith & Wesson crossbow!

**GrandDad** · June 29th, 2004, 02:18 PM

Originally Posted by paraflyer

"....on the eve of a crackdown on swords and crossbows across Victoria.

From July 1, the weapons will be classed as prohibited, which means anyone caught carrying one without lawful excuse risks six months in jail or a $12,270 fine.

Self-defence will not be considered a lawful excuse."

http://www.news.com.au/common/story_...%255E2,00.html

Gee, full firearms ban, now swords and crossbows. What's next? Pocket knives with a blade longer than 1 inch?

And not one mention of actually stopping crime.....

Sounds more tyrranical than the US at the moment.

They ain't touch'en my arrow , no , no way .