Why do melees happen so much in Australia?

2007-04-18 16:04:04

#1

unnamednewbie13: Moderator; +2,072|7216|PNW

I know this is old news, but with the ludicrousness of a Harry Potter Official Ministry of Magic Decree:

FROM THE MINISTER FOR POLICE & EMERGENCY SERVICES

DATE: Monday, March 8, 2004

SWORDS TO BECOME PROHIBITED WEAPONS

Swords will become prohibited weapons from July 1, carrying penalties of up to $12,000 or six months in prison for illegal use or possession, the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Andre Haermeyer said today.

Mr Haermeyer announced new sword regulations today, saying they would assist Victoria Police to crack down on incidents involving swords.

“The Bracks Government is implementing these new regulations to help Victoria Police overcome this culture of young people arming themselves with swords,” Mr Haermeyer said.

“From July 1, swords will be made prohibited weapons, making it illegal to use, possess or carry a sword.”

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I don't know about you, but I blame video games and hack&slash-happy Aussies. What kind of world do we live in, anyway?

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2007-04-18 16:15:42

#2

paranoid101: Ambitious but Rubbish; +540|7185

Can't think of any good reason why some one want or need a Sword, unless of course they were a Ninja.

2007-04-18 16:16:31

#3

Ryan: Member; +1,230|7288|Alberta, Canada

The Aussies use the real weapons, none of this gun bullshit

2007-04-18 16:17:42

#4

Hurricane: Banned; +1,153|7075|Washington, DC

Good to hear it, sword crimes have been raging in Aussie-land.

2007-04-18 16:23:36

#5

unnamednewbie13: Moderator; +2,072|7216|PNW

Ryan wrote:
The Aussies use the real weapons, none of this gun bullshit

Hurricane wrote:
Good to hear it, sword crimes have been raging in Aussie-land.

Yeah. There've been way too many incidents of chopped heads and electrical damage.

"There can be only one!"

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2007-04-18 16:44:12

#6

BVC: Member; +325|7140

They need to ban stingrays, TBH.

2007-04-18 16:52:08

#7

ATG: Banned; +5,233|6974|Global Command

They'll soon resort to trained Roos.

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2007-04-18 16:53:58

#8

RavyGravy: Son.; +617|6850|NSW, Australia

aww i love my country

2007-04-18 16:54:05

#9

agent146: Member; +127|6831|Jesus Land aka Canada

well some sword can be quite cheap. 40 $ - 260 for a low end sword but still a weapon. Plus it looks cool thats my theory why there are alot of melee.

2007-04-18 16:55:02

#10

psychotoxic187: Member; +11|7154

Ryan wrote:
The Aussies use the real weapons, none of this gun bullshit

Only because they aren't allowed guns. What's next? Outlaw anything sharp? It might kill someone!

2007-04-18 16:58:58

#11

Bubbalo: The Lizzard; +541|7006

ATG wrote:
They'll soon resort to trained Roos.

Don't laugh. Roos (and wallabies) are scary sons of bitches.

In a more serious note: you can still have blunted swords for display, but there were occasional issues with clubbers getting upset and hunting down other patrons with swords, IIRC.

Keep in mind that this is relative. To us, a few deaths in a similar fashion are a big deal (due to issues of scale, for one).

2007-04-18 17:02:57

#12

Spark: liquid fluoride thorium reactor; +874|7119|Canberra, AUS

unnamednewbie13 wrote:
I know this is old news, but with the ludicrousness of a Harry Potter Official Ministry of Magic Decree:

FROM THE MINISTER FOR POLICE & EMERGENCY SERVICES

DATE: Monday, March 8, 2004

SWORDS TO BECOME PROHIBITED WEAPONS

Swords will become prohibited weapons from July 1, carrying penalties of up to $12,000 or six months in prison for illegal use or possession, the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Andre Haermeyer said today.

Mr Haermeyer announced new sword regulations today, saying they would assist Victoria Police to crack down on incidents involving swords.

“The Bracks Government is implementing these new regulations to help Victoria Police overcome this culture of young people arming themselves with swords,” Mr Haermeyer said.

“From July 1, swords will be made prohibited weapons, making it illegal to use, possess or carry a sword.”

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I don't know about you, but I blame video games and hack&slash-happy Aussies. What kind of world do we live in, anyway?

You've never been to a Bulldogs game, have you?

The paradox is only a conflict between reality and your feeling what reality ought to be.
^{~ Richard Feynman}

2007-04-18 17:04:17

#13

Bubbalo: The Lizzard; +541|7006

psychotoxic187 wrote:
Ryan wrote:
The Aussies use the real weapons, none of this gun bullshit
Only because they aren't allowed guns. What's next? Outlaw anything sharp? It might kill someone!

It might, but if it has a legitimate other purpose it won't happen. What legitimate other purpose does a sword have?

2007-04-18 17:07:01

#14

Hurricane: Banned; +1,153|7075|Washington, DC

Bubbalo wrote:
psychotoxic187 wrote:
Ryan wrote:
The Aussies use the real weapons, none of this gun bullshit
Only because they aren't allowed guns. What's next? Outlaw anything sharp? It might kill someone!
It might, but if it has a legitimate other purpose it won't happen. What legitimate other purpose does a sword have?

Odin Appreciation Day?

2007-04-18 17:07:08

#15

Spark: liquid fluoride thorium reactor; +874|7119|Canberra, AUS

Bubbalo wrote:
psychotoxic187 wrote:
Ryan wrote:
The Aussies use the real weapons, none of this gun bullshit
Only because they aren't allowed guns. What's next? Outlaw anything sharp? It might kill someone!
It might, but if it has a legitimate other purpose it won't happen. What legitimate other purpose does a sword have?

This is a huge misconception about Australian laws - that guns are banned outright, hence the complaints about what hunters and whatnot will do. Well, you can get a gun if you have a good reason (although only certain types of guns - why the hell would you need an assault rifle?).

Swords? They look good.

The paradox is only a conflict between reality and your feeling what reality ought to be.
^{~ Richard Feynman}

2007-04-18 17:08:43

#16

Bubbalo: The Lizzard; +541|7006

Single shot rifles and shotties only, IIRC.

2007-04-18 17:10:29

#17

Milk.org: Bringing Sexy Back; +270|7221|UK

lol at the Aussies weapon of choice

USA - Guns
UK - Knives
Australia - Swords!

That's awesome, if a bar fight kicked off and everyone pulled out a sword like the medieval times.

2007-04-18 17:11:11

#18

Smitty5613: Member; +46|6971|Middle of nowhere, California

wow, and i thought banning guns was bad...

2007-04-18 17:13:46

#19

Sentinel: Cheeseburger Connoisseur; +145|7103|Australia

Spark wrote:
unnamednewbie13 wrote:
I know this is old news, but with the ludicrousness of a Harry Potter Official Ministry of Magic Decree:

FROM THE MINISTER FOR POLICE & EMERGENCY SERVICES

DATE: Monday, March 8, 2004

SWORDS TO BECOME PROHIBITED WEAPONS

Swords will become prohibited weapons from July 1, carrying penalties of up to $12,000 or six months in prison for illegal use or possession, the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Andre Haermeyer said today.

Mr Haermeyer announced new sword regulations today, saying they would assist Victoria Police to crack down on incidents involving swords.

“The Bracks Government is implementing these new regulations to help Victoria Police overcome this culture of young people arming themselves with swords,” Mr Haermeyer said.

“From July 1, swords will be made prohibited weapons, making it illegal to use, possess or carry a sword.”

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I don't know about you, but I blame video games and hack&slash-happy Aussies. What kind of world do we live in, anyway?
You've never been to a Bulldogs game, have you?

ohhhh cheap blow. Come on, give us some credit - we use flares and pit bulls as well. UP THE BLUE AND WHITE ARMY!

2007-04-18 17:16:23

#20

Spark: liquid fluoride thorium reactor; +874|7119|Canberra, AUS

Sentinel wrote:
Spark wrote:
unnamednewbie13 wrote:
I know this is old news, but with the ludicrousness of a Harry Potter Official Ministry of Magic Decree:

I don't know about you, but I blame video games and hack&slash-happy Aussies. What kind of world do we live in, anyway?
You've never been to a Bulldogs game, have you?
ohhhh cheap blow. Come on, give us some credit - we use flares and pit bulls as well. UP THE BLUE AND WHITE ARMY!

And knuckledusters. Don't forget them.

The paradox is only a conflict between reality and your feeling what reality ought to be.
^{~ Richard Feynman}

2007-04-18 17:16:59

#21

agent146: Member; +127|6831|Jesus Land aka Canada

Milk.org wrote:
lol at the Aussies weapon of choice

USA - Guns
UK - Knives
Australia - Swords!

That's awesome, if a bar fight kicked off and everyone pulled out a sword like the medieval times.

LOl yes, but remeber to give some room if your going to draw your sword; you might slash one of your buddies by accident. I am left handed and I can recall many when its annoying when my left elbow clashes with a right hander while sitting and writing. image that but with a sword.

2007-04-18 17:21:34

#22

LaidBackNinja: Pony Slaystation; +343|7154|Charlie One Alpha

Milk.org wrote:
lol at the Aussies weapon of choice

USA - Guns
UK - Knives
Australia - Swords!

That's awesome, if a bar fight kicked off and everyone pulled out a sword like the medieval times.

Hahahah I actually ROFL'd at that. I know imagine Australia as this medieval place where everybody walks around with a sword on their hips.

"If you want a vision of the future, imagine SecuROM slapping your face with its dick -- forever." -George Orwell

2007-04-18 17:25:26

#23

BVC: Member; +325|7140

Don't forget the boomerangs and woomeras!

2007-04-18 17:39:26

#24

mcminty: Moderating your content for the Australian Govt.; +879|7166|Sydney, Australia

paranoid101 wrote:
Can't think of any good reason why some one want or need a Sword, unless of course they were a Ninja.

My friend has one, but he's done a whole lot of martial arts stuff (competitions and all).

Mcminty.

2007-04-18 18:10:46

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I_SUCK_999: 2 old & slow to pwnd U; +5|6892|Alice Springs

don't forget they banned shanghais as well. damn but my shed is full of banned stuff. 3 x 2 handed swords and 2 short swords - all home made. & a kukri too.

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