Blunt Swords Law
Laws

Blunt swords and the German Weapons Act

Do blunt swords or decorative swords fall under the Weapons Act? Firstly, we would like to address the question of whether blunt samurai swords are considered weapons under the German Weapons Act (WaffG).

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Samurai sword legal
Laws

Samurai sword legal in Germany?

Is the purchase/possession of a katana or samurai sword legal? §Section 2 of the German Weapons Act states: Section 2 BASIC PRINCIPLES OF HANDLING WEAPONS OR MUNITION, WEAPON LIST

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42 WaffG: Sword Weapons Act
Laws

§42a WaffG: Sword Weapons Act

Am I allowed to carry a samurai sword in public? §Section 42a of the German Weapons Act states the following: Section 42a Prohibition of the carrying of mock weapons and certain portable weapons.

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Weapons Act
Laws

Simulated weapons & the law

Swords disguised as everyday objects and everyday objects disguised as swords A few words of explanation: Please note that this is in no way legal advice,

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