Swords in a non-reenacting situation

[hospitaller]

I guess you're referring ONLY to the US correct?

There are members from several countries and I figure they may have different rules in their countries as well.

As for Chile, you are NOT allowed to carry any kind of knife if the blade is longer than 3 inches, but ironically...you are allowed to carry your sword! (A law that has not changed since the mid 1600's!) Of course the police will stop you every time they see you carrying yours...but they can't really arrest you or fine you or anything.

So, if I were to travel to Chile and wear my full highland attire I can legally walk out with my sgian dubh and my sword. Thanks for the idea.

[sharpdressedscot]

I guess you're referring ONLY to the US correct?

There are members from several countries and I figure they may have different rules in their countries as well.

As for Chile, you are NOT allowed to carry any kind of knife if the blade is longer than 3 inches, but ironically...you are allowed to carry your sword! (A law that has not changed since the mid 1600's!) Of course the police will stop you every time they see you carrying yours...but they can't really arrest you or fine you or anything.

So, if I were to travel to Chile and wear my full highland attire I can legally walk out with my sgian dubh and my sword. Thanks for the idea.

No, thank YOU for the idea!