“We have to do something about gun control!!”

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That being said gun control laws (outside of total ban of guns) would have prevented this

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You should at least show an ID to buy a gun. And maybe they should do a background check. It shouldn’t be more difficult to vote than buy a machine gun.

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We have to do something about gun control!!”

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“We have to do something about gun control!!”

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Given the events of the last few weeks, maybe knife control is just as important.

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The maximum penalty for an adult carrying a knife or weapon illegally is either 4 years in prison, an unlimited fine or both. You’ll get a prison sentence if you’re convicted of carrying a knife or weapon illegally more than once.

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It’s also illegal to: carry most knives or any weapons in public without a ‘good reason’ sell most knives or any weapons to anyone under the age of 18 The exception to these 2 rules are folding pocketknives that:

have a cutting edge no longer than 3 inches

are not lock knives (they do not have a button, spring or catch that you have to use to fold the knife)

In Scotland, you’re allowed to sell 16 and 17 year olds cutlery and kitchen knives.

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Good reasons for carrying a knife or weapon in public If the knife or weapon is not banned, some examples of ‘good reasons’ include using it:

for your work

for religious reasons, such as the kirpan some Sikhs carry as part of any national costume A court will decide if you’ve got a good reason to carry

a knife or a weapon if you’re charged with carrying it illegally.

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There are 500 million firearms (that they know of) in Civilian hands,

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