Knives to be Banned in UK

 Guns have been near impossible to own in the UK for a long time.  But now it appears that folks are stabbing each other using knives that have "violent images on them"....like zombies!!

So, rather than ask a society WHY ARE YOU STABBING EACH OTHER...they are going to go the route of banning knives.

People on Merseyside are being urged to hand in zombie-style knives and machetes ahead of a ban next month.

Merseyside Police is joining other forces as part of a nationwide surrender scheme before the weapons are banned under new legislation.

It means people can hand in the weapons at police stations without repercussions and could even receive compensation if they meet government criteria.

Weapons can be handed in at certain police stations in Liverpool, Wirral, Knowsley and Sefton until 23 September.

From 24 September, it will be illegal to own, sell, manufacture or transport certain styles of zombie knives and machetes.

Zombie-style knives and machetes are defined as weapons with blades over eight inches (20cm) in length that normally have a serrated cutting edge.

A loophole meaning the weapons could be kept and sold if they did not have images depicting violence on their handles will be closed when the Offensive Weapons Act comes into effect next month.

When bringing a knife to a police station for surrender, the public are being asked to wrap it up securely and place it in a sealed bag or box which must stay covered at all times.

They must also bring a completed surrender claim form which can be found via the government website.

Supt Phil Mullally said knife-enabled serious violence had reduced by 27.8%, with 341 fewer offences compared to 2021-2022.

Merseyside’s Police and Crime Commissioner Emily Spurrell said: “There is no good reason for owning a ‘zombie knife’ or machete.

“Each and every weapon surrendered makes our communities safer".

Here;  Police urge surrender of 'zombie' knives ahead of ban (msn.com)

There's no good reason for owning a machete??  How about if you're clearing brush at your cabin?  How about if you are pruning your bushes?

Boy, those Brits are going to be terrified to see all the machetes in use if they go to Guatemala or Mexico!!

Funny how it starts with guns and those same folks said, "there's no good reason for anyone to own a pistol!", and then in went to, "there's no good reason for owning a rifle...especially black rifles!"  And today it's gone to knives.  

Give an inch and they'll take three feet.