My arsenal:
I emailed the West Australia police and asked what special steps I needed to take to legally import a few items of mine that are "controlled," as defined by the Weapons Regulation Act of 1999. They instructed me to fill out a B709 Permit application so that the items will be released to me by customs. Seems that swords and knives over a certain length are lumped in with the firearms permit. The response letter I got to my inquiry was as follows:
Swords are controlled weapons under the Weapons Regulations 1999 in WA and as long as you possess them for a lawful use (ie collection etc) you can retain possession. To import you will require a B709 Permit if the blade exceeds 300mm (Approx 12 inches) To import an axe you will be required to submit the B709 Permit application. Axes are also controlled weapons and the same applies with their possession.
In relation to all items it would not be acceptable to be walking around in the streets or driving around in your car with controlled weapon with the likelihood of causing fear to the public.
Regards
You can find the Weapons Regulations Act of 1999 here, and the B709 Permit here.
wow. to your arsenal, not to the import bureaucracy.
ReplyDeleteMost of the swords are blunted but still pointy. the ninjato, tanto, gimle's axe, the scimitar, scottish dagger,assassin's dagger, and samurai 2 hander are sharp. :)
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