The Manitoba government is looking to tighten the rules around the sale of machetes, swords and other long-bladed weapons.
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A bill now before the legislature would restrict the sale of such weapons to people over 18 with photo identification. It would also require retailers to keep the weapons away from open public access — in order to reduce theft — and to retain records of sales for at least two years.In August, three youths were charged in a machete and axe attack that left an 80-year-old man seriously injured.
In May, a 23-year-old man was charged with robbing another man inside a gambling lounge while armed with a machete.Fines for individuals who break the rules would be as much as $5,000 for a first offence. A corporation would face fines up to $25,000.The restrictions are similar to measures earlier imposed on bear spray and which have proven successful, Wiebe said.
The justice minister also said he wants co-operation from out-of-province online retailers such as Amazon.‘I couldn’t believe it’: Friends in shock after Ontario man 1 of 3 victims in killing spreePolice video chat? 2 Ontario forces turn to virtual response for certain crime victims
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