Do you need a permit to own a Samurai sword?

[Edit]

Answer

In many states the person will need to apply for a collector's license. The laws pertaining to this type of issue are subject to wide interpretation. It would be advisable for the interested party to do some serious research into state statutes, insurance liability and so forth before purchasing said item(s). The website http://www.swordforum.com contains very useful information including a discussion forum about the legalities of ownership.

Improve Answer Discuss the question "Do you need a permit to own a Samurai sword?" Watch Question

First answer by ID1056915462. Last edit by Macky. Contributor trust: 3282 [recommend contributor]. Question popularity: 34 [recommend question]

Research your answer:

Answers.com > Wiki Answers > Categories > Law and Legal Issues > Do you need a permit to own a Samurai sword?

Our contributors said this page should be displayed for the questions below. (Where do these come from)
If any of these are not a genuine rephrasing of the question, please help out and edit these alternates.
Is careing a sword legal?  Is the samurai sword is the hardest?  Can a samurai sword cut through a bullet?  Is it possible to get a permit to carry a sword?