Panel OKs Sales Ban on Martial Arts Weapons
United Press International
WASHINGTON —
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved a bill Thursday that would ban mail order sales of dangerous martial arts weapons.
The committee approved the legislation, 14 to 1, with Sen. Paul Laxalt (R-Nev.) casting the only dissenting vote.
Among the weapons cited are the ninja climbing claw, kung fu killing sticks, razor-sharp throwing stars and fighting chains designed to kill or maim.
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