Regulation Of Bladed Weaponry
Category: Global Disarmament - Proposed By: Recheve
The World Assembly,
Acknowledging that bladed weaponry plays a key role in the tactics and performance of various militaries,
Observing that bladed weaponry is widespread through the various branches of many militaries, and that in many instances its use is frequent,
Concerned that in some instances, triangular blades are employed to prevent the stitching of inflicted wounds,
Appalled that in other instances, fluting and fullers are used in triangular blades to increase bleeding and the severity of a wound, maximizing the suffering of victims,
Horrified that blades can be poisoned, heated and even barbed to maximize suffering prior to death or treatment,
Instisting that beyond the single or double-edged blade, there is no advantage to alternative features aside from increasing the amount of suffering experienced by the victim,
Suggesting therefore, that the regulation of bladed weaponry is in the best interest of all militaries and peoples,
Hereby,
1. Bans the military use of bladed weapons possessing in excess of two sharpened edges converging to a singular point,
2. Bans the military use of poisoned or anointed blades:
- a) designed with the intent to maximize suffering prior to death, or
- b) designed with the intent to cause suffering beyond what is necessary for the completion of military objectives,
3. Restricts the use of barbed weapons to personnel engaging in non-combative and recreational activities.