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Is it legal to own a katana? | Practical info #Terressens

Samurai & Katanas

Is it legal to own a katana?

Practical info #Terressens

It is legal for adults to have a katana in their home. Use is, of course, limited.
In fact, katanas, swords, daggers and knives are classified in category D. The purchase and possession of these weapons is unrestricted, but their sale is forbidden to minors.

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What does French law say?

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Since September 6, 2013, new legal provisions stemming from the March 6, 2012 law have come into force. These new rules have strengthened criminal penalties against the perpetrators of weapons offenses and introduced a new classification.
Edged weapons such as katanas, swords, daggers and knives are classified in category D. The purchase and possession of these weapons is unrestricted. They may not be carried or transported without legitimate reason. If transported, the weapon must not be "directly" usable. It must be securely packed in a case or container, preferably with a padlock or other protective system.

Find out more: Internal Security Code on Legifrance

The sale of war materiel, weapons, ammunition and their components to minors is prohibited. Remember to provide us with proof of your majority (identity card, passport) by e-mail to validate your order: studio@terressens.com. If you do not receive this document within 48 hours, your order will be cancelled and reimbursed in full.

Frequently asked questions

The following firearms are classified in category D. They may be purchased and held freely:
. Camouflaged non-firearms. For example, an umbrella sword cane.
. White weapons such as daggers, knife-stabbings, truncheons, knives.
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To find out more: www.justice.fr/...

The purchase or acquisition of over-the-counter weapons, with the exception of edged weapons, is reserved for adults. This means that the transferor must check the transferee's identity card.
To find out more: justice.belgium.be/...

The reading corner

"Knowledge and regulation of weapons", Jean Huon

Knowing about weapons, learning about their history, studying how they work and their characteristics, are essential parameters for understanding the regulations that apply to them. Although our country has a system of controlled freedom in this area, the relevant legislation is particularly complex. It often only takes a small detail to change the category of a weapon or ammunition. This book aims to make a modest contribution in this area. It is intended both for legitimate users and owners of antique and modern firearms (hunters, shooters, collectors), and for those whose activities consist in ensuring the application of the texts that concern them (magistrates, lawyers, police officers, gendarmes, military and customs officers).
Release date: August 2, 2004

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