[Jeff Winston]

No, it's stronger than that. Let me rewrite it with what I think is a better translation, also with a bit better wording in English.

"Regarding this first law, which I am sure experience will soon prove, it would be good to lay down the following rules: 1. Since custom requires the Nobility and the Army to go about always armed, even in times of absolute peace, it would be necessary at least to hold tight to Laws, which permit only these two Orders to carry the sword."

Is that your reading as well?

[Jeff Winston]

Wow. The original liberal.

"Swords are only for the Politicians and the Army/ Police."

[Jeff Winston]

Okay, one last go:

"Regarding this first law, which I am certain experience will soon prove, it would be good to lay down the following Rules: "

"1. Since custom would dictate that the Nobility and the Army should go about always armed, even in times of full peace, it is necessary at least to hold fast to Laws, which will allow only these two Orders to carry a sword."