Would they have been as upset if she’d been carrying a hatchet or a machete?
Would they have been as upset if she’d been carrying a hatchet or a machete?
You make an excellent case. Edged weapons such as knives, swords, and tomahawks are clearly protected by the second amendment. Perhaps moreso, because swords were specifically mentioned during the debates about ratification.
Have to find the right test case, though.