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GENERAL PURCHASE REQUIREMENTS:
Age Requirement:
You must be over 18 years of age to purchase any edged collectible from us. This includes swords, knives, axes, and similar items.
Compliance with Laws:
Customers are responsible for understanding and complying with all local and state laws applicable to the purchase and possession of edged collectibles. Non-compliance with these laws can lead to legal consequences. We will not be held responsible for any legal issues that arise due to non-compliance by the customer.
Hobby Maniaz does not warrant that a person may legally purchase, possess, use any and all items offered. Please double check with your state/teritorries licensing service for current legislation if you are unsure.
SPECIFIC REGULATIONS FOR VICTORIA:
Prohibited Items:
Under the Victorian Control of Weapons Act 1990, the following items are classified as "Prohibited" and are subject to restrictions:
Swords (including those with steel blades)
Daggers (defined as double-edged knives)
Crossbows
Butterfly Swords
Restrictions on Shipping:
Due to the regulations outlined in the Victorian Control of Weapons Act 1990, we are unable to ship prohibited items to any address within Victoria unless the purchaser has a valid exemption.
All sword shipments to Victoria require the customer to provide proof of a permit or exemption after the orders are finalised online. Please ensure to submit this documentation promptly to avoid any delays in processing and shipping your order
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Permits and Exemptions:
For details on how to obtain a permit or an exemption, which are necessary for the legal purchase and ownership of prohibited items, please refer to the official guidance from the Victorian police at: Guidance on Swords for Re-Enactors and Collectors.
Resources for Re-Enactors and Collectors in Victoria
For further information and community resources, please click and visit the following websites:
Society for Creative Anachronism
Sword Collectors Guild
Ballarat Arms and Armour
Ballarat Historical Society
Medieval Fight Club
Melbourne Sword and Spear
Victoria Police Historical Society
21e Regiment de Ligne
Australian Living History Federation
Updated Legislation:
For the most current version of the Victorian Control of Weapons Act 1990, please visit the Victorian Legislation website: Control of Weapons Act 1990 Version 074.
AUSTRALIAN STATES OUTSIDE VICTORIA
Due to the frequent changes in legislation across different Australian states, we cannot guarantee the provision of up-to-date legal status for each item in every state. We highly recommend that you consult directly with your local State Police Department for accurate and specific information about the legality of the items you intend to purchase if you have any uncertainties.For your convenience, below are the contact details for the relevant departments in each state.
