Dec 17 (Japan Times) - A panel appointed by the National Police Agency (NPA) proposed Thursday the introduction of a permit system for the possession of crossbows in the nation, to prevent crimes involving the weapon.
As crossbows are not regulated under the existing Act for Controlling the Possession of Firearms or Swords and Other Such Weapons, the panel underlined in a report the need to implement effective measures against their misuse. The NPA plans proceed with work needed to revise the law.
The report stated that crossbows have the power to put people’s lives in danger. Those willing to possess crossbows should seek permission from local public safety commissions and should use them for limited purposes, such as for animal anesthesia, academic research and sports, the report said.
Source: ANNnewsCH