How about, instead of making rhetorical arguments we can't draw any conclusions from, we make some references to and analyze historical events which have happened in countries with total bans on guns?
Japan, for instance...
http://archives.cnn.com/2001/WORLD/a...n.stabbing.02/
While not entirely relevant, at least 3 of the victims were adults. Why couldn't they pull some ninja shit like Will and defend everyone with not but a plastic straw and 3 wadded up tissues?
Also, for those arguing that melee weapons have no range by definition, take a look at the
Tueller Drill....
And, before the thread gets derailed any more, what does throwing a katana have to do with CCW in Florida?