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“Indiana man seeks reparations after being struck several times by his own throwing stars during robbery. More at 11.” >

r/mallninjashit >

No legislator can resist the money and power of Big Mall Ninja $hit. >

I don't get why you would bother banning these in the first place unless you were afraid of ninjas. I wouldn't complain about repealing a dumb ban like that. >

Throwing stars, nunchaku and a bunch of other stupid mall ninja shit got banned in several countries back in the 80's and early 90's.
Reason: affordable VHS players and popular rental videos, showcasing violent use of such "exotic" weapons, led to a public scare about Asian martial arts and obscure weapons somehow being a threat to society. 
This was the heyday of the "Karate film", and also largely coinciding with "Satanic panic". People had previously been rather sheltered against outside cultural influence, had poor critical thinking skills, and suddenly kids everywhere were having fun throwing dangerous-looking homemade metal star thingies at every wooden wall or fence in sight. I'm not kidding, we had several of the more rowdy boys at school making throwing stars and nunchucks in shop class (we still had metal- and woodworking classes in school back then) and promptly getting in trouble for vandalism and/or injuring themselves.
While a sane and sensible solution should be better parenting, this was a time (both for better and for worse) when kids routinely spent many hours per day outdoors unsupervised without their parents having the slightest idea where they might be (because no mobile phones yet). So the opportunity for kids to do mischief was great, and the temptation for adult society to "do something" and simply ban the mostly useless "weapon toys" was equally great. >

Finally.  We've waited so long! Fought so hard! 
Justice!!!!! >

I'd like to thank all of the Ninja Rights activists. >

Just wail till some USA jurisdiction authorizes silver-plated ninja-stars and throwing-knives to deal with mass uprisings of vampires and werewolves. No mercy for the undead! >

But instead it's just that one black mirror episode, where they modify your brain implant to make you think that a certain type of person is a vampire or werewolf, specifically so you'll go out of your way to deliver what you think is justifice, but what is really a mass genocide against a people. >

Sounds like the pilot for a series on the LIFETIME channel. With estranged lovers who reconnect, sharing an O-Positive blood cocktail, no doubt. 8-) >

This is a reversal of a decades old fear of martial arts weapons that were banned in some states, due to a weird fear of crimes being committed with them. An AR-15 or AK-47 is completely fine, but two sticks connected by a rope or chair, or a sheet metal star are felonies to even own in some areas. >

Remember that really old video of the dude with the big hair and nunchucks totally failing at doing a flip? That was pretty funny. >

To carry or just to possess? I've always thought it was weird I can buy a gun at walmart but can't even be in possession of a throwing star. >

Yeah I have no idea how they are not covered by the second amendment >

As far as I know the law says you can't have a knife with blades set at multiple angles, I always assumed that was specifically referring to tire poppers but throwing stars just happened to fit the description too. >

Klingon Daggers were clearly targeted. >

The only way to stop a bad guy with a bat’leth is a good guy with a bat’leth. >

The only way to stop a dishonorable targ with a bat’leth is a honorable warrior with a bat’leth.
There, fixed it for you. >

Qatlho’. I have dishonored my house and graciously accept death by your blade. >

School shooting thwarted by tween ninja, more to come after this break… >

I just want to be able to have a dagger because dagger is a fun word. >

If you're in Indiana you can have anything except a ballistic knife, throwing stars, or caltrops. Caltrops are basically bent throwing stars though, I've always assumed that's why they were illegal to begin with. >

I'm in Massachusetts but I can hop over to Rhode Island and buy any type of edged weapon, including a switchblade if I really wanted. >

Can buy a slingshot here though >

Thinking of the poor kids like Kenny who can't afford any other ninja weapons. >

Ahhhh focusing on the things that matter. >

My 12-year-old self would've thought this was great news. >

Still great for collectors or just people looking for a little backyard fun. >

We don’t have to just throw axes in Indiana now! >

How about well-balanced throwing hatchets? Still legal and common? >

Article says someone had a bar where they throw axes and they wanted to throw stars as well. >

they were illegal? shit i had like a dozen of them on my wall as decorations when i was staying with a friend years and years ago. >

It's not illegal in the "our detectives are working around the clock to follow the paper trail to find out who is in possession of ninja stars" sense.
It's more like "this is one of those crimes the police can use to arrest you when they want to arrest you for SOMETHING but can't quite make what they want to arrest you for stick." Or if they are charging you with something else and want to tack on a few more bonus charges. >

I envisage crooked Indiana cops keeping illegal ninja stars handy, to 'plant' on suspects. Safer than a throw-away firearm, hey? >

Nobody let Butters into Indiana >

The only thing that can stop a Bad Ninja with a throwing star is a Good Ninja with a throwing star. >

Now the escalation begins. Soon the cops will be wearing plate mail and demon masks. Then the criminals will begin exploring polearms. By this time next year, we'll have clans fighting in the streets, the skies echoing with the thundering rapport of battle-worn nodachi shattering against lacquered tedate. >

But not that evil weed!  No no no.  Can’t have that. I guess God made a mistake! >

Definitely not both, simultaneously. That's how we lost the Lawn Dart Wars. >

r/Whatcouldgowrong >

Coming soon… >

Ninja golf sounds fun >

Is that like frisbee golf but replace the frisbees with ninja stars and replace the baskets with a person? >

All done hiding in plain sight I hope >

Up next: ERs overrun by injured men in XXXXL ninja costumes. >

Sounds to me like Indiana has been infiltrated by the Foot clan >

All those Indiana Ninjas are doing celebratory backflips. >

Signed late Monday evening by Governor Dynamite >

Women and children and mall ninjas attack! >

Sick!! >

Every Kyle in that state is going nuts right now. >

It's all fun and games until somebody loses and eye. >

Finally I can hone my shuriken-no-jutsu without legal repurcussions! >

I am proud to announce my endorsement of the Ninja Caucus >

Big day for Indiana mall ninjas >

Republicans love weapons. Love them to death. >

Jfc cant they get any real shit done?? Ffs! Bunch of children! >

The only thing that can stop a bad ninja with a throwing star is a good ninja with a throwing star? >

“WhAt CoULd PoSsIbLy Go WrOnG?!?” >

Considering the availability of guns and all sorts of other, deadlier weapons, I don't really see a big issue. >

Couldn’t just repeal red flag laws? >

Doing important work over there... >

"What weapon, officer? I just like to spread peanut butter on multiple slices of bread together. Saves lots of time." >

About time >

Permitless carry sailed through the statehouse, and now they’re going to require ninjas to have safety gear? >

Oh good! >

Not the hero we need, but the hero we deserve >

"6 year old pretending to be ninja accidentally kills grandma" >

When Indiana’s crime rate goes down, you can thank me >

Americaa Fuck Yeaaah >

Really important legislation. >

Fuckin finally!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! >

Welcome to the 21st Century, Indiana? >

The Hoosiers I know ain’t packin ninja stars!!! >

My weeb ass partner is gonna cream >

The people we vote for burn the midnight oil to give billionaires more money before they fire more people the next day.
But this new legislation is pretty exciting guys!!
Medicare for all? Free college? Public rail systems?
No
What then?!
Nina stars are now legal. 
Okay, we'll take that instead.
'Murca! >

My generation has come to power. >

Tackling the real issues >

Red State priorities on display.