Machetes as Toys and the Controversies Surrounding Them

This chapter explores the history of children's versions of machetes and other weapons as toys and the potential dangers associated with selling them. It discusses the banning of lawn darts and the implications of children learning to handle weapons from a young age. The chapter also touches on incidents involving machetes, such as a man being arrested for carrying one into the Republican National Convention and a violent brawl outside a movie theater in the UK.