Poles and Staves
Poles and Staves should be no longer than 6ft, including flagpoles. They should be carried
vertically, so as to not present a hazard to others.
Canes and Walking Sticks
Canes and walking sticks do not need to be tagged if they are being used for mobility and not
easily mistaken for props.
Bats, Shields, and other Bludgeons
Bats, shields, and other bludgeons must be made of something other than metal and too
light to be used as an actual weapon (hint: if you could use it in a proper baseball game, it's too
heavy).
Airsoft, Paintball, and Realistic Replica Guns
Airsoft, paintball, and realistic replica guns are not permitted, even with orange tips.
Non-realistic Guns
Non-realistic Guns must be kept empty of all projectiles.
Swords and other Bladed Weapons
Swords and other bladed weapons must have dull blades made of non-metal material.
Lightsabers
Lightsabers cannot have metal hilts. Lightsaber blades may not make contact with other
attendees' bodies or property, unless it is with consent while taking a photo. Stopping for photos
with other attendees should not block the flow of traffic while in convention halls.
No Projectiles
Bows and crossbows can be strung and carried if they are too weak to launch
a real arrow/bolt. Nerf bows and crossbows must be empty of all projectiles, and have none to
be loaded.
At Safety's Leads Discretion
At Safety's leads discretion, some weapons that might otherwise violate this policy may be
allowed if they can be peace bonded in such a way as to make them obviously inert such as
locking a sword into its scabbard. This is handled on a case by case basis.
