The following rules apply to weapons/weapons facsimilies that may be worn by convention attendees:

• NO weapons that are made of real steel or metallic parts are allowed
• Realistic looking weapons must be "safed" — and verified by either the Cosplay Coordinator or Convention Security — with a pre-designated piece of ribbon or gaffer's tape
• All gun replicas must have an orange cap at the nozzle per law
• Wooden, leather or plastic paddles, bats or any similarly designed implements may NOT be brought to the convention. If you are found with one you will be asked to return the item to your room. Failure to do so, complaints about your use of an implement while on convention premises, or repeated infractions may result in your convention badge being confiscated (and you sent home).
• Weapons purchased in the Dealers' Room must remain in their original packaging while you are on convention premises. Failure to observe this rule while you are on convention premises will result in the weapon being confiscated and you may be asked to leave the convention.