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No functional weapons are allowed at Jekyll Comic Con.†‬Simulated or costume weapons are allowed as a part of your costume,†‬subject to prior approval by security and compliance with the following guidelines:
1â€) ‬ALL costume weapons must be inspected at the Weapons Check area.†‬Security will thoroughly inspect and mark weapons of any kind to ensure that they are safe and inoperable.
2â€) ‬All costume weapons must conform to state and federal law.
3â€) ‬All weapons must be easily distinguishable from real weapons and must be constructed from safe,†‬lightweight material.†‬Approved materials are:†‬rubber,†‬plastic†(‬PVC,†‬worbla,†‬etc.â€)‬,†‬foam,†‬cardboard and papier-mâché.
4â€) ‬After each weapon has been checked,†‬it will be tagged by security.†‬Security will escort you to the Weapons Check area for inspection if weapons or props have not been properly tagged.†‬Once your weapon(sâ€) ‬have been inspected,†‬do not remove the tag for any reason.
5â€) ‬Costume props that do not pass security inspection may be temporarily dropped off with our weapons valet program.†‬Our volunteer staff will store the weapon in question and provide the attendee with a ticket for retrieval of the weapon upon exiting the convention center.
6â€) ‬All prop firearms must be incapable of firing projectiles and have an orange cap on the barrel.†‬Projectiles or any type of ammunition are forbidden.†‬BB guns,†‬paintball guns,†‬dart guns,†‬blow guns and water guns and their accompanying ammunition will NOT be permitted.
7â€) ‬Metal weapons of any kind are forbidden,†‬including hammers,†‬scissors†(‬including†“‬safety scissors—)‬,†‬screwdrivers,†‬saws,†‬chains,†‬nun-chucks,†‬brass knuckles,†‬shields,†‬X-Men-style claws,†‬handcuffs and the like.†‬No†“‬live steel— ‬is allowed,†‬such as metal swords,†‬knifes or blades of any kind.†‬If you have any of these types of weapons with your costume,†‬please make sure they are made out of approved materials.
8â€) ‬Small,†‬lightweight,†‬metal objects like Sonic Screwdrivers,†‬Lightsaber handles and umbrellas and wooden wands a la†“‬Harry Potter— ‬are allowed,†‬but must not be used as functional weapons.†‬These items will all be subject to weapons check.
9â€) ‬Costume bows are allowed,†‬insomuch as they are so loosely strung that they cannot shoot projectiles of any kind.†‬Prop arrows are permitted,†‬as long as they are RUBBER tipped,†‬cannot be fired,†‬are made of approved materials and cannot conceivably hurt anyone.
10â€) ‬Costume swords/daggers made from approved materials are allowed,†‬but may not have any sharp edges.†‬Wooden swords are allowed,†‬but must be tied to your costume in such a way that they cannot be drawn or unsheathed.†‬Security will zip-tie swords to their sheaths to ensure that they cannot be drawn.†‬If you wish to draw your sword to pose for a picture,†‬it must be made of approved materials.†‬Metal blades are not allowed,†‬whether they are sheathed or not.
11â€) ‬No wooden or aluminum/metal bats are permitted.â€
12â€) ‬Staffs†(‬stavesâ€)‬,†‬similar to those found in†“‬Lord of the Rings,— ‬for instance,†‬will be allowed,†‬insomuch as they are used for walking and/or decoration,†‬and not as a weapon.†‬Wooden staffs are allowed,†‬but must be lightweight and may not have any sharpened edges or tips.†‬All staffs must be inspected by security.†‬Beards are highly recommended for those carrying staffs.
13â€) ‬Items such as bullwhips,†‬ropes and lassos are allowed,†‬but must remain rolled and secured at all times.†‬These items will be subject to a weapons check.
â€**‬ANY type Incendiary or flammable weapons are prohibited,†‬including any items that are capable of igniting sparks or flames,†‬burning,†‬exploding or combusting.†**
14â€) ‬Do not display your weapons or props in a threatening or menacing manner.†(‬For instance,†‬it’s ok to pose for a picture,†‬but cosplayers should not brandish weapons while walking the event floor.â€)
15â€) ‬Keep prop weapons in convention areas.†‬If you leave the premises or go out into public for any reason,†‬please put away any and all prop weaponry immediately.†‬WE understand but the public may not and better to be safe than sorry or trying to explain this to a Police Officer.
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16) No helium balloons permitted.
All prop/costume weapons purchased at the convention must be approved by Jekyll Comic†‬Con security if they are to be carried during the convention.†‬These items must also adhere to the weapons policy
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Bags and backpacks are allowed,†‬but are subject to a bag check at the discretion of†‬Jekyll Comic Con staff and security.
If you do not want to have your costume weapons inspected and tagged or if you are unwilling to comply with these policies,†‬please leave them at home.â€
**Failure to willingly comply with Jekyll Comic Con’s official cosplay rules and weapons policy may result in ejection from the convention†(‬without a refundâ€) ‬and/or potential legal action,†‬if necessary.†**
Jekyll Comic Con reserves the right to inspect all costumes and weapons on an individual basis in order to ensure that the event remains completely safe and family-friendly.†‬Those who violate these rules assume all responsibility in the event of injury.