WEAPONS:
The purpose of Sac Gamers Expo weapon and prop policy is to work in conjunction with Federal, State and Local laws along with the policies of all space occupied by Sac Gamers Expo. This will establish the carrying and use of all prop weapons, costume pieces, or actual weapons such as katanas, stars, and Kendo sticks. A weapon is anything that looks like or resembles it is dangerous to anyone from 25 feet away and under any conditions. Weapons must be in plain view and cannot be concealed (* see peace bonding.) It can be considered a weapon in such circumstances as:
- A police officer could think it is a weapon 20 feet away in the dark.
- If one could conclude that there is a reasonable chance the item may cause physical harm, could be used to cause physical harm, or make a person believe they may come to harm.
- If it could be used in a menacing manner, could be used to menace, or make a person believe they may come to harm.
PEACE BONDING:
It is Sac Gamers Expo’s goal to provide a safe and family oriented convention. We require that all weapons, costume props, and any costume item that could be considered a weapon be taken to the registration table for inspection upon entering the convention. If you purchase an item(s) that you would like to use as a prop for your costume that could be considered a weapon or dangerous (*see weapons policy) then you are required to clear it through registration.
We do not allow concealed weapons. Your cos-play weapon may be zip-tied into the holster or sheath and may not be removed during the convention. All props and weapons must be re-certified if they were peace bonded at a different convention or at a previous Sac Gamers Expo.
Sac Gamers Expo’s registration station is there to ensure safety for all attendees in regards to the use of all weapons and/or props. Though we are not enforcing all the rules other conventions have, we have rules and guidelines for you to better understand our policy:
PEACE BONDING GUIDELINES AND POLICY
The effectiveness, or ineffectiveness, of the item or the skill, or lack of skill, of the person in possession of the item is irrelevant when determining whether or not it is a weapon.
All weapons & props must be approved at the registration table upon entering the convention.
If you purchase a weapon or prop such as: swords, knives, stars, air soft guns, plastic pellet guns, gun blades, wooden katanas, Kendo sticks, etc. and you intend to carry it around the convention as a prop you need to take it to registration to have it approved.
If you do not intend to use it as a prop we would appreciate it if you kept it in the packaging and placed it in your vehicle.
The following items are banned from Sac Gamers Expo:
- Firearms ~ with the exception of (see below i.) Air Soft and Pellet guns, all other types and sizes of guns are not allowed. We are not a gun show and do not wish to have them at our con.
- i. Air Soft and pellet guns must be disabled and are only allowed if secured in a holster. These types of guns ARE NOT to be held in your hand while at the convention.
- i. Air Soft and pellet guns must be disabled and are only allowed if secured in a holster. These types of guns ARE NOT to be held in your hand while at the convention.
- Swords that can NOT be zip tied shut in the sheath. No taping the sheath closed.
- Real knives ~ any that could be concealed or otherwise unsafe or illegal.
- Any prop or weapon that is determined to be unsafe for the general public.
All individuals whose actions violate these rules will be asked to stop such actions. Sac Gamers Expo reserves the right to require anyone violating these rules of conduct to leave the event. Sac Gamers Expo may withdraw permission for a person or persons to re-enter the event if that person continues to violate these rules. Any violation of the rules of conduct which involve activities prohibited by law will result in notification of the proper authorities.