Comments on: Hey! Watch Where You’re Pointing That Thing! (a.k.a. About Convention Weapon Policies) http://conventionfans.today.com/2009/01/12/hey-watch-where-youre-pointing-that-thing-aka-about-convention-weapon-policies/ For Fans of Anime/Star Trek/Comic/Twilight/Gaming/Fandom Conventions Thu, 24 Dec 2009 19:55:56 +0000 http://www.today.com/version-2.3.1 By: Black Page http://conventionfans.today.com/2009/01/12/hey-watch-where-youre-pointing-that-thing-aka-about-convention-weapon-policies/#comment-236 Black Page Mon, 19 Jan 2009 15:46:26 +0000 http://conventionfans.today.com/2009/01/12/hey-watch-where-youre-pointing-that-thing-aka-about-convention-weapon-policies/#comment-236 Having had to write the weapons policy for a major Anime convention, it's really tough to balance safety of the populous, while still allowing cosplayers to express their creativity. In recent years, more and more cosplayers have been working with convention safety people months before the convention, using more creative materials to achieve some incredible, yet safe results. Having had to write the weapons policy for a major Anime convention, it’s really tough to balance safety of the populous, while still allowing cosplayers to express their creativity.

In recent years, more and more cosplayers have been working with convention safety people months before the convention, using more creative materials to achieve some incredible, yet safe results.

]]> By: cmaher http://conventionfans.today.com/2009/01/12/hey-watch-where-youre-pointing-that-thing-aka-about-convention-weapon-policies/#comment-179 cmaher Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:26:42 +0000 http://conventionfans.today.com/2009/01/12/hey-watch-where-youre-pointing-that-thing-aka-about-convention-weapon-policies/#comment-179 “If a prop or weapon can be broken over the head of the person who brings it, then it is fine; Otherwise, no.” Priceless "All martial art weapons must be in contact with your costume at all times" We had someone swing chucks around and broke a hotel TV monitor. I'm sure the guy got a lesson for life when the hotel tried to add an extra $200 onto his bill. “If a prop or weapon can be broken over the head of the person who brings it, then it is fine; Otherwise, no.”

Priceless

“All martial art weapons must be in contact with your costume at all times”

We had someone swing chucks around and broke a hotel TV monitor. I’m sure the guy got a lesson for life when the hotel tried to add an extra $200 onto his bill.

]]> By: Josh http://conventionfans.today.com/2009/01/12/hey-watch-where-youre-pointing-that-thing-aka-about-convention-weapon-policies/#comment-169 Josh Tue, 13 Jan 2009 06:23:24 +0000 http://conventionfans.today.com/2009/01/12/hey-watch-where-youre-pointing-that-thing-aka-about-convention-weapon-policies/#comment-169 “No paddles, of any sort, will be allowed at the convention. This includes, but is not limited to Yaoi/Yuri Paddles.” This is because crazy fangirls were assaulting guys they perceived as "cute", causing general annoyance and in some cases serious injury or $bigbucks in broken cameras, etc. “No paddles, of any sort, will be allowed at the convention. This includes, but is not limited to Yaoi/Yuri Paddles.”

This is because crazy fangirls were assaulting guys they perceived as “cute”, causing general annoyance and in some cases serious injury or $bigbucks in broken cameras, etc.

]]> By: Lady C http://conventionfans.today.com/2009/01/12/hey-watch-where-youre-pointing-that-thing-aka-about-convention-weapon-policies/#comment-165 Lady C Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:00:50 +0000 http://conventionfans.today.com/2009/01/12/hey-watch-where-youre-pointing-that-thing-aka-about-convention-weapon-policies/#comment-165 As a former convention organizer, I've seen a number of situations which prompted the creation or upgrading of convention weapons security policies. Most of them stem from interactions between the con-goers and hotel staff or guests. Most con-goers are expecting to see weapons, many guests are not...especially the ones who didn't even know what a sci-fi / gaming / etc convention was when they checked into the hotel. I've seen police show up because a guest or hotel employee called 911 to report a "crazy nut with a gun" -- when said gun was a couple of mailing tubes, spray paint, and duct tape. I've also seen damage to hotel walls, carpets, and furniture caused by silly string, super soakers, and carelessly tossed shurriken. As a former convention organizer, I’ve seen a number of situations which prompted the creation or upgrading of convention weapons security policies. Most of them stem from interactions between the con-goers and hotel staff or guests. Most con-goers are expecting to see weapons, many guests are not…especially the ones who didn’t even know what a sci-fi / gaming / etc convention was when they checked into the hotel. I’ve seen police show up because a guest or hotel employee called 911 to report a “crazy nut with a gun” — when said gun was a couple of mailing tubes, spray paint, and duct tape. I’ve also seen damage to hotel walls, carpets, and furniture caused by silly string, super soakers, and carelessly tossed shurriken.

]]> By: madrigalblue http://conventionfans.today.com/2009/01/12/hey-watch-where-youre-pointing-that-thing-aka-about-convention-weapon-policies/#comment-164 madrigalblue Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:42:35 +0000 http://conventionfans.today.com/2009/01/12/hey-watch-where-youre-pointing-that-thing-aka-about-convention-weapon-policies/#comment-164 This is really helpful! As a faire-goer, I'm used to this kind of thing, but I never really thought about it in terms of convention wear. I'll make sure my phaser is set on stun. This is really helpful! As a faire-goer, I’m used to this kind of thing, but I never really thought about it in terms of convention wear. I’ll make sure my phaser is set on stun.

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