Anime North Weapons and Large Props Rules, Regulations, and Liability Limitations

For the safety of all con attendees, the following policy towards such items will be strictly enforced. Costumers are expected to read and comply to it completely. Failure to do so will result in warnings and potentially loss of convention membership.

Please note that certain exemptions to rules 3, 4, or 7 may be considered for the purpose of the Costume Masquerade. If you wish to submit a weapon or routine for special consideration, please consult with the Masquerade Director prior to the masquerade registration deadline.

1. NO live firearms. Removal of firing pin or bolt does not negate this rule!

2. NO prohibited weapons (as defined by applicable Canadian Laws).

Examples include (but are not limited to):

• Bali-Song ("butterfly knife") or switchblade/dropblade style knives.
• Nunchucks, Tonfas, Shurikens, or similarly restricted Martial Arts Weapons, which are illegal under the Criminal Code of Canada (foam models of these items are permitted).
• Law Enforcement items such as Batons, Tazers or Mace.

3. No Replicas of Contemporary Firearms (i.e. beginning from the era of revolvers - U.S. Civil War forward to any currently manufactured firearms).

4. NO metal weapons. Shall include but not be limited to swords, knives and daggers. (Plastic or wood that LOOK"S like metal is permitted.)

5. All weapons must be holstered, sheathed or slung in an approved fashion.

6. Weapons will not be drawn or displayed outside of convention function space (except in the privacy of a hotel room), or in any public or crowded area except for specific photo ops areas.

7. Due and full consideration must be given to physical safety and peace of mind of other persons at all times, this includes the general public and venue staff, not just other convention attendees. Translation: The archaic and juvenile practice of "freaking the mundanes" will NOT be tolerated in any form or fashion at any time!

*Mundanes: Your friends who keep asking you if you're still into that weird cartoon stuff / normal mortals who do not understand anime or related hobbies.