FSP-SAF-204P — Revised 6 April 2025

Section 1: Definitions

1.0.0 Props

Props are any accessories or paraphernalia which are part of a costume or cosplay.

1.1.0 Weapons

Weapons are a category of props that can cause injury or harm. Examples include guns, bats, swords, and bows.

Section 2: Prohibited Props and Weapons

Props with any of the qualities described below are prohibited.

• Props that have sharp points or sharp edges, regardless of material,
• Projectile weapons or realistic model firearms (with the exception of disabled Nerf™ type guns) - even if modified with no moving parts or coloring accommodations.
• Tasers or any device capable of delivering an electric shock,
• Crossbows or compound bows - even if modified,
• Smoke machines and strobe lights,
• Any Pyrotechnics,
• Anything that can shoot a projectile (including, but not limited to, water guns, marshmallow cannons, confetti cannons, etc.),
• Anything that disturbs the peace or creates excessive light or noise, or
• Any props longer than 7 feet (about two meters)

Section 3: Examples of Allowed Props and Weapons

Allowed props and weapons include, but are not limited to:

• Wooden swords or bats,
• Wands and staffs,
• Metal props with dull points and/or dull edges,
• Simple bows, either unstrung or with a very loose string that cannot be used to shoot any projectile, and
• Toy projectile guns, such as Nerf guns, that are modified so they cannot fire.

In addition, all non-functioning projectile weapons must also meet the following criteria:

• 50% of the exterior surface area must be a bright, noticeable color such as bright red, bright blue, pink, neon green, orange, yellow, bright purple, or a combination thereof. The majority of your prop must NOT be black, brown, or silver, though these colors may be a part of your prop’s color scheme.
• Your prop must either have a solid orange plug affixed to the end of the barrel as part of the device or must have a solid orange barrel marking affixed to the exterior surface of the barrel. Both options must be at least six millimeters in length and must cover the entire circumference of the barrel.

Section 4: General rules and enforcement

4.0.0 Enforcement

Any prop or weapon that Furcationland deems a hazard or danger will be confiscated and placed in the Safety office for safe-keeping until the end of the convention or until your departure from Furcationland.

4.1.0 Real Firearms

Firearms (whether open-carry or concealed carry) are not allowed on convention center property. In order to ensure the safety of our attendees, we will not allow any prop or weapon if we mistake it for a firearm or think someone else might.

4.2.0 Prop Utilization

Mock fighting, swinging, brandishing, shooting, throwing, crossing swords, “waving my weapon at my friend,” etc. is not allowed on convention center property. Attendees are welcome to pose for photographs with their props, but are not allowed to make any swinging blows. Exceptions may be made for convention-run cosplay or skit contests with the explicit approval of an authorized Furcationland staff member and only on stage during the contest itself.

Attendees must use props responsibly and not disturb other individuals. Any misuse of your props or weapons may result in their confiscation.

4.3.0 Inspection

Furcationland reserves the right to inspect and re-inspect any prop or weapon, at any time and for any reason, and require the removal of any prop or weapon. If your prop or weapon could possibly be a danger to other Furcationland participants, our Safety team may confiscate the prop or weapon.

All props and weapons must be brought to the Safety office for inspection and approval by our Safety team or a police officer. Any attendee who refuses to surrender their prop or weapon for inspection will be required to return the prop to their hotel room or have it confiscated by Safety in accordance with §4.0.0.