DELTA H CON 2010 WEAPON AND PROP POLICY
Delta H Con understands that carrying props and replicas is important to many
fans as part of the convention
experience. Fans of prop weapons or other items permitted below use and carry
them at their own risk and
assume all risks of liability to and from anyone injured or otherwise harmed
directly or indirectly by the fans
acts or inaction. Delta H Con shall not be liable for injury, harm, damage, or
other liability associated with any
person’s use of any weapon, permitted, or banned, at Delta H Con.
We the staff of Delta H Con appreciate the time and effort put into the creation
of your costumes, props,
and replica weapon-like items, and understand that non-working replica, prop,
and imitation “weapons” are often a
part of costuming. To ensure the safety of all those attending Delta H Con, we
maintain this strict “weapons”
policy. It is imperative that costume “weapons” comply with this policy and with
local, state, and federal laws.
This policy is not a summary of the laws nor does this policy constitute legal
advice. You are solely responsible
for understanding and complying with all applicable laws.
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These Delta H Con policies are enforced at all times. Anyone found to be
carrying, brandishing, or have in
their possession, any working weapon or firearm at any location associated with
the convention will be
immediately expelled without refund and the offender may be reported to the
authorities.
These rules are for your safety and the safety of Delta H Con. We are posting
and enforcing these to protect
you the con-goer, and our staff from harm be it physical, or legal. The rules
are NOT open to interpretation nor
will they be a point of argument. The rules are final and if they are broken,
your badge can and will be pulled
and you will not be allowed to participate in any further Delta H Con events.
We want you to keep in mind our staff are not here to hinder your convention
experience in any way, but just
because you are at a con… LAWS and SAFETY are not discarded for your pleasure.
Brandishing any weapon-like item is NOT permissible. Brandishing is defined as
drawing, exhibiting, or using
any weapon whatsoever in a rude, angry, or threatening manner or using a weapon
in any fight or quarrel.
Delta H Con staff, convention Safety, School Security, and Houston Police Dept.
are empowered to determine
whether a particular act constitutes “Brandishing” in their sole and absolute
discretion.
You may not carry or possess any working weapon, openly or concealed, AT ANY
TIME in or around
the convention spaces. Working weapons, firearms, curio or relic to include
antiques firearms, and all forms
of ammunition are strictly forbidden.
Even items that may be legal to carry such as maces, knives, or stun guns are
not welcome at Delta H Con.
Please leave them at home.
1) Prop Weapons: “Prop Weapons” may be carried during the convention, providing
that you comply with the following restrictions.
“Prop Weapons” are home made or commercial costume props that support the
overall look of the character or costume.
We will have our safety staff stationed at the safety desk to inspect any Prop
Weapon you may have questions about.
2) Prop weapons are NOT allowed to be swung, jabbed, thrust, or actively used on
the convention grounds or in the common areas.
They can injure others and create unsafe situations. Anyone brandishing a “Prop
Weapon” in an unsafe manner will be told to
remove it from the convention spaces. You MAY pose with a “Prop Weapon” in a
brandishing manner so long as no reasonable
person would interpret the pose as anything but safe and no real threat.
3) Water Guns, Squirt Guns, and any toy that is capable of actually firing a
projectile or object of any material are not allowed.
They must be disabled and you must be able to prove that it will not work for it
to be allowed for a costume. Any prop that
looks like a gun MUST have an orange tip. This applies to ALL types of guns from
SCI-FI to Modern.
4) No sharp live steel weapons will be allowed at Delta H Con. You may have
metal Prop Weapons for your costume BUT they
mush be proven dull and not able to cause ANY amount of damage to another
person.
5) Futuristic Replicas and fake period weapons may be displayed as long as they
are recognizable as obvious fakes.
Refund Policy
Cancellations and refunds can be given out with written notice only. We accept
postal mail and e-mail notifications. Refunds will be percentage based given the time the
notification is received.
Greater then 90 days: 100% refund
Between 90 and 31 days: 50% refund
30 days of less: No refund