All weapons will be checked on a case by case basis, and any weapon can be failed by a weapon’s checker at any time during an event.
Small Weapons – A cored weapon up to 18”/45cm in length.
Medium Weapons – A cored weapon between 18”/45cm and 42”/105cm in length.
Large Weapons – A large cored weapon between 42”/105cm and 84”/210cm in length.
Thrown Weapons – A non-cored weapon of up to 18”/45cm in length.
Buckler – A small round shield up to 18”/45cm in diameter.
Stab safe weapons are welcome in this system, and must have a white ribbon attached by a weapons checker. If you lose your ribbon, take it back to a checker to get a new one.
Injection moulded weapons, such as Calimacil, should be avoided as their construction is better suited for warmer climates. In cooler climates like the UK, injection moulded weapons can be hard to the touch and may cause unintended harm. You can bring injection moulded weapons, but these weapons will be checked with extra scrutiny.
Bows/Crossbows – Maximum draw of 30lbs/13.6kg
Arrows/Bolts – Impact surface should be larger than the average eye socket, thus flat headed foam arrows are preferred, but golf ball style is fine. Arrows/bolts should be checked by their shooter with every shot, not just by a referee at weapon’s check.
Bows and Crossbows are not permitted at night or for use in the dark.
Pistols and Rifles – This system uses flintlock style cap guns, both in pistol and rifle form. You must provide your own caps (we will endeavour to have a supplier on site who will be able to sell caps at events).
Some LARP suppliers have started to create foam firearms that use party poppers as ammunition, these are also welcome for use. However, they must not be used as a striking weapon.
Pistols and rifles may not permitted at night, usually due to site restrictions around sound.
NEVER shoot a pistol or rifle in close proximity to another person’s face, for example: shooting over someone’s shoulder. Anyone who is seen doing this will be timed out temporarily to assert this point, and repeated ignorance will ultimately result in the banning of firearms usage for that player, as they cannot demonstrate that they can use them safely.