PROP AND WEAPON Policy

No metal weapons (peace-tied, tethered or sheathed edged weapons are not permitted)
No blades of any types. There are NO exceptions given even if its dull or covered
No sharp edges on non-metal weapons
Items may not be swung or used in a threatening manner

All firearms must have a closed barrel with a visible orange tip.
All airsoft and paintball weapons must be trigger disabled and demonstrated to be unable to fire upon request.
Attached scopes or laser attachments must be disabled and demonstrate to be unable to power on.
Water gun barrels and attachment containers must be visibly empty.
Firing any type of projectile is not permitted (including water, bubbles, or silly string).
Dallas police will reserve the right for prop removal from public spaces if a gun prop is deemed to be too realistic.

Arrows and other projectiles must have all tips removed. Cover or sheathing will not be permitted.
Projectiles must not be strung and demonstrated to be unable to fire projectiles
Firing any type of projectile is not permitted (including foam)

Cannot be composed of solid metal (metal detailing is permitted)
Wooden bats are permitted but will be reviewed year-to-year
Metal nails or spikes of any type must not be protruding from all blunt weapons
Items may not be swung or used in a threatening manner
Props heavy enough to cause injury may be declined on a case-by-case basis

May not be made of metal
PVC and plastic piping is allowed
May not be swung or used in a threatening manner
As a courtesy, please review flag etiquette when carrying a national flag
Selfie sticks are currently permitted but will be evaluated on a year-to-year basis

Use a handler if your vision is significantly impaired (a handler is another attendee who will escort you around the convention)
Wings must be collapsible or removable to prevent impeding crowds in tight spaces
Cosplayers may be asked to remove stilts if staff believes there is a significant tripping hazard
Cosplayers may be asked to remove bulky items in tight spaces or crowds
Costumes must not have the ability to shoot projectiles of any type

Powders, sand or flashs-bangs for visual effect are not allowed
External speakers, especially if continually playing loud music will be removed from all public spaces
All props may not have the ability to use sound
Cigarette props must be unlit and unable to emit vapors
Real food for food props cannot be used
Food packaging props must not contain real food
Prop bottles must not contain any liquids
· Scooters, bikes, inline skates, and hoverboards are prohibited as props and cannot be used in public spaces, exception made during the cosplay contest
· Signage of any kind is not allowed