Weapons Policy

ConBravo! is committed to a safe and fun convention for all attendees. We understand that many of our attendees enjoy dressing up and may have props to aid them. With that in mind, and especially for cosplayers and performers, please review the below weapons policy before bringing your props to the convention.

1. No Live Steel – Absolutely no weapons with blades, or that can take a blade.

2. No Wild Swinging – No matter how cool you may think you look swinging your sword, bokken, or tonfas around, they could injure someone. Please don’t do it.

3. No Illegal Weapons – This includes nunchuks, brass knuckles, shuriken, and blowguns. If the criminal code of Canada says it’s illegal, it is.

4. No Firearms – This includes no airsoft rifles, pellet guns, or other projectile weapons. All replicas must have a noticeable and irremovable orange stopper/tip.

5. No weapons over 7 feet (214cm) – Weapons larger than this size can prove a major hazard to other attendees, as well as damaging to hotel property.

All props and replicas must pass weapon’s inspection before being allowed into ConBravo!, regardless of construction, use, or size. The weapons inspection table will be located next to the registration table at ConBravo!, and open from 9am onwards.

Any attendee found in violation of this weapons policy will be issued a warning. A second offence will result in expulsion from the convention and revoking of convention membership without a refund. Serious offenders will be reported to the local authorities.

Please remember, we try to be nice about the rules. All it takes is one person not following them, or trying to break them to ruin the fun for everyone. Rules will get stricter if people break them. If you see someone endangering others with their stunts or props, please tell the weapon’s inspection table immediately.