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MarsCon 2003
Weapons Policy
We want everyone to have a safe and enjoyable time while at MarsCon, so
please leave your weapons in your quarters. Otherwise, please adhere to
the following policy, or risk being 'uninvited' to the convention,
without refund from the convention or the hotel.
5.7.1.
Use good judgment. [If you don't have any, check with Ops.] Even
if it complies with the remaining rules, if it is unsafe or would reduce
the enjoyment of others, please don't do it.
5.7.2.
No projectile weapons. If it is capable of projecting a solid,
liquid, gas, or energy with enough force to annoy or destroy, it is a
projectile weapon.
5.7.3.
All weapons must be carried in a sheath, sling, or other container
of some kind at all times except during photo shoots, Masquerade, and
programming events where used. [See also 5.7.1. Use good judgment.]
5.7.4.
Peace-bonding is required on all weapons. If you don't have it, we
will.
5.7.5.
A 'peace-bonded' weapon is one secured into its sheath or
container with a functional, but decorative binding. It prevents someone
else from taking your weapon without permission, and it is a visible sign
to everyone that you are a responsible person.
5.7.6.
We define weapons to include real weapons (they do what they look
like), facsimile weapons (they look real), anything actually used as a
weapon (don't think about it, remember - you're on a cruise), and
anything an otherwise ignorant being would surmise is a weapon.
5.7.7.
Targeting anyone with a laser sighting device is annoying, and
considered assault.
5.7.8.
Remember, all laws apply in convention space.
5.7.9.
Standard rules of ejection apply.
5.7.10.
We maintain the right to be arbitrary, capricious, or
unreasonable. In any dispute, the decision of MarsCon security is final.
5.7.11.
You kill it, you eat it, and you clean up the mess.
February 28 - March 2, 2003
Holiday Inn Select
I-494 & 34th Avenue South
Bloomington, MN
