weapons

[JohnnyAR]

ok I know that minors can't purchase weapons at the FanimeCon, but does that count for foam and wooden weapons?

[bahamutknightzero]

Unfortunately, it does apply to wooden weapons. I know this from seeing someone trying to buy a bokken two years ago, even though the dealer thought the person looked older.

[JohnnyAR]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOO, wait does that count for foam nunchakus? So foam weapons don't count? Because they are softer than wooden weapons obviously.

[sunrise-oasis]

I wanted to sell Foam keyblades (foam boards) is it still legal to sell those on the Art dealers????

[Nanashi]

Officially, wooden weapons require ID. however, a few dealers will (from my experience) forget about that rule in the name of the almighty dollar.

[Steve.Young]

I think there's an updated weapons policy floating around somewhere. I remember one being sent off for review.

[JohnnyAR]

Officially, wooden weapons require ID. however, a few dealers will (from my experience) forget about that rule in the name of the almighty dollar.

oh yeah huh? I hope there'll be someone that'll sell me those nunchakus I always wanted :) they're foam and are chained, which is good because my old chord nunchaku is begining to have a knot in it or something. So if I get them I probably won't need to replace them for a loooooooooooooong time. Man I need to find another place, since I had to quit my old class becuase it costs too much, that can teach me more stuff on using the nunchakus, I already learned a few tricks and some that I learned myself, still need practice though............................

[JohnnyAR]

I think there's an updated weapons policy floating around somewhere. I remember one being sent off for review.

Do you remember where?

[Kazuko]

If it has an actual chain I think you have to be 18 to purchase

and if not then con ops will probally have to peace bond it to your arm/hand/whatever

[JohnnyAR]

Damn 18+ to buy it. If I peace bond it that means I can't use it in the con, right? I was planning to show people tricks. Actually Its a bad idea if I don't use it there, because there were time that my nunchakus would fly out of my hand, so yeah I might hurt someone, heh.

[RanyouSaotome]

Damn 18+ to buy it. If I peace bond it that means I can't use it in the con, right? I was planning to show people tricks. Actually Its a bad idea if I don't use it there, because there were time that my nunchakus would fly out of my hand, so yeah I might hurt someone, heh.

With that said I have to agree with not using them at all. I mean if you were an expert and was doing so on stage as an exhibition that would be different. Though IF and I repeat IF you did manage to buy em then it should be more then enough for friends and all to see them peace bonded to you right? Better to be safe not only for yourself but for any innocent Fanimaninacs around you  ;) Cides with MY luck I would probably be the unsuspecting target hehe.

[Jadrian]

Hi, this is Kim from BowenDragon1.. we are a weapons dealer at Fanime ..you should not find any sort of nunchukas in dealer room.. because they are illegal to sell in california except in a dojo . Yes you must be 18 to buy bokkens i know its a dumb rule but it is a rule :(  very few states can you be 16 to buy them. If you need anything that is legal, that you think is a special request contact me at bowendragon1.com and ill try and have it there :)

have a good day .

[yamaneko]

Hmm. . .

Well, last year, I bought a shinai and a pair of foam nunchuks at the con, and I was only 13. o.o They didn't ask for ID, either.

[JohnnyAR]

Hmm. . .

Well, last year, I bought a shinai and a pair of foam nunchuks at the con, and I was only 13. o.o They didn't ask for ID, either.

I knew I should've bought those nunchakus! It might be too late now! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[FanFicGuru]

Hmm. . .

Well, last year, I bought a shinai and a pair of foam nunchuks at the con, and I was only 13. o.o They didn't ask for ID, either.

I wouldn't make a big deal out of that...you shouldn't have been able to purchase either and the vendor who sold you those things could get in big trouble.

Bowendragon is a really good vendor, I hope they do the collectible swords again. I got mine from last year. Way better than a T-shirt. hehehe

[JohnnyAR]

Well next year I'm gonna buy chain nunchakus, because there's knot or some type of lump-thingy in the chord that connects my nunchakus, so I can replace it with chain nunchakus which will last me much longer!

[talu-chan]

Does the policy on weapons have something that includes having to take the purchased weapon to one's room or car?

[Runewitt]

peaches, yes it does. they will box any weapon, tape it shut so you cant open and play with it and tell you to take it to the room or car, or you can get certain things piece bonded to you by staff.

[Xeluu]

peaches, yes it does. they will box any weapon, tape it shut so you cant open and play with it and tell you to take it to the room or car, or you can get certain things piece bonded to you by staff.

^Truth.

Only thing though: I thought staff wouldn't peace-bond anything to you unless it was part of your costume?

And if you're underage and are purchasing or trying to purchase the weapons, please don't. It's the law, and you don't really want Fanime or the Dealers to get into trouble, do you?

[FanFicGuru]

peaches, yes it does. they will box any weapon, tape it shut so you cant open and play with it and tell you to take it to the room or car, or you can get certain things piece bonded to you by staff.

^Truth.

Only thing though: I thought staff wouldn't peace-bond anything to you unless it was part of your costume?

And if you're underage and are purchasing or trying to purchase the weapons, please don't. It's the law, and you don't really want Fanime or the Dealers to get into trouble, do you?

"Costume" is a pretty loose term. Last year after I got my Fanime sword I grabbed a "Chinese suit" (one of those long robes) and then had them peace-bond the sword to me.

It didn't work out, but they did it anyways.