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How large does the orange tip have to be on hand gun props?

HI! so my question is: will they except a weapon/prop thats just a smidge over 8 ft tall (which is the max height according to the policy)?  my lance for my neliel is literally 8'3"...

The height limit for props is 7'

Um in the rules it says 8'. "Items larger than 8 feet long (in its longest dimension) are prohibited." That can be found in the last line of "Prohibited Weapons & Props" on the "Fanime 2010 Peace-Bonding, Props & Weapons Policy"...

I have no clue on how strict they will be on this rule so good luck with it.

Aella, um... My prop gun that I would be bringing is a hand gun prop that is fifteen inches long. Here is a few links with photos of it. http://dark-lord-of-sith.deviantart.com/art/hellsing-Jackal-prop-cast-3-164153873   http://dark-lord-of-sith.deviantart.com/art/Hellsing-Jackal-prop-cast-2-164153735   http://dark-lord-of-sith.deviantart.com/art/Hellsing-Jackal-prop-cast-1-164153603   ... I would be using a simple sword holster for it if you need it in a holster. Also if you want to see photos of it in the holster so you have an idea of what that would look like I will gladly do that. All I really have to do to the gun is the paint job. It will be all black with an orange tip. Just tell me how long the tip needs to be so I can paint it the right size.

Let me get this right. If there are very few if any gun issues there will be talk of no peace-bonding to holsters for next year? Ok. I just wish I knew this sooner because I have spent a lot of money building nice looking props and now I won't be able to bring them this year. Also so there are not so many arguements and questions next year would it be possible if you post this years rules and regulations on next years site until you work out the final rules for next years con. Also are you saying if you hear about very few issues with gun props or any at all or what? Also a friend of mine plans on going as Riku from Kingdom Hearts. What are you going to do about the Key Blades. The two my friend brings are wooden.

After reading the rules for gun props I just have two questions. If it is peace-bonded into your holster how do you pose with it for photos? Dose that not defeat the whole reason to bring it in the first place?

To Aelia: Ok I read that the general idea for hand gun props would they would have to be holstered. What if you don't have a holster for it? Also the prop hand gun I am making came out of the mold for it slightly bent and I fully cut off the trigger and trigger guard. It will be painted black with Silver/White text on it and it is 15 inches long. What more do I need to do to it? It would be nice to know so I can finish the prop  up and have it all set for the con.

Also will it be told to the Rovers to willingly let the people they talk to see their id badge so if the fan at the con did not like what happened and felt he or she was treated poorly they may take the name and id number to who they need to so they can file a complaint? That is only right. If a rover does not let someone see their id badge to get their name and id number then reporting any abuse would not work at all and give the rovers power they could abuse if they wished to. Also a general question about getting my props peace-bonded. Who do I have to talk to and where exactly do I have to go. I plan on getting to the con Friday night and I want to get my props done then.

Ok really Fanime is just over a month away. I have not seen any weapons/props policy anywhere on the site. Am I missing something? Crazy idea, make a list of rules and just review them from year to year. Why make a whole new set of rules each year? For someone who goes to this Convention and wants to bring a prop weapon of some sort this is not fair. I don't care if you are after your heads to post the rules. They should have already been up like three months ago. I have never brought prop weapons before but this year I am planning to and yeah you can give me an email to contact someone with but that is not the point. By the Fan for the Fans? Really? If that was the case this policy would already be up. I check this Forum weekly and still I have not seen anything that tells me one way or another if I will be able to bring the props I am making.

Funny thing enough I did see her and her guns at the con.

Ok I have read through every single post here so far and my question has not been answered and I am sure someone will tell me to email a higher-up my question but I feel the need to post it here first. This year I plan to cosplay as Alucard from Hellsing. As fans know Alucard has two oversized hand guns. I am working on making props with no moving parts. I also don't want to put on orange covers on the ends of them. My props will be made out of a resin and painted and sanded down so they look good. Because of the length of them I don't think one would suspect them of being real. However I know in years past for prop guns you have had to have the orange coverings on prop guns. If you would look at this http://seraphim-sephiroth.deviantart.com/art/Hellsing-Leather-Bound-123969481 a photo from last years con she did not have the orange tips. Please could someone get back to me on what I should do. My gun props will look like the ones in the link.

I would like only four people to come. Crispin Freeman, Reuben Langdon, Dan Southworth, and Johnny Young Bosch. These voice actors are amazing and with the release of Resident Evil V Ruben should come to see his fans. Also Dan should come to join his Devil May Cry friends and Fans, then Johnny should be there so Bleach Fans and DMC fans can be happy.