I'm cosplaying Leon Kennedy and I would like to have a handgun for it. What are the general rules for prop firearms at conventions? I don't want to build a prop and end up not being able to bring it anywhere.
>>10939666generally most cons will deny anything that has the capability to fire a projectile like airsoft (no shit) nerf guns, bows etc. Orange tips are also a usual requirement, but not all will accept "realistic" looking gun props even if they have an orange tip.IMO a two handed prop gun is usually allowed through, since people think pistols are somehow more realistic and shit.I saw a revy once who had literal painted cardboard since her original props were denied. Funny shit was there was a bunch of halo spartans running around with snipers and ar's cause apparently those arent "realistic"cons will also list their prop policies on their webpage, you send an email to the one listed on the website to ask them if you're still anxious about it
>>10939709I knew a guy who made a very acurate prop of a M41A pulsse rifle for a con that didn't allow them, used it for the photoshots only, then took and printed a full-size photo of the thing and glued it to a flat cardboard for the con.a.k.a. "having a cake AND eating it".So, feel free to have a very realistic prop for the pics and a con-allowable one for the actual con.
>>10939666For the most part, so long as the gun has no moving parts you will get past security check without a problem. However, you will need to put in the effort to not seem like a sperg. Best bet is for you to have a woman with you waiting impatiently.
>>10939666Brother this question is ultimately solved by what con you are going to. Some cons are strict. Some are not. They all have slightly different rules. I have brought airsoft guns that were gutted and stripped down with no issue but had a dumb cop stop me about semi realistic non firing 3d printed props. So it all depends. Just be transparent with the con security and prop checkers because I am sure they will you a break since you are being dutiful and showing them what you got. Maybe try gluing the trigger into place so it can't move or at least stuff the inside of the barrel. I am going as Leon Kennedy too soon so believe me there are a lot of fun props you can use.
>>10939666Bring in a real gun and see if they notice.
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