Weapons Policy

It is the policy of Westercon 64 that no real or realistic projectile weapons may be carried anywhere within the convention except during the masquerade or specially approved events. The use of a weapon during the Masquerade or during a programming event must be approved by the Masquerade Director or the Programming Coordinator respectively. No weapon of any kind may be drawn or wielded in any area of the hotel or convention space.

Westercon 64 defines a weapon as any object designed to cause damage, or any replica of such an object, or any object that the committee determines to pose a risk to the safety of others or to personal or hotel property. What constitutes realistic is strictly up to the judgment of the committee. The committee reserves the right to alter or amend this definition and the right to impound weapons for the duration of the Westercon 64. Failure to surrender weapons for impounding is grounds for immediate revocation of memberships without refund and expulsion from the convention.

We at Westercon 64 know that most people who would like to carry weapons are sensible and careful individuals. However, we must keep in mind liability, legal issues and our relationship with the hotel. The safety of the members must outweigh any other consideration and it is with this in mind that these policies have been formed.