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EF 20 theme: Guns
RedFoxy:
A little question about fursuiter and not, I think that some peoples are thinking about the theme and if it's possible to brings something...
the EF20 theme is crime scene, it's like police and thief, than can I bring my airsoft/fake handgun (with red tip and no bullets)?
Dhary Montecore:
Hello and thank you for your inquiry.
Due to strict weapon laws we can only allow replica firearms if they meet the following criteria:
* Muzzle must be closed with a signal-coloured cap
* The weapon must be recognisable as a toy, even from a distance
* There must not be any way to load or arm the weapon
In any case all weapons, even if part of a costume or considered harmless by the owner must be checked in with the Head of Security on your arrival. We have to be very strict here, since it can be a criminal offence in Germany to bear a replica weapon in public, not to mention the effect on other guests, bystanders and hotel personal.
We offer you a definite answer for your particular case, if you would be so kind to send us a picture of the item in question to security@eurofurence.org
KyuubiSaoirse:
Well, since we're already on the subject... I'm planning on getting a >foam and latex< gun made, coreless, just the same style as coreless LARP weapons. Does it need to be marked at the tip, too, or is it fine as-is? I will only be having it with me for photography purposes, never pulling it out of the bag otherwise. (Unless people want to see it, of course.)
Dhary Montecore:
--- Quote from: KyuubiSaoirse on 19.01.2014, 15:55:27 ---Well, since we're already on the subject... I'm planning on getting a >foam and latex< gun made, coreless, just the same style as coreless LARP weapons. Does it need to be marked at the tip, too, or is it fine as-is? I will only be having it with me for photography purposes, never pulling it out of the bag otherwise. (Unless people want to see it, of course.)
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If it's actually done in a LARP style, that should be fine. Please still check back with security upon your arrival, just to make sure. By the way, if you want a prop ONLY for a photoshooting, come and talk to us! We try to make everything reasonable happen, even if we need to dispatch a security member for it. :3
KyuubiSaoirse:
--- Quote from: Dhary Montecore on 19.01.2014, 17:13:50 ---
--- Quote from: KyuubiSaoirse on 19.01.2014, 15:55:27 ---Well, since we're already on the subject... I'm planning on getting a >foam and latex< gun made, coreless, just the same style as coreless LARP weapons. Does it need to be marked at the tip, too, or is it fine as-is? I will only be having it with me for photography purposes, never pulling it out of the bag otherwise. (Unless people want to see it, of course.)
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If it's actually done in a LARP style, that should be fine. Please still check back with security upon your arrival, just to make sure. By the way, if you want a prop ONLY for a photoshooting, come and talk to us! We try to make everything reasonable happen, even if we need to dispatch a security member for it. :3
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Good to know! :D I found one who makes amazing LARP weapons for real cheap, he gave me an ofer I can't refuse... Only 30£ for the prop gun :D I just needed to know whether I should make some changes to it, i.e. orange tap to mark the point or something. I guess I'll bring it along to be on the safe side. Better have and not need, than need and not have. :) But thanks for the quick response!