Real weapons in the SCA: Difference between revisions
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* Real weapons (knives, swords, etc.) are '''not''' be drawn at an [[SCA]] [[event]]. |
* Real weapons (knives, swords, etc.) are '''not''' be drawn at an [[SCA]] [[event]]. |
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* Fighting with metal weapons is '''not permitted at SCA events'''. If you want to do this, join a [[re-enactment]] group. Also note we are not talking about authorised [[rapier]] fighting with approved [[weapon]]ry. |
* Fighting with metal weapons is '''not permitted at SCA events'''. If you want to do this, join a [[re-enactment]] group. Also note we are not talking about authorised [[rapier]] fighting with approved ''practice'' [[weapon]]ry. |
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* Follow your local [[mundane]] laws with regards to carrying weapons. This may require you to have the weapons in a secure bag or container when not at an event. |
* Follow your local [[mundane]] laws with regards to carrying weapons. This may require you to have the weapons in a secure bag or container when not at an event. |
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* Be responsible and do not touch other people's weapons without permission, be they real or SCA weapons. |
* Be responsible and do not touch other people's weapons without permission, be they real or SCA weapons. |
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Due to the practise of using [[rattan]] as a material for making [[weapon]]s, many 'real' swords owned by [[SCAdian]]s are more decorative than functional. These types of "[[weapons]]" are |
Due to the practise of using [[rattan]] as a material for making [[weapon]]s, many 'real' swords owned by [[SCAdian]]s are more decorative than functional. These types of "[[weapons]]" are often derogatorially referred to as [[sword like objects]] or SLO's. |
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Revision as of 09:15, 24 June 2006
Always make sure:
- Real weapons (knives, swords, etc.) are not be drawn at an SCA event.
- Fighting with metal weapons is not permitted at SCA events. If you want to do this, join a re-enactment group. Also note we are not talking about authorised rapier fighting with approved practice weaponry.
- Follow your local mundane laws with regards to carrying weapons. This may require you to have the weapons in a secure bag or container when not at an event.
- Be responsible and do not touch other people's weapons without permission, be they real or SCA weapons.
The only exceptions to the first rule are:
- In honour of the crown
- Displaying the blade ("Clear!" must be called before doing this to let surrounding people know what you're doing)
- Self defense
Due to the practise of using rattan as a material for making weapons, many 'real' swords owned by SCAdians are more decorative than functional. These types of "weapons" are often derogatorially referred to as sword like objects or SLO's.
