To ensure the safety and enjoyment of all attendees, Anime Arizona Spring has established the following guidelines for props and costume weapons:

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🚫 NO REAL WEAPONS ALLOWED — ZERO EXCEPTIONS

• Absolutely no real weapons of any kind are allowed on convention grounds. This includes:

• Real firearms (loaded or unloaded)

• Real knives, swords, or blades (metal or sharpened)

• Functional bows, crossbows, or any projectile weapons

• Explosives, fireworks, or incendiary devices

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✅ Allowed Props & Cosplay Weapons (With Restrictions)

Props must be clearly fake, non-functional, and safe for a crowded environment. The following are generally permitted:

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• Foam, cardboard, or lightweight plastic swords, staffs, and wands

• Prop guns with no moving parts and clearly marked orange tips

• Shields, armor, or costume accessories made of safe materials

• Non-functional bows with no string tension and no arrows

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Props NOT Allowed

• Metal props or anything with sharp edges or points

• Functional slingshots, nunchaku, or similar martial arts weapons

• Heavy or bulky props that can injure others in crowded areas

• Any prop that shoots projectiles of any kind

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Prop & On-Site Checks

• All prop weapons must be inspected and tagged at the Prop Check Station upon entry.

• Staff may ask you to return unsafe items to your vehicle or hotel room if they do not meet guidelines.

• Failure to comply with prop policies may result in removal from the convention.

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Use Common Sense

If you’re unsure whether your prop is allowed, ask before you bring it. When in doubt, safety comes first — we want everyone to have fun without risk.

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If you have any questions regarding a prop or our policy, feel free to contact us at support@animearizona.com