Weapon checking - Revision history

Matt at 13:02, 16 April 2026

2026-04-16T13:02:41Z

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	Not all weapons that are sold online are suitable for use at Empire LRP events - even if they are sold for LRP. It is always advisable to buy your weapons from a trader on site where possible - to ensure the least possible chance of disappointment.		Not all weapons that are sold online are suitable for use at Empire LRP events - even if they are sold for LRP. It is always advisable to buy your weapons from a trader on site where possible - to ensure the least possible chance of disappointment.

	==Traders==		==Traders==
	*'''You must get any item you buy at the event checked before you use it.		*'''You must get any item you buy at the event checked before you use it.

TomH: /* Bows and Crossbows */

2025-04-25T11:36:56Z

Bows and Crossbows

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	==Bows and Crossbows==		==Bows and Crossbows==
	These are bows and crossbows designed to fire an LRP safe arrow or bolt. There is no bow competency testing at Profound Decisions events. We require any player using a bow to adhere to the same standards of safety and control as players using melee weapons.		These are bows and crossbows designed to fire a LRP safe arrow or bolt. There is no bow competency testing at Profound Decisions events. We require any player using a bow to adhere to the same standards of safety and control as players using melee weapons.
	*'''The string must be in good condition and must not be fraying'''		*'''The string must be in good condition and must not be fraying'''
	*'''The body of the bow or crossbow, whether wood or fibreglass, must not show signs of cracking'''		*'''The body of the bow or crossbow, whether wood or fibreglass, must not show signs of cracking'''

Cyph: Spelling correction

2024-04-17T12:35:17Z

Spelling correction

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	Your armour must also be checked.		Your armour must also be checked.

	* '''The armour should not have any sharp burrs or edges or any sharp ~~protusions~~'''		* '''The armour should not have any sharp burrs or edges or any sharp protrusions'''
	* '''Mail should not include unclosed links that allow sharp edges to be felt'''		* '''Mail should not include unclosed links that allow sharp edges to be felt'''
	* '''The armour should not have any loose studs or rivets'''		* '''The armour should not have any loose studs or rivets'''

Matt at 16:23, 3 February 2023

2023-02-03T16:23:41Z

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	Empire arrowheads must be made using a three part construction, with a robust blocker between the shaft and the foam of the arrowhead, follow by dense solid foam and then a final layer of softer foam which must be at least 25mm at the thickest point. This foam must be soft enough to collapse under pressure, but firm that it provides some resistance to pressure. This means it must be open cell foam (often called furniture or upholstery foam) - anything less dense/softer risks being failed by our weapon checkers.		Empire arrowheads must be made using a three part construction, with a robust blocker between the shaft and the foam of the arrowhead, follow by dense solid foam and then a final layer of softer foam which must be at least 25mm at the thickest point. This foam must be soft enough to collapse under pressure, but firm that it provides some resistance to pressure. This means it must be open cell foam (often called furniture or upholstery foam) - anything less dense/softer risks being failed by our weapon checkers.
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	===2020 Arrow Amnesty===		===2020 Arrow Amnesty===
	* '''The guidelines for arrows have been tightened at the start of 2022'''		* '''The guidelines for arrows have been tightened at the start of 2022'''

Matt at 16:23, 3 February 2023

2023-02-03T16:23:22Z

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	Empire arrowheads must be made using a three part construction, with a robust blocker between the shaft and the foam of the arrowhead, follow by dense solid foam and then a final layer of softer foam which must be at least 25mm at the thickest point. This foam must be soft enough to collapse under pressure, but firm that it provides some resistance to pressure. This means it must be open cell foam (often called furniture or upholstery foam) - anything less dense/softer risks being failed by our weapon checkers.		Empire arrowheads must be made using a three part construction, with a robust blocker between the shaft and the foam of the arrowhead, follow by dense solid foam and then a final layer of softer foam which must be at least 25mm at the thickest point. This foam must be soft enough to collapse under pressure, but firm that it provides some resistance to pressure. This means it must be open cell foam (often called furniture or upholstery foam) - anything less dense/softer risks being failed by our weapon checkers.
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	{{CaptionedImage\|file=IDV.jpg\|height=200\|align=right\|caption=IDV tear-drop arrows are not allowed}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=IDV.jpg\|height=200\|align=right\|caption=IDV tear-drop arrows are not allowed}}

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	To qualify for the amnesty, the arrows must have been legal under the old rules but not under the new rules. This means that either the diameter of the head must be less than 50mm but more than 45mm or the thickness of the soft foam front of the head must be less than 25mm but more than 20mm.		To qualify for the amnesty, the arrows must have been legal under the old rules but not under the new rules. This means that either the diameter of the head must be less than 50mm but more than 45mm or the thickness of the soft foam front of the head must be less than 25mm but more than 20mm.
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	===Not Acceptable===		===Not Acceptable===
	* '''IDV tear-drop arrows are not usable at our events'''		* '''IDV tear-drop arrows are not usable at our events'''

Matt: /* 2020 Arrow Amnesty */

2022-05-05T13:29:59Z

2020 Arrow Amnesty

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	===2020 Arrow Amnesty===		===2020 Arrow Amnesty===
	* '''The guidelines for arrows have been tightened at the start of ~~2020~~'''		* '''The guidelines for arrows have been tightened at the start of 2022'''
	* '''Arrows which fail now but would have passed under the old rules can be exchanged for credit at GOD'''		* '''Arrows which fail now but would have passed under the old rules can be exchanged for credit at GOD'''
	The requirements for arrowheads at our events have been tightened to make them safer for all participants. To try and ensure the least possible impact for our players, we will offer an amnesty on any old arrows during ~~2020~~. Bring them to GOD and we'll swap them for £6 of credit on your PD account, usable against any PD event.		The requirements for arrowheads at our events have been tightened to make them safer for all participants. To try and ensure the least possible impact for our players, we will offer an amnesty on any old arrows during 2022. Bring them to GOD and we'll swap them for £6 of credit on your PD account, usable against any PD event.

	To qualify for the amnesty, the arrows must have been legal under the old rules but not under the new rules. This means that either the diameter of the head must be less than 50mm but more than 45mm or the thickness of the soft foam front of the head must be less than 25mm but more than 20mm.		To qualify for the amnesty, the arrows must have been legal under the old rules but not under the new rules. This means that either the diameter of the head must be less than 50mm but more than 45mm or the thickness of the soft foam front of the head must be less than 25mm but more than 20mm.

Matt: /* Armour */

2021-07-02T11:15:31Z

Armour

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	==Armour==		==Armour==
	~~Armour checking is new for the Spring Solstice 2014. Our weapon checkers will be checking all~~ armour, but because the rules are new, we will operate an amnesty for minor problems until Easter 2015. The weapon checkers will point out any problems that will cause the armour to fail from next year onwards - so that you have time to remedy them - but you will still be ~~allowed to use the armour unless it is egregiously unsafe~~.		Your armour must also be checked.

	* '''The armour should not have any sharp burrs or edges or any sharp protusions'''		* '''The armour should not have any sharp burrs or edges or any sharp protusions'''
	* '''Mail should not include unclosed links that allow sharp edges to be felt'''		* '''Mail should not include unclosed links that allow sharp edges to be felt'''

Matt: /* Arrowhead */

2020-03-06T22:16:14Z

Arrowhead

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	*'''The arrowhead must be securely attached and not move on the shaft'''		*'''The arrowhead must be securely attached and not move on the shaft'''
	*'''The arrowhead must be at least 50mm across and have a circular cross-section'''		*'''The arrowhead must be at least 50mm across and have a circular cross-section'''
	*'''The soft foam portion of the arrowhead must open cell foam (often called furniture or upholstery foam) ~~and be at least 25mm in maximum depth and collapse fully under pressure (so there must be no latex within 5-10 mm of the face)'''~~		*'''The soft foam portion of the arrowhead must open cell foam (often called furniture or upholstery foam), be at least 25mm at the thickest point and must collapse fully under firm pressure (so there must be no latex within 5-10 mm of the face)'''
	*'''The soft foam portion of the arrowhead must be at least 25mm at the thickest point and collapse fully under pressure (so there must be no latex within 5-10 mm of the face)'''
	*'''The arrowhead must have some kind of blocker between the shaft and the foam of the arrowhead to stop the shaft pushing through'''		*'''The arrowhead must have some kind of blocker between the shaft and the foam of the arrowhead to stop the shaft pushing through'''
	*'''Domed arrowheads are allowed as long as the width of the widest part of the soft foam dome, and the foam behind it are of the appropriate thickness'''		*'''Domed arrowheads are allowed as long as the width of the widest part of the soft foam dome, and the foam behind it are of the appropriate thickness'''

Matt: /* Arrowhead */

2020-03-06T22:14:47Z

Arrowhead

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	*'''The arrowhead must be at least 50mm across and have a circular cross-section'''		*'''The arrowhead must be at least 50mm across and have a circular cross-section'''
	*'''The soft foam portion of the arrowhead must open cell foam (often called furniture or upholstery foam) and be at least 25mm in maximum depth and collapse fully under pressure (so there must be no latex within 5-10 mm of the face)'''		*'''The soft foam portion of the arrowhead must open cell foam (often called furniture or upholstery foam) and be at least 25mm in maximum depth and collapse fully under pressure (so there must be no latex within 5-10 mm of the face)'''
	*'''The soft foam portion of the arrowhead must be at least 25mm ~~in maximum depth~~ and collapse fully under pressure (so there must be no latex within 5-10 mm of the face)'''		*'''The soft foam portion of the arrowhead must be at least 25mm at the thickest point and collapse fully under pressure (so there must be no latex within 5-10 mm of the face)'''
	*'''The arrowhead must have some kind of blocker between the shaft and the foam of the arrowhead to stop the shaft pushing through'''		*'''The arrowhead must have some kind of blocker between the shaft and the foam of the arrowhead to stop the shaft pushing through'''
	*'''Domed arrowheads are allowed as long as the width of the widest part of the soft foam dome, and the foam behind it are of the appropriate thickness'''		*'''Domed arrowheads are allowed as long as the width of the widest part of the soft foam dome, and the foam behind it are of the appropriate thickness'''

	Empire arrowheads must be made using a three part construction, with a robust blocker between the shaft and the foam of the arrowhead, follow by dense solid foam and then a final layer of softer foam which must be at least 25mm ~~in maximum depth~~. This foam must be soft enough to collapse under pressure, but firm that it provides some resistance to pressure. This means it must be open cell foam (often called furniture or upholstery foam) - anything less dense/softer risks being failed by our weapon checkers.		Empire arrowheads must be made using a three part construction, with a robust blocker between the shaft and the foam of the arrowhead, follow by dense solid foam and then a final layer of softer foam which must be at least 25mm at the thickest point. This foam must be soft enough to collapse under pressure, but firm that it provides some resistance to pressure. This means it must be open cell foam (often called furniture or upholstery foam) - anything less dense/softer risks being failed by our weapon checkers.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=IDV.jpg\|height=200\|align=right\|caption=IDV tear-drop arrows are not allowed}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=IDV.jpg\|height=200\|align=right\|caption=IDV tear-drop arrows are not allowed}}

Matt: /* Arrowhead */

2020-03-06T15:28:58Z

Arrowhead

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	*'''The arrowhead must be securely attached and not move on the shaft'''		*'''The arrowhead must be securely attached and not move on the shaft'''
	*'''The arrowhead must be at least 50mm across and have a circular cross-section'''		*'''The arrowhead must be at least 50mm across and have a circular cross-section'''
			*'''The soft foam portion of the arrowhead must open cell foam (often called furniture or upholstery foam) and be at least 25mm in maximum depth and collapse fully under pressure (so there must be no latex within 5-10 mm of the face)'''
	*'''The soft foam portion of the arrowhead must be at least 25mm in maximum depth and collapse fully under pressure (so there must be no latex within 5-10 mm of the face)'''		*'''The soft foam portion of the arrowhead must be at least 25mm in maximum depth and collapse fully under pressure (so there must be no latex within 5-10 mm of the face)'''
	*'''The arrowhead must have some kind of blocker between the shaft and the foam of the arrowhead to stop the shaft pushing through'''		*'''The arrowhead must have some kind of blocker between the shaft and the foam of the arrowhead to stop the shaft pushing through'''
	*'''Domed arrowheads are allowed as long as the width of the widest part of the soft foam dome, and the foam behind it are of the appropriate thickness'''		*'''Domed arrowheads are allowed as long as the width of the widest part of the soft foam dome, and the foam behind it are of the appropriate thickness'''

	Empire arrowheads must be made using a three part construction, with a robust blocker between the shaft and the foam of the arrowhead, follow by dense solid foam and then a final layer of softer foam which must be at least 25mm in maximum depth. This foam must be soft enough to collapse under pressure, but firm that it provides some resistance to pressure. So called "furniture-foam~~" is ideal for this final layer~~ - anything less dense/softer risks being failed by our weapon checkers.		Empire arrowheads must be made using a three part construction, with a robust blocker between the shaft and the foam of the arrowhead, follow by dense solid foam and then a final layer of softer foam which must be at least 25mm in maximum depth. This foam must be soft enough to collapse under pressure, but firm that it provides some resistance to pressure. This means it must be open cell foam (often called furniture or upholstery foam) - anything less dense/softer risks being failed by our weapon checkers.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=IDV.jpg\|height=200\|align=right\|caption=IDV tear-drop arrows are not allowed}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=IDV.jpg\|height=200\|align=right\|caption=IDV tear-drop arrows are not allowed}}