Last edited 10.17.2025
- If Huntington Convention Center asks you to leave because your weapon doesn’t meet their criteria of a “safe prop” please follow their directions and take it back to your hotel room.
- There will be a Prop Check table by the Joe Louis statue. All prop weapons must be brought here to be inspected by security.
- NO LIVE STEEL will be permitted on the premises, without exception, if you just bought it from the marketplace, you must leave the convention center to take it back to your hotel room or vehicle.
- No real projectile ammunition like darts, shuriken (ninja darts), bolts, arrows, pellets from a BB gun or airsoft gun, or any ammunition that must be fired out of a device that resembles a gun, bows, dart guns etc. This includes toy guns that can fire a projectile like Nerf guns.
- No realistic prop firearms. Nonrealistic prop firearms are allowed but must not be able to fire projectiles or have a moving trigger and must have an orange safety tip.
- Props cannot have sharp edges or spikes that could scratch or break the skin, regardless of material.
- Prop weapons shall be limited to less than six feet six inches
- Your entire prop weapon must be safe to wield and cannot have a sharp edge or be able to be used to injure someone. Discretion is up to Huntington Place.
- No weapons that are meant to neutralize a person or animals such as cattle prod or stun gun.
- Lightsabers will be permitted, including metal lightsaber hilts, do not have lightsaber battles indoors.
- Prop bows must be not string tightly or no string at all. Authentic arrows (tipped or untipped), including crossbow bolts and other projectiles, will not be permitted. Fake arrows are allowedbut must be untipped. Fake arrows must never be drawn or pointed at anyone.
- No real blunt weapons or martial art weapons such as nunchaku, billy clubs (night sticks), wooden or metal bats, etc.
- No explosives or chemicals of any kind including, but not limited to smoke powder, aerosols, sparklers, or fireworks of any kind.
- No wooden paddles allowed. Paddles made of materials such as foam or plastic are allowed.
- Props that generate excessive noise are prohibited (e.g., bullhorns, air horns, sirens, vuvuzelas).
- Devices that produce or release smoke, fire, liquids, or chemicals are not allowed.
- Chains may only be up to 3 feet (36 inches) long. Chains or similar materials must not be used to connect, bind, restrain, or lead individuals at any time, like the use of a leash.
- All questionable items will be decided on a case-by-case basis. Any decisions made by Youmacon or Huntington Place staff on weapons are final.
Prop Usage and Etiquette
The misuse of prop weapons or props—such as swinging them in public areas or creating hazards for others—will result in the item being deemed unsafe for the convention. In such cases, you will be required to remove the prop from the convention center. Additionally, any edged or non-permitted prop weapons purchased in the Dealer’s Room must be securely packaged and removed from convention property immediately. It is important to note that prop weapons should not be unwrapped or removed from their packaging while on the premises.
Weapons Purchased in Marketplace
Any weapons bought in the Marketplace must remain boxed and must be taken off the convention property immediately after purchase.
