• Metal dice

• Metal miniatures

• Metal deck boxes

• Metal measuring tools

• Gaming tokens

• Hobby tool kits

• Paint kits

• Small hobby files

• Dice towers containing metal hardware

Always permitted:

• Canes

• Walkers

• Wheelchairs

• Motorized scooters

• Crutches

• Knee braces

• Back braces

• Ankle braces

• Arm braces

• Insulin pumps

• Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs)

• Blood sugar readers

• Medical sensors attached to the body

• Insulin needles

• Medications

• Inhalers

• EpiPens

• Narcan

• Medical creams

• Bandages

• Medical tape

• Mobility support equipment

Attendees may wear:

• Peace Tied/Peace Bonded Prop Weaponry

• Chainmaille

• Armor pieces

• Metal belts

• Decorative buckles

• Decorative chains

• Thematic jewelry

• Crowns and tiaras

• Fantasy armor

• Steampunk accessories

These items may trigger metal detectors and may require visual inspection.

• Handguns

• Rifles

• Shotguns

• Concealed firearms

• Ghost guns

• Functional replica firearms

No exceptions except sworn law enforcement acting in an official capacity.

• Live ammunition

• Loaded magazines

• Speed loaders

• Pepper spray

• Bear spray

• Mace

• Chemical irritants

• Fuel

• Flammable liquids

• Explosives

• Fireworks

• Smoke devices

• Pyrotechnics

• Live-edge swords

• Sharp daggers

• Functional combat knives

• Machetes

• Hatchets

• Throwing weapons

• Functional bows intended for firing

Allowed:

• Folding knives with blades under 3 inches

• Hobby Exacto Knifes

Not Allowed:

• Folding knives over 3 inches

• Fixed-blade knives

• Tactical knives

• Combat knives

If uncertain, please speak to staff.

Not permitted:

• Air horns

• Compressed gas horns

• Excessively loud signaling devices

• Foam swords

• Wooden staffs

• Costume bows

• Replica firearms

• Fantasy weapons

• Science fiction props

All cosplay weapons must be inspected and peace-bonded. If peace-bonded upon arrival by the attendee, security will validate that the Peace Bonding tie is secure.

Peace-bonding is the process of marking a prop as inspected and approved.

Origins uses zip ties to secure approved prop weapons.

• The item must me zip tied to remain non functional. For example, prop swords must be peace bonded into a sheath or belt.

• The zip tie must remain attached

• Removal of the zip tie voids approval

• The item must be inspected before entry

Attendees may peace-tie their own equipment or obtain peace-bonding from:

• Security Office

Secure the sword to its sheath using a zip tie that prevents the prop sword from being drawn.

Secure moving components where practical and apply an inspection tie through the trigger guard or another visible location.

Secure the bowstring or otherwise render the bow inoperable while inside the convention.

Apply visible inspection ties to a prominent location on the prop.

The objective is to demonstrate that the item is not immediately usable as a weapon.

• All weapons and prop items must be non-functional and comply with event policies

• Props may be inspected and must follow venue safety requirements

• Costumes must not include active-duty or official service uniforms

• All participants must comply with security procedures, including screening requirements