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weapons check
WEP-unz CHEK · noun · informal
Security inspection of props before they're allowed in.
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A checkpoint where convention security inspects prop weapons to ensure they meet the event's safety rules before the attendee can carry them on the floor.
“Take your foam sword through weapons check or you'll be turned away.”
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weapons check In A Sentence
Take your foam sword through weapons check or you'll be turned away.
Origin & Usage
Descriptive compound; standard convention safety procedure.
Variants
props check
People Also Ask
What is a weapons check at a convention?
A security checkpoint where staff inspect prop weapons to confirm they meet the event's safety rules before you can carry them on the floor.
Do I need to do a weapons check for a foam prop?
Yes. Most conventions require even foam or clearly fake props to pass weapons check, and you can be turned away without it.
What happens after a weapons check?
Cleared props are usually marked, often with a peace bond such as a zip tie or tag, to show they've been inspected.
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