Motor City Comic Con is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable experience for all attendees. To help maintain a secure environment, all props and weapons are subject to inspection upon entry. Any item deemed unsafe by our Security team will not be permitted inside the event.

• Definition of Props and Weapons
  • Props: Any item carried by an attendee as part of a cosplay or costume that resembles a weapon or other object, whether functional or not. This includes, but is not limited to, swords, shields, staffs, wands, bows, and replica firearms.
  • Weapons: Any item, real or replica, capable of causing harm or used to simulate harm, including but not limited to firearms, bladed weapons, projectile-firing devices, bows, and crossbows.

• Weapons Check Procedure
  • All attendees bringing props or weapons must present them for inspection before entering the event. A dedicated Weapons Check station will be located near the entrance and clearly marked with signage. Event staff will inspect all props and weapons to ensure they comply with this policy. Approved items will receive a visible inspection tag. Do not remove this tag while inside the event. Items that do not meet our safety requirements will not be permitted into the event and must be returned to your vehicle. Motor City Comic Con is not responsible for storing prohibited items.

• Safety Regulations
  • All props and weapons must be non-functional and incapable of causing harm.
    • No sharp edges or points are permitted.
    • Firearms must be visibly fake and incapable of firing.
    • Projectile-firing devices (including Nerf guns) must be rendered completely inoperable.
    • Bladed weapons must be dull and incapable of cutting or piercing.
    • Foam, rubber, plastic, or other lightweight materials are strongly encouraged.
    • Props should be carried and used responsibly at all times to avoid creating unsafe situations or disrupting other attendees.

• Bows and Crossbows
  • Replica bows and crossbows are permitted only if they meet the following requirements:
    • Bows must be unstrung before entering the event and remain unstrung at all times while inside the building.
    • Crossbows must not be cocked or capable of firing.
    • Arrows, bolts, and other projectiles are not permitted.
    • All bows and crossbows must pass inspection at the Weapons Check station before entering the event.

• Costumes and Conduct
  • All attendees must follow Motor City Comic Con’s Code of Conduct and behave respectfully and responsibly. Motor City Comic Con reserves the right to remove any attendee whose costume, props, or behavior is deemed unsafe, disruptive, or inappropriate.

• Compliance
  • Failure to comply with this policy may result in removal from the event without refund and may result in legal consequences if applicable laws are violated. Motor City Comic Con reserves the right to amend this policy as needed. The Security team has the final authority in determining whether any prop or weapon is permitted inside the event, and all decisions are final.