Phoenix Comicon Prohibits Simulated Weapons/Props

["Dave Farber" <farber () gmail com>]

Begin forwarded message:

> From: "Mark Goldstein" <markg () researchedge com>
> Date: May 27, 2017 at 12:01:31 AM PDT
> To: <farber () gmail com>, <dave () farber net>
> Subject: Phoenix Comicon Prohibits Simulated Weapons/Props
> Reply-To: <markg () researchedge com>
>
> For IP if you wish:
>  
> Due to a recent incident with a dangerous man, his weapons, and threats (since neutralized), Phoenix Police have 
> required Phoenix Comicon which just started to tighten up security and screen/prohibit all simulated weapons/props. A 
> sad state of affairs for the role playing community that gathers.
>  
> I especially liked the additional caution from event organizers that:
>  
> Ghostbuster proton packs are allowed however the Neutrino wand will need to be disconnected or permanently attached 
> to the pack.
>  
> Entire message below for your amusements/interest. Cheers!
>  
> Best Regards,
> Mark Goldstein, President
> International Research Center
> Office: 602-470-0389, Skype: mark.goldstein
> LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/markgoldstein
> E-Mail: markg () researchedge com, IRC: http://www.researchedge.com/
> Harnessing Global Information Resources for Informed Decision Making
>  
> Good morning all,
>
> There are many outstanding questions from our announcement yesterday. We now have UPDATES, including the prohibited 
> item list as determined and approved by the Phoenix Convention Center and Phoenix Police Department:
>
> Please arrive with plenty of time. Our enhanced security procedures include magnetic wand and backpack checks. There 
> will be lines and we appreciate your patience and understanding. 
>
> The three access points for entrance into the Convention Center with those who have a valid badge:
>
> West Building entrance at 2nd Street, between Washington and Monroe.  
> Third Street at Washington
> Third Street at Monroe
> For those who need to collect their badge from registration you will ONLY be able to use the access point at Third 
> Street at Monroe.
> Con on Third will no longer be open to the public, and will require a valid badge to enter.
>
> You may request a refund by emailing refund () phoenixcomicon com. As all staff and crew are onsite running the 
> convention we will not beginning responding until after Phoenix Comicon and anticipate it may take thirty days or 
> longer to fully process all refund requests. Please be patience and thank you for your understanding. 
>
> The following is the prohibited item list at the Phoenix Convention Center during Phoenix Comicon as determined by 
> the Convention Center and Police Department that has been drafted and approved this morning. This language is direct 
> from them, and we hope will answer many of the questions and concerns that came up in the past eighteen hours.
>
> “In an effort to ensure the safety and wellbeing off all our guests, the following items are prohibited at the 
> Phoenix Convention Center during Phoenix Comicon 2017:
>
> Alcoholic Beverages
> Illegal drugs
> Weapons of all types including Simulated Weapons.
> Examples of prohibited weapons and simulated (Prop weapons) weapons include:
>
> Edged weapons (swords, knifes, throwing stars etc.)
> Impact weapons (clubs, bats, staffs, nunchaku, shields, 
> hammers and martial arts weapons) 
> Firearms
> Archery weapons (cross bows and bolts, bows and arrows of all types)
> Weapons from fictional sources (Light sabers, plasma weapons, laser, phasers etc.)
>
> We thank you for your understanding. Have a great time at Comicon.”
> Wands, sonic screwdrivers, plushies, masks, fairy wings, empty holsters, signs attached to costumes, fur suits, 
> cardboard made costumes and non-weapon props, dishware associated with costumes, empty quivers, hats and helmets, 
> Power Ranger Morphers, and umbrellas, by example, are allowed.
> Ghostbuster proton packs are allowed however the Neutrino wand will need to be disconnected or permanently attached 
> to the pack.
> Any items not specifically listed here are subject to security discretion and may or may not be allowed. 
>
> We understand these are last minute changes as a result of recent events. 
>
> We appreciate your patience as we continue to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all our patrons and we look forward 
> to a great event.
>
> Matthew Solberg
> Convention Director



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