my rights as a citizen of the united states of america are being stepped on

[chunky_cheese]

Re: my rights as a citizen of the united states of america is being stepped on

what if the character I am cosplaying as has a weapon? its obvious they didnt have some fake plastic **** in the series or they would have died in 2 secends I can name you 9999999 characters from anime that used real weapons and thats not all

"Cosplay: Japanese term short for "costume play." The act of dressing up in costume as favorite characters from anime, video games, movies, music, etc." - http://www.supercosplayband.com/plc/plc_dictionary.php

You are not ACTUALLY becoming the character you are playing, you are simply dressing up in a costume. The no weapons rule is for the safety of the people at the event, and yourself. This doesn't mean that you have to go to the dollar store and pick up some crap, you can still make something that looks exactly like the real thing without using dangerous materials. Also take note that if your character uses guns, they must have an orange cap on the end.

I haven't ever been to any cosplay gatherings of any sorts such as Conventions, but my girlfriend went to Animethon in the summer and from what I saw in the pictures, unless you're going as Crusnic 02 from Trinity Blood, the costume is more important. So if it's no weapons real or fake, you'll do fine.

P.S. Don't go as Naruto

[nestlekwik]

Re: my rights as a citizen of the united states of america is being stepped on

It's state law that weapons, concealed or otherwise, even with a proper permit are 100% banned in government-funded locations such as schools, libraries, governmental offices, etc. Furthermore, even public places have the ability to apply to have any weapons banned from the location and are given a sign to display the law - in Ohio you'll see a load of signs at store entrances prohibiting weapons.

You'll have to take it up with the state, not an anime organization. It was a huge issue in Ohio politics about concealed weapons and the voters passed it as a law roughly five years ago.

[Izlude77714]

Re: my rights as a citizen of the united states of america is being stepped on

damn

[bender5]

Re: my rights as a citizen of the united states of america is being stepped on

But I Want To Carry A Battle Axe! Where's My Mother ****ing Constitution At Work??!?!

[nestlekwik]

Re: my rights as a citizen of the united states of america is being stepped on

The constitution allows you to own the battle axe in the case you are called to arms as part of a defense malitia should the country be invaded. It does not allow to own it so you can walk around the streets with it and do as you please. So by not allowing you to carry a battle axe in public, your constitution IS at work.

[bender5]

Re: my rights as a citizen of the united states of america is being stepped on

Damn people taking a joking remark seriously and ****ing owning me in the process >.>

[nestlekwik]

Re: my rights as a citizen of the united states of america is being stepped on

Damn people taking a joking remark seriously and ****ing owning me in the process >.>

It's cool. No hard feelings. This thread pretty much belongs in CT now. lol

[fido123]

Re: my rights as a citizen of the united states of america is being stepped on

It's cool. No hard feelings. This thread pretty much belongs in CT now. lol

Why don't you make it official there Nestle

[Sprite-]

Re: my rights as a citizen of the united states of america is being stepped on

izlude stop being retarded

[JasonKey]

Re: my rights as a citizen of the united states of america are being stepped on

practice "the religion" in any federal building in the capital of your state and send us photos

Make sure its while you are explaining to them how they are violating your rights