Armored Steel Combat:General

General

Armored steel fighting within the SCA must follow all policies and procedures outlined in this document, as well as all relevant policies contained in the Rules of the Lists and the additional rules established by the Kingdoms.

Generally speaking, this section outlines the standards that might differ from the policies and procedures outlined in the Rules of the Lists, such as differing minimum standards in armor.

1. All combatants will ensure that their combat equipment is in safe, good working order and meets the specifications set forth in this document.
2. An authorization shall be completed prior to engaging in this activity. Authorizations are not required for designated practices for instruction and training purposes. Authorization requirements are described in the Combat Authorization Requirements section.
3. Should the inspecting marshal fail a weapon or armor, the owner of the equipment may appeal to the Armored Steel Combat Marshal-in-Charge (MIC). The MIC's decision is final for that day.
   1. The decision of the Armored Steel Combat MIC can be appealed to the Kingdom Deputy of Armored Steel Combat.
4. Combatants, as directed by the Rules of the Lists shall:
   1. Armor themselves to at least the minimum standard described in the Armor Standards section
   2. Use only those weapons as permitted in this style of combat.
   3. Upon hearing the call off "HOLD" all fighting shall IMMEDIATELY stop.
   4. Obey all of the "conventions of combat" outlined in the Armored Combat Marshal's Handbook, unless differing procedures are specifically outlined in this document.