Rapier:Overview of rapier combat - Authorization categories

Authorization categories

1. The minimum authorization categories which require separate authorizations are:
   1. Rapier combat
   2. Spears
   3. Combat archery (for both rapier combat and cut and thrust combat)
2. Rapier combat weapons typically fall into 6 forms:
   1. Dagger
   2. Single-handed sword
   3. Two-handed sword
   4. Spear
   5. Ranged weapons and missiles
   6. Defensive equipment (also referred to as defensive secondaries)
3. Kingdoms are allowed to define additional types of authorizations and requirements, such as authorizations in specific weapon forms, categories, or multiple groupings.