Rapier:Equipment standards - Armor - General - Revision history

AngeleDeSavigny at 22:31, 8 July 2026

2026-07-08T22:31:35Z

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	==General==<!--This text is used in both Rapier and C&T-->		==General== <!--This text is used in both Rapier and C&T-->
	#If you are a combatant on the field during combat activities, you must wear armor that meets or exceeds the minimum standards set in this handbook, and any additional armor requirements of the kingdom you are in.		#If you are a combatant on the field during combat activities, you must wear armor that meets or exceeds the minimum standards set in this handbook, and any additional armor requirements of the kingdom you are in.
	#It is your responsibility to decide if you want to wear any additional armor beyond the minimum standards required, to reduce the risk of combat to an acceptable level to you.		#It is your responsibility to decide if you want to wear any additional armor beyond the minimum standards required, to reduce the risk of combat to an acceptable level to you.

AngeleDeSavigny: /* General */

2026-07-08T10:45:16Z

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	==General==		==General==<!--This text is used in both Rapier and C&T-->
	~~#Before combat at each and every SCA event, including practices, training~~ and ~~pick~~-~~ups, a warranted marshal of this discipline must inspect and approve any armor you will use.~~		#If you are a combatant on the field during combat activities, you must wear armor that meets or exceeds the minimum standards set in this handbook, and any additional armor requirements of the kingdom you are in.
	~~##For multi~~-~~day events, you must have your armor inspected before each day's combat.~~
	~~#Even though your armor and weapons have been inspected by a marshal, you accept full responsibility for the condition and safety of your equipment.~~
	#If you are a combatant on the field during ~~rapier~~ combat activities, you must wear armor that meets or exceeds the minimum standards set in this handbook, and any additional armor requirements of the kingdom you are in.
	#It is your responsibility to decide if you want to wear any additional armor beyond the minimum standards required, to reduce the risk of combat to an acceptable level to you.		#It is your responsibility to decide if you want to wear any additional armor beyond the minimum standards required, to reduce the risk of combat to an acceptable level to you.
	~~#Protection can come from a combination of armor and equipment, but must meet or exceed the minimum standards required.~~
	#The areas required to be armored must stay protected during typical movements that you will make during combat.		#The areas required to be armored must stay protected during typical movements that you will make during combat.
	#Your armor must be fastened in a way that prevents it from being dislodged in normal use.		#Your armor must be fastened in a way that prevents it from being dislodged in normal use.
	#All metal must be free of sharp edges.		#All metal must be free of sharp edges.
	#You ~~must~~ disguise, cover, or remove modern corporate logos and sport gear unless the gear is necessary for medical reasons. We are trying to maintain the historical atmosphere.		#You should disguise, cover, or remove modern corporate logos and sport gear unless the gear is necessary for medical reasons. We are trying to maintain the historical atmosphere.
	#If you have any body-worn medical equipment, you must cover it in such a way that it is protected against blows or the possibility of you falling on it if such an impact could damage it or cause injury.		#If you have any body-worn medical equipment, you must cover it in such a way that it is protected against blows or the possibility of you falling on it if such an impact could damage it or cause injury.

AngeleDeSavigny: Approved for commentary by the Board of Directors 25 January 2026 as part of Cut & Thrust

2026-01-30T07:47:30Z

Approved for commentary by the Board of Directors 25 January 2026 as part of Cut & Thrust

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	==General==		==General==
	#Before ~~rapier~~ combat at each and every SCA event, including practices, training and pick-ups, a warranted ~~rapier combat~~ marshal must inspect and approve any armor you will use.		#Before combat at each and every SCA event, including practices, training and pick-ups, a warranted marshal of this discipline must inspect and approve any armor you will use.
	##For multi-day events, you must have your armor inspected before each day's combat ~~to check for any tears or signs of wearing~~.		##For multi-day events, you must have your armor inspected before each day's combat.
	#Even though your armor and weapons have been inspected by a marshal, you accept full responsibility for the condition and safety of your equipment.		#Even though your armor and weapons have been inspected by a marshal, you accept full responsibility for the condition and safety of your equipment.
	#If you are a combatant on the field during rapier combat activities, you must wear armor that meets or exceeds the minimum standards set in this handbook, and any additional armor requirements of the kingdom you are in.		#If you are a combatant on the field during rapier combat activities, you must wear armor that meets or exceeds the minimum standards set in this handbook, and any additional armor requirements of the kingdom you are in.

AngeleDeSavigny: Approved for commentary 18 November 2025

2025-11-24T03:28:42Z

Approved for commentary 18 November 2025

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==General==
#Before rapier combat at each and every SCA event, including practices, training and pick-ups, a warranted rapier combat marshal must inspect and approve any armor you will use.
##For multi-day events, you must have your armor inspected before each day's combat to check for any tears or signs of wearing.
#Even though your armor and weapons have been inspected by a marshal, you accept full responsibility for the condition and safety of your equipment.
#If you are a combatant on the field during rapier combat activities, you must wear armor that meets or exceeds the minimum standards set in this handbook, and any additional armor requirements of the kingdom you are in.
#It is your responsibility to decide if you want to wear any additional armor beyond the minimum standards required, to reduce the risk of combat to an acceptable level to you.
#Protection can come from a combination of armor and equipment, but must meet or exceed the minimum standards required.
#The areas required to be armored must stay protected during typical movements that you will make during combat.
#Your armor must be fastened in a way that prevents it from being dislodged in normal use.
#All metal must be free of sharp edges.
#You must disguise, cover, or remove modern corporate logos and sport gear unless the gear is necessary for medical reasons. We are trying to maintain the historical atmosphere.
#If you have any body-worn medical equipment, you must cover it in such a way that it is protected against blows or the possibility of you falling on it if such an impact could damage it or cause injury.