Rapier:Equipment standards - Missiles - General: Difference between revisions
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Approved for commentary 18 November 2025 |
Approved by the Board of Directors for commentary 25 January 2026 as part of Cut & Thrust |
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==General==<!--Also used for C&T--> | ==General==<!--Also used for C&T--> | ||
# All projectiles (rubber bands, thrown weapons, arrows, or bolts) must have a mass no greater than 1 lb (460 g). | # All projectiles (rubber bands, thrown weapons, arrows, or bolts) must have a mass no greater than 1 lb (460 g). | ||
# Projectiles must have a minimum diameter of 1/4 inch (6 mm) in any direction during flight. | # Projectiles (other than combat archery ammunition) must have a minimum diameter of 1/4 inch (6 mm) in any direction during flight. | ||
# The striking surface of a projectile must be made of a material with at least 1/4 inch (6 mm) give. | # The striking surface of a projectile must be made of a material with at least 1/4 inch (6 mm) give. | ||
# No part of the projectile, including the support material underneath the padding, can be sharp. | # No part of the projectile, including the support material underneath the padding, can be sharp. | ||
# Certain types of projectiles can be disallowed from specific scenarios at the marshals' discretion. For example, ball type projectiles, such as small rubber balls thrown by hand or from a sling, may be unsafe on rigid flooring as they may pose a slip hazard to combatants, but may be safe for use on grass and soft dirt. | # Certain types of projectiles can be disallowed from specific scenarios at the marshals' discretion. For example, ball type projectiles, such as small rubber balls thrown by hand or from a sling, may be unsafe on rigid flooring as they may pose a slip hazard to combatants, but may be safe for use on grass and soft dirt. | ||
# Material that could flake off when hitting an opponent must not be used on striking surfaces. | # Material that could flake off when hitting an opponent must not be used on striking surfaces. | ||
Latest revision as of 09:32, 30 January 2026
General
- All projectiles (rubber bands, thrown weapons, arrows, or bolts) must have a mass no greater than 1 lb (460 g).
- Projectiles (other than combat archery ammunition) must have a minimum diameter of 1/4 inch (6 mm) in any direction during flight.
- The striking surface of a projectile must be made of a material with at least 1/4 inch (6 mm) give.
- No part of the projectile, including the support material underneath the padding, can be sharp.
- Certain types of projectiles can be disallowed from specific scenarios at the marshals' discretion. For example, ball type projectiles, such as small rubber balls thrown by hand or from a sling, may be unsafe on rigid flooring as they may pose a slip hazard to combatants, but may be safe for use on grass and soft dirt.
- Material that could flake off when hitting an opponent must not be used on striking surfaces.