Weapons Policy
Due to concerns for the general
well being and safety of all Supanova patrons, guests and
the public, there is the need to address the issue of weapons,
imitation weapons and props. All Supanova attendees must
comply with all Federal, State and local laws and regulations
regarding weapons, imitation weapons and props, as well
as their usage.
Supanova Pop Culture Expo will not be held legally responsible
or liable for any misconduct, damages, injuries or death
resulting from the actions of any Supanova attendee. Any
inappropriate behavior or misconduct by any attendee will
be not be tolerated by Supanova Expo and local authorities.
Please use common sense and discretion by remembering to
not swing the weapons around as there are chances of injuring
other convention attendees.
Supanova attendees are under no circumstance allowed to
possess any actual weapons. Failure to comply will result
in banning from the event and local enforcement groups contacted.
All attendees must be aware that each state has different
rules to different items which can be carried. For more
detailed descriptions and definitions of banned items, please
download the New South Wales government's weapons
act. The unlawful possession of weapons is an offense. Please
see here
for more details about prohibited weapons.
There is mandatory inspection by Supanova events registration
or security staff for all Expo attendees with any type of
non-firearm weapon, imitation weapon or props. All items
can not have sharp points, sharp edges, excessive weight
or any other features that could be deemed dangerous to
others. Eg. We do not allow replica samurai swords, "BB
guns/air guns" even if they are not loaded. If the
items were not approved, they are forbidden on convention
grounds. Non approved items must be securely stored in the
attendee's hotel room, vehicle or home. Failure to comply
will result in you being escorted off the event site and
banned from the event.
Attendees who purchase imitation weapons such as replica
light sabers or prop from the Exhibit Hall must not remove
said items from their original packaging until they have
been secured in their hotel room or vehicle. To use the
purchased item as a prop or costume piece, items must be
presented to registration staff in their original packaging.
If Supanova Staff approves the item, it may be used in accordance
with our guidelines and of course your common sense. If
the items were not approved, they are forbidden on convention
grounds. Non-approved items must be securely stored in the
attendee's hotel room, vehicle or home. Failure to comply
will result in you being escorted off premises and banned
from the Expo.
If you have any more questions please do not hesitate to
email Rena on rena@supanova.com.au
or Drew on anime@supanova.com.au