Supanova Pop Culture Expo

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 being 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 check the government’s weapons act for the State involved. The unlawful possession of weapons is an offense.

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. No items can 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 are not approved in that inspection, 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. Again, if the items are not approved, they are forbidden on convention grounds. Non-approved items must then 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 us at anime@supanova.com.au