MagiCon should be a safe space for both crew and visitors, and we take security seriously. That’s why our rules on gear, props, and costumes are rooted in Norwegian Criminal Law. We encourage everyone to look trough the rules before attending.
General
- You are not allowed to bring electrical appliances such as kettles, microwaves etc. Chargers for electrical items such as phones and card machines are allowed
- Smoke machines are not allowed
- Water balloons are not allowed
- Skateboards are not allowed to be used indoors
- Drones and remote-controlled vehicles are not allowed. This restriction does not apply to mobility aids.
Norwegian Criminal Law 189 C
§ 189. Illegal armament in a public place
Punishable with a fine or prison time up to 1 year for the person who, in a public place, intentionally or with gross negligence carries:
a) Firearms
b) Air rifles or spring weapons
c) Weapon replicas that can easily be mistaken for actual weapons, or
d) Firearms that are deactivated after the Gun Law as of April 20, 2029, no. 7 § 27
The same punishment will apply to anyone carrying a knife or a similar sharp object suitable for bodily harm.
Prohibition in parts a and b does not apply to firearms, knives or other tools used for – or being carried to perform – work, outdoor/nature activities such as fishing, hunting and foraging, or other respectable purposes.
Rules for Cosplay, Costume and Attire
On a general basis we would like to encourage the use of soft materials!
Armor and Accessories
- Hand cuffs should be made of plastic or fabric and you should not need a key in order to undo them
- Metal armor should not have sharp edges, or sharp parts. Armour gloves will be assessed individually.
- It should not be possible to use the gloves as knuckle dusters or fighting gloves
- Metal studs can not exceed 3cm and should have rounded tips
- Studs made of soft materials (leather, foam etc.) can not exceed 15cm
- Nails, screws, studs and other costume accessories should not exceed 3cm if they’re made of metal, and should have rounded edges. Costume parts made of foam or other soft material are approved.
- Chains as part of a costume should not exceed 50cm if they are made of metal
- There’s no limit on length of chains made of foam or other soft material
- Scissors longer than 6cm are not allowed, this is measured from where the blades connect
- Other props made of materials such as resin or similar must not be made in a way that can cause harm to others and follow the same reasoning as the ones listed above.
- Cosplays are not allowed to be sharp or pointy
Firearms, bows, crossbows and throwing weapons
- All replicas should have a red/orange tip
- We do not allow demilitarized weapons
- We do not allow airsoft or paintball weapons
- Bows and crossbows should have a loose string and not be possible to shoot with
- Projectiles should not be sharp or hard, and the tip of the projectile should be rounded or soft
- We do not allow any functional projectile weapons (including blow pipes)
- Throwing weapons should be made of foam or other soft material, and it is strictly prohibited to use the throwing weapon
- Nerf guns and water guns are approved but the trigger will be zip tied so it cannot be used
- Other props made of materials such as resin or similar must not be made in a way that can cause harm to others and follow the same reasoning as the ones listed above.
- Cosplay weapons are not allowed to be sharp or pointy
Knives, swords and other melee weapons
- Knives (spring knives, batanga knives, knuckle dusters etc.) are strictly forbidden. Weapons made of soft rubber are allowed.
- Staffs can not have a sharpened tip and/or sharp edges, and can not be longer/taller than 2,2 meters (220cm). And are not allowed to be more than 30 mm across.
- Fireworks/explosives are not allowed, including powder patches, sparklers etc
Whips will be assessed individually - Bats, sledgehammers, mallets and hammers should be made of foam or other soft material, woods and metals are not allowed.
- Other props made of materials such as resin or similar must not be made in a way that can cause harm to others and follow the same reasoning as the ones listed above.
- Cosplay weapons are not allowed to be sharp or pointy
On arrival
Upon entry to the Venue, all costumes, props and personal property are subject to a security check. This is to ensure that costumes and props follow MagiCon’s rules and guidelines, and does not in any way pose a threat to safety at the event.
The Security Crew has the right to refuse storing weapons, props and other costume parts, or any unsafe or inappropriate articles at our own discretion.
The Security Crew reserves the right to confiscate and keep props and costume parts, even if they are preapproved, if they go against Norwegian law or MagiCons own rules.
Management reserves its rights to deny admission or entry, and to remove a participant to any part of the event, if they fail to comply with MagiCon’s rules, or instructions given by the crew.
Participants are required to read and understand the rules and regulations. MagiCon reserves the right to change or make corrections to the rules and regulations at any point in time.
The Participant is required to read and familiarize themselves with the current rules and regulations prior to the Event.
MagiCon is not financially liable for props and costume parts that are kept in storage by the Security crew, in the wardrobe area or backstage. The storing of items and equipment is done at your own risk.
Pre-approval of costumes
It is possible to send us pictures of costumes or parts of costumes for pre-approval prior to the event.
Send your email to: [email protected]
Banner Photo: Cosplay Studio
