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Matt: /* General safety */

2025-06-24T17:21:25Z

General safety

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	==General safety==		==General safety==
	* '''Health and safety is everyone’s responsibility'''		* '''Health and safety is everyone’s responsibility'''
	* '''Do not fight near fires or in tents'''		* '''Do not fight near fires or tents'''

	Health and safety is everyone’s responsibility at an event. Be aware of any potential hazards, and if a fight begins then move away from tents, guy ropes, and other hazards such as open fires or braziers, or camp furniture. It is not enough to be aware of such dangers when fighting; you must actively move away from such dangers to ensure that other participants in the fight are not at risk.		Health and safety is everyone’s responsibility at an event. Be aware of any potential hazards, and if a fight begins then move away from tents, guy ropes, and other hazards such as open fires or braziers, or camp furniture. It is not enough to be aware of such dangers when fighting; you must actively move away from such dangers to ensure that other participants in the fight are not at risk.

Matt: /* General safety */

2025-06-24T17:21:07Z

General safety

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	==General safety==		==General safety==
	* '''Health and safety is everyone’s responsibility'''		* '''Health and safety is everyone’s responsibility'''
	* '''Do not ~~attempt to defend a tent~~'''		* '''Do not fight near fires or in tents'''
	Health and safety is everyone’s responsibility at an event. Be aware of any potential hazards, and if a fight begins then move away from tents, guy ropes, and other hazards such as ~~tables, chairs~~, ~~and braziers~~. It is not enough to be aware of such dangers when fighting; you must move away from such dangers to ensure that other participants in the fight are not at risk.
			Health and safety is everyone’s responsibility at an event. Be aware of any potential hazards, and if a fight begins then move away from tents, guy ropes, and other hazards such as open fires or braziers, or camp furniture. It is not enough to be aware of such dangers when fighting; you must actively move away from such dangers to ensure that other participants in the fight are not at risk.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Battle.jpg\|align=left\|width=400}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Battle.jpg\|align=left\|width=400}}
	If your character has fallen over in a fight then you should crawl out of the way of the combat. You must make sure that anyone who has fallen over has room to move away.		If your character has fallen over in a fight then you should crawl out of the way of the combat. You must make sure that anyone who has fallen over has room to move away.

	~~Please ensure that you pay particular attention to safety when fighting near tents. Tents present an additional hazard for anyone fighting so you must not use them as a defensive feature.~~

	The nature of an event is such that trip hazards such as uneven ground, tree roots, guy ropes, and tent pegs are unavoidable. Given the poor lighting conditions that prevail at night, one of the most important safety precautions you can take is to ensure that you wear footwear that combines good grip with firm ankle support.		The nature of an event is such that trip hazards such as uneven ground, tree roots, guy ropes, and tent pegs are unavoidable. Given the poor lighting conditions that prevail at night, one of the most important safety precautions you can take is to ensure that you wear footwear that combines good grip with firm ankle support.

Matt at 19:34, 7 April 2025

2025-04-07T19:34:03Z

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	Every weapon must be checked by a member of our [[Weapon_checking\|weapon check team]] before it is used ''at each event you attend''. You must take everything you plan to use at the event to weapon check before you use them in combat.		Every weapon must be checked by a member of our [[Weapon_checking\|weapon check team]] before it is used ''at each event you attend''. You must take everything you plan to use at the event to weapon check before you use them in combat.

	When you use a weapon, you must pull the blow so that it lands with negligible force. Your opponent should feel a light touch and nothing more. You must avoid hitting the head, neck or groin and you should avoid aiming at the breasts where there is a viable alternative target. If you accidentally hit an opponent in the head during battle, you should give a quick OOC apology, just as you ~~might~~ with any other slip-up on the battlefield. You cannot fight safely if you are drunk; you must follow the [[#Non-contact\|non-contact rules]] if a fight starts near you.		When you use a weapon, you must pull the blow so that it lands with negligible force. Your opponent should feel a light touch and nothing more. You must avoid hitting the head, neck or groin and you should avoid aiming at the breasts where there is a viable alternative target. If you accidentally hit an opponent in the head during battle, you should give a quick OOC apology, just as you would with any other slip-up on the battlefield. You cannot fight safely if you are drunk; you must follow the [[#Non-contact\|non-contact rules]] if a fight starts near you.

	You must use a weapon in the appropriate manner. You must not strike another character with the pommel or hilt of your weapon. You must not grab or trap an opponent’s weapon when they are wielding it. You cannot thrust with a weapon unless you know it has been passed as a thrust-safe pole-arm. You cannot throw a weapon unless you know it has been passed as a throwing weapon. If you are using a bow then you must follow all the [[bow safety]] guidelines. If you are using a flail then you must drop the weapon immediately if it becomes entangled in your opponents weapon or costume. If you are using a [[Weapons_%26_armour#Great_weapons\|great weapon]], [[Weapons_%26_armour#Polearms\|polearm]], [[Weapons_%26_armour#Pike\|pike]], or [[Weapons_%26_armour#One-handed_Spear\|one handed spear]] then you must follow the listed rules for gripping the weapon at all times.		You must use a weapon in the appropriate manner. You must not strike another character with the pommel or hilt of your weapon. You must not grab or trap an opponent’s weapon when they are wielding it. You cannot thrust with a weapon unless you know it has been passed as a thrust-safe pole-arm. You cannot throw a weapon unless you know it has been passed as a throwing weapon. If you are using a bow then you must follow all the [[bow safety]] guidelines. If you are using a flail then you must drop the weapon immediately if it becomes entangled in your opponents weapon or costume. If you are using a [[Weapons_%26_armour#Great_weapons\|great weapon]], [[Weapons_%26_armour#Polearms\|polearm]], [[Weapons_%26_armour#Pike\|pike]], or [[Weapons_%26_armour#One-handed_Spear\|one handed spear]] then you must follow the listed rules for gripping the weapon at all times.

Matt at 17:50, 7 April 2025

2025-04-07T17:50:55Z

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	* '''You must ensure your weapon has been checked by the weapon checking team at each event before you use it'''		* '''You must ensure your weapon has been checked by the weapon checking team at each event before you use it'''
	* '''You must pull all of your blows so that they land with virtually no force'''		* '''You must pull all of your blows so that they land with virtually no force'''
	* '''You must avoid hitting the groin, neck or ~~face~~'''		* '''You must avoid hitting the groin, neck or head'''
	* '''You must avoid hitting the breasts ~~or head~~ where there is an alternative target'''		* '''You must avoid hitting the breasts where there is an alternative target'''
	* '''You must not strike another character with the pommel or hilt of your weapon'''		* '''You must not strike another character with the pommel or hilt of your weapon'''
	* '''You must not thrust with any weapon unless it is a thrust-safe polearm'''		* '''You must not thrust with any weapon unless it is a thrust-safe polearm'''
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	Every weapon must be checked by a member of our [[Weapon_checking\|weapon check team]] before it is used ''at each event you attend''. You must take everything you plan to use at the event to weapon check before you use them in combat.		Every weapon must be checked by a member of our [[Weapon_checking\|weapon check team]] before it is used ''at each event you attend''. You must take everything you plan to use at the event to weapon check before you use them in combat.

	When you use a weapon, you must pull the blow so that it lands with negligible force. Your opponent should feel a light touch and nothing more. You must avoid hitting the ~~groin~~, neck, or ~~face~~ and you should avoid aiming at the breasts ~~or head~~ where there is a viable alternative target. You cannot fight safely if you are drunk; you must follow the [[#Non-contact\|non-contact rules]] if a fight starts near you.		When you use a weapon, you must pull the blow so that it lands with negligible force. Your opponent should feel a light touch and nothing more. You must avoid hitting the head, neck or groin and you should avoid aiming at the breasts where there is a viable alternative target. If you accidentally hit an opponent in the head during battle, you should give a quick OOC apology, just as you might with any other slip-up on the battlefield. You cannot fight safely if you are drunk; you must follow the [[#Non-contact\|non-contact rules]] if a fight starts near you.

	You must use a weapon in the appropriate manner. You must not strike another character with the pommel or hilt of your weapon. You must not grab or trap an opponent’s weapon when they are wielding it. You cannot thrust with a weapon unless you know it has been passed as a thrust-safe pole-arm. You cannot throw a weapon unless you know it has been passed as a throwing weapon. If you are using a bow then you must follow all the [[bow safety]] guidelines. If you are using a flail then you must drop the weapon immediately if it becomes entangled in your opponents weapon or costume. If you are using a [[Weapons_%26_armour#Great_weapons\|great weapon]], [[Weapons_%26_armour#Polearms\|polearm]], [[Weapons_%26_armour#Pike\|pike]], or [[Weapons_%26_armour#One-handed_Spear\|one handed spear]] then you must follow the listed rules for gripping the weapon at all times.		You must use a weapon in the appropriate manner. You must not strike another character with the pommel or hilt of your weapon. You must not grab or trap an opponent’s weapon when they are wielding it. You cannot thrust with a weapon unless you know it has been passed as a thrust-safe pole-arm. You cannot throw a weapon unless you know it has been passed as a throwing weapon. If you are using a bow then you must follow all the [[bow safety]] guidelines. If you are using a flail then you must drop the weapon immediately if it becomes entangled in your opponents weapon or costume. If you are using a [[Weapons_%26_armour#Great_weapons\|great weapon]], [[Weapons_%26_armour#Polearms\|polearm]], [[Weapons_%26_armour#Pike\|pike]], or [[Weapons_%26_armour#One-handed_Spear\|one handed spear]] then you must follow the listed rules for gripping the weapon at all times.

Dre: /* Safety Calls */

2024-06-12T13:18:44Z

Safety Calls

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	==Safety Calls==		==Safety Calls==
	* '''There are two safety calls ~~MAN DOWN~~ and TIME FREEZE'''		* '''There are two safety calls FIRST AID and TIME FREEZE'''
	Empire uses two [[Calls#Safety Calls\|safety calls]] to help keep fights as safe as possible. These are fully described on the [[calls]] page.		Empire uses two [[Calls#Safety Calls\|safety calls]] to help keep fights as safe as possible. These are fully described on the [[calls]] page.
	{{Safety Links}}		{{Safety Links}}

Graemej: /* General safety */

2023-08-20T18:18:44Z

General safety

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	Please ensure that you pay particular attention to safety when fighting near tents. Tents present an additional hazard for anyone fighting so you must not use them as a defensive feature.		Please ensure that you pay particular attention to safety when fighting near tents. Tents present an additional hazard for anyone fighting so you must not use them as a defensive feature.

	All tents are considered to be highly flammable in the Empire setting, so your character can easily fire a tent to force the occupants to come out. Obviously, you must not set fire to any object of this kind at an event; you must obtain a referee if you want to force other characters to come out of a tent in this manner.

	The nature of an event is such that trip hazards such as uneven ground, tree roots, guy ropes, and tent pegs are unavoidable. Given the poor lighting conditions that prevail at night, one of the most important safety precautions you can take is to ensure that you wear footwear that combines good grip with firm ankle support.		The nature of an event is such that trip hazards such as uneven ground, tree roots, guy ropes, and tent pegs are unavoidable. Given the poor lighting conditions that prevail at night, one of the most important safety precautions you can take is to ensure that you wear footwear that combines good grip with firm ankle support.

Hailmur: /* Weapon checking */

2023-02-24T11:14:59Z

Weapon checking

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	You can carry items such as a walking stick, wooden staff, or banner but they must never be used in melee, so they do not need checking with the weapon checkers. We do not allow anyone to have metal weapons at events except for display or sale purposes, so you may not carry one without our prior approval for each event.		You can carry items such as a walking stick, wooden staff, or banner but they must never be used in melee, so they do not need checking with the weapon checkers. We do not allow anyone to have metal weapons at events except for display or sale purposes, so you may not carry one without our prior approval for each event.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=~~GuyLove~~.jpg~~\|title=De Gauvain and De Rondell, evenly matched.~~\|caption=Grappling is only permitted by prior agreement and never on the battlefield.\|align=right\|width=550}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Grapple safety.jpg\|caption=Grappling is only permitted by prior agreement and never on the battlefield.\|align=right\|width=550}}

	==Grappling, Body Contact and Shields==		==Grappling, Body Contact and Shields==

Matt: /* Weapon checking */

2023-02-06T00:38:30Z

Weapon checking

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	You can carry items such as a walking stick, wooden staff, or banner but they must never be used in melee, so they do not need checking with the weapon checkers. We do not allow anyone to have metal weapons at events except for display or sale purposes, so you may not carry one without our prior approval for each event.		You can carry items such as a walking stick, wooden staff, or banner but they must never be used in melee, so they do not need checking with the weapon checkers. We do not allow anyone to have metal weapons at events except for display or sale purposes, so you may not carry one without our prior approval for each event.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=GuyLove.jpg\|title=Grappling is only permitted by prior agreement and never on the battlefield ~~caption=Close quarters fighting~~.\|align=right\|width=550}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=GuyLove.jpg\|title=De Gauvain and De Rondell, evenly matched.\|caption=Grappling is only permitted by prior agreement and never on the battlefield.\|align=right\|width=550}}

	==Grappling, Body Contact and Shields==		==Grappling, Body Contact and Shields==
	*'''You must not grapple or make bodily contact while fighting'''		*'''You must not grapple or make bodily contact while fighting'''

Matt at 23:34, 5 February 2023

2023-02-05T23:34:45Z

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	Every weapon must be checked by a member of our [[Weapon_checking\|weapon check team]] before it is used ''at each event you attend''. You must take everything you plan to use at the event to weapon check before you use them in combat.		Every weapon must be checked by a member of our [[Weapon_checking\|weapon check team]] before it is used ''at each event you attend''. You must take everything you plan to use at the event to weapon check before you use them in combat.

	When you use a weapon, you must pull the blow so that it lands with negligible force. Your opponent should feel a light touch and nothing more. You must avoid hitting the groin, neck, or face and you should avoid aiming at the breasts or head where there is a viable alternative target. You cannot fight safely if you are drunk, you must follow the [[#Non-contact\|non-contact rules]] if a fight starts near you.		When you use a weapon, you must pull the blow so that it lands with negligible force. Your opponent should feel a light touch and nothing more. You must avoid hitting the groin, neck, or face and you should avoid aiming at the breasts or head where there is a viable alternative target. You cannot fight safely if you are drunk; you must follow the [[#Non-contact\|non-contact rules]] if a fight starts near you.

	You must use a weapon in the appropriate manner. You must not strike another character with the pommel or hilt of your weapon. You must not grab or trap an opponent’s weapon when they are wielding it. You cannot thrust with a weapon unless you know it has been passed as a thrust-safe pole-arm. You cannot throw a weapon unless you know it has been passed as a throwing weapon. If you are using a bow then you must follow all the [[bow safety]] guidelines. If you are using a flail then you must drop the weapon immediately if it becomes entangled in your opponents weapon or costume. If you are using a [[Weapons_%26_armour#Great_weapons\|great weapon]], [[Weapons_%26_armour#Polearms\|polearm]], [[Weapons_%26_armour#Pike\|pike]], or [[Weapons_%26_armour#One-handed_Spear\|one handed spear]] then you must follow the listed rules for gripping the weapon at all times.		You must use a weapon in the appropriate manner. You must not strike another character with the pommel or hilt of your weapon. You must not grab or trap an opponent’s weapon when they are wielding it. You cannot thrust with a weapon unless you know it has been passed as a thrust-safe pole-arm. You cannot throw a weapon unless you know it has been passed as a throwing weapon. If you are using a bow then you must follow all the [[bow safety]] guidelines. If you are using a flail then you must drop the weapon immediately if it becomes entangled in your opponents weapon or costume. If you are using a [[Weapons_%26_armour#Great_weapons\|great weapon]], [[Weapons_%26_armour#Polearms\|polearm]], [[Weapons_%26_armour#Pike\|pike]], or [[Weapons_%26_armour#One-handed_Spear\|one handed spear]] then you must follow the listed rules for gripping the weapon at all times.

Hastur: /* Fighting safely */

2023-02-05T20:34:26Z

Fighting safely

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	When you use a weapon, you must pull the blow so that it lands with negligible force. Your opponent should feel a light touch and nothing more. You must avoid hitting the groin, neck, or face and you should avoid aiming at the breasts or head where there is a viable alternative target. You cannot fight safely if you are drunk, you must follow the [[#Non-contact\|non-contact rules]] if a fight starts near you.		When you use a weapon, you must pull the blow so that it lands with negligible force. Your opponent should feel a light touch and nothing more. You must avoid hitting the groin, neck, or face and you should avoid aiming at the breasts or head where there is a viable alternative target. You cannot fight safely if you are drunk, you must follow the [[#Non-contact\|non-contact rules]] if a fight starts near you.

	You must use a weapon in the appropriate manner. You must not strike another character with the pommel or hilt of your weapon. You must not grab or trap an opponent’s weapon when they are wielding it. You cannot thrust with a weapon unless you know it has been passed as a thrust-safe pole-arm. You cannot throw a weapon unless you know it has been passed as a throwing weapon. If you are using a bow then you must follow all the [[bow safety]] guidelines. If you are using a flail then you must drop the weapon immediately if it becomes entangled in your opponents weapon or costume. If you are using a [[Weapons_%26_armour#Great_weapons\|great weapon]], [[Weapons_%26_armour#Polearms\|polearm]], [[Weapons_%26_armour#Pike]], or [[Weapons_%26_armour#One-handed_Spear\|one handed spear]] then you must follow the listed rules for gripping the weapon at all times.		You must use a weapon in the appropriate manner. You must not strike another character with the pommel or hilt of your weapon. You must not grab or trap an opponent’s weapon when they are wielding it. You cannot thrust with a weapon unless you know it has been passed as a thrust-safe pole-arm. You cannot throw a weapon unless you know it has been passed as a throwing weapon. If you are using a bow then you must follow all the [[bow safety]] guidelines. If you are using a flail then you must drop the weapon immediately if it becomes entangled in your opponents weapon or costume. If you are using a [[Weapons_%26_armour#Great_weapons\|great weapon]], [[Weapons_%26_armour#Polearms\|polearm]], [[Weapons_%26_armour#Pike\|pike]], or [[Weapons_%26_armour#One-handed_Spear\|one handed spear]] then you must follow the listed rules for gripping the weapon at all times.

	These rules exist to reduce the dangers inherent in combat at a live roleplaying event to an acceptable minimum, but they do not constitute a guarantee of safety. Our safety record is excellent, but by choosing to attend an Empire event, you agree to accept the risks inherent in taking part in a full contact sport.		These rules exist to reduce the dangers inherent in combat at a live roleplaying event to an acceptable minimum, but they do not constitute a guarantee of safety. Our safety record is excellent, but by choosing to attend an Empire event, you agree to accept the risks inherent in taking part in a full contact sport.

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	Every weapon must be checked by a member of our [[Weapon_checking\|weapon check team]] before it is used ''at each event you attend''. You must take everything you plan to use at the event to weapon check before you use them in combat.		Every weapon must be checked by a member of our [[Weapon_checking\|weapon check team]] before it is used ''at each event you attend''. You must take everything you plan to use at the event to weapon check before you use them in combat.

	When you use a weapon, you must pull the blow so that it lands with negligible force. Your opponent should feel a light touch and nothing more. You must avoid hitting the head, neck or groin and you should avoid aiming at the breasts where there is a viable alternative target. If you accidentally hit an opponent in the head during battle, you should give a quick OOC apology, just as you ~~might~~ with any other slip-up on the battlefield. You cannot fight safely if you are drunk; you must follow the [[#Non-contact\|non-contact rules]] if a fight starts near you.		When you use a weapon, you must pull the blow so that it lands with negligible force. Your opponent should feel a light touch and nothing more. You must avoid hitting the head, neck or groin and you should avoid aiming at the breasts where there is a viable alternative target. If you accidentally hit an opponent in the head during battle, you should give a quick OOC apology, just as you would with any other slip-up on the battlefield. You cannot fight safely if you are drunk; you must follow the [[#Non-contact\|non-contact rules]] if a fight starts near you.

	You must use a weapon in the appropriate manner. You must not strike another character with the pommel or hilt of your weapon. You must not grab or trap an opponent’s weapon when they are wielding it. You cannot thrust with a weapon unless you know it has been passed as a thrust-safe pole-arm. You cannot throw a weapon unless you know it has been passed as a throwing weapon. If you are using a bow then you must follow all the [[bow safety]] guidelines. If you are using a flail then you must drop the weapon immediately if it becomes entangled in your opponents weapon or costume. If you are using a [[Weapons_%26_armour#Great_weapons\|great weapon]], [[Weapons_%26_armour#Polearms\|polearm]], [[Weapons_%26_armour#Pike\|pike]], or [[Weapons_%26_armour#One-handed_Spear\|one handed spear]] then you must follow the listed rules for gripping the weapon at all times.		You must use a weapon in the appropriate manner. You must not strike another character with the pommel or hilt of your weapon. You must not grab or trap an opponent’s weapon when they are wielding it. You cannot thrust with a weapon unless you know it has been passed as a thrust-safe pole-arm. You cannot throw a weapon unless you know it has been passed as a throwing weapon. If you are using a bow then you must follow all the [[bow safety]] guidelines. If you are using a flail then you must drop the weapon immediately if it becomes entangled in your opponents weapon or costume. If you are using a [[Weapons_%26_armour#Great_weapons\|great weapon]], [[Weapons_%26_armour#Polearms\|polearm]], [[Weapons_%26_armour#Pike\|pike]], or [[Weapons_%26_armour#One-handed_Spear\|one handed spear]] then you must follow the listed rules for gripping the weapon at all times.

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	Every weapon must be checked by a member of our [[Weapon_checking\|weapon check team]] before it is used ''at each event you attend''. You must take everything you plan to use at the event to weapon check before you use them in combat.		Every weapon must be checked by a member of our [[Weapon_checking\|weapon check team]] before it is used ''at each event you attend''. You must take everything you plan to use at the event to weapon check before you use them in combat.

	When you use a weapon, you must pull the blow so that it lands with negligible force. Your opponent should feel a light touch and nothing more. You must avoid hitting the groin, neck, or face and you should avoid aiming at the breasts or head where there is a viable alternative target. You cannot fight safely if you are drunk, you must follow the [[#Non-contact\|non-contact rules]] if a fight starts near you.		When you use a weapon, you must pull the blow so that it lands with negligible force. Your opponent should feel a light touch and nothing more. You must avoid hitting the groin, neck, or face and you should avoid aiming at the breasts or head where there is a viable alternative target. You cannot fight safely if you are drunk; you must follow the [[#Non-contact\|non-contact rules]] if a fight starts near you.

	You must use a weapon in the appropriate manner. You must not strike another character with the pommel or hilt of your weapon. You must not grab or trap an opponent’s weapon when they are wielding it. You cannot thrust with a weapon unless you know it has been passed as a thrust-safe pole-arm. You cannot throw a weapon unless you know it has been passed as a throwing weapon. If you are using a bow then you must follow all the [[bow safety]] guidelines. If you are using a flail then you must drop the weapon immediately if it becomes entangled in your opponents weapon or costume. If you are using a [[Weapons_%26_armour#Great_weapons\|great weapon]], [[Weapons_%26_armour#Polearms\|polearm]], [[Weapons_%26_armour#Pike\|pike]], or [[Weapons_%26_armour#One-handed_Spear\|one handed spear]] then you must follow the listed rules for gripping the weapon at all times.		You must use a weapon in the appropriate manner. You must not strike another character with the pommel or hilt of your weapon. You must not grab or trap an opponent’s weapon when they are wielding it. You cannot thrust with a weapon unless you know it has been passed as a thrust-safe pole-arm. You cannot throw a weapon unless you know it has been passed as a throwing weapon. If you are using a bow then you must follow all the [[bow safety]] guidelines. If you are using a flail then you must drop the weapon immediately if it becomes entangled in your opponents weapon or costume. If you are using a [[Weapons_%26_armour#Great_weapons\|great weapon]], [[Weapons_%26_armour#Polearms\|polearm]], [[Weapons_%26_armour#Pike\|pike]], or [[Weapons_%26_armour#One-handed_Spear\|one handed spear]] then you must follow the listed rules for gripping the weapon at all times.