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As mentioned in a previous thread the rules about fake guns have changed. And no we're still in public people, you have to go by the rules. What does this mean? Means all prop guns MUST be see through so we can see the insides of it or brightly colored. Sucky I know but it's better than a hefty fine for not following the rules.

(a) No person may openly display or expose any imitation firearm, as defined in Section 12550, in a public place.

(b) Violation of this section, except as provided in subdivision (c), is an infraction punishable by a fine of one hundred dollars ($100) for the first offense, and three hundred dollars ($300) for a second offense.

(c) A third or subsequent violation of this section is punishable as a misdemeanor.

(d) Subdivision (a) shall not apply to the following, when the imitation firearm is:

(1) Packaged or concealed so that it is not subject to public viewing.

(2) Displayed or exposed in the course of commerce, including commercial film or video productions, or for service, repair, or restoration of the imitation firearm.

(3) Used in a theatrical production, a motion picture, video, television, or stage production.

(4) Used in conjunction with a certified or regulated sporting event or competition.

(5) Used in conjunction with lawful hunting, or lawful pest control activities.

(6) Used or possessed at certified or regulated public or private shooting ranges.

(7) Used at fairs, exhibitions, expositions, or other similar activities for which a permit has been obtained from a local or state government.

(8) Used in military, civil defense, or civic activities, including flag ceremonies, color guards, parades, award presentations, historical reenactments, and memorials.

(9) Used for public displays authorized by public or private schools or displays that are part of a museum collection.

(10) Used in parades, ceremonies, or other similar activities for which a permit has been obtained from a local or state government.

(11) Displayed on a wall plaque or in a presentation case.

(12) Used in areas where the discharge of a firearm is lawful.

(13) A device where the entire exterior surface of the device is white, bright red, bright orange, bright yellow, bright green, bright blue, bright pink, or bright purple, either singly or as the predominant color in combination with other colors in any pattern, or where the entire device is constructed of transparent or translucent materials which permits unmistakable observation of the device's complete contents. Merely having an orange tip as provided in federal law and regulations does not satisfy this requirement. The entire surface must be colored or transparent or translucent.

(e) For purposes of this section, the term "public place" means an area open to the public and includes streets, sidewalks, bridges, alleys, plazas, parks, driveways, front yards, parking lots, automobiles, whether moving or not, and buildings open to the general public, including those that serve food or drink, or provide entertainment, and the doorways and entrances to buildings or dwellings. (THIS INCLUDES THE HOTEL)

I know you all work very hard on your props but the law is the law. And we ain't above it.

i have a question.
say we're doing a private photoshoot or something, and we just want to use the props for the photoshoot. once the shoot is over, we put them away in the hotel room/car. would that be considered ok? im just curious since im doing a cosplay that requires me carrying pistols, and if i were to do a photoshoot i was wondering if it would be ok to bring the prop pistols out just for that reason (i wouldn't have them on me during the con). if not i completely understand, i was just hoping for clarification

Again: e) For purposes of this section, the term "public place" means an area open to the public and includes streets, sidewalks, bridges, alleys, plazas, parks, driveways, front yards, parking lots, automobiles, whether moving or not, and buildings open to the general public, including those that serve food or drink, or provide entertainment, and the doorways and entrances to buildings or dwellings. (THIS INCLUDES THE HOTEL)

So unless you're in your hotel room I think it's not ok. Sorry bout that.

darn. oh well. thanks for the clarification though ^^

It makes sense. It sucks, but the law is the law. It'll just require a little more creativity from cosplayers. ^_~

~Shrugs~ I think it's for the best, if I was a cop, and I saw someone with a weapon, weather it was real or not, I'd probalby shoot first and ask questions latter for my safty and safty of others. <<