Weapon Regulation

Destria allows the use of boffer or latex weaponry as long as they are safe for light to medium contact LARPS. All weapons will be checked at the beginning of each event to ensure that they will not cause injuries.

We do not allow weapons that have any sharp edges, sharp points or multiple maneuverable segments like nunchucks or flails.

All boffer weapons should be made to the following standards:

The tips of each weapon should be covered by at least 3" of open cell foam so that the end of the pipe cannot be felt.

The duct or gaffer tape on the foam of the blade must be attached lengthwise and not circled. The edges of foam must also fit to each other securely so no gap allows the pipe to be felt.

Claws
 * Total Length: 15" to 20"
 * PVC Pipe: 3/4"
 * Pipe Foam: 5/8" thick
 * Handle Length: Between 1/4th and 1/3rd the overall weapon length

Small
 * Total Length: 21" to 30"
 * PVC Pipe: 3/4"
 * Pipe Foam: 5/8" thick
 * Handle Length: Between 1/4th and 1/3rd the overall weapon length

Large
 * Total Length: 31" to 42"
 * PVC Pipe: 3/4"
 * Pipe Foam: 5/8" thick
 * Handle Length: Between 1/4th and 1/3rd the overall weapon length

Staff/Spear
 * Total Length: 43" to 62"
 * PVC Pipe: 3/4" 400 PSI (Schedule 40)
 * Pipe Foam: 5/8" thick
 * Handle Length: Between 1/3rd the overall weapon length

2 Handed
 * Total Length: 43" to 62"
 * PVC Pipe: 3/4" 480 PSI (Schedule 40)
 * Pipe Foam: 5/8" thick
 * Handle Length: Between 1/4th and 1/3rd the overall weapon length

Thrown Weapons
 * Material: All Foam
 * Size: 5" to 15"

Arrows
 * Material: All Foam
 * Length: 25" to 30"
 * Width and Depth: 1"
 * Arrows manufactures specifically for larping may be approved if they have sufficient padding even if they have a fiberglass shaft. All foam nerf arrows may also be acceptable.

Shield
 * Total Length: No restrictions
 * Pipe Foam: 5/8" thick on all hard edges
 * Shields cannot be so large that the character must set it on the ground when he/she fights. It must be able to be carried during combat.

Bows/Crossbows/Nerf Guns
 * Maximum Draw: 15 lbs.
 * Ranged weapons cannot be used in melee combat to block or attack. An attempt should be made to make all ranged weapons look as much like medieval fantasy weapons as possible.

Spell Packets
 * Minimum Fabric Size: 6" by 6"
 * Birdseed included: About a shot glass worth