(1) Summary
(2) Compliance with Laws
(3) Weapons
(4) Replica Weapons
(5) Props
(6) Inspections and Peace Bonding

(1) Summary
The goal of Pacific Media Association (PMA) is to give create an environment where attendees can enjoy themselves as much as possible. However, this must be done without affecting the experience of others. This requires the cooperation of all attendees and the use of common sense and courtesy when costuming. PMA bears no responsibility or liability for any damage(s) incurred by the use of costumes props or weapons. Any infraction may result in a further tightening of our possibility, decreasing the entire cosplay experience for the attendees. Because of high profile events that have hightened safety concerns, real weapons are prohibited at Pacific Media Expo and other PMA events.

(2) Compliance with Laws
All weapons worn as props (simulations, replicas, etc.) must conform to all state local and federal laws, including but not limited to the "Dangerous Weapons Control Law," part 4, title 2, section 1200-12590 of the California Penal Code (CPC). All such props must be registered with Anaheim Convention Center and/or Pacific Media Expo for compliance.

California law prohibits convention attendees from carrying genuine firearms whether loaded or unloaded. All genuine firearms must be checked with the hotel at the door. Any person found to have firearms in their possession (except those covered under section 12002 of the CPC) at the convention is subject to arrest and confiscation of their weapon by the Anaheim Police Department. Furthermore, they may have their membership revoked by the PMA, and be asked to leave and check out of the participating Hotel(s).

(3) Weapons
All weapons functional or nonfunctional, such as firearms, crossbows, throwing knives, stars, bows,
boomerangs, darts, flame throwers, tazers (stun guns), etc, are prohibited.

(4) Replica Weapons
Replicas weapons, which must only be used as props or display, may be allowed if the replica weapon is INSPECTED, APPROVED, AND PEACE BONDED (see section 6 for details on peace bonding) BY PACIFIC MEDIA EXPO SECURITY STAFF. Use of the replica weapon may be revoked at anytime without cause or warning. Anaheim Police and Hilton Security also have the option of revoking an attendee’s right to display a replica weapon.

(5) Props
All props that look threatening or that can still potentially injur others must be inspected by the Anaheim Hilton, the Anaheim Convention Center or Pacific Media Association. All parties reserve the right to insist on inspection and approval of all props. The bearer will be required to sign a legal waiver excluding anyone else from legal obligation concerning the weapon and any damage(s) resulting from its use. Full information of the owner of the prop (membership number, room number, phone number, address, etc.), plus a description of the weapon itself. This information will be kept by the Anaheim Convention Center and/or Pacific Media Expo.

(6) Inspection and Peace Bonding
PMA requires that all weapons/replicas/props be inspected by Pacific Media Expo security. Peace Bonding is the process of marking and/or binding of props. In certain cases props may be bound in such a way as to render them unusable. Peace Bonding is performed at the PMX security room. Peace Bonding may also occur anytime at the discretion of security staff in the field. The owner/bearer of the weapon is solely responsible for the weapon and its usage, even if he/she is not the wielder, and even if the weapon has been inspected.