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	==Rubber band guns==		==Rubber band guns==
	===Guns===		===Guns===
	[[File:Draw_length_of_RBG.png\|frame\|~~Figure 4.~~ Draw length of a rubber band gun]]		[[File:Draw_length_of_RBG.png\|frame\|Draw length of a rubber band gun]]
	#Rubber band guns must look like a period muzzle-loading weapon dated before 1600CE.		#Rubber band guns must look like a period muzzle-loading weapon dated before 1600CE.
	#Rubber band guns must be made of sturdy, lightweight materials that will stand up to normal combat. You must make sure all edges and corners are smoothed off and that there are no splinters or cracks.		#Rubber band guns must be made of sturdy, lightweight materials that will stand up to normal combat. You must make sure all edges and corners are smoothed off and that there are no splinters or cracks.

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Swords and daggers

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	##a two-handed sword, which has a blade length of between 76 cm (30 inches) and 122 cm (48 inches) and a grip measuring between 25 cm (10 inches) and 60cm (24 inches). The combined blade and grip length for a two-handed sword must not exceed 152 cm (60 inches).		##a two-handed sword, which has a blade length of between 76 cm (30 inches) and 122 cm (48 inches) and a grip measuring between 25 cm (10 inches) and 60cm (24 inches). The combined blade and grip length for a two-handed sword must not exceed 152 cm (60 inches).
	##a dagger, which has a blade length of between 30 cm (12 inches) and 45 cm (18 inches) and a grip no longer than 25 cm (10 inches).		##a dagger, which has a blade length of between 30 cm (12 inches) and 45 cm (18 inches) and a grip no longer than 25 cm (10 inches).
	#Blades must have at most one substantial curve. Blades that are so curved that the tip does not contact the ground when the grip is perpendicular to the ground (i.e., pointed vertically) are not allowed (see Figure 3).		#Blades must have at most one substantial curve. Blades that are so curved that the tip does not contact the ground when the grip is perpendicular to the ground (i.e., pointed vertically) are not allowed (see Figure 9.1).
	#All swords and daggers must have a substantially straight grip.		#All swords and daggers must have a substantially straight grip.
	#Bladed weapons must not have more than one blade.		#Bladed weapons must not have more than one blade.
	[[File:Curved_swords.png\|frame\|300px\|~~Figure 3.~~ With the handle vertical, the tip must touch the ground. In this example, the sword on the left is allowed, the sword on the right is not.]]		[[File:Curved_swords.png\|frame\|300px\| With the handle vertical, the tip must touch the ground. In this example, the sword on the left is allowed, the sword on the right is not.]]

	==Blades==		==Blades==

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	===Fibreglass blades===		===Fibreglass blades===
	#Lochac has a Society level exemption allowing fibreglass blades.		#Lochac has a Society level exemption allowing fibreglass blades.
	#Fibreglass blades must meet the flexibility requirements in [[Fencing:~~Safety_Tests~~ \|Safety tests]].		#Fibreglass blades must meet the flexibility requirements in [[Fencing:Safety tests \|Safety tests]].
	#Fibreglass blades must be made only using fibreglass rod, glue and fibreglass and vinyl tapes. You can use metal to mount the hilt, but it must extend no longer than 10cm along the blade.		#Fibreglass blades must be made only using fibreglass rod, glue and fibreglass and vinyl tapes. You can use metal to mount the hilt, but it must extend no longer than 10cm along the blade.
	#The blade must be wrapped in vinyl duct tape (not cloth or metal-backed). If you use fibreglass strapping tape to make the blade, this must be completely covered by the outer wrapping tape.		#The blade must be wrapped in vinyl duct tape (not cloth or metal-backed). If you use fibreglass strapping tape to make the blade, this must be completely covered by the outer wrapping tape.

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	Sword and dagger blades used in Lochac can be made of steel or fibreglass.		Sword and dagger blades used in Lochac can be made of steel or fibreglass.
	===Steel blades===		===Steel blades===
	#Steel blades must be produced by a commercial entity and must meet the flexibility requirements in [[Fencing:~~Safety_Tests~~ \|Safety tests]].		#Steel blades must be produced by a commercial entity and must meet the flexibility requirements in [[Fencing:Safety tests \|Safety tests]].
	#You are not allowed to use sword blades that are similar to a modern fencing foil, epee or sabre, including double-wide epees or "musketeer" blades.		#You are not allowed to use sword blades that are similar to a modern fencing foil, epee or sabre, including double-wide epees or "musketeer" blades.
	#You can use "flexi-daggers" for Standard fencing. Flexi-daggers are not allowed in Cut and Thrust combat.		#You can use "flexi-daggers" for Standard fencing. Flexi-daggers are not allowed in Cut and Thrust combat.

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	<noinclude>{{ChapterInfo\|Fencing Handbook\|9\|Weapons ~~And Defensive Equipment~~}}</noinclude>		<noinclude>{{ChapterInfo\|Fencing Handbook\|9\|Weapons and defensive equipment}}</noinclude>
	==Swords and daggers==		==Swords and daggers==
	#The bladed weapons (swords and daggers) allowed for fencing combat in Lochac are:		#The bladed weapons (swords and daggers) allowed for fencing combat in Lochac are:

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	==Swords and daggers==		==Swords and daggers==
	#The bladed weapons (swords and daggers) allowed for fencing combat in Lochac are:		#The bladed weapons (swords and daggers) allowed for fencing combat in Lochac are:
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	#*bucklers made out of uncommon materials, such as vegetables, children's toys, etc.		#*bucklers made out of uncommon materials, such as vegetables, children's toys, etc.
	#:Fencers and marshals should use common sense when applying this definition and be conservative when considering if a defensive item is non-standard, especially when a less-experienced fighter is concerned if an object would be safe to fence against.		#:Fencers and marshals should use common sense when applying this definition and be conservative when considering if a defensive item is non-standard, especially when a less-experienced fighter is concerned if an object would be safe to fence against.


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