Phoenix Convention Center

Prohibited Items & Prop Weapons Policy

 

The Phoenix Convention Center strives to maintain a safe and secure environment for everyone entering its venues. Please review the following prohibited items list created by the convention center staff to help prevent potential delays or denial of entry upon arrival.

 

1. Prohibited Items

 

To ensure the safety and well-being of all guests, and to comply with state laws and local ordinances, the following items are prohibited at the Phoenix Convention Center:

• Outside food and beverages

• Outside alcoholic beverages

• Illegal drugs

• Weapons of all types, including real and simulated weapons (props)

 

Prohibited Weapons Include:

 

Firearms

• Real, toy, or simulated firearms, including Airsoft, BB, cap, paintball, and pellet guns.

• This policy also applies to attendees who have a permit or license to carry such weapons.

Explosives

• Firecrackers and fireworks.

• Simulated explosives, including grenades, dynamite, bombs, and mortar rounds.

Edged Weapons

• Swords, knives, daggers, axes, throwing stars, and similar items made of metal or wood.

• This restriction also applies to props made of fiberglass or glass.

Impact Weapons

• Clubs, bats, staffs, nunchaku, shields, hammers, and martial arts weapons made of metal or wood.

• This restriction also applies to props made of fiberglass or glass.

Archery Weapons

• Functional bows and crossbows.

• Arrows and bolts that can be removed from a quiver. See the allowed prop weapons section below for exceptions.

Fictional Weapons

• Weapons from fictional sources, including lasers, phasers, and any pretend weapon that resembles a firearm.

Chemical and Self-Defense Weapons

• Mace, pepper spray, and similar items.

Important: Any items not specifically listed above are subject to security discretion and may or may not be permitted.

 

2. Allowed Prop Weapons & Costume Accessories

 

When prop weapons are part of an event, the following items are permitted, subject to security inspection and applicable event policies.

 

Allowed Prop Weapons

 

Simulated Edged Weapons

• Swords, knives, throwing stars, and similar props made of soft foam, lightweight plastic, cardboard, or other materials that cannot be sharpened.

Impact Weapons

• Clubs, bats, staffs, nunchaku, shields, hammers, and martial arts weapon props made of soft foam, lightweight plastic, cardboard, or other materials that cannot be sharpened.

Other Allowed Props

• Lightsabers.

• Bows and crossbows, provided they are unstrung.

• Arrows and bolts, provided they are permanently attached inside a quiver.

 

Allowed Costume Accessories & Non-Weapon Props

 

Examples of permitted costume accessories and non-weapon props include:

• Wands and sonic screwdrivers.

• Plushies, masks, and fairy wings.

• Empty holsters.

• Signs attached to costumes.

• Fursuits and cardboard-made costumes.

• Non-weapon props.

• Costume-related dishware.

• Empty quivers.

• Hats and helmets.

• Power Ranger Morphers.

• Umbrellas.

 

Prop Weapon Inspection: All permitted prop weapons must be inspected by security staff upon entry.

 

3. Sale and Display of Prohibited Items

• The sale of prohibited items must be coordinated with the Phoenix Convention Center Event Manager.

• Delivery of sold prohibited items must take place off-site.

• Prohibited items displayed at the venue must be secured in a manner that prevents theft.

 

Please Note: Security staff have the final discretion to determine whether an item is permitted inside the Phoenix Convention Center. Attendees should review these policies before arriving to help ensure a smooth entry process.

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