V9:2.5 Inch and 2 Inch Rule

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2.5 Inch and 2 Inch Rule

  1. No part of a weapon's striking surface, whether the tip, the edge, the face or any other part, may protrude more than 1.5" through a two-and-a-half inch (2.5") ring when uncompressed.
  2. No part of a weapon or shield's non-striking surface such as the ends of crossguards or pommels may protrude more than 1.5" through a two-inch (2") ring when uncompressed.



Weapon Construction Terms
2.5 Inch and 2 Inch Rule · Core · Covers · Flex · Handle / Unpadded · Incidental Padding · Multi-Ended Weapons · Non-Striking Tip · Ownership Label · Padding & Foam · Stab-Only · Strike-Legal · Striking Tip · Total Length · Weapon Segments
Weapons
General Rules · Weapon Construction Terms · Melee Weapons · Projectile Weapons · Siege Weapons
Equipment
Equipment Basics · Equipment Use Terms · Weapons · Shields · Armor · Color Code · Visual Indicators
Amtgard V9 Rulebook
Playtest Disclaimer · Introduction · Getting Started · Garb · Honor System · Safety · Core Combat Rules · Equipment · Classes · Abilities and Effects · Magic Items · Combat Activities · Rules Authorities
Appendix: Equipment Inspection Guide · Master List of Abilities · Glossary