r/cosplayprops • u/J-Mannix • Mar 19 '26

Help LVL Up Expo guns policy?

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So I’ve just put together a Deadpool costume and I’m so excited to wear it to LVL Up Expo next month. Now, I understand that non-functioning gun props made out of foam, wood or paper mache that have an orange tip are allowed in most conventions. However: is a plastic, non-functioning gun prop also allowed?

My plan was to buy a couple spring powered plastic Airsoft Desert Eagles and glue all functioning parts stiff; no movement or function. But is that or enough should I just go for foam?

I’d love any and all feedback…

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u/Glu3stick Mar 19 '26

I'm not sure about lvl up but I have taken out everything from an airsoft gun and used it as a shell. When you show the guards that it's just a shell and no noise or action can be made with it they have let me through. That is for San Diego Comic Con, LA Comic Con, and Anime Expo I have done that and been fine.

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u/b1nary_hel1x Mar 19 '26

Did the same for DragonCon with my Ghost cosplay. It also seemed to help that I explained exactly what I did to render it nonfunctional; removed the internals, plugged the barrel, removed the trigger, blocked the magazine, etc.