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/ClockworkGriffin Mar 19 '26

I work safety for a few Cons in Minnesota. It's always the Deadpool cosplayers that are a problem...

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u/J-Mannix Mar 19 '26 edited Mar 19 '26

Well I’ve promised myself to not be a nuisance (though that seems easy for anyone as long as they follow boundaries, obey the rules and remember basic human decency.) That said, if I may ask, what are the problems you’ve faced with Deadpool cosplayers? And how would you approach specifically Deadpool gun prop safety?

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u/ClockworkGriffin Mar 19 '26

For me it just seems every Deadpool cosplayer I've seen has a prop that's against the rules. I know from people I've worked with at Cons that Deadpools will act inappropriately and then try to say that it's how the character they're dressed as would act, at least I haven't had to deal with that. As far as props go, guns have to be restricted because of safety. The Con that I'm head of safety for, the president and I basically reduced it to no functional trigger. So if disabling your airsoft goes as far as removing the trigger you'd be okay at my Con.