Armoured Combat Draft:Handbook

Scope

These rules cover the field of armoured combat, including combat archery, siege, and "heavy" tournament combat. These rules do not cover fencing, equestrian, or target archery activities; they are covered in separate manuals, which you can find in the sidebar.

Feedback

Feedback on any aspect of these rules are welcome and can be sent to the Deputy Earl Marshal for Armoured Combat (armoured@lochac.sca.org), or the Earl Marshal (marshal@lochac.sca.org)

Fighters' Handbook

PDF version of the Draft Armoured Combat Fighters' Handbook

1. Classes of Participant and Combat
2. Combat Authorisation Requirements
3. Rules of the Lists
4. Conventions of Combat
5. The Use of Weapons and Shields
6. Target Areas and Acknowledgement of Blows
7. Armour Requirements
8. Melee Weapon Standards
9. Throwing Weapon Standards
10. Missile Weapon Standards
11. Grievances and Sanctions
12. Procedures for Changes to These Rules
13. Glossary
14. Change Log

Marshals' Handbook

PDF version of the Draft Marshals' handbook

1. Structure of the Marshallate
2. Authorisation of Marshals
3. Inspecting Equipment
4. Marshalling Combat
5. Experimental Weapons and Materials Procedures
6. Chain of Command and Procedures for Reporting
7. Sanctions and Appeals
8. Procedures for Changes to These Rules
9. Marshals Handbook Change Log