Fencing Draft notes:Using Weapons And Defensive Objects

Was 2.6.2.2, now 6.2.2 in Striking your opponent
Was: You are not allowed to strike your opponent with any other part of the sword or dagger except the blade.
Now: You are not allowed to strike your opponent with any other part of the sword or dagger except the blade and point.
Functional change: None, clarification
Reason: Follows discussions as to whether a blade and point are different, considering construction of spear heads which obviously have a blade you can't use, and act only as a point.
For notes section: June 2023 - Clarifies that the point of the sword and dagger can also be used to strike your opponent.

Was 2.6.2.4, would have been 6.2.4
Was: You and your opponent need to agree to allow the use of tip cuts before the bout.
Now: Removed; Subsequent rules renumbered
Functional change: Opponents no longer need to agree to the use of tip cuts beforre they can be used.
Reason: Tip cuts are an accepted part of fencing combat in Lochac.
For notes section: June 2023 - Tip cuts are an accepted part of fencing combat in Lochac, so the previous requirement to agree to use them has been removed.

Was 2.6.2.1, now 6.3 Killing from behind: What was 2.6.2.1 Killing from behind has been renumbered to 6.3 to avoid a numbering clash with 6.2 Striking your opponent's sub rules.; What was 2.6.2.2 Killing a gunner has been moved to be part of 3.3 Gunners

6.3.3 and 4 in Killing from behind
Insert new rules: 6.3.3 - You must use "killing from behind" when you are behind the line of your opponent's shoulders. Marshals may further restrict this angle at their discretion.; 6.3.4 - If “killing from behind” is not allowed in the scenario, you may not strike your opponent while behind the line of your opponent’s shoulders.
Functional change: Clarification added for when killing from behind may be used, and allows marshals to add additional restrictions
Reason: Adds clarity around when killing from behind can be used. Marshals will be able to add additional restrictions (such as "outside of 120 degrees of the front arc"), but this is very difficult to clearly legislate.
For notes section: June 2023 - Clarification added for when killing from behind may be used, and allows marshals to add additional restrictions

Was 2.6.4.1 and 2.6.4.1.a , now 6.5.1 in Rubber band guns
Was: You can use a rubber band gun for melee combat, or for single combat that is not a tournament, such as bouting.; (a) In accordance with the Rules of the Lists, rubber band guns are not allowed to be used within the Lists of a tournament.
Now: Rubber band guns are not allowed to be used in the Lists of a tournament. Rubber band guns can be used for other single combat and melee.; (b) now 6.5.2 and subsequent rules renumbered.
Functional change: None
Reason: Bouting is not defined, and a bout is usually a measure of action in a tournament. Combined 1 and a as it's explanation of the rule, and 2 is a separate rule about armouring appropriately.
For notes section: Not required, just simplifying language.

Was 2.6.4.1.b, now 6.52 in Rubber band guns
Was: When rubber band guns are used, all people on the field must be wearing protective equipment, and any unarmoured spectators must be kept further away than the effective range of the weapon.
Now: When rubber band guns are used, all people on the field must be wearing protective equipment, and any unarmoured spectators must be kept further away than the effective range of the weapon. Marshals can wear head protection (as per section 8.4) as a minimum.
Functional change: None. Clarifies standard practice that marshals do not need full protection when the only additional threat is a rubber band gun.
Reason: Clarifies standard practice that marshals do not need full protection when the only additional threat is a rubber band gun.
For notes section: June 2023 - Clairifation added that marshals do not need full armour when rubber band guns are the only additional threat.

6.5.4 in Rubber band guns
Insert new rule and renumber subsequent rules: Marshals may alter these rules to allow some objects to be indestructible and "proof" against shots, but must make this clear before lay on is called.
Functional change: Marshals may alter the scenario rules to allow some objects to be indestructible and "proof" against shots, but must make this clear before the scenario begins.
Reason: Formalising standrd practice
For note section: June 2023 - Clarification that marshals may amend scenario rules to make objects indestructable or proof against shots.

6.5.8 in Rubber band guns
Insert new rule: If your rubber band gun is struck by a weapon other than a rubber band, you must have it reinspected by a marshal to ensure it is not damaged or unsafe before you use it again.
Functional change: None, formalises standard practice
Reason: Formalise standard practice
For notes section: June 2023 - Rule added to formalise the standard practice of having your rubber band gun inspected by a marshal if it is struck by any weapon other than a rubber band to ensure that it is still safe to use.

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