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{{DISPLAYTITLE: Experimental Weapons and Materials Procedure}}
{{DISPLAYTITLE: Experimental Weapons and Materials Procedure}}
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#The Society Marshal's Handbook states the following:
<h2>Experimental Weapons and Materials Procedures</h2>
#:"Before any unapproved weapon or material can be used at Society activities, a test plan and a sample of the proposed weapon or material must be submitted to and approved by the Society Marshal or a designated deputy."
<p>The Society Marshal's Handbook states the following:</p>
#In Lochac, the designated deputy shall be the Lochac Kingdom Earl  Marshal or the warranted deputy marshal responsible for the  discipline in which the test is being carried out.
<blockquote>"Before any unapproved weapon or material can be used at Society activities, a test plan and a sample of the proposed weapon or material must be submitted to and approved by the Society Marshal or a designated deputy."</blockquote>
#Before any unapproved weapon, material or equipment can be  used at events, a test plan must have been approved by the  Kingdom Earl Marshal. The plan must include:
<p>In Lochac, the designated deputy shall be the Lochac Kingdom Earl  Marshal or the warranted deputy marshal responsible for the  discipline in which the test is being carried out.</p>
##specific details of the construction of the item being  tested including relevant assembly instructions;  
<p>Before any unapproved weapon, material or equipment can be  used at events, a test plan must have been approved by the  Kingdom Earl Marshal. The plan must include:</p>
##details of all of the participants who will be testing the  item;  
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##an outline of the testing procedure that will be used and  the information that will be gathered;  
<li>specific details of the construction of the item being  tested including relevant assembly instructions; and</li>
##the duration of the test;  
<li>details of all of the participants who will be testing the  item; and</li>
##restrictions that will be imposed on the test;
<li>an outline of the testing procedure that will be used and  the information that will be gathered; and</li>
##samples of the item being tested.
<li>the duration of the test; and</li>
#If it is impractical to send physical samples of the item, the  Kingdom Earl Marshal may at their discretion accept detailed  documentation, which must include photographs, sufficient for  the KEM to understand and judge the nature and proposed  application of the weapon, material or equipment to be tested.
<li>restrictions that will be imposed on the test; and</li>
#Unless otherwise specified, physical samples sent for  evaluation will be returned no later than the conclusion of the  test period.
<li>samples of the item being tested.</li>
#Items under test may be used at fighter practices, tourneys,  and in small melees. A small melee is one where there are few  enough combatants to gain their individual consent to use the  experimental weapon/material without delaying the combat.
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#Before any combat where an experimental item is to be used,  all combatants and marshals must be informed of the test and  that the item is not approved for general SCA use. All  combatants and marshals must consent to the use of the item  before combat begins. If any marshal or combatant involved  objects , the experimental item may not be used.
<p>If it is impractical to send physical samples of the item, the  Kingdom Earl Marshal may at their discretion accept detailed  documentation, which must include photographs, sufficient for  the KEM to understand and judge the nature and proposed  application of the weapon, material or equipment to be tested.</p>
#All items under test shall be marked with alternating bands of  red and green tape totalling 15 cm in length. The markings must  be visible during normal use. Participants in the test should  bear the appearance of these markings in mind and give  consideration to whether their appearance is appropriate to a  given event.
<p>Unless otherwise specified, physical samples sent for  evaluation will be returned no later than the conclusion of the  test period.</p>
#The Kingdom Earl Marshal must update the Society Earl Marshal  on the progress and results of any testing that has occurred in  their quarterly report.
<p>Items under test may be used at fighter practices, tourneys,  and in small melees. A small melee is one where there are few  enough combatants to gain their individual consent to use the  experimental weapon/material without delaying the combat.</p>
#At the end of the test period, the Kingdom Earl Marshal will  provide the Society Marshal with a test summary. This summary  shall include a list of any injuries resulting from the use of  the weapon, material or equipment and any concerns from  fighters and marshals raised during the testing.
<p>Before any combat where an experimental item is to be used,  all combatants and marshals must be informed of the test and  that the item is not approved for general SCA use. All  combatants and marshals must consent to the use of the item  before combat begins. If any marshal or combatant involved  objects , the experimental item may not be used. </p>
#The Society Marshal, after consultation with the Earls  Marshal, shall determine if the weapon, material or equipment  is suitable for SCA combat-related activities.
<p>All items under test shall be marked with alternating bands of  red and green tape totalling 15 cm in length. The markings must  be visible during normal use. Participants in the test should  bear the appearance of these markings in mind and give  consideration to whether their appearance is appropriate to a  given event.</p>
<p>The Kingdom Earl Marshal must update the Society Earl Marshal  on the progress and results of any testing that has occurred in  their quarterly report. </p>
<p>At the end of the test period, the Kingdom Earl Marshal will  provide the Society Marshal with a test summary. This summary  shall include a list of any injuries reslting from the use of  the weapon, material or equipment and any concerns from  fighters and marshals raised during the testing. </p>
<p>The Society Marshal, after consultation with the Earls  Marshal, shall determine if the weapon, material or equipment  is suitable for SCA combat-related activities.</p>




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Revision as of 23:21, 26 December 2019

  1. The Society Marshal's Handbook states the following:
    "Before any unapproved weapon or material can be used at Society activities, a test plan and a sample of the proposed weapon or material must be submitted to and approved by the Society Marshal or a designated deputy."
  2. In Lochac, the designated deputy shall be the Lochac Kingdom Earl Marshal or the warranted deputy marshal responsible for the discipline in which the test is being carried out.
  3. Before any unapproved weapon, material or equipment can be used at events, a test plan must have been approved by the Kingdom Earl Marshal. The plan must include:
    1. specific details of the construction of the item being tested including relevant assembly instructions;
    2. details of all of the participants who will be testing the item;
    3. an outline of the testing procedure that will be used and the information that will be gathered;
    4. the duration of the test;
    5. restrictions that will be imposed on the test;
    6. samples of the item being tested.
  4. If it is impractical to send physical samples of the item, the Kingdom Earl Marshal may at their discretion accept detailed documentation, which must include photographs, sufficient for the KEM to understand and judge the nature and proposed application of the weapon, material or equipment to be tested.
  5. Unless otherwise specified, physical samples sent for evaluation will be returned no later than the conclusion of the test period.
  6. Items under test may be used at fighter practices, tourneys, and in small melees. A small melee is one where there are few enough combatants to gain their individual consent to use the experimental weapon/material without delaying the combat.
  7. Before any combat where an experimental item is to be used, all combatants and marshals must be informed of the test and that the item is not approved for general SCA use. All combatants and marshals must consent to the use of the item before combat begins. If any marshal or combatant involved objects , the experimental item may not be used.
  8. All items under test shall be marked with alternating bands of red and green tape totalling 15 cm in length. The markings must be visible during normal use. Participants in the test should bear the appearance of these markings in mind and give consideration to whether their appearance is appropriate to a given event.
  9. The Kingdom Earl Marshal must update the Society Earl Marshal on the progress and results of any testing that has occurred in their quarterly report.
  10. At the end of the test period, the Kingdom Earl Marshal will provide the Society Marshal with a test summary. This summary shall include a list of any injuries resulting from the use of the weapon, material or equipment and any concerns from fighters and marshals raised during the testing.
  11. The Society Marshal, after consultation with the Earls Marshal, shall determine if the weapon, material or equipment is suitable for SCA combat-related activities.