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;Chapter 2 - Rules for fencers
 
:Has been reworked into its components and reordered, and subsequent sections renumbered
:*2. Types of Fencing
:*3. Single combat, melee and gunners
:*4. When you are allowed to fence
:*5. Behaviour on the field
:*6. Using weapons and defensive objects
:*7. Taking blows
:*8. Protective equipment
:*9. Weapons and defensive equipment
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;Was 2.4.1.1. now 2.1.1 in General
;Was
:*Standard fencing
:*Cut and Thrust fencing
;Now
:*Standard fencing (sometimes called "rapier" or "heavy rapier")
:*Cut and Thrust fencing, which allows percussive cuts and requires additional armour.
;Functional change
:None
;Reason
:Clarification following a query, and explains what the difference is for Cut & Thrust
;For notes section
:Not required
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;2.2.2 in General
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;Was
:Not in rules previously
;Now
:Different types of fencing combat cannot face each other in the same bout. For example, Cut and Thrust may not face Standard fencing.
:Subsequent rules renumbered
;Functional change
:Prevents opponents from using different rules in the same bout.
;Reason
:Bouts must operate under a single ruleset; this change prevents a clash. Was not clear previously.
;For notes section
:January 2024 - Clarified that the different fencing types may not be used in the same bout - eg one opponent may not use Cut and Thrust rules while the other uses Standard Fencing rules.
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;Was 2.4.2.3, now 2.2.2 in Prerequisites
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;Was
:There is no waiting period for obtaining these additional authorisations.
;Now
:There is no waiting period for obtaining additional authorisations. This means you may be authorised in Spear or Cut and Thrust immediately after your Standard fencing authorisation.
;Functional change
:None, clarification
;Reason
:Clarification following query from participant.
;For notes section
:January 2024 - Clarification that you can complete multiple authorisations at one practice or event in order to meet prerequisite requirements.
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;Was 2.4.2.3, now 2.2.3 in Prerequisites
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;Was
:You can use a spear if you have a current Rapier Pike or Pole Weapon authorisation under the previous Lochac Rapier Rules.
;Now
:You can use a spear if you have a current Rapier Pike or Pole Weapon authorisation under prior Lochac Rapier Rules.
;Functional change
:None. Grammar change only
;Reason
:Rapier Pike and Pole Weapon appear in earlier rule sets, but not v5 which these rules supersede.
;For notes section
:Not required.

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