London Comic Con - Cosplay weapons?

[ShaunDark80]

Hi All

The Missus and I are off to our first Comic Con this October. She's quite excited to be meeting Michael Shanks, so wants to do an SG1 uniform (Black one from series 9-10).

As I want to build something for her (expecting to pickup most of the actual costume from army surplus), I was thinking about doing a P90 with sling. However, I'm worried that it's not going to be a great idea for her to be carrying a bullpup around London, however briefly.

What are your thoughts? Should I scrap the idea, and go for a Zat instead? If we keep the P90 covered until we get into the convention, is that ok, or is an armed response team still likely to show up?

Thanks

Shaun

 

[ShaunDark80]

P90 looking like more trouble than it's worth. Have just spoken to an airsoft shop, and they don't recommend taking any kind of realistic looking replica out in public.

 

[mynameschris]

Personally as someone who plays airsoft I would never use an airsoft weapon as a part of a costume outside of an airsoft site (which incidentally I at one point used to wear an SG-1 costume and carry a P90) but that is partly because I know how close airsoft was to disappearing in the UK a few years ago.

If i were you I would go for a Zat, easier to buy and easier to carry, with airsoft in the UK now you need a defense to buy a RIF otherwise you get one painted a bright colour, so unless your a skirmisher or a re-enactor its probably more trouble (and expense) than its worth.

While we are on the subject of Zats I have one and a holster that I may be willing to part with, hit me up with a PM if you are interested and I will get you pictures.

 

[ShaunDark80]

Thanks Chris

PM sent.

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Thanks Chris

PM sent.

 

[Yarooon]

I know in belgium you can Carry a P 90 just leave Battery Out and tape the end in a brought color just don't wave it outside don't know for uk though