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| − | ==Ammunition== | + | ==From the [[Rulebook]]== |
| − | Not explicitly granted to anybody, ammunition is a class of projectiles used in conjunction with other types of [[weapons]]. | + | {{ruleblock-start}}<onlyinclude>Not explicitly granted to anybody, ammunition is a class of [[projectiles]] used in conjunction with other types of [[weapons]], and by itself is not considered a weapon. |
| − | ===Arrows===
| + | ====[[Arrow]]s==== |
| − | Includes bolts and any other similar items.
| + | {{:Arrow}}</onlyinclude>{{ruleblock-end|{{CurrentRulebookNumber}}}} |
| − | '''NOTE:''' Improperly constructed or maintained arrows can pose a serious safety hazard. Before building your fist arrows take the time to study an online construction tutorial or practice with an experienced player.
| + | {{Projectiles}} |
| − | ====Shafts====
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| − | # May be fiberglass, aluminum, plastic, or graphite.
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| − | # Wood shaft are only allowed if covered in a minimum of 4 mils of plastic tape or equivalent.
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| − | # Shaft must have any real arrow head or tip removed.
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| − | # The tip of shaft must be built up to at least 0.5” in diameter in a solid manner such as:
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| − | #* Wrapping in duct tape and capping with a penny.
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| − | #* Affixing a washer into the shaft with a glued-in screw.
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| − | #* Other similar methods.
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| − | ====Heads==== | |
| − | # Must be 2.5” in diameter.
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| − | # Front and side must be [[Strike-Legal]].
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| − | # Must include a minimum of 2” of [[foam]] in front of the shaft of the arrow.
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| − | #* The 0.5” of foam immediately after the end of the shaft must be [[Foam#Closed_Cell|closed-cell]].
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| − | #* [[Foam]] must be firm but compressible, and not able to deform around the arrow shaft on impact.
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| − | #* Very soft foams such as couch cushion do not count towards the required 2” minimum of foam.
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| − | # May not be drawn beyond 28”.
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| − | # Fletching and nocks, if present, must be in good repair.
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| − | # Heads should be checked regularly for degrading foam.
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| − | # Must be clearly labeled with their owner’s name.
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| − | #*. Arrows without labels will never be allowed on the field.
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| − | #* Using arrows without labels can result in immediate suspension from the field.
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| − | # Must have a [[cloth cover]] on the head.
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| − | #* Properly colored strips may be used in lieu of colored head covers to denote [[Specialty Arrow (Type)|special arrow]] status.
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| − | #* Normal arrows may not be covered in any of the colors reserved for [[Specialty Arrow (Type)|special arrow]].
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| − | #* Reserved colors are: yellow, red, green, purple, and grey.
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| − | # Broken or poorly mended arrows are not to be used.
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| − | # Must strike point fist to score a hit.
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| − | #. Affects all targets struck while in motion.
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| − | # Hits from arrows are [[Armor Breaking]].
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| − | # Hits from arrows are [[Weapon Destroying]].
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| − | # Like any other equipment arrows may only be used by their owner unless the owner grants specific permission for another player to use their arrows.
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| − | #* The owner of an arrow is responsible for the safety of the arrow even if fired by another player.
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| − | #* [[Specialty Arrow (Type)|special arrow]] may never be shared.
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| − | # Swinging at an arrow in flight is illegal.
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| − | #* Arrows may only be passively blocked by placing an object in the flight path.
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| − | ===Siege Projectiles===
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| − | See [[Siege Weapons]] for more information.
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| | '''''See Also:''''' | | '''''See Also:''''' |
| | *[[Combat Rules]] | | *[[Combat Rules]] |
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| | *[[Weapon Types, Shields, and Equipment]] | | *[[Weapon Types, Shields, and Equipment]] |
| | *[[Equipment Checking]] | | *[[Equipment Checking]] |
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| − | [[Category:Rulebook Terms]]
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| − | [[Category:Combat]]
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| − | [[Category:Equipment]]
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| − | [[Category:Amtgard Terms]]
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| − | [[Category:Weapons]]
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