I noted a question about our weapons policy - No realistic looking modern weapons i.e. guns etc. without them being checked by the con staff/security. If we feel comfortable then we will identify it as being okay. As for swords, they must peace bonded and if you are seen pulling the sword in a public area we reserve the right to ask you to leave the con. Probably won't do that, but we reserve the right.
In the past, we have never had a problem with individuals being adults with their weapons (i.e. not drawing them in a crowd or waving them around) so we haven't had a need for a weapons policy. That is why one is not posted.
For those who have never attended MarsCon, last year was our largest attendance at 780 attendees. Another note for those planning to attend - The hotel only has 160 rooms. At the last count 115 or more of those rooms were taken. So if you plan to attend you might want to make your reservation soon. We have an overflow hotel just down the street but it just a hassle to travel between hotels.
Finally, a little about a hotel policy. On Thursday before the con, the hotel will run a check on your credit card. If you do not have sufficient funds to cover the first night i.e. Friday night, or your card is no longer active, you will lose your reservation. So even if you make a reservation, you might want to check shortly before the con to make sure. The only reason this is a problem is because we will fill the hotel, so there will be no extra rooms and you will be sent to the overflow hotel.
