PROP ONLY GUNS

The guns on this page are for use as costume props only. They are not capable of firing blanks or live ammunition of any sort.

In general these guns are of two types;
Resin or Plastic/Metal Composite

Resin guns are made from synthetic or chemically modified natural resins. The liquid form of the resin is poured into molds that exactly replicate their "real" counterparts. These are the kind often used in film as they are fairly durable and can easily be textured, colored and weathered. Keep in mind, however, that they will still chip or break if treated roughly. This type of prop gun is slightly more expensive than Plastic/Metal Composites.

Plastic/Metal Composite guns are from various sources, including Airsoft guns that were once capable of firing small rubber pellets. They are made to scale and look like their "real" counterparts but are generally lighter and more fragile. Most are a combination of plastic and cast metal that looks great but will not survive many drops.

IMPORTANT

Every firearm, whether non-functional reproductions, blank-firing theatrical guns or "real" guns, MUST be treated as though they were actual live ammunition firing weapons.
There are no exceptions to this rule. Fatal accidents occur when a "prop" gun is wrongly believed to be harmless.

We will provide detailed written information on safety and operation for each firearm that we provide and will be glad to answer any questions that you may have. However, there is no substitute for an experienced Fight Director/Weapons Coordinator and one should be consulted any time firearms are to be used. We at Preferred Arms and the instructors at the New York based stage combat school Combat Incorporated will be more than happy to provide these services for those in or around the New York-Washington, D.C.-New Jersey-Connecticut area.

Remember, if you have questions at all, drop us an email.

** (Fully automatic guns such as machine guns, sub-machine guns, assault rifles, etc. will continue to fire as long as the trigger is held down and the ammunition lasts.)

Composite Assault Rifles Vietnam era M-16 M-4 Assault Rifle w/ stock expanded

Composite M-4 Assault Rifle with stock collapsed and accessories M-4 Close-up (laser scope, flashlight, forward handgrip)

"We will rent no weapon that we would not personally use ourselves."

Weapons by Type:

Axes
Broadswords
Cutlasses
Daggers
Firearms
Gladius/Roman - new
Hero Swords - new
Knives
Leather Goods - new
Maces/Hammers
Pole Arms
Prop Only Guns
Rapiers
Shields
Smallswords
Unusual/Exotic - new

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Basic Weapon Care

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Stage Combat Weapons/ Wear and Tear