THROWN WEAPONS

Rules of the Line

• Side-arm throwing of weapons requires an adequate safe zone and the Marshal-in-Charge’s permission.
• Throwers must ask the Thrown-Weapons Marshal for permission before filling in on the line.
• All throwers on the line must throw from approximately the same distance.
• Throw only at designated targets.
• Do not throw until commanded to do so.
• Do not retrieve until commanded to do so.
• If "hold" is called, the thrower should put down his/her weapon(s) and step back from the line.
• The thrower should step aside or back once he/she has completed throwing.
• Do not throw weapons that have not been inspected. a) Any weapon that strikes or is struck by another weapon should be inspected by the thrower and if needed the Thrown-Weapons Marshal after each round of throwing.
• Do not stand or walk behind throwers on the line.
• Just before each throw, look behind to ensure that it is clear.
• Do not swing weapons aimlessly or in a careless manner. Throwers should always be aware of what may be in the path of his/her weapon when it is swung.
• Be aware of sharp points and edges of weapons.
• Stay alert. Weapons can and will bounce back from the target if miss thrown.