Republican National Convention Prohibited Items

As a condition of entry, the following items are inadmissible for safety and security reasons and will not be permitted within the security perimeter established for the 2012 Republican National Convention:

• Weapons, firearms or knives (regardless of size)
• Plastic replicas of weapons (including toy guns)
• Explosives/fireworks
• Baseballs
• Umbrellas*
• Strollers
• Poles and sticks
• Laser lights and laser pointers
• Coolers
• Whole fruit
• Containers of any type (bottles/cans/spray canisters)
• Aerosols
• Mace/pepper spray, tasers, stun guns, or similar devices
• Sharp and/or pointed objects: razor blades, scissors, knitting needles, screw drivers, etc.
• Leatherman or similar tools
• Whistles, noise makers, horns or drums, unless authorized by convention officials
• Banners, signs or placards
• Flashlights, unless authorized by the Committee on Arrangements Event Production or Security Divisions
• Unopened envelopes or packages (items must be opened and available for inspection/screening)
• Folding chairs
• Camcorders and cases, large cameras with lens (over four inches)**
• Voice enhancement devices, such as bullhorns**
• Tripods for cameras**
• Backpacks or carry cases for binoculars, cameras**
• Any Items deemed unsafe by security personnel

Storage of prohibited items or any other items will not be offered

*Unless provided by the Committee on Arrangements or the 2012 Tampa Bay Host Committee

** Does not apply to media