[Ansteorra-rapier] gauntlets and rapier

[James Crouchet]

Chris Zakes wrote:
>
>>     * The gauntlet is a secondary, not a gloved hand, and thus is NOT
>>       approved for use against the other fighter's person (no
>>       "fleeting contact").
>>
>
> What's the reasoning behind this? To prevent injuries? Have there been
> any?

*My* reasoning is that it is a secondary, not just a glove, and thus SCA
rules don't allow the contact, just as I cannot push or strike you with
my buckler.

You may be right with what you implied here, that the contact would not
be unsafe.

CD


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