CLEVELAND -- The list of banned items during the Republican National Convention in Cleveland includes many no-brainer items, including weapons, drones and voice enhancement devices.
But, there are also items on the banned list that are, well, interesting, like whole fruit, baseballs and strollers.
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The convention's Committee on Arrangements Security Division released detailed security information in May.
Below is a list of items prohibited within the Quicken Loans Arena and the Convention Center of Cleveland:
- Weapons, firearms or knives (regardless of size)
- Replicas of weapons (including toy guns)
- Explosives/fireworks
- Baseballs
- Strollers
- Poles and sticks; selfie 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.
- Whistles, noise makers, horns or drums, unless authorized by convention officials
- Leatherman or similar tools
- 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)
- Wi-Fi and/or Bluetooth signal disruptor
- Umbrellas
- Camcorders and cases, large cameras with lens (over 4 inches)***
- Voice enhancement devices, such as bullhorns
- Tripods for cameras***
- Backpacks or carry cases for binoculars, cameras***
- Inflatable items (balloons, etc.)
- Drones
- Alcoholic beverages (unless provided by official caterers or food vendors)
*** Doesn't apply to media
The GOP National Convention is scheduled for July 18-21.
For more information, email COASecurity@gopconvention2016.com.