4.5.1.1.1 When checking a Class 1, Class 2, Class 3, or Class 4 weapon's tip, the template should be applied perpendicular to the end of the weapon. (ie: place the template flat on top of the end of the weapon.)
Does this rule mean that a template can no longer be used to check corners/edges of tips? If yes, how are we ruling that a corner/edge of a weapon tip is unsafe?
I assume this is meant to standardize tip checking so people don't force templates down onto tips, but its unclear to me how it's intended to interact with the existing weapon checking rules. Any clarification?
Is this somehow applicable to 4.5.1.1?
4.5.1.1. The weapon tip is exempt from the two and one-half (2 1/2) inch (6.35 cm) rule, rule 4.5.1, if the weapon has a semicircular tip with a minimum one and one-half (1 ½) inch (3.81 cm) radius.
If not, it shouldn't be a sub-item of 4.5.1.1.