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Originally Posted by JRutledge
Once again, you are reading too much into the rule. These are legal unless they are not used for medical purposes. The rule says they are used for medical purposes. Your state might want further confirmation of that, but it is not stated in the actual rule what that confirmation should or should not be. My state we do not have to ask. And that was made clear to us last year when the rule was clarified. Your state has the right to require some level of confirmation and based on what I have read that applies. But if a school from your state comes to my state for a tournament or shootout, I am not asking for a note, nor care to see one. The fact they are wearing it is enough for me as the rule is currently written.
Here is a general standard you should use. Unless there is a rule that makes it illegal, it is legal. So if a pad is made for the elbow and worn on the elbow, it is legal.
I agree they are rare. But something rarely seen does not make it illegal. 
Peace |
JRut, I'm going to apologize. I realized you are right here, with the examples you've given (fire burn, tattoo, etc). I do remember, though, that it was discussed a year or two ago that a doctor's note is/was needed for certain article of player equipment.
So, again, I apologize, you are right here (I think).
EDIT: Snaq gave those examples, not JRut. I apologize to both of you.