A cold weapon is a weapon that does not involve fire or explosions as a result from the use of gunpowder or other explosive materials. Ranged weapons that do not require gunpowder or explosive materials and melee weapons are cold weapons, including: knives, daggers, swords, bayonets, clubs, axes, spears, slings, bows, and crossbows. Firearms, explosives, and similar weapons which rely on heat or burning are not classified as cold weapons.
