SPECIAL SAFETY RULES
FOR THIS EVENT
The general safety rules given below are superceded by
the following more stringent requirements:
3.2 - NO pistols
may be fired at this event.
3.4 and 3.5 - These
rules are NOT in effect. ALL firing must be done from pre-rolled paper
cartridges.
4.0 to 4.3 - NONE
of this section is in effect. There will be NO live firing demonstrations
at this event. DO NOT bring or carry projectiles of any kind.
Posted below are
the General Safety Rules of the 'Forces of Montcalm and Wolfe, Inc.' Document
#S-1 Used here with permission.
THESE RULES ARE TO
BE READ, POSTED AND/OR DISTRIBUTED TO ALL UNIT COMMANDERS AT ALL "FORCES"
EVENTS.
1.0 Scope:
1.1 These regulations apply to all Forces events, unless the sponsors
specify more astringent requirements and a mutual agreement as to the
specific rule is reached. by the sponsors and the Event Safety Officer.
1.2 Enforcement is to fall on the individual, event sponsor, attending
units and The Forces members; common sense must prevail.
1.3 The Field Officers and the Safety Officer have the right to remove
all weapons or participants in violation of these regulations.
1.4 The Safety Officer and the Field Officers must approve special cases
and/or exceptions to these regulations.
2.0 Firearms (Need
not apply to display arms):
2.1 Firearms are to be maintained and repaired in good serviceable condition.
2.2 Barrels are to have been proved and viewed; and are to be maintained
clean and oiled.
2.3 Leather frizzen covers (hammer stalls), to prevent accidental firing,
are to be securely attached with thongs or chains. Frizzens should be
covered except when firing or cleaning.
2.4 Metal flash deflectors, to protect those adjacent, are to be securely
attached.
3.0 Blank Cartridges
and Loads: (See Special Rules Above)
3.1 Blank paper cartridges are to be made of paper, modern commercial
black "rifle" powder, and sealed only with glue and /or wax
coating, or (if of the British style) may be tied with string.
3.2 Maximum allowable blank loads by volume: the grains should be no more
than 1.5 times the caliber for long arms, and 1.0 times the caliber for
pistols.
3.3 Fg (1F), FFg (2F), or FFFg (3F), powder granulations only are to be
used. Larger bores should use the coarser powder.
3.4 Blank loads when skirmishing may be loaded from powder horn into a
separate thimble measure. Horns must be closed except when pouring into
a separate thimble.
3.5 Small priming horns with FFFFg (4 F) powder may be used for priming
only.
3.6 Blank loads are to consist of black powder only and are not to be
wadded or rammed down the barrel.
3.7 Projectile ammunition (balls, shot) is not to be carried on the person
when firing blanks.
3.8 Filling powder horns or making blank cartridges with black powder
is not to take place near an open flame or spark source, or while smoking
tobacco.
4.0 Live Firing: (See
Special Rules Above. There will be NO live firing at this event.)
4.1 Live range firing is to be to the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association
Rules and Regulations.
4.2 Paper cartridges containing projectiles may be used. Cartridge priming
may be used by utilizing frizzen covers. Live cartridges are to be made
from paper of contrasting color from blanks, or otherwise marked.
4.3 Hunting is to conform to all Federal, State, and local regulations.
5.0 Edged Arms and
Tools:
5.1 Swords, bayonets, knives, tomahawks, axes, and saws are to have scabbards,
sheaths, covers, or to be otherwise contained when carried. Cutting edges
are to be contained when not in use.
5.2 Polearms should be carried in the vertical position, and stored in
a safe position.
6.0 Tactical Demonstrations
with Opposing Forces:
6.1 Unit inspection to be done PRIOR to the demonstration as follows:
6.1.1 Firearms inspected for serviceability, presence of frizzen covers,
and flash deflectors and barrels checked with the ramrod.
6.1.2 Pouches
pockets and bags inspected, for live charges and that the ammunition taken
on field is only blank charges.
6.1.3 Edged arms have covers, scabbards or sheaths in place.
6.2 Battle conduct:
6.2.1 Firearms are not to be aimed at people. All firing between opposing
forces shall be with small arms muzzles elevated at greater than 40 degrees
from horizontal and cease at 10 yards distance.
6.2.2 Nothing is to be placed in gun barrels except blank powder only
loads. This includes no wadding, balls, or ramrod use.
6.2.3 Combatants are not to close less than 10 yards unless rehearsed
and pre-approved by the Safety Officer and the Tactical Officer.
6.2.4 Ramrods may be carried in ramrod pipes during battle but are not
to be withdrawn.
6.2.5 The throwing of weapons or projectiles is prohibited.
6.2.6 Participants under 18 years of age must have passed a certified
safety gun handling course to handle firearms, and have the approved attendance
of a parent to go on the field. Minors may participate with permission,
and close adult supervision.
6.2.7 Bayonets may be fixed only by troops in line under direct officer
command. Bayonet charges may not exceed a fast walk while maintaining
line discipline (see 6.2.3). Bayonets are not to be fixed while loading
and firing, only socket bayonets are to be used. The Safety Officer in
charge must approve this move at the pre-battle planning meeting before
the demonstration.
6.2.8 Artillery crews are not to be disturbed unless a pre-arranged scenario
has been approved by the Safety Officer at the pre-battle planning meeting,
and announced at the meeting.
6.2.9 A white sash, 4 inches wide, is to be worn visibly diagonally across
the chest, by the event's designated Safety Officer(s) for each side during
a tactical or demonstration battle. These Officer(s) have the power to
stop the whole presentation in the case of an emergency situation, and
to move or have removed participant(s) from the field for safety.
6.3 Unit Inspection after battle:
6.3.1 Firearms pans are to be brushed, the frizzen covered and barrel
emptied.
7.0 Artillery Safety:
7.1 Artillery Safety is to be noted under Forces Artillery Safety Rules,
Document S-2.
8.0 Camp Safety:
8.1 Bring only a minimum quantity of gun powder required for the event
into camp. Powder, including paper cartridges are to be stored in leather,
wood metal or horn containers only.
8.1.1 No discharging of firearms in camp unless pre-approved by the Safety
Officer in charge.
8.2 Fire protection (a filled bucket of water or clean dry sand) is to
be maintained near each fire and tent.
8.2.1 When hearths are not available, a dug firepit should be used. Position
firepits to minimize hazards, (minimum of 6 feet from all tents). The
coals should be doused with water until out, and the sod returned to the
hole before exiting camp.
8.3 A stocked First Aid Kit should be in each Unit's camp. Identification
and pertinent medical information should be carried on the person in case
of emergency.
8.4 Candles in tents should be securely fastened in lanterns or scones
with metal holders and base shields away from the canvas. No lit candles
are to be left unattended. When leaving camp extinguish unattended candles.
8.5 No open flames or heating stoves shall be used in tents with a straw
floor or bedding.
8.6 Stove fuels are to be stored and in approved safety containers.
8.7 Parents or guardians are responsible for minors at all times.
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