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10th Kentucky Volunteer Infantry
General Safety Rules and Regulations
All members of the 10th Kentucky Volunteer Infantry will be expected to read and be familiar with rules and regulations before engaging in any event or activity.
Any member violating these safety rules and regulations, will be asked to resign from the 10th Kentucky Volunteer Infantry.
SECTION 1 – General Safety
- Smoking or open flame is prohibited during the following times: while handling powder in any form (safety distance 30 ft. from loading), after muster for battle has been called, during battles, after battles until weapons and cartridges have been secured.
- To avoid unnecessary conflict, at no time will a member pick up another member’s weapon without permission from such member. The exceptions are when the member retrieving the weapon, has good faith and reasonable belief that the owner has “lost” the weapon. For purposes of interpreting this rule, cannon implements are weapons.
- Hazardous conduct on the field such as “horseplay” is prohibited.
- Firearms and powder supplies will never be out of possession, sight, or central to prevent access before, during, and after battles or demonstrations. Firearms, ammunition, caps, and powder supplies will be guarded to prevent theft, unauthorized tampering, personal injury and/or damage to the explosives. No loaded weapons, caps, ammunition or powder will ever be put into the hands of spectators or noncombatant minors. The individual gun or powder owner will be held responsible.
- Spectators will only handle weapons in controlled demonstration scenarios. The weapons being demonstrated are never to leave the sight of its owner. Weapons will only be handled by minors with the parent’s approval and only when parent or guardian is present. Handling of weapons by spectators or noncombatant minors for any reason other than that described above is strictly prohibited.
- During battlefield activities, any member observing a situation that is in violation of a safety rule, may be allowed to correct the situation immediately. Otherwise, if not resolved, may call a cease fire, which shall remain in effect until the situation is corrected or resolved.
- Water filled canteens are required for all those participating in battlefield activities.
- All weapons will be inspected each day prior to battle. Any weapon found to be unserviceable (i.e. no half-cock) will be banned from the field. Any weapon found to be rusting or fouled, will be cleaned and reinspected before use.
- All weapons must be clean and in good repair prior to use.
- The possession of live ammunition, either period or modern and/or the possession of modern weapons in camp and/or on any premises with the 10th Kentucky Volunteer Infantry are absolutely prohibited.
- Should any individual be found to have live ammunition and/or modern weapons, the 10th Kentucky Volunteer Infantry will notify authorities and/or the individual will be removed from the 10th Kentucky Volunteer Infantry.
SECTION 2 – Battlefield Safety
- Gunfire is prohibited in any area where powder is being handled or exposed for the purpose of loading cartridges, within 50 ft. of any artillery ammunition box or powder magazine, in camp or other tented areas where otherwise specified.
- Weapon firing or cleaning of guns outside of the battlefield must be authorized by your Sergeant or C.O. prior to cleaning weapon. Please make sure you have 25 ft. safety distance from any spectator and give the warning “fire in the hole” indiscriminate before firing of weapons is not permitted. Keep weapons aimed upwards away from anyone.
- A wounded party may never fire from the ground. A soldier should discharge his weapon before falling.
- Soldiers may fire from the prone position only when commanded to by their C.O. Before firing, the soldier will elevate his muzzle above any tall grass, sand, or loose rocks.
- Never aim long arm fire at any individual.
- Hand to hand combat is not allowed unless pre-approved by both commanding officers (U.S. and C.S.) before engaging in any hand to hand, all weapons must be cleared and empty. Individuals who find themselves in unauthorized hand to hand combat will surrender, take a hit, or run-away as appropriate. After the battle, the individual instigating the unauthorized hand to hand will be reported to command.
- All fighting will end when “recall” is sounded.
SECTION 3 – Long Arm Safety
- All weapons will be field cleaned at the end of the day.
- Weapons will be loaded only when designated by your C.O.
- Only FF or FFF grade black powder will be used (absolutely no black powder substitute are allowed).
- At no time will ramrods be drawn on field. In fact they may be asked to be removed and placed away prior to taking the field.
- Long arm cartridges will contain no more than 70 grains of black powder. Powder horns are not allowed on the battlefield.
- When loading, only the powder will be placed in the barrel. No paper.
- When discharging a weapon inside the minimum safety distance, the weapon will be discharged straight up at a right angle to the ground.
- Do not cross within 50 yards of live artillery ready to fire.
SECTION 4 – Pistol Safety
NOTE: ONLY OFFICERS WILL BE PROHIBITED TO CARRY SIDE ARMS.
Revolvers and other pistols will be inspected prior to loading, in order to determine whether the weapon can be safe to operate on the field.
- Revolvers and other pistols will use 20 grains of FFF powder only.
- Only dry material of the following can be utilized as wadding for pistols and revolvers: Cream of wheat, cornmeal and Malt-O-Meal. All other wadding is prohibited.
- Pistols shall be loaded and reinspected prior to battle.
- All pistols are to be carried in a holster when loaded.
- Carrying pistols in waistbands or belts is prohibited.
- Re-enactors using revolvers may carry extra cylinders provided the cylinders are fully loaded, capped, and securely carried in a leather pouch designed specifically for this function.
- Minimum distance for aiming pistol is 35 ft. Never aim pistol at any individual.
SECTION 5 – Bladed Weapons
- Bayonets will be fixed only at the order of the Field Commanders (except for public demonstration and/or staking of arm). Metal bayonets will never be drawn on the battlefield.
- Knives shall not be drawn on the field and will be tied or otherwise secured to the sheaths.
- Swords shall be drawn only by Field Commanders.
SECTION 6 – Spectator Safety
At no time shall any weapon be pointed at a spectator
No weapon will be fired within 25 ft. of a spectator.
If, at any time, a spectator enters the battle area, a cease fire will be called by any member observing the action. The cease fire will be maintained until the spectator is removed from the battlefield.
Individuals assigned have absolute authority to call cease fire and redirect soldiers or units that are positioned close to the crowd.
All safety members assigned to safety activities involving spectators and guests will use utmost courtesy when requesting that spectators or guests relocate to a designated area. Any abusive language is prohibited.
I --------------------------------------------- herby understand the above safety regulations set forth and will follow all safety rules.
Sign: ------------------------------------------- Date: ------------------------
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