15.1: The responsibilities of Participants, Commanders, and the CWP Director as stated in Section 14, General Safety, apply to the use Of weapons.
15.2: There will be no weapons left unattended at any time.
15.3: Sabers may only be drawn by those personnel authorized by the Brigade Commander for the purpose of commanding troops.
15.4: Bayonets must be removed from weapons prior to the beginning of any battle demonstrations.
15.5: Knives that have been approved by the Brigade Commander may only be worn during non-battle and camp demonstration. They must be returned to a safe place in the camp area prior to any battle demonstration.
15.6: At no time will a participant pick up another participant's weapon without permission, unless it is evident that the weapon has been "lost". The weapon shall then be turned over to a Brigade Commander.
15. 7: All firearms will use black powder only. Pyrodex or smokeless powder is prohibited.
15. 8: No ramrods will be allowed on the field, unless they are permanently attached to the weapon.
15. 9: At no time will a powder or horn, containing black powder, be carried on the person.
15. 10: There will be no firing of weapons in either the modern or the authentic camp areas at any time.
15. 11: No weapons firing will be allowed within twenty-five (25) feet of powder magazines.
15.12: Weapons firing will only be done on the command of the Brigade Commander.
15.13: At no time during battle demonstrations will the wounded lying on the ground be allowed to fire their weapons from that position.
15.14: The minimum distance for firing a weapon towards another person is thirty (30) feet. Do not fire or aim at another person if closer.
5.15: The loading of weapons will commence just prior to the start of any demonstration and only on the command of the Brigade Commander.
15.16: Priming (capping) will be done on command only.
15.17: The following guidelines for the loading of revolvers shall be followed:
15.17.1: The proper load will consist of powder, wad, and grease.
15.17.2: Each component of the load is to be introduce to all chambers being loaded, before proceeding to the next step of the loading process.
15.17.3: Revolvers will use FFFG (3F) or FFFFG (4F) powder. The amount of powder used must be appropriate for the weapon and must not exceed 40 grains.
15.17.4: Wads will be only of soft styrofoam. Paper or felt (Wonderwads) wads of any type are prohibited.
15.17.5: Grease used over wads should be specially designed for black powder shooting.
15.17.6: Participants shall not carry a loaded, extra cylinder.15.18: The following guidelines for the use of muzzle loading weapons shall be followed:
15.18.1: Muzzle loading weapons will use FFG (2F) or FFFG (3F) powder. The amount of powder used must be appropriate for the weapon. The maximum powder charge shall be 40 grains for a pistol and 80 grains for rifles and muskets.
15.18.2: All muzzle loading weapon charges must be made up in paper cartridges that conform to the Civil War period. No staples, tape, or metallic materials are to be used in the construction of these cartridges.15. 19: All breech loading weapons, both those using metallic and paper cartridges, must be approved by the CWP Safety Inspector. The method of making blanks and loading the weapon must be demonstrated to the Safety Inspector and approved by him.
15.20: Any participant serving on an artillery piece shall refer to the Artillery Procedures and Safety Supplement.
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