Fort Tejon Historical Assn.

CWP SAFETY TEST

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1. [T] [F] Beer is the only alcoholic beverage allowed during re-enactments.

2. [T] [F] Horseplay is allowed only behind our lines.

3. [T] [F] Smoking is allowed only during the post battle time period.

4. [T] [F] No gunfire will be allowed within 25 feet of a powder magazine while the cannons are in use.

5. [T] [F] Troops must move a minimum of 25 feet beyond the cannons before commencing small arms fire.

6 [T] [F] Company Safety instruction is the responsibility of the Company S ergeant.

7. [T] [F] Hand to hand combat with flag-poles is permitted as long as the spearheads are removed.

8. [T] [F] Belt knives are allowed to be worn during Living History.

9. [T] [F] Horses can be ridden in the bivouac area only after dinner.

10. [T] [F] Only attached ramrods are allowed on the field.

11. [T] [F] Rifles and carbines will use FG (IF) powder only.

12. [T] [F] Spit-Ball is a recommended type of grease for use with black powder guns.

13. IT] [F] Capping will be done on command only.

14. [T] [F] The maximum load for a rifle or carbine is 40 grains.

15. [T] [F] There will be no weapons left unattended at any time.

16. [T] [F] Powder flasks are allowed on the field for the re-loading of pistols only.

17. [T] [F] Staples are not to be used in the construction of paper cartridges.

18. [T] [F] Weapons will not be fired in the bivouac area at any time.

19. [T] [F] Muzzle loading carbines do not need a half-cock position.

20. [T] [F] A cavalry Trooper can either carry one carbine or two pistols with one in each hand.

21. [T] [F] If you take a hit with a cocked weapon, you can discharge it while on the ground.

22. [T] [F] When taking prisoners, never touch anyone with your weapon.

23. [T] [F] You can test fire a weapon only with the permission of your Company Commander.

24. [T] [F] Wonder Wads are permitted in pistols only.

25. [T] [F] Synthetic black powder is highly recommended.


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