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THUNDER VALLEY STABLES
1. Minimum age to carry a weapon is 16 years old. NO exceptions. Proof of age may be requested.
2. Weapons will be three band rifles or muskets. Proper 2-banders and breech loaders, if documental to agree with the unit impression, will be allowed. NO Remington Zouaves, carbines, Hawkins, shotguns, or flintlocks allowed. When possible short rifles or muskets should be placed in the front rank when in close order formations
3. All weapons (Muskets, Rifles and Pistols) will be inspected by the Infantry Commanding Officer of each respecting Army or his designee each time before taking the field for any reason.
4. ABSOLUTELY NO discharge of firearms except by permission of the Commanding Officer and only in areas designated outside the camps by the Commanding Officer of the encampment or his designee.
5. No weapons will be discharged within 25 yards of the �enemy�. Elevation of guns when firing within 50 yards of the �enemy� is required.
6. Ramrods will not be used in any scenario. Ramrods may be used during inspection and for Living History presentations only.
7. Bayonets are not to be fixed on the field. All bayonet scabbards should have a metal tip securely fastened on the end. Bayonets may be used during formation of the battalion, stacking arms, Dress Parade, inspection and for Living History Presentations only.
Mounted Cavalry and other Mounted Impressions
1. All state required shots including recent Coogins certificate will be required and proof of such will be needed to take the field.
2. All mounts or horses will be under the direction of the Chief of Artillery or his appointee
3. All mounts or horses will be inspected by the Chief of Artillery or his appointee before taking the field.
4.All riders are responsible for the safe handling and care of their mounts. Anyone thought to be unsafe or mistreating their mount will be asked to leave the field and or the event.
5.Spectators and Civilians will not be permitted to ride the horses.
6.Horses will not be permitted in the sutler area or in the spectator area.
7.All horses must be kept on a designated picket line when not in use.
8. All picket lines must have a guard on duty at all times when a horse(s) is present.