1. Revised 3-21-09

Preamble:
We, as Civil War Reenactors in the Greater Pacific Area, have come together to provide a common set of
Safety Rules for the betterment of reenacting in California. Having brought forth this common safety
standard, a uniformed safety practice can be found at each Civil War Event. The elimination of
ambiguous understandings, different interpretations, and priorities of prior safety rules found among the
different and independent Civil War Clubs in the State of California has been foremost in the creation of
this new standard. Great care has been taken in getting the best of each clubs safety rules and compiling
all that applies to safety and workings found in reenacting to this document. Safety is first and foremost.
Without a safety standard this hobby can easily be lost in history; with a standard we, all, can enjoy a
long-lasting and safe experience of reenacting the Civil War.
The following organizations have adopted and subscribed to these rules:

ACWA (American Civil War Association) Northern California
NCWA (National Civil War Association) Northern California
CHAS (California Historical Artillery Society) Northern California
RACW (Reenactors of the American Civil War) Northern California
CWRS (Civil War Reenactors Society) Central California (not signed as of 3-21-09)
ACWS (American Civil War Society) Southern California
WBSHA (War Between the States Historical Association) Southern California
CCWR (Comstock Civil War Reenactors) Nevada

2.
Pacific Area Civil War Reenactors
Memorandum of Understanding
The intent of PACWR is to form an association of Civil War Reenactment Clubs, who retain their Independence, to present a united
effort to achieve the following goal:
“To promote a higher state of safety awareness, the Organization will formulate safety rules”
(1) Each Member Organization of PACWR is recognized as an Independent and autonomous corporation that is governed by its own
Board of Directors and its members. As such, membership in PACWR is voluntary and is subject to the Member Corporations’
ratification, agreement and cooperation. Agreement to, ratification of, and willing participation in the rules, agreements and
cooperation in PACWR in no way constitutes any attempt by PACWR to subvert or impose any undue influence or control over
any Member Corporation.
(2) PACWR recognizes that all Members have sovereign control over their sponsored events
(3) PACWR is established as a combined group of members that agree to establish a set of Safety rules, adhered to by all members,
for the common good and safety of their membership at all Civil War Events sponsored and conducted by the members, and to
otherwise further and promote the interests of Civil War reenacting.
To this end, members agree to abide by the Safety rules established by the representatives of the members; agree to support either in
person or by establishment of a publication of scheduled events in their respective newsletters; and extend reciprocal membership to
members upon written ratification by the Board of Directors of each Member Corporation and with written communication of same to
the PACWR governing Board once a year, at the meeting to be held as soon as possible after the first of each Calendar year.
Mission Statement:
All Pacific Area Civil War Reenactors members are independent Corporations that own autonomous activities.
All Member Corporations agree and covenant themselves to:
(1) Agree to the current Pacific Area Civil War Reenactors safety rules and tests governing reenactments events.
(2) Agree to use Pacific Area Civil War Reenactors waiver of liability forms.
(3) Agree to us best efforts not to establish competing events on the same weekend another member corporation is holding its events.
(4) Maintain all membership qualifications as outlined in minutes of March 24, 2007.
Membership:
(1) Membership in PACWR is limited to those Corporations that are recognized as a not-for-profit Corporation under the Internal
Revenue Code Section 501 (c) 3.
(2) Each Member must have its own liability insurance policy in which it is named as a sponsor of the event.
(a) WBSHA as a Charter Member is exempt from this clause as it is an Educational and Historic Preservation Corporation
only, and does not at this time conduct Civil War Reenacting Events. Should WBSHA in the future start to conduct Civil War
Reenacting Events it shall become subject to the same rules as other Members.
(3) Each Member must by itself, or in concert with other Corporations, present a reenactment event at least once during a calendar
year.
(4) Each Member must agree to reciprocal membership status of individual reenactors for other members in PACWR.
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(a) Reciprocal recognition of participating individual reenactors at events presented by members with respect to waiving fees
applicable to guest and recognition of having taken and passed the required safety tests, if so indicated on the individual’s
membership card.
(5) Each member agrees to adopt the safety rules promulgated by PACWR and communicate the same in writing once a year to the
PACWR Governing Board.
(a) The Safety rules are meant to be the Minimum accepted Safety rules at all events sponsored by and facilitated by PACWR
members and do not in any way constitute the only rules at a specific event.
(b) PACWR recognizes that minimum safety rules are meant as basic accepted rules ratified by the Governing Board of
PACWR, and this in no way is meant to construe that a member cannot enforce more stringent rules based on circumstances
out of their control (i.e. site owners requirements, community laws, state laws, federal laws, common sense, etc.).
(c) If additional rules are to be imposed by the sponsoring member, they will to the best of their ability make the same known to
the other members on a timely basis, as soon as same is known to them.
(6) Each member must agree, to the best of their ability, to attempt to abide by the event calendar established by PACWR, and to
refrain from scheduling competing events on the same date as another member and in the same geographical area (i.e. Northern
California, Central California, Southern California) if avoidable.
(a) This in no way is meant to mean that should an event site be unusable due to no fault of the hosting event Corporation (e.g.
inclement weather or circumstances beyond the control of the Event Organizer) that an alternative date or site should not be
used for the good of said Corporation.
(7) Each Member will, each calendar year submit to the Governing Board of PACWR a written communication of their respective
Corporation’s intent to be a member of PACWR for the ensuing year, and agree to abide by the Rules of Membership in PACWR.

Rules for Soliciting Membership in PACWR 
(1) Each member petitioning membership in PACWR must submit a copy of a letter of determination as a not-for-profit Corporation
from the Internal Revenue Service; Proof of Insurance (subject to the same criteria as Members); a letter from the petitioning
Corporation’s Board of Directors requesting to join PACWR; a copy of their proposed event schedule for the ensuing calendar
year; 45 days prior to a scheduled meeting of PACWR members.
(2) Each member petitioning membership in PACWR must agree in writing to the adoption of the Safety Rules established by
PACWR, and to requirements of membership. This agreement must be in the form of a letter of intent and agreement signed by
the petitioning Corporations Board of Directors.
(3) Petitioned Membership is subject to a 2/3(3) majority vote of the members. This vote is to be a secret ballot conducted in closed
session of the PACWR Governing Board, and is subject to one vote per member.
(4) Proxy voting is permitted by a member in the form of a written document only, received by the current Chairman at least five (05)
days prior to the scheduled meeting of PACWR, and signed by the authorized representative of the member. This proxy may be
rescinded only by the submitting member in person.
(a) Proxies submitted less than five (05) days prior to the meeting may be approved by a simple majority present.

Sanctions against members not in compliance with 
the membership Rules.
(1) Member Corporations that are believed not to be in compliance with the Memorandum of Understanding shall be required to
show cause as to why they should note be subject to sanctions at either a regular or special meeting called as such.
(2) Members found to not be compliance with or in violation of the PACWR general rules will suffer the following sanctions of other
PACWR members:
(a) Removal of their Events from the calendar of the official PACWR schedule of Events.
(b) No reciprocal membership at PACWR scheduled events.
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(c) Termination of their membership in PACWR will be by a 2/3 vote of the Board of PACWR.
(3) Members that have been sanctioned will need to submit for consideration and vote, a request for reinstatement in PACWR subject
to the rules for solicitation of new membership.

Footnotes:
i. PACWR minutes 3/24/07
ii. PACWR minutes 3/24/07
iii. PACWR minutes 3/ 08/08
iv. PACWR minutes 3/24/07

Section 1 - General Safety
1. All members and guest participants must read and have a working knowledge of the Safety
Rules before participating in any reenacting event. Members and guests are personally
responsible for this. It is, also, the responsibility of the commanders (military and civilian)
and their subordinates, to instruct those under their command in these rules and to enforce the
at all times.
2. Hazardous conduct on or off the field is prohibited.
3. There are to be no unattended fires at any time. Water buckets and/or camouflaged fire
extinguishers are to be maintained near open fires at all times. A safety area of 10 feet is
required between any fire and tents (this does not apply to fires built under flies during the
rain; soaked canvas does not burn.
4. Members of the public may not enter any member’s tent, unless by express invitation of the
owner.
5. Rowdiness, abusive language or public drunkenness will not be tolerated at any time. Unit
commanders are responsible for all unit members – military and civilian.
6. No consumption of alcohol during public hours.
7. No illegal substances at any time; violations will be referred to the local law enforcement
agency.
8. Spectators will only handle weapons in controlled, demonstration scenarios. The weapon
being demonstrated is 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. All weapons
so used must be unloaded and in a fully safe condition. Handling of weapons by spectators or
noncombatant minors for any reason other than that described above is strictly prohibited.
9. ALL animals must be restrained for their safety and the safety of other individuals and/or
animals in the area. Any animal and its owner may be asked to leave by event coordinator if
animal remains unrestrained.
10. Smoking or open flame is prohibited during the following times: - While handling powder in
any form, within the artillery powder magazine Safety Zone; and after battles until all
weapons and cartridges have been secured.
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11. To avoid unnecessary conflict, at no time will a member pick up another members weapon
without permission from such member. The exception is 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.
12. Firearms and powder supplies will never be out of possession, sight or control. 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, minors or noncombatants. The individual gun or powder
owner will be held responsible.
13. The possession of live ammunition, either period or modern and/or the possession of modern
weapons in camp are prohibited, except as may be possessed by sworn peace officers or
those retired with current carry permits.
14. Weapon firing or clearing of weapons outside of the battlefield must be authorized and
supervised by a member of the unit leadership. Prior to clearing weapon, make sure you have
a 10 yard safety distance from any general camp area or spectator area and 20 yards from
any picket lines and give the alarm "fire in the hole, or firing". Indiscriminate firing of
weapons is not permitted. The exception to this rule is where weapons are being cleared on
order in formation.

Section 2 - Battlefield and Camp Safety & Security
Battlefield Safety Zones:
A Safety Zone of 10 yards is required between or around:
• Anyone carrying unsecured and/or live weapons, and the public;
• Anyone carrying loaded weapons, and artillery ammunition boxes, limbers or caissons;
• Artillery powder magazines, tents, structures or anyone, and anyone not an authorized member
of the artillery;
• A loaded artillery piece, and persons standing to the side of the muzzle (except the gun's crew);
• Anyone firing weapons, and the persons the weapons are aimed at (if persons are within 10
yards, weapons are fired straight up in the air).
• The active area of the “battlefield” and any spectator or other public areas. All troops are
prohibited in this area.
A Safety Zone of 20 yards is required between or around:
• Anyone firing weapons, and mounted persons the weapons are aimed at (if mounted persons are
within 20 yards, weapons are fired straight up in the air);
• Anyone firing weapons, and mounted artillery pieces or wagons (weapons are not fired at all
within this Safety Zone);
• Anyone firing weapons, and equine picket lines;
• A loaded artillery piece, and persons standing in front of the muzzle;
• Artillery emplacements (guns and ammunition boxes), and the public.
Spectator Safety Issues:
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The public is not allowed:
1. On the battlefield, during battle scenarios, this will include the time after engagement while
troops are still present on the field;
2. On the battlefield between battle scenarios if live ground charges are present, or demonstrations
are being held;
3. In military camps during battle scenarios;
4. In the Civilian Town during battle scenarios unless the Town is declared open to the public;
5. In any member’s tent, unless by express invitation of the owner.
6. The public is allowed on the field immediately following battle scenarios only if they are part of
approved tours of the field guided by Event Host members.
7. The host site event organizers and the Safety Coordinator are responsible for the marking and
placement of battlefield spectator barriers.
Battlefield:
8. Barriers are patrolled by Provost Guards or Safety Team members during all battlefield
operations.
All Provost Guards or Safety Team members will be courteous but firm when requesting
spectators or guests to relocate to a designated spectator area.
Spectators not cooperating with Provost Guards or Safety Team members will be referred
to the host site organizers for removal, or to the police for arrest and prosecution.
Provost Guards or Safety Team members also patrol the Civilian Town and Army Camps
during battles.
Members are not allowed in the military camps during battle scenarios unless they are
wearing period clothing.
Mounted" vehicles-- artillery pieces, limbers, caissons or wagons, drawn by horses,
mules or oxen-- always have a clear route off the battlefield in case of an emergency.
Troops attempting to "capture" such vehicles on the battlefield and during a battle will
leave at least one open avenue for the animals to move through in an emergency, and
obey the safety instructions of the lead driver of the vehicle.
The call "Medic!" is for use in actual emergencies only! For living history, call "surgeon,""stretcher bearer," or other period terms.

Additional Safety Rules pertaining to the Battlefield:
• The minimum age to carry a weapon, service an artillery piece or ride with the cavalry is 14. No
one under the age of 12 is allowed on the field, and no one under the age of 14 will carry or use a
weapon of any type while in camp or on the field.
(rule amended on 3-21-09)
• Canteens are required for all those participating in battlefield activities.
• No Re-enactor may be armed with more than one long arm. No more than two revolvers may be
carried by any re-enactor, and each must be in an appropriate holster. No pistols in belts, pockets,
etc. Extra pistol cylinders may be carried on the field in an appropriate leather pouch.
• Cartridges shall be carried in cartridges boxes. Tompions shall be left in camp. No wonder Wads
shall ever be used.
• Hand-to-hand battle scenarios require the permission of the Army Commanders, and practice in
the techniques by the participants. 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 Brigade command.
• If a “Field Hospital” is established within the Battlefield area, then there will be no weapons fire
within 10 yard zone taken from the position of the Hospital fly or Tent.
• 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. Officers on the
field may take reasonable steps to correct the situation without calling "Cease Fire" if it is likely
to be quicker and safer. To make a cease fire obvious and quick the individual calling the cease
fire due to safety will take his weapon (rifle or sword) and hold over their head longitudinally,
using both hands. A signal that can be repeated by additional participants until the cease fire has
been produced.
• Soldiers may fire from the prone position only when commanded to by their CO. Before firing
the soldier will elevate his muzzle above any tall grass, sand or loose rocks (permission is
withheld for fire danger, or if loose gravel may be kicked up by muzzle blast).
• A wounded party may never fire from the ground. A soldier should discharge his weapon before
falling.
• No ramrods or bayonets shall be used on the battlefield. Rammers and bayonets shall be secured
while on the battlefield.
• Non-combatant members are not allowed on the active battlefield with the exception of period
military medical impressions, and war correspondents or scripted scenarios that have been
approved by both brigade commanders.

Section 3 - Long arm Safety
1. Weapons shall be clean and in good repair prior to use.
2. All weapons will be field cleaned at the end of the day.
3. Weapons will be loaded only when designated by your CO.
4. Only FF or FFF grade Black Powder or equivalent will be used (absolutely no black powder
substitutes are allowed). High velocity muzzle loading propellant, such as GOEX, or similar
product will not be substituted for the low velocity Black Powder as currently used today.
5. At no time will ramrods be drawn on the field.
6. Long arm cartridges for muzzle loading weapons must be made of paper, and tied with string if
desired, but no staples, tape, or glue or other methods of securing the cartridge are used unless
they conform to the civil war period. They will be made prior to battle and will contain no more
that 70-75 grains of black powder for 54 to 58 cal weapons, 90 grains for 69 cal weapons or 130
grains for 10 gauge shotguns. These loads are the maximum allowed and should not be regarded
as a suggested load for the weapon size.
7. Powder horns, flasks or other free loading devices are not allowed on the battlefield.
8. When loading a muzzle loaded Long Arm, only the powder will be placed in the barrel, no paper.
Exception is when cigarette paper or equivalent is used for breech-loading shoulder arms.”.
9. When discharging a weapon inside the minimum safety distance, the weapon will be discharged
straight up at a right angle to the ground.
10. Carbine and other shoulder arm cartridges conform to Civil War specifications. Hard-cased
ammunition is sealed only with compressed Cream of Wheat, or with "crumbling" floral foam
and "shooting grease," but not both.
11. Ramrods are allowed on the battlefield when securely attached to the long arm, and are not used
in loading unless in controlled firing demonstrations. Paper cartridge wrappers will not be loaded
in muzzle-loading long arms due to potential fire hazard.
12. Long arms are reloaded on the battlefield only with prepared cartridges.
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Section 4 - Pistol Safety

1. Revolvers and other pistols of 36 cal. shall be loaded with no more than 15 grains of powder.
Pistols of 44 cal. shall be loaded with no more than 30 grains of FFF powder only. These loads
are the maximum allowed and should be not regarded as a suggested load for the weapon size.
2. Single shot pistols may be loaded with 40 grains and will be treated as a long arm in other
respects.
3. Only dry material of the following can be utilized as wadding for pistols and revolvers: Cream of
Wheat, or with "crumbling" floral foam and "shooting grease," but not both. All other wadding is
prohibited.
4. Pistols are reloaded on the battlefield only with prepared cartridges or spare cylinders.
5. Powder horns, flasks or other free loading devices are not allowed on the battlefield.
6. Re-enactors using revolvers may carry extra cylinders provided the cylinders are pre-loaded, and
securely carried in a leather pouch designed specifically for this function.
7. Minimum distance for aimed pistol fire is 10 yards.
8. All pistols are carried in a holster when loaded to avoid accidental discharge. Pistols are not
carried in waistbands, belts or boots, whether loaded or not. Carrying pistols in waistbands or
belts is prohibited.
9. Pistols are considered secured if they are carried in a holster with the flap closed, or a loop over
the hammer.
10. Pistols are loaded on orders of the unit commander, and on these orders, pistols may be loaded
prior to battle scenarios.
11. Orders may also be given to reload automatically during battle scenarios.
12. Cylinders shall be loaded as follows:
Charge all chambers with black powder.
Place Floral Foam in each chamber and ram down foam, or fill remainder of each
chamber with Cream of Wheat rammed down tight.
Completely seal each Floral Foam loaded chamber with grease.
Percussion caps are not applied to revolver cylinders until the chambers are loaded.
13. Pistols shall either be discharged at the end of a battle or have the caps removed and the pistol
secured.

Section 5 - Bladed Weapons
1. Steel bayonets may be fixed for parade, guard duty, arms inspection, stacking arms, drill, digging
in, or other non-battle scenarios, at the direction of the officers.
2. Bayonets will be fixed only at the order of the field commanders (except for public
demonstration). Metal bayonets will never be drawn on the battlefield.
3. During battles, only “non-lethal” (plastic) bayonets are fixed, and only on the orders of field
commanders for use in fully choreographed and planned scenarios. Companies participating in
such scenarios carry only non-lethal bayonets onto the field for battle, and commanders of such
companies inspect their men prior to battle to ensure that steel bayonets are not carried.
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4. Swords may be drawn only by officers or at the direction of the cavalry or artillery officers on
each side.
5. Knives shall not be drawn on the field and will be tied or otherwise secured to their sheaths.
6. Except as otherwise noted in this section, bladed weapons shall not be either drawn or used on
the battlefield and must be secured in the scabbard or sheath.

Section 6 - Artillery Safety
1. Muzzle loading artillery pieces are to be manned by a crew of at least 4, one of who is “Chief-of-
Piece / Gunner”, who has been trained in the proper operation of the gun which they are
operating.
2. All artillery shall have the proper equipment and be in good repair. Each piece is to be inspected,
by the senior artillery officer present, or their designee, prior to use at an event, for broken or
loose hardware, cracked or damaged wood, wheel alignment and wheel attachments straight and
secure (no wobbling). Determination of suitability shall be the responsibility of the senior
artillery officer. The senior artillery officer must approve artillery before being placed on the
field.
3. No material is loaded that, when fired, passes out of the Safety Zone, including the foil that
wraps the charges.
4. An artillery ammunition box, with a self-closing, hinged lid. Artillery ammunition boxes
containing black powder are constantly manned when unlocked, with lid closed when in battery
position (open lid standing between the piece and the open box). The lid of the ammunition box
is kept closed, except for loading the box, inspection, or the removal of a charge. Munitions
boxes will be at least 10 yards to the rear of the cannon and 20 yards from the nearest public.
5. When not in use the Munitions Box is to be stored in a safe and secured area keeping with all
governmental regulations governing black powder storage.
6. Ammunition boxes not in use are locked and removed to a secured storage area.
7. Powder magazines are marked with signs, and the Safety Zones surrounding them are marked off
with ropes and red flags.
8. The placement of the artillery is the responsibility of the senior artillery officer.
9. The safety zone for artillery will be 10 yards to the sides and rear and 20 yards to the front. Only
artillery crews or authorized personnel are allowed within the safety area when the gun is loaded
or the munitions box is opened.
10. No gun shall be loaded when the safety zones are not clear. No gun shall be fired when the
frontal safety zone is not clear.
11. All artillery rounds shall be made of only black powder.
12. Charges are made with F grade or cannon grade black powder only or equivalent, with the
amount such that the muzzle blast will not extend past the Safety Zone. Such amounts are
determined by bore diameter and tube length.
13. If an artillery piece is loaded, the number one and two men will place the rammer or other
implements of poles, in a vertical position on top of each gun wheel.
14. Rammer (#1 man) always has thumbs pointing away from muzzle when ramming.
15. Cannon are to be no closer than 5 yards (wheel to wheel), unless only volley fire, or fire by files,
is to be used (all cannon to be loaded at one time).
16. Remove "wounded" from safety zone before firing.
17. Ammunition chest will be constructed from wood only, with nonferrous metal attachments (brass
locks, hinges, hasps).
18. A fire extinguisher will be kept at each battery (it may be kept under a burlap cover).
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For muzzle loading artillery, required equipment is:
• A priming pick or wire brush, for cleaning the vent, and opening a hole in the charge (priming pick);
• A leather thumbstall or leather glove, for stopping the vent;
• A worm, for clearing the tube of debris; A sponge-bucket, for holding water with which to sponge the
bore;
• A wet sponge, for extinguishing sparks;
• A dry sponge, for drying the tube;
• A leather gunner's haversack to carry the charge in from the ammunition box to the piece;
• A rammer, for seating the charge;
• Pliers or similar tools, for removing any friction primers or other materials that may jam in the vent;
• For guns using friction primers, a lanyard, or;
• For guns fired by fusing, or use of "quills," a linstock.
• Quills are made of material such as cardboard or paper straws; plastic straws may not be used for
because of the danger of blocking vent.
Blank charges for all artillery pieces consist of:
• Charges are made with F grade or cannon grade black powder only, with the amount such that the
muzzle blast will not extend past the Safety Zone. Such amounts are determined by bore diameter and
tube length. Charges are made by:
1. A cylinder of heavy-duty aluminum foil is formed of a diameter smaller than that of the bore.
2. Black powder rounds should be prepared in advance using two wraps of aluminum foil.
3. The cylinder is closed at one end, forming a "cup," then filled with the black powder charge;
4. The open end is twisted closed, and the twisted end folded back against the charge.
NOTE!
No material is loaded that, when fired, passes out of the Safety Zone, including the foil that wraps the charges.
Firing procedures are performed in a careful, deliberate manner. For all firing procedures, all body parts not
needed during the procedure (for example: face, other hand) are kept away from the vent and muzzle at all
times.
Firing procedures (with explanations) for muzzle loading artillery are, in order:
1) Clean the Vent
2) Stop the Vent
3) Worm the Bore twice
4) Wet Sponge the Bore
5) Dry Sponge the Bore
6) Bring forward the charge from the ammunition box, in a gunner’s haversack;
7) Insert the charge; At this point the piece is loaded and is not left unattended or moved (except for small adjustments immediate
safety reason) until the piece is fired.
8) As soon as the charge is placed in the muzzle of the piece, the other implement (sponge, for example) is placed upright:
1. On the wheel hub or axle, for field artillery, providing the top of the rammer is at a minimum height of 7 feet.
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2. On the top of the wheel rim, for pieces with smaller carriages or rammers, so that the top of the rammer is at a
minimum height of 7 feet.
9) Prime Charge
NOTE!
For pieces not mounted on field carriages with large-diameter wheels, pieces with short implements, or other
pieces where the implement resting on the wheel does not attain a minimum height of 7 feet, either will be used
to signal that the piece contains a charge:
1) A short implement will be held up, off the ground, so that the minimum height of the top of the implement
is 7 feet, or;
2) A separate staff of 7-foot minimum height is held next to the piece, resting on the ground. In order to be
clearly visible to those in front of the piece, outside the safety zone, the staff has a minimum diameter of 1
1⁄2 inches.
NOTE!
The “Chief-of-Piece / Gunner” ensures that everyone and everything are in safe order, and calls "Ready / Clear
Front!" before giving the order to fire.
Misfire procedures for muzzle loading artillery are, in order:
1) The rammer or other implement are held over the piece in an "X" as a warning signal that the piece is
hazardous;
2) After a minimum interval of 3 minutes, the piece is re-primed;
3) The Chief-of-Piece ensures that everyone and everything are in safe order, and calls "Clear Front!" before
giving the order to fire;
4) If the second firing attempt fails, after a minimum interval of 3 minutes the vent and bore are flooded
completely with water, and after a minimum interval of 3 minutes following flooding, worming clears the
bore.
For breech loading artillery:
“Chiefs-of-piece / Gunner” of Breach Loading Guns will have applicable equipment and procedures approved
by the respective artillery commander before being used in firing demonstrations or a battle scenario. Whenever
specific breech loading procedures are not required, muzzle loading procedures are used.
No breech loading artillery piece may be accepted without the adoption of breech loading safety rules before
being used in a firing demonstration or battle scenario. The adopted rules may be specific to the model of piece
being accepted (for example, "Safety Rules for the Armstrong Gun").

Section 7 - Horse Safety
1. Attacking horsemen must honor all of the safety zones contained within the Battlefield area.
2. All riders and horses will be tested by the equine safety officer of each Branch of the
Organization or their designee for their riding ability. It should be noted that each horse to be
used by a member, must be tested individually.
3. All horses must be tested with firearms and cannon.
4. Horses and mules must have safe and serviceable tack and shoes (if shod), and be in "sound"
health. All tack and shoes will be inspected for serviceability.
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5. Surcingles are required on military and civilian single-billeted saddles, except artillery team
valise saddles.
6. Horses may only be touched or handled by the owner or by persons designated by the owner.
7. Those in charge of picketed horses or mules ensure that members of the public approach the
animals from the front or side only, not from the rear, and only with permission.
8. There will be no fighting within 20 yards of picketing areas when in use.
9. The senior horseman of each side will be responsible for the placement of horse picketing areas.
Horses and mules, when not in use, are tied to a picket line, or other secure objects, kept in
sturdy corrals or pens, or tied to picket (or grazing) pins with lariats. If on picket pins, they are
far enough away from tents that animals secured to them are always at least 30 yards away.
10. Stable guards, or owners, keep watch on picketed horses or mules throughout public hours.
11. The picket line shall be kept taut and horses will be securely tied to the picket line.
12. Management of animals after public hours is at the discretion of the mounted Unit Commanders.
13. For members with horses or mules not in a mounted unit, the Army Commanders or Civilian
Corps Coordinator/Mayor may delegate responsibility (e.g., to the owner, or to a mounted Unit
Commander).
14. Horses and mules must be ridden at a walk in camp streets, and when entering the battlefield via
avenues through the public.
15. Horses and mules are not intentionally spooked or stampeded.
Section 8 - Spectator Safety
1. At no time shall any weapon be pointed at a spectator who is closer than 20 yards away.
2. No weapon will be fired within 10 yards of a spectator.
3. 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 (see cease-fire above).
4. Individuals assigned to provost have absolute authority to call cease-fire and redirect soldiers or
units that are positioned too close to the crowd.
5. The host event site and/or Board shall be responsible for the placement of spectator viewing
areas. These shall be patrolled by readily visible "guards" to keep the public in proper place
while battlefield operations are going on.
6. 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 spectator area. Any
abusive attitude or language is prohibited.
7. The provost will have the battlefield cleared of spectators a minimum of 10 minutes before a
battle.
8. The Safety Committee shall consist of the provost marshal of each Brigade and a representative
from the Noncombatant Corps. This committee shall coordinate all safety guard responsibilities.
9. The Program Announcer, if any present, shall remind spectators of safety precautions before
each battle.
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Section 9 - Ground Charge Procedures
1. Ground charges shall be marked by a white chalk or flour circle, or new straw and marked with a
further 10-foot diameter circle of the same. Only ground charge “staff” is to enter the 10-foot
safety zones around ground charges.
2. Ground charges will not be of greater than four (4) ounces of black powder with a recommended
charge of two (2) ounces, and shall be placed only in containers designed to withstand repeated
detonation of such a charge. Materials used must meet with Host Event Member Board approval
before added to the mixture, such as peat moss.
3. Ground charges shall only be used in scenarios where placement and safety of charges have been
reviewed by the senior member of the ground charge staff and the senior artillery officers and the
commanders of both armies and senior safety personnel have been briefed as to charge location
and use scenarios.
4. Ground charges must be electrically activated only and so wired and packed as to prevent
discharge by any other means
5. The ground charge control box will be inactive and shall not be handled when placing charges.
6. Only staff members authorized by both brigade commanders and a Board member shall handle
ground charges, wiring or control boxes, whether such items are active or inactive at the time.
7. No tripping of ground charges by foot controls. Only by control box with an approved staff
member in attendance at all times during the planned battle scenario where they are used.
8. The brigade commanders of both armies along with the senior staff member shall submit to the
Board necessary equipment and loading procedures for ground charges.
Section 10 – Safety Test
The Army Commanders and Civilian Corps Coordinator/Mayor are responsible for the oversight of the Club’s
Safety program. Under the guidance of these individuals, the Unit Commanders are responsible for
administering Safety Tests. The purpose of the tests is to show that members have a "working knowledge" of
the Safety Rules, with the aim of preventing accidents.
Tests cover specific safety areas, and include:
i) General safety, including provost line duty;
ii) Weapons safety, specific to weapons type, for those members using weapons;
iii) Equine safety, for those riding, driving vehicles, or using horses or mules for other purposes.
Note: The equine safety test determines that those riding, driving, plowing, etc. have the basic skills to handle
and control animals, and the tests are specific to such use. Equine tests are administered by the Equine Safety
Officer. Horses and mules are certified as safe for use by the equine safety test.
Tests have written questions and an answer key, but may be given orally, or ask for demonstrations of safety
knowledge.
i) Unit Commanders sign passed tests; they determine passing grades, and may pass a member with
restrictions.
ii) Members need to take the appropriate test before participating on the battlefield, and to take
whatever tests are appropriate for whatever battlefield function is performed. For example, an
infantryman needs to pass the test appropriate to artillery before participating as a member of an
artillery gun crew. Civilian Corps members need to pass the appropriate test during their first event
of participation.
iii) Minors age 14 or over take the appropriate Safety Test.
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The Club Secretary keeps signed copies of the tests, and records the month and year passed for the members'
tests for the database and membership cards. The test is retaken only if:
i) Requested by the Unit Commander, for cause;
ii) Membership is not renewed, or the member does not attend any events, for a year or more;
iii) The member is found in violation of a Safety Rule.
iv) Visiting reenactors (a non-member club that hasn’t elected these safety rules and procedures) read
the Safety Rules and acknowledge that they have by their signature, but are required to take the
Safety Test only at the discretion of the Army Commanders or Civilian Corps Coordinator/Mayor.

Rev April 5, 2008
RULES AND REGULATION OF
THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR ASSOCIATION
Includes Amendments through April 5 2008
Table of Contents
1. Public Information Committee (Adopted 8-5-95)
2. ACWA Account Co-Signer (Adopted 9-16-95)
3. Donations (Adopted 1-13-96)
4. Accounting of Unit Funds (Adopted 1-13-96)
5. Safety (Adopted 11-13-94)
6. Participation Rights (Adopted 7-25-98)
7. Budget Adopted (1-11-03 for Sections 7 through 12)
8. Duties of the Safety Officer
9. Duties of the Artillery Coordinator
10. Duties of the Mounted Cavalry Coordinator
11. Duties of the Site Coordinator
12. Duties of the CCW
13 - Sutler Rules

1. PUBLIC INFORMATION COMMITTEE
(Adopted 8-5-95)
A committee shall be formed as follows:
1.1 The name of the committee shall be the Public Information Committee.
1.2 The committee have the following duties:
(a) To assemble data and prepare a database on all television, radio, newspaper media in the reenacting area of the ACWA.
(b) To assemble data and prepare a database on all historical and other associations whose activities are compatible with and would further the purpose of the ACWA.
(c) To disseminate information to those groups identified in #1 and #2 regarding the ACWA and its activities.
(d) To identify events which would be beneficial to the ACWA and to act as a liaison with those groups regarding those events.
(e) To prepare and disseminate news releases, posters, and publicity regarding the ACWA to those groups.
(f) To develop, in cooperation with the event coordinator, and disseminate pre event publicity.

2. ACWA ACCOUNT CO-SIGNER
(Adopted 9-16-95)
2.1 A co-signer for the ACWA Treasurer shall be established for the purpose of signing checks of the ACWA so that one man is not held personally responsible.
2.2 The co-signer shall be appointed by the treasurer subject to the approval of the Board of Directors.
2.3 This provision shall become effective on January 1, 1996.

3. REGULATIONS REGARDING DONATIONS
(Adopted 1-13-96)
All donations made to the American Civil War Association shall be made and distributed in accordance with the procedures set forth herein.

RECEIPTS
3.1 Any donation made to the ACWA or an affiliated unit thereof shall be registered on a three part receipt. (Attached as Exhibit A)
3.2 Each receipt shall be in writing and shall designate the donee, the kind and value of the donation and its intended destination.
3.3 The receipt shall be signed by the member of the ACWA accepting the donation.
3.4 The receipt shall show the name, address and telephone number of the donor.
3.5 The receipt shall be handled as follows:
(a) One part of the receipt shall be given to the donor;
(b) One part of the receipt shall be given to the ACWA Treasurer;
(c) One part of the receipt shall be kept by the member who solicited the donation.

DISTRIBUTION
3.6 All donations of money shall be immediately forwarded to the ACWA Treasurer for deposit in the ACWA general account.
(a) Donations of money designated for an affiliated unit of the ACWA shall be reimbursed to the designated unit except that 10% of such donations shall be retained by the ACWA and 15% shall be donated to battlefield preservation.
(b) Donations of money solicited by an individual unit within its camp at an ACWA event shall be reported to the ACWA Treasurer and retained in full by the soliciting unit.
3.7 Donations in kind shall be immediately reported to the Executive Committee and shall be retained by the member who solicited the donation until such time as the EC gives further instructions regarding the possession.
(a) Donations in kind designated for an affiliated unit of the ACWA shall be given to the unit for whom the item has been designated.
(b) Donations in kind designated for the ACWA shall be delivered in accordance with instructions from the EC.

REPORTING FORMS
3.8 The receipt referred to herein is attached hereto as Exhibit A. All units commanders shall retain a supply of blank receipts and shall deliver receipts to their members upon request.
3.9 Reports required by Paragraph 6b of this regulation shall be in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B and shall be delivered to the ACWA Treasurer prior to leaving the event at which the donation is solicited.
4. ACCOUNTING OF UNIT FUNDS

(Adopted 1-13-96)
4.1 Except as provided herein below, each brigade, regiment or other non military unit of the American Civil War Association (ACWA) shall establish and maintain a unit checking account.
(a) The accuracy of the account shall be the responsibility of the unit commander.
(b) All funds of the unit must be deposited in the unit account. 
(c) No funds, except those of the unit may be deposited in the account.
(d) No funds shall be withdrawn from the account except as previously authorized by the unit and any amount withdrawn from the account must be used solely for the benefit of the unit.
(e) Each unit shall adopt rules or bylaws designating the signatory of the account. The account number, bank identification and name of the signatory shall be reported to the ACWA Treasurer.
(f) An accurate account ledger shall be maintained for each account. If, on examination of the ledger, the account is deemed by the ACWA Treasurer to be substandard, this shall be reported to the Executive Committee (EC) and a request shall be made upon the unit correct the deficiency. If upon reexamination the account remains deficient, the EC, upon a unanimous vote of the EC members not associated with the offending unit may require the unit to deliver the funds in the unit account to the ACWA general account to be administered as set forth in paragraph two.
4.2 In the alternative, a unit may request that its funds be maintained in the general account of the ACWA.
(a) When so requested, the ACWA Treasurer shall maintain a separate ledger for the unit’s deposits and withdrawals.
(b) When requested by the designated representative in writing, the ACWA Treasurer shall withdraw funds pursuant to said request provided that the funds are to be used for the benefit of the unit.
(c) No funds shall be withdrawn which shall cause the ledger balance to be below zero.
4.3 No individual shall either loan or borrow money from a unit. Personal funds deposited in the unit account shall be considered a donation to the unit and shall thereafter be the exclusive property of the unit.
4.4 Goods in kind may be loaned or borrowed from the unit under the following conditions:
(a) A unit is not permitted to pay for goods on loan to it.
(b) A unit may purchase goods from an individual member, provided, however, that:
(1) the goods become the exclusive property of the unit and,
(2) the members of the unit have approved the purchase of the specific item to be purchased by a majority vote of the members.
(c) A unit may charge a reasonable fee for goods borrowed by its members. All fees received shall be deposited in the unit account.
4.5 A member may purchase, loan, or borrow goods from other members so long it is clearly identified as a personal transaction and not a unit transaction.
(a) No fee charged for such a transaction may be deposited in the unit account. Any amount so deposited shall be considered a donation to the unit and shall thereafter be the exclusive property of the unit.
4.6 The records of the unit account may be examined by any member of that unit or by the EC on demand at any ACWA event or upon ten days written request to the unit commander.
4.7 Unit accounts shall be reconciled prior to all ACWA events. An end of calendar year reconciliation shall be reported to the ACWA Treasurer on forms designated by the Treasurer.

5. SAFETY
5.1 The ACWA has adopted and follow the Safety Rules of PACWR. See Pacific Area Civil War Reenactor Safety Rules.
5.2 The PACWR rules are the minimum Safety rules and the ACWA reserves the right to add to them as necessary by a vote of the EC.

6. PARTICIPATION RIGHTS
(Adopted 7-25-98 -- at Roaring Camp)
In support of the rights recognized under Bylaw Section 4.5, the Brigade Commanders, Civilian Coordinator, and leaders (hereinafter "Commanders" of any other recognized division of the ACWA (hereinafter "Brigade(s)") is charged with the following responsibilities:
6.1 The Commanders shall insure that their Brigades meet together on a regular basis to discuss its operation. This meeting should be structured to allow reasonable and open exchange of ideas and solutions.
6.2 Upon petition of no more than 10 members of the Brigade the Commanders shall call a special meeting at the next event to discuss the issues raised by that petition, or, if a regular meeting is scheduled, will include that petition as the first order of business. The Commander is required to conduct that meeting in such a way that reasonable debate will be entertained, but may limit the debate to the terms of the petition. Further, the Commander may propose a time limit for the debate as long as such is known to the petitioners before the meeting and is not unreasonable under the circumstances.
6.3 The petition for a special meeting shall contain the following information:
(a) The issue that is to be addressed in specific terms;
(b) The person that is to speak on behalf of the issue;
(c) A proposal for action on the issue (if any is to be considered) in specific terms;
(d) A time limit for discussion.
6.4 This rule and section 4.5 shall not be construed to establish any particular form of governance for the Brigades of this club. It does establish the right of a member to speak freely about matters of Brigade policy and practice.
6.5 Any Brigade bylaw, or practice in conflict with Section 4.5 or this rule shall be void.
6.6 To be considered a member in good standing of the ACWA you must meet the following requirements:
(a) Fill out on a yearly basis the membership application.
(b) Pay the appropriate membership fees.
(c) Have no felony convictions on record.
(d) Follow all Rules and Regulation of the ACWA.

Section 7 Budget
7.1 Continuing Allocations:
(a) Courier: All expenses for printing, typesetting, mailing, and photographic reproductions;
(b) Safety Officer: All expenses incurred in maintaining first aid and other safety equipment; and
(c) Powder: Reimbursement to artillery units for powder purchased.
7.2 Those requesting reimbursement for a continuing allocation must submit a voucher to the ACWA Treasurer for approval. It is suggested that a request be made prior to the expenditure to expedite the allocation.
7.3 The Treasurer is authorized to reimburse the continuing allocations without additional approval from the EC.
7.4 Special Allocations: All monetary allocations except continuing allocations shall be made only upon the vote of the EC.

Section 8 Duties of the Safety Officer (SO)
8.1 The Safety Officer’s duties shall include, but not be limited to the administration of the club?s rules with regard to safety on the battlefield, in camp and for spectators. He also oversees and assists the First Aid Trauma Team in all pertinent situations and maintains order, and performs related tasks. The SO shall have the following specific duties:
(a) The Safety Officer shall be in charge of the safety of the camps and on the battlefield;
(b) Establish and implement procedures for the safety and security of the members, guests of the ACWA and of their property.
(c) Monitor the event site to ensure the safety and security of the members, guests of the ACWA and of their property;
(d) Set security lines prior to battles or firing demonstrations at any event;
(e) Maintain first aid and safety equipment necessary to render emergency assistance at events;
(f) Establish and train an emergency response team for the purpose of rendering emergency assistance at events;
(g) Certify compliance with Section 5 of the "Rules and Regulations of the ACWA" and maintain records to verify compliance;
(h) The Safety Officer shall immediately report any hazardous condition observed to the appropriate unit commander for remedial action;
(i) in the absence of the unit commander, the Safety Officer shall report the deficiency to the senior officer / NCO in the camp and instruct the OIC / NCOIC to take remedial action;
(j) In the event that the unit commander disagrees with the action requested by the Safety Officer, it shall be reported to the Brigade Commander whose decision regarding corrective action shall be final;
(k) Submit an event report to the Courier after each event noting any safety or security incidents and the recommended remedial action;
(l) Prepare a report of any safety or security problem at any event and submit a copy of the report to the Board of Directors; and,
(m) No member or guest shall be allowed to participate on the battlefield without establishing and demonstrating to the satisfaction of the Safety Officer that he is proficient in the handling, safety and manual of arms appropriate to the weapon. The Safety Officer shall establish procedures to certify the proficiency of new recruits. If the Safety Officer finds the member or guest is not proficient, he shall be directed back to the Unit Commander for additional training in the deficient area.

Section 9 Duties of the Artillery Coordinator (AC)
(a) Establish and implement procedures to inspect all artillery pieces used at ACWA events to ensure that they are safe for use and are being used safely;
(b) Promptly report any hazardous pieces or operation to the appropriate Brigade Commander and the BD;
(c) Propose procedures for powder reimbursement to the Executive Committee. Implement approved procedures; (Revised 10-25-97 -- at Gibson Ranch)
(d) Act as liaison for guest artillerymen, greet guest artillerymen at events on behalf of the ACWA, assign the guns to the appropriate position, and render whatever assistance is required by the guest artillerymen;
(e) Act as chief firefighter. The AC shall establish and implement procedures to ensure that each Brigade has adequate fire equipment present on the battlefield during the battles or firing demonstrations and that all gunners are trained to locate, spot and fight any fire.

Section 10 Duties of the Mounted Cavalry Coordinator (MCC)
Section 11 Duties of the Site Coordinator (SC)
(a) The Vice President will annually provide each Site Coordinator with a copy of the “Site Coordinator’s Guidelines”.
(b) It is the Site Coordinator’s responsibility to see to it that all the items in the “Guideline”, which are applicable to their event, are addressed.
(c) The Site Coordinator will report, until his/her event is completed, to the CB at each Board Meeting, on the status of the event.
(d) If unable to attend the Board Meeting, the SC will furnish a report to the Vice President for the meeting.
(e) The Site Coordinator will work in cooperation and conjunction with the Brigade Commanding Officers (BCO’s) as to the camp site for each brigade, but it is the BCO’s responsibility to do the actual camp layout within the camp site.
(f) The Site Coordinator will work with the BCO’s as to the special events, activities, Orders of the Day for publication on event flyers. The BCO’s will provide in a timely manner, information to the SC that they would like published on the event flyer.

Section 12 Duties of the Committee on the Conduct of the War (CCW)
(rename Mediation Committee?)
12.1 The purpose of the CCW is to provide informal mediation to resolve disputes among members.
12.2 The CCW may hold such meetings and keep such records as it deems suitable but it is not required to hold regular meetings nor report its activities to the EC.
12.3 Any member may request the names of the members of the CCW by either an oral or written request.
12.4 The CCW shall record the results of any agreement. The records shall be maintained by the CCW and shall not be released unless the substance of the agreement becomes an issue in any later proceeding.

Section 13 - Sutler Rules
13.1 A Sutler must be a paid family member of the ACWA
13.2 A Sutler will comply with all Federal, State and local laws and ordinances
13.3 A head Sutler will be designated, subject to board approval.
13.4 Sutlers will be allowed at all ACWA events, subject to size and site restrictions. Restrictions will be determined by the event coordinator and the head Sutler.
13.5 Sutlers will only sell items related to the American Civil War period. Sutlers will only sell items out of period style tents as approved by the head Sutler.
13.6 Tent frontage (pole to pole) of up to 25 feet will not be charged a fee. Frontage over 25 feet will be charged at a rate of $10 per foot over 25 feet. For any event where space is a factor a deposit fee may be requested for an amount of $50. The deposit will be refunded to Sutlers that attend the event.
13.7 Any Sutler may appeal to the board any decision they feel is unfair. An appeal must be submitted, in writing within one year of the decision being appealed.

Section 14 - Authenticity
Oct 14 06
Preamble: We, the American Civil War Association, are foremost a group of friends and families that comes together to share in our enjoyment of history in as many ways as we have members. Each of us brings a different set of values and viewpoints to the hobby of Civil War reenacting and no two approaches will be identical. Secondly, the ACWA professes to be an organization accurately portraying the Civil War for the public at large, educating them on the era to the best of our ability. In order to responsibly do so our membership must recognize that during the time the public is in our camps, viewing our battle reenactments or speaking to our members we must conduct ourselves in a manner befitting the era we portray. Modern equipment, clothing and behavior must be kept to an absolute minimum during these times or our efforts to educate loose much of their value. Our members should realize and accept that their personal comfort and convenience should not hinder our ability as a club to convey a reasonably accurate glimpse of history to those who come to see it at our events or events at which we are guests.

Regulations
Conduct During Public Hours
Clothing. During public hours all members of the ACWA must remain in clothing of the Civil War era when in an area of historical portrayal. This includes the military or civilian camps or any other area of an event site in which members are conducting themselves as representatives of the ACWA. Any member unable or unwilling to remain in period clothing should remove themselves from any area of historical portrayal until after public hours.
Equipment. During public hours all members of the ACWA, as much as possible, must keep hidden from public view all modern equipment in their camps. This includes cooking equipment, food or beverage containers, modern children’s toys etc.
Vigilance. It is the responsibility of each member of the ACWA to ‘police’ areas of historical portrayal for items or behavior of a non-period nature and ask any persons responsible to remove their items or cease their behavior. If refused, the matter should be reported to a member of the ACWA board of directors.
Emergencies. Naturally, emergencies will be exempt from afore mentioned sections.

Enforcement Authority. 
The ACWA Board of Directors will have the authority to enforce Authenticity Regulations. Any member may report a violation of the regulations
Corrective action. If a violation of a regulation is noted and brought to the board’s attention they shall ask that the violation be corrected: i.e. non-period equipment removed from view. If the same individual or group commits another violation the board shall issue a warning to the individual or group in question.
Chronic violations. If the board has given ample warning to a repeatedly offending individual or group, the board must take action against the party via the CI process. Decision to take such action will be at the discretion of the President.

Exhibit B 
(Adopted January 17, 1998)
THE FOLLOWING MUST BE SIGNED BEFORE ANY CANNON IS TO TAKE THE FIELD:
I, THE OWNER OF A CANNON, BELIEVE THAT EACH OWNER SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN CANNON. I TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE TRAINING OF MY OWN GUN CREW, I EMBRACE THE ACWA SAFETY RULES AND STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES AND ALSO THEIR TECHNIQUES AND STANDARDS, AS EACH CANNON IS DIFFERENT IN SIZE AND CLEARANCES.
120 I HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE THE REIMBURSEMENT RATE IS BASED ON $7 PER POUND AND THE ALLOWANCE RATE IS THREE POUNDS FOR ALL FULL SIZED CANNON AND TWO POUNDS FOR ALL OTHER CANNON PER BATTLE REGARDLESS OF BORE DIAMETER. I FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I AM TO TRY TO FIRE ALL POWDER ALLOTTED. ALL REIMBURSEMENTS WILL BE MADE AT THE END OF EACH ACWA BOARD APPROVED EVENT BY CHECK OR POWDER. I ACKNOWLEDGE THE RECOMMENDED LOAD FOR CANNON TO BE ONE OUNCE (BY WEIGHT) PER INCH OF BORE, AND THAT EACH CHARGE OF POWDER IS TO BE WRAPPED IN FOIL.
Signature of Gun Owner/Date: