Are gunfight reenactments safe?
There are obvious dangers inherent to any activity involving firearms. During our performances we may use blank firing guns, real guns, or both. No matter the type of firearms used, however, we always use blank loads that are tested safe to a distance of about 8 feet. These are the same type of blanks that are used in movies and television shows. As an additional safety precaution we always maintain a minimum of 15 feet between actors firing toward each other, and we double that distance between actors and members of the audience when possible. We also try to aim off, that is to say we aim to one side or high, and never directly toward anyone’s face. No live ammunition is permitted on any member, on any set, at any time.
