Is reenacting dangerous?
Physically, reenacting can be a challenge if you do not take care of yourself. Members are encouraged to exercise and prepare themselves for marching in hot conditions. The biggest dangers are heat stroke and heat exhaustion. Sometimes we have to march over rugged terrain that involves rocks and streams. We use real firearms loaded with blanks, and while firearm related accidents are extremely rare, they can happen. Safety inspections are conducted regularly at each event at the Company and Regimental levels. Extra effort is made to train new members in reenacting safety at events. Hand to hand combat is discouraged and in most cases not allowed. The regiment has a medical officer trained to deal with reenacting emergencies.
