For the purposes of safety, protecting the event site and to ensure a quality event, we have developed the following guidelines for this event. All those that register for the event will be expected to follow them. They will be enforced. If you would like to attend but are missing some specific items please contact Patrick Landrum at westernpicket63@yahoo.com to see if loaner items might be available.

General Regulations:
1. No anachronisms-this includes modern eyeglasses, modern jewelry, wristwatches, etc
2. Smoking and tobacco use should be in period fashion only, such as plug tobacco and pipes.
3. We will be using Hardee's Light Infantry Tactics 1862 Revised
4. ALL ITEMS MUST BE OF PROPER MATERIALS, CONSTRUCTION, DOCUMENTED, ETC.
 

Confederate Uniforms:
HEADGEAR:
1. Civilian slouch hat.
2. Kepi or cap

SHIRTS:
1. Civilian shirts
2. CS Issue Shirt

JACKETS:
1. Columbus Depot
2. Mobile Depot
3. Single Breasted Frock
4. Civilian sack coats

PANTS:
1. Civilian jean
2. Military Issue jean cloth, cassimere, satinet, etc.

SOCKS:
1. Civilian socks, particularly hand-knitted cotton or wool

SHOES:
1. Confederate Issue Shoes
2. Federal Issue Shoes
3. Civilian shoes or boots

Blankets, Tentage & ETC.
BLANKETS:
1. Civilian Blankets, Confederate Issue, English Import
2. Captured U.S. Issue

TENTAGE: None

GUM BLANKETS/GROUND CLOTHS:
1. Painted groundcloth
2. Federal issue gum blanket

Accoutrements
HAVERSACKS:
1. C.S. Issue - Bag of identified C.S. pattern. Button or buckle closure.
2. U.S. Issue - Bag of identified U.S. pattern. Tarred type with buckle and inner bag. - Limited use.

CANTEENS:
1. Tin drum
2. Wooden style
3. U.S. Issue (Smoothside)

CARTRIDGE BOXES & CAP POUCHES:
1. Southern Arsenal Manufacture
2. Federal Issue
3. English Import

BELT PLATES/FRAMES & WAISTEBELTS (Leather, preferably black):
1. Atlanta Arsenal "C.S.A." Plate.
2. C.S. "Clipped Corner" Plate.
3. Georgia Frame Buckle.
4. "Forked-Tongue" Buckle.
5. Roller Buckle

BAYONET SCABBARDS:
1. Any identified A.O.T. frog and scabbard.
2. U.S. Issue
3. Painted cloth

KNAPSACKS or BLANKET ROLL

1. Mexican War Pattern
2. Imported English or French - Issac Campbell & Co. or Ross & Co.
3. Federal Issue Double Bag

Weapon
1. P1853 Enfield
2. 1842 Springfield
3. 1861 Springfield

***Note: Proper modifications may include removal of all anachronistic marking of replacement of barrel bands, and stamping with correct markings. All weapons must be clean and in proper working order.

There will be a strict uniform, equipment, knapsack and haversack inspection done at registration on each participant as they check in for event. THIS IS A FLAT HAVERSACK EVENT. ALL ITEMS MUST BE OF PROPER CONSTRUCTION, MATERIALS, Pre-November 1864, etc. If an item is found during the inspection that does not meet the event regulations, then you will be asked to return that item or items to your vehicle. The only items allowed that are non-period are medical items, such as medication, eye drops, etc. These MUST be kept hidden and used out of sight of the event. You have been warned!!!!!!!!