Re: Early docs on Federal Picket Pin
Steve-
I'd agree with your thoughts regarding some troopers' ability and/or willingness to demand accountability from m their mounts, although I don't believe it's nearly as much an issue on the campaigner side of the hobby.
As far as safety becoming an excuse for inauthenticity, or certain practices being "worth the risk"...it seems to me that much of that is beyond our control as participants, depending on the host site. Like it or not, we are oftentimes at the mercy of what a particular insurance provider will allow...unfortunately, it has come down to that.
I'd like to see bayonets, too... but I understand why there are none...it only takes one to ruin it for all,as they say. I think we potentially find ourselves in the same position.
The other figurative "rabbit hole", as I see it, is perception. What we are accustomed to is all to often at the opposite end of the spectrum from those who are unfamiliar. Negligence is very subjective, depending on one's perspective.
I know here its difficult enough for consideration for inclusion in an event as it is for other reasons as it is (space, landowner permission, etc). The first chance something happens that is perceived to have been avoidable, that could seal the deal for good regarding future events.
I agree with your position...I just believe location and circumstance have to be considered as well.
Steve-
I'd agree with your thoughts regarding some troopers' ability and/or willingness to demand accountability from m their mounts, although I don't believe it's nearly as much an issue on the campaigner side of the hobby.
As far as safety becoming an excuse for inauthenticity, or certain practices being "worth the risk"...it seems to me that much of that is beyond our control as participants, depending on the host site. Like it or not, we are oftentimes at the mercy of what a particular insurance provider will allow...unfortunately, it has come down to that.
I'd like to see bayonets, too... but I understand why there are none...it only takes one to ruin it for all,as they say. I think we potentially find ourselves in the same position.
The other figurative "rabbit hole", as I see it, is perception. What we are accustomed to is all to often at the opposite end of the spectrum from those who are unfamiliar. Negligence is very subjective, depending on one's perspective.
I know here its difficult enough for consideration for inclusion in an event as it is for other reasons as it is (space, landowner permission, etc). The first chance something happens that is perceived to have been avoidable, that could seal the deal for good regarding future events.
I agree with your position...I just believe location and circumstance have to be considered as well.
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