![]() ![]() ![]() After each event the Armorer collects all spent cartridges and accounts for all rounds that were used or unused. Each Smokin’ Guns member is asked and personally attests to not having any live ammunition in his or her possession before the event begins. Before all shooting events, the club Armorer conducts a safety meeting and he and local law enforcement representatives inspect all blank rounds, firearms and gun belts. For these blank-shooting events, The Smokin’ Guns Armorer is the only person that is authorized to create the blanks we use and he remains in sole possession of them prior to distributing them to the members. Whenever we carry guns in public for non-shooting events our guns are unloaded. Our qualified members use their own authentic replica firearms in. All Smokin’ Guns members have passed Colorado State Bureau of Investigation (CBI) records checks and are trained in safe handling of firearms. Safety is viewed by the Smokin’ Guns as the first and foremost consideration. Therefore, in 2004, the Smokin’ Guns unit of the Gold Camp Victorian Society was commissioned to preserve and celebrate the legacy of the firearms of the Victorian era in America. The firearms used by law enforcement, the military and civilians in the Victorian era represent an important part of American history and the members of the Gold Camp Victorian Society wished to portray this rich history of the American arms of the Victorian Era. The district also had a strong Sheriff who kept the peace and made it known that outlaws were not welcome. Arguments were more often settled with fists than with firearms. Most of the “tenderfoot” prospectors who flooded into Cripple Creek in the early years were basically law-abiding citizens from Colorado Springs. While most men of the day did own a gun, Cripple Creek was a crowded but peaceful town. In the late 1800’s firearms were commonly used for hunting, law enforcement and self defense. We meet to eat, visit and shoot (where legal/safe). These hearken back to a time when neighbors got together for a potluck meal, socialized and played games. Smokin’ Gun members, along with other Society members, enjoy “fun days” on occasion. We use blank cartridges when performing shooting events such as parades, skits from the past, and “quick draw” contests. We carry unloaded guns while attending non-shooting activities. Colt Single Action Army revolvers (and various copies) in. Qualified members use their own authentic replicas. ![]()
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