Black Powder Safety

Do not bring powder - The Committee for the Night Watch, Inc. will provide Black Powder cartridges for all firings.  It is not necessary for you to bring powder to this event.

 1. All safety regulations and directions from the Safety Officer are to be followed. The Safety Officers are appointed on-site by John Thornton. Any violation of firearm safety, or common sense in regard to firearm safety shall be cause for an individual to be removed from this event.

2.    A safety inspection will be performed prior to any activity where musket firing will take place.  This inspection will be performed by the safety officer or his delegate.

3.    Firearms of any kind are not to be carried by persons under the age of 16 years.

4.    Only flintlock muskets and rifles with proper flash guards and leather hammerstalls may be used.  No pistols of any kind are allowed.

5.    Edged weapons are to be sheathed during this event except when officers are called upon to perform military salutes with their swords.  The only exception shall be properly mounted bayonets.

6.    All muskets and rifles will be elevated when discharged.

7.    In case of a misfire, N.P.S. rules concerning misfires will be observed at all times. ( Hold weapon for 10 seconds, notify a Safety Officer and then dump your powder. Please do not attempt to fire your weapon a second time)

8.    Consumption of alcoholic beverages is not permitted on property nor within two hours of any firing event.  Violators may be removed from this event.  

The City of St. Augustine’s Francis Field Encampment Rules and Regulations

These are the rules you must abide by if you choose to camp.

1.  No alcohol nor controlled substances

2. While the Field is fenced and closes at 5 p.m. you must provide your own security, except for Saturday evening when off duty police officers will patrol the camp site to allow all participants to enjoy the Grande Illumination.

5. All trash and debris will be removed with nothing left behind to be cleaned up by the City staff.

6. Quiet hours begin at 11:00 PM and end at 7:00 AM.  No one will be admitted to the camp after Midnight.

7. Portable toilets will augment the City's Restrooms

   Revised: June 29, 2011