This is a story from Michigan. A retired service member who collects and restores MV's rolled out his M-8 on city streets at 11 PM on the fourth of July and fired his gas powered .50 Cal MG. Three law enforcement agencies and a SWAT team responded. Hilarity ensued. MG owner arrested for disorderly conduct and may face felony charges. The story does not mention reenacting. (TV News) Video here:
majortom: Are there Authenticity Standards on this site? A recent report from the US Authenticity Officer states that Authenticity Standards had been posted on the CHG website a month prior to the Jan 28 battle. I have been all over the site but can't find them.
Jan 31, 2015 14:09:51 GMT -8
PRESIDENT: If you go to the January event (or any of the events) and click on the country named in the Authenticity headline (American, in this example), it'll open a PDF file that details what was required for that event.
Feb 9, 2015 19:22:18 GMT -8
PRESIDENT: Not all of the countries were completed, though, as most of my Authenticity Officers (AOs) were not able to meet the deadline. The ones for American and UK/Commonwealth are current for March.
Feb 9, 2015 19:23:37 GMT -8