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Joining A Reenacting Unit
6:26 PM, Mar. 30, 2009
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Choosing a certain regiment to join can be frustrating and confusing, but once you find the right one it can be loads of fun!If you are interested in joining a certain regiment you need to ask to talk to the regiment's recruiter and then he will tell you how to join. When you first join a regiment they will usually have loaner gear for you to borrow until you can buy your own equipment. The first thing to do once you've been recruited is research as much as you can on that regiment and possibly daily life in the early 1860's. This might not seem important, but you must be ready to answer questions from the very curious public. Before you buy your equipment talk with your recruiter and your fellow soldiers so you know what to buy and where. For example you don't want to buy a different type of jacket than the other soldiers in your regiment. Now remember this hobby can be very expensive! The price range for all your basic gear is from $700-$1,000. Your rifle being the most expensive can be from $500-$600 depending on what you get. It may take a while till you have all your gear, but that's what loaner gear is for. Here are a few resources to buy equipment: Fall Creek-fcsutler.com Two Flags-twoflagssutlery.com The Regimental Quartermaster-regtqm.com There are many others, but these are the ones that I have bought from before and was very satisfied with the quality of their products. Leave a Comment { Last Page } { Page 6 of 6 } { Next Page } |
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