[kajn65]

Hi Rob,

Myslef, as well as members of my Re-Enactment Unit, have strongly considered doing what you advised to do to the Inert .303 Rounds in order to prevent misidentification between Inert Ammunition and Live ammuntion.

However, ther are a couple of points I neglected to mention in my previous post on the subject. So it is probably best that I mention them now before progressing any further, as they do hold quite heavily to why I'm asking for my .303 casings to be in a certain condition.

Firstly, our group has a strong possibilty of doing future volunteer work with the local War Museum on Parks Canada's Citadel Hill here in Halifax. Talks are still in progress with one of our Unit's representatives.

The museum is asking our Unit to do displays inside the museum; and to set up an encampment on their grounds, while allowing the general public to view our equipment and ask general qquestions.

Secondly, Inert .303 British Ammuntion, with: either Spent or Dummy Primers intact, Service Mk7 or Mk8 Bullets installed; and, their cases not drilled are readily available for purchase by internet vendors located in Britain and Europe for a modest price. They look like Live Ammuntion except they don't have the feel (weight) of such. The same also holds true to authentic WW2 ammuntion that are describing us to make.

As a result, our group has decided to keep our equipment, ammunition, other ordinance, etc. as authentic looking as possible; while having provisions or safe guards in place to protect the general public and our members.

It's our Unit's policy to only have Deactivated or Inert Ordinance of any type on hand for publuic displays, school lectures, Leagion Re-Unions, parades, Military Collector & Trade Shows, encampments, etc. When requested, the public is given the option of handling such while under the constant supervision of a member. Live Blanc Ammunition is restricted to Military Ceremonies, parades, encampments, etc. when requested by the parties hosting such events. Live Ammunition is only used at the range.

It's also our Unit's policy, just before attending any Unit function listed above, to have at least 2 members inspect, prove and record any type of ordinance (inert, live, drill, instructional, etc.) used; in what quantities; and by whom. It's always under constant supervision of a Unit member. All Inert Ammunition is stored and transported as if it were Live Ammunition; and is kept in a lockable container when doing so.

It's nice to know that there are fellow collectors and/or re-enactors out htere who are safety minded as our members are. It's an important aspect of this hobby that must not be forgoten.

As I previously mention, I only have 1 authentic WW2 chrome plated .303 Drill Round. Eventually I will have more for my Display Kit. The same also holds true to other authentic WW2 Instruction or Drill Rounds (ones with the primers removed and the cases drilled), when funds permit.

It seems that I'm the only one in my group who is interested in doing such a thing. Hence, my specific request(s).

Rgs...

Keyan