[Ansteorra-missile] Need Authorizing Marshals

Mike meggiddo at netzero.net
Fri Sep 9 21:54:27 PDT 2005


Same here.

Mike

John Moore wrote:

> I know just messing with you. 
> John Moore
>
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>     From: Mike <mailto:meggiddo at netzero.net>
>     To: Missile combat in Ansteorra
>     <mailto:ansteorra-missile at ansteorra.org>
>     Sent: Friday, September 09, 2005 11:41 PM
>     Subject: Re: [Ansteorra-missile] Need Authorizing Marshals
>
>     Thanks, that confirms my thoughts on the issue. Just that one of
>     the requirements that Pug put out to be Full Contact Combat Archer
>     was to have two Archer's Gauntlets on both hands. I knew about
>     rules where either full or Archer's gauntlets could be wore, which
>     was left up to the CA.
>
>     I do NOT wave with my full gauntlet, if I do then it is with the
>     bow as well, I usually wave with my Archer's Gauntlet - you know
>     the one with the next arrow to be shot at some bore fighter and/or
>     another combat archer. :)
>
>     Michael Kettering
>
>     John Moore wrote:
>
>>     Hi Mike, to clarify.  Per Society rules adopted by Ansteorra.  A
>>     archer may wear a full gauntlet with a archers gauntlet with a
>>     longbow.  They may also wear two archers gauntlets if they choose
>>     to.  Crossbows can wear either set.  Warning expect to be
>>     questioned at least once while having your armour inspected.  Not
>>     all marshals are aware of this.  I know I was questioned at GW
>>     this year by a Meridian knight and was lucky that Duke Patrick
>>     Michael was there to let him know of the change. 
>>      
>>     So keep wearing your full gauntlet that way I can see you wave
>>     when you shoot me. 
>>      
>>     Iaen Mor
>>     John Moore
>>
>>         ----- Original Message -----
>>         From: Mike <mailto:meggiddo at netzero.net>
>>         To: Missile combat in Ansteorra
>>         <mailto:ansteorra-missile at ansteorra.org>
>>         Sent: Friday, September 09, 2005 11:20 PM
>>         Subject: Re: [Ansteorra-missile] Need Authorizing Marshals
>>
>>         Hi,
>>
>>         I am a full contact CA and I wear a Archer's Gauntlet on my
>>         string hand a full Gauntlet on my bow hand. I shoot a 30 lb.,
>>         recurve.
>>
>>         I question the statement or requirement below:
>>         b. General discussion regarding on-field specifics that the
>>         fighter
>>         should know with regards to combat archery
>>         i. Archer Gauntlets on both hands
>>
>>         When did the requirement to wear Archer's Gauntlets on both
>>         hands go into effect?
>>
>>         The last time, I read CA rules, a person could wear either a
>>         full gauntlet and a Archer's Gauntlet or wear both Archer's
>>         Gauntlets on both hands.
>>
>>         Michael Kettering
>>         Combat Archer for the Condottieri
>>
>>
>>         Pug Bainter wrote:
>>
>>>>>What level of experience are you looking for someone to be in the regional office Pug??   
>>>>>      
>>>>>
>>>>I expect them to be capable of being an authorizing marshal for at least
>>>>target or combat archery and working towards the other. If a person does
>>>>not take the incentive (which may require travel) to address these issues,
>>>>I am not going to give them the position.
>>>>    
>>>>
>>>
>>>Btw, here as outline of what I expect for the different types of 
>>>combatants and marshals. Maybe this will help. I have not come
>>>up with a formal test such as is required to be a chivalric authorizing
>>>marshal *yet*.
>>>
>>>The sad thing is having to put in the requirment regarding reporting,
>>>but it is something that is a requirement and is difficult to get
>>>compliance with.
>>>
>>>Archery Authorization Expectations
>>>
>>>1. Full Contact Combat Archer
>>>   a. Already authorized as a chivalric or rapier fighter
>>>      i. You can assume they know the normal rules of engagement, behavior
>>>         on the field, etc
>>>   b. General discussion regarding on-field specifics that the fighter
>>>      should know with regards to combat archery
>>>      i. Archer Gauntlets on both hands
>>>      ii. Minimum 15' firing distance
>>>      iii. Understand safety lines
>>>      iv. Understand invalid targets
>>>         1. Marshals
>>>         2. By-standers
>>>      v. Do not strike or block with the bow/crossbow
>>>      vi. Gleaning rules
>>>   c. General discussion regarding their equipment
>>>      i. Basic understanding of bow/crossbow poundage and safety factors
>>>         1. Bow
>>>            a. Measured at 28" draw
>>>            b. Maximum 30 pounds
>>>         2. Crossbow
>>>            a. Computed in Inch Pounds (IP)
>>>            b. Draw poundage multiplied by measured draw
>>>            c. Maximum 600 IP
>>>               i. Recommend maximum 75 pound draw due to Gulf War
>>>         3. Basic check for string, limb and firing defects
>>>      ii. Basic understanding of how their specific ammo is made
>>>         1. If they plan on using more than one style they should understand
>>>	   each of them
>>>         2. No new wood ammo
>>>   d. Field test
>>>      i. Can they safely draw and fire their bow/crossbow while in full armor
>>>      ii. Can they properly aim their bow/crossbow at a valid target
>>>      iii. Can they do the above while on the move
>>>      iv. Speed nor complete accuracy are critical, but safety is
>>>
>>>2. Non-Contact Combat Archer
>>>   a. With the assistance of the appropriate type of marshal do the following:
>>>      i. Have their armor kit checked
>>>      ii. Understand the rules of engagement
>>>      iii. Understand safety of the field
>>>      iv. Receive and understand blows from light through hard
>>>         1. While non-contact they still need to understand being hit since
>>>	   it can happen
>>>   b. Understand specifics of non-contact CA
>>>      i. Marking of helm
>>>      ii. Should yield during a rush/press
>>>      iii. Dead when enemy within 10'
>>>   c. All items in 1.b through 1.d
>>>
>>>3. Combat Archery Marshal
>>>   a. Must understand all items of a Combat Archer
>>>   b. Must understand inspection of most, if not all, ammo used in Ansteorra
>>>   c. Must be able to inspect bow/crossbow for safety and compliance
>>>   d. Must understand safety of the field
>>>   e. Must know when to call on someone with more knowledge
>>>   f. Must know how to report and do it
>>>   g. Must stand behind their decisions for passing equipment or fighter
>>>      for the field
>>>      i. Passing equipment/fighter that is found to be unacceptable can
>>>         result in, at minimum, revocation of marshal privileges
>>>   h. Must keep and maintain in good order the tools required to inspect
>>>      combat archery equipment & marshal combat archery activities upon
>>>      the field
>>>
>>>4. Target Archery Marshal
>>>   a. Must understand inspection of ammo
>>>   b. Must be able to inspect bow for safety
>>>   c. Must understand safety of the range
>>>   d. Must know when to call on someone with more knowledge
>>>   e. Must know how to report and do it
>>>   f. Must stand behind their decisions for passing equipment or archer
>>>      for the range
>>>      i. Passing equipment/archer that is found to be unacceptable can
>>>         result, at minimum, in revocation of marshal privileges
>>>   g. Must keep and maintain in good order the tools required to inspect
>>>      target archery equipment & marshal target archery activities
>>>
>>>5. Authorizing Combat Archery Marshal
>>>   a. Must know all items of a Combat Archery Marshal
>>>   b. Must know all items of a Combat Archer
>>>   c. Must be the person who is more knowledgeable for people to go to
>>>   d. Must know how to report and do it
>>>   e. Must stand behind their decisions for every person they authorize
>>>      i. Authorizing someone who is found to be unacceptable can result,
>>>         at minimum, in revocation of authorization privileges
>>>
>>>6. Authorizing Target Archery Marshal
>>>   a. Must know all items of a Target Archery Marshal
>>>   b. Must be the person who is more knowledgeable for people to go to
>>>   c. Must know how to report and do it
>>>   d. Must stand behind their decisions for every person they authorize
>>>      i. Authorizing someone who is found to be unacceptable can result,
>>>         at minimum, in revocation of authorization privileges
>>>
>>>7. Local Archery Marshal
>>>   a. Must be authorized in at least one form of Archery Marshal
>>>   b. Must know how to contact appropriate styles of Archery Marshals for
>>>      events or authorizations
>>>
>>>Ciao,
>>>
>>>  
>>>
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