Educating Kids

[Jimmichanga]

I have a Petersoli Bess but I can’t bring it to school. It might accidentally shoot someone!
So I need a non firing version. Unfortunate but true. Anyone know who makes the best authentic Bess that is …..ugh……non firing?

 

[Eutycus]

I have a Petersoli Bess but I can’t bring it to school. It might accidentally shoot someone!
So I need a non firing version. Unfortunate but true. Anyone know who makes the best authentic Bess that is …..ugh……non firing?

I hope you find one.Think of it as an educational tool.

 

[Sam squanch]

Have a wood turner make a fake barrel out of wood?

 

[Uncle Miltie]

You can plug the touch hole with a sliver of lead for the presentation and drive it out when you are finished.

 

[Sam squanch]

I’d go with a solid, maybe bored down from the muzzle a few inches for effect. I wouldn’t risk possessing a real barrel on school property. There is a guy on the cannon forum that turns wooden cannon barrels for casting patterns, maybe he could make one?

 

[Sean E Bug]

many of the muskets from India do not have touch holes. might be a good option. but check with the school district to find out where they are comfortable drawing the line. even if it a non firing replica of a antique doesn't mean someone won't have an issue with it.

 

[necchi]

So I need a non firing version. Unfortunate but true.

Take the rock out of the lock, and tell them it IS a non-firing version.

 

[Comfortably_Numb]

I used to take all my muzzloading stuff to show the history class in a Jr. high school. First thing a boy did was grab up my original india pattern brown bess, thumb pack the cock, place the muzzle against a girl's temple and pull the trigger. I was horrified. This was in a country school too, back in the 80's. I'd never try that again.

 

[Jimmichanga]

You can plug the touch hole with a sliver of lead for the presentation and drive it out when you are finished.

This is what I have done but it’s still considered a firearm. At some point a parent will make a fuss and I want the Bess to absolutely be NON firing- no if ands or butts.

 

[necchi]

This is what I have done but it’s still considered a firearm.

By whom?

 

[Eutycus]

Just guessing but I'd say California maybe.If that's where this "educational event" is located you'd be hard pressed to bring a slingshot or a BB gun to a school.

 

[Calum]

Just guessing but I'd say California maybe.If that's where this "educational event" is located you'd be hard pressed to bring a slingshot or a BB gun to a school.

Even in PA, you can't bring anything including bayonets. I've given up on doing school programs, which is sad.

Mike

 

[PathfinderNC]

Option 1. Remove the flint and put in a wooden one. Completely non- firing as a musket.
Option 2. Pack the breech with cloth or paper. It can be removed with a worm later.
Or do both. No way that will fire. Now it has been “Rendered inoperable” .

 

[2 shots]

i am amazed that there is a school that would allow even a plastic gun these days. where is this school??