Chillicothe Artillery School


April 12-13 2003




We would like to thank all those that helped put on the school this year. It is a group effort that makes the school possible. We had over 70 people attend this year with many certifying for the first time and others recertifying.

All Demonstrations were performed by the 5th Ohio, who without their assistance the school would not be able to show the importance of safety.
  • Bob Chaney explains some Blackpowder Regulations
  • 1Sgt Porter explains how to Roll charges
  • The guns in the Gunpark
  • A 1 pound can of Blackpowder explodes
  • A 6 ounce charge explodes after sitting in a bucket of water for 10 mins.<
  • A piece of chicken above the vent hole flys for the last time
  • The burnt chicken
  • A piece of chicken between two welders gloves is blownup to show how gloves protect your hands
  • A fire extinguisher made to extract misfired rounds is shown By Capt. Hale
  • A rammer is fired down range
  • the rammer landed about 70 yards down range broke in half
  • James Newkirk, Chairman of the National Civil War Artillery Assoc.
  • Men and women go through instruction and certification

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    You can reach me by e-mail at: Capt. Martin Lowery Jr.
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