I know it doesn't excuse not following the rules. (I always pointed in the air, myself)
But all exhibit guns were deactivated in some way.
Modern guns usually were missing a firing pin.
Pre-modern guns had nipples removed.
Each gun was inspected, and marked.
During the even, inspectors roamed and rechecked marking and that the weapon was still inactive.
But all exhibit guns were deactivated in some way.
Modern guns usually were missing a firing pin.
Pre-modern guns had nipples removed.
Each gun was inspected, and marked.
During the even, inspectors roamed and rechecked marking and that the weapon was still inactive.