An English Colony c1600

Firing A Musket

Omagh History Park (2002)

Here outside the Manor House, Jon discharges the musket as a part of a formal presentation.

In presentations such as these one member will talk to the public about various aspects of the demonstration while others run through the paces. In this way we can respond to questions without disturbing the concentration of the firer.

Such presentation last around 20 minutes in which we demonstrate each weapon in turn and fire no more than a handful of shots - we do not feel it necessary to overload the senses as even one shot is impressive!.

Photographer: Johnnie Rutter