By RTC Consulting, LLC — a Subsidiary of Revenant Trading Company

Have you ever seen a video review where a historian breaks down all the historical mistakes in a movie or show — wrong uniforms, out-of-era weapons, or props that simply didn’t exist yet? While entertaining for most audiences, no production team wants that kind of critique attached to their work.

That’s where RTC Consulting, LLC comes in.

We provide expert historical consulting for film, television, and theater productions, ensuring that every aspect of your project — from wardrobe to weapons — accurately represents the period you’re portraying. Our mission is to help you bring authenticity and credibility to the screen or stage while avoiding anachronisms that can break immersion.

Make Your Film’s “Army” Look Like History — We’ll Train, Equip, & Coordinate.
Comprehensive services from actor training to on-set armorer support and period firearm rentals are all available to make your project look the best. From battle scenes to background accuracy — we make history come alive on camera or stage.

We Offer:

• On-Site Consulting – Expert guidance during filming or rehearsals to ensure historical accuracy in every shot.

• Firearm Rentals and Sales – Authentic period-correct firearms available for rent or sale. (Rates vary; deposits required for rentals.)

• Training for Actors and Extras – Hands-on instruction in historical weapon handling, movement, and behavior appropriate to the period, drawn straight from the original field manuals and drill books of the time.

• On-Set Armorer Services – Full safety supervision, weapon maintenance, and period-correct coordination during shooting.

• Coordination with Local Reenacting Groups — Depending on your location, we may be able to provide extras who are already fully trained and historically outfitted!

Historical Eras Covered

RTC Consulting, LLC provides historically accurate support for productions spanning more than 150 years of military and cultural history, including:

• French and Indian War / Seven Years’ War (1754–1763)

• American Revolutionary War (1765–1783)

• Napoleonic Wars (1803–1815)

• War of 1812 (1812–1815)

• Texas Revolution (1835-1836)

• Mexican-American War (1846-1848)

• Crimean War (1853–1856)

• American Civil War (1861–1865)

• Austro-Prussian War (1866)

• Indian Wars (1866–1891)

• Cowboy / Western Frontier (1865–1895)

• Franco-Prussian War (1870)

• First Boer War (1880–1881)

• Spanish-American War (1898)

• Second Boer War (1899–1902)

• World War I (1914–1918)

From the colonial frontier to the trenches of the Great War, we ensure every detail—uniforms, weapons, tactics, and behavior—matches the period you’re bringing to life on screen or stage.

Whether your production depicts soldiers in battle, pioneers crossing the plains, or early 20th-century life, we ensure what your audience sees is authentic to the era. From accurate uniforms and props to correct firearms and equipment, every detail will be right where it belongs.

Qualifications:

With a lifelong passion for history and hands-on craftsmanship, we are backed by real-world experience and technical expertise that ensures every detail is both authentic and functional.

• 12 Years of U.S. Army Service – Practical experience with weapons handling, maintenance, and field operations. Veteran of the War on Terrorism, including deployments to Iraq.

• AGI Western Firearms Armorer Certification – Formal training in historical firearm design, restoration, function, and basic repairs.

• Associate Degree in Firearm Technology – Academic foundation in gunsmithing, metallurgy, and mechanical systems.

• Extensive reenacting experience – Active participation in American Civil War, Fur Trade Rendezvous, and frontier living history events, bringing practical, firsthand understanding of historical authenticity.
  
  This combination of military discipline, technical training, and historical knowledge provides the foundation for accurate, dependable consulting and craftsmanship — from authentic reproduction weapons to detailed historical advising for film and theater productions.

Our Mission:

At RTC Consulting, LLC, we bridge the gap between history and storytelling — helping productions large and small achieve professional-level historical authenticity. We collaborate closely with directors, prop masters, costumers, and actors to make sure your story looks and feels real.

Make your production accurate, immersive, and unforgettable with RTC Consulting, LLC.

Contact us for more information and find out how we can help bring your historical vision to life with precision and authenticity.

• Book on-site consulting, training, and armorer support for your next production.

• Please schedule all training and firearm rentals in advance to allow adequate time for proper preparation and coordination.

• Ready to stage realistic military action? Get a quote today.