Welcome to NCOWS
The National Congress of Old
West Shootists (NCOWS) was founded in 1994 to promote "safe Western
Action Shooting including the re-enactment and promotion of the
historical Old West heritage of the United States in all its ethnic,
social and occupational diversity" during the period 1865 to 1899.
NCOWS members come from a wide variety of backgrounds and occupations to experience the Old West. Among the common activities NCOWS members enjoy are Western Action Shoots which is timed shooting sport in which shooters compete on a series of different shooting stages. The shooters are attired in Old West style clothing, and use firearms typical of the guns used in the Old West.
NCOWS members also spend time researching, collecting, and exchanging information on the firearms, fashions, history and other facets of the Old West. There are NCOWS members that enjoy participating in reenactments of the period that are good family entertainment that is rooted in the history of the West. And there are even NCOWS members that like to experience the Old West on the back of a horse.
On our site you can find more information About NCOWS. A list of upcoming NCOWS sanctioned events Calendar of Events. A list of current NCOWS Posses with information on each posse Posse Pages. The Rules that are in effect for all NCOWS Shoots. the Talley Book, Territorial Congress meeting minutes, and other items like Shoot Registration Forms (when available) can be found under Downloads. The Officer, Senators, and Representatives of the Territorial Congress, and how to contact them are found at Congress. NCOWS Bylaws, Articles of Incorporation, Approved List, and Unapproved List can be accessed at Bylaws. And you'll find a page of Videos featuring NCOWS members at NCOWS events, and mostly shoot by NCOWS member Bill Proctor, for your enjoyment.
If your not already a member, and are interested in the Old West, whether you are young or old, male or female there is a place for you in NCOWS. Join Now! We'd be proud to have you!
Marshal Dave Scott Explains "What is NCOWS"
NEWS
2012 NCOWS Senate Candidates
CANDIDATE BIOS - Page 1, Page 2, Page 3
Bryan Buck (pg. 1)
Bob Dorian (pg. 1)
Anastasia Hope (pg. 2)
Celeste Mullins (pg. 2)
Joe Ray (pg. 2)
John Torrence (pg. 3)
Bob Woods (pg. 3)
NCOWS 2012 CONVENTION
March 16-18, 2012
Paroquet Springs Convention Centre
Shepherdsville, KY
Flyer, Member Registration, Vendor Application, Accommodations, Directions
It is recommended that anyone coming to the Convention, please get their applications sent in before March 1, 2012. Any later than that and we can not guarantee a plate at the Banquet. Please pass this on to any other NCOWS members you know of who might be thinking of coming to the Convention.
LADIES TEA- Maureen Cacciatore, has graciously volunteered to host the Ladies Tea at the Convention. This will be held on Saturday, I believe at 1:00 PM. We need to know how many plan on attending since we need to get the food and drinks ordered. I need to have this number by March 1 to get things set up at the Convention Center. Please let me know if you plan on attending the Ladies Tea. We also need to get some donations to pay for this separate event. I think the Center charges us $14 each for the attendees at the Tea.
Thanks. Jim Mullins
Territorial Congress Agenda Proposals
Article 5-6 Proposal
Bylaw 10 Category Proposal A
Bylaw 10 Category Proposal B
Bylaw 10 Junior Proposal
THE NCOWS NATIONAL SHOOTWill be June 6-9, 2012,
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NCOWS IS GROWING
December 3, 2011-NCOWS' Florida debut a success
Not to steal anyone's thunder here, but just wanted to let you all know that I spoke with Major 2 this afternoon and am pleased to announce that he reported a grand success with Florida's first-ever NCOWS event.
I'm sure others will step in with greater details, but Major indicated that had multiple states represented, including SC, KY and IN and that the match was also very well received by a number of regular SASS shooters who joined in the CCC event to get their first taste of the NCOWS experience.
A big tip o' the hat to Major and all the Cracker Cow Cavalry folks for bringing NCOWS to the Sunshine State. I know they have done the organization proud today!
Congrats to all.
Irish Dave Scott
REGIONAL SHOOT NOTICES AND ENTRY FORMS
ARE POSTED ON THE DOWNLOAD PAGE.
NCOWS Forums on CAS City
Many NCOWS Members discuss NCOWs related topics and exchanges ideas with others on CAS City Forums dedicated to NCOWS. The NCOWS Public Forum is open to anyone, and the NCOWS Member Only Forum is for NCOWS Members only.
Printable files for the newest membership brochures can be downloaded. Just print these out at home and fold in half. We encourage Posses to distribute these at your events.
Send a message to the Territorial Congress:
Contact the Executive Committee - Contact the Territorial Congress
Email the Territorial Congress: congress@ncows.com
Have You Moved?
The Post Office does NOT forward
magazines. So you will need to let NCOWS know your new address to keep
receiving
your copy of The Shootist. We have a form on the web site for
your convenience (click here),
or mail your info to:
NCOWS, 6820 University Ave, Suite 234, Cedar Falls, IA. 50613
Updated January 24, 2012