Our purpose is 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"
NCOWS, 6820 University Ave, Suite 234, Cedar Falls, IA. 50613, Phone 319-277-6839
Home, About NCOWS, Calendar of Events, Posse Pages,
Rules, Downloads, Links, Congress, Bylaws, Join Now!
Photos, Videos
Welcome to NCOWS
NEWS!
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 participatung 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 Downloaded. The Officer, Senators, and Representatives of the Territorial Cangress, 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"
NCOWS IS GROWING
July 27, 2010- The National Congress of Old West added two new posses earlier this year, the Double M Cowboys in Missouri, and Colonel Bishop's Regulators in Indiana. Today a third posse has announced that they will be joining the NCOWS family. The Cracker Cow Cavalry held a formal meeting today, and will be meeting again on Saturday, August 7, 2010, to get the ball rolling. They plan on having an informal shoot in November. For more information on the posse see Major 2's thread on the CAS City Forum. Click here. Or email Major at Lordragland@aol.com. If you email Major please put NCOWS in the Subject Line.
Also, Okefinokee Outlaw is organizing a posse, the Saluda Saddle Tramps, in the Columbia SC area. If interested, visit his thread on CAS City. Click here.
And, Buffalo Bill who lives Minot ND, is interested in getting an NCOWS posse going in ND. If interested, visit his thread on CAS City. Click here.
THE NCOWS NATIONAL SHOOT
June 2-5, 2010.
Westside Sportsmen's Club, Evansville, IN.
Has now concluded. Early reports indicate a fine time was had by all.
The shoot scores are now posted on our site, and also in a PDF format booklet.
REGIONAL SHOOT NOTICES AND ENTRY FORMS
ARE POSTED ON THE DOWNLOAD PAGE.
Main Match,
Long Range Rifle, Long Range Pistol, Derringer,
Pocket Pistol,
Speed Rifle,
J. W. Hardin, Mine
Cart, Card Cutter,
Shotgun Misery, Cowboy Clays
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.
Minutes of the 32nd Territorial Congress Meeting
Minutes for the 32nd Territorial Congress Meeting held on March 19, 2010 will be posted when available.
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.
Home, About NCOWS, Calendar of Events, Posse Pages,
Rules, Downloads, Links, Congress, Bylaws, Join Now!
Photos, Videos
NCOWS Forums on CAS City:
The NCOWS Public Forum is open to anyone.
The NCOWS Member Only Forum is for NCOWS Members only.
Updated July 27, 2010.