National Congress of Old West Shootists

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"

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September 4th, 5th, 6th &7th, 2009

Wood River Horse Thieves Labor Day Extravagunza

Black Powder Invitational. Period Camp. Black Powder only event.

Pre-registration required. Firearms and apparel required 1836-1890

Contact “Yakima Red” 307-254-2090 or yakred@tritel.net

 

SEPTEMBER 5 -6, 2009

Kansas Vigilance Committee Monthly Event – Civil War Veteran Shoot

This means percussion revolvers and pre-1870 rifles.  Your rifle can be a muzzle loader, a single-shot, or a repeater.  Black powder only, of course.

For info call Grizzle Bear at 913-321-3502, rob-b@swbell.net

  

SEPTEMBER 11-13, 2009

Blue River Regulators’ “Ruckus at Raccoon Forks” 3 Day Shoot   Side matches on Friday.  Main match will be on Saturday and Sunday.  See Registration Form in Shootist or on NCOWS website for more information.  Ammunition requirements sent with registration packet.  Range is located 3 miles west & 4 miles north of Valparaiso, NE.  Range is on northwest corner of the intersection of county roads 31 (north-south) and “F” (east-west) then continue north 1/8 mile to the driveway.  Valparaiso is approximately 18 miles Northwest of Lincoln, NE.    For more information contact Marshal Roger “Montana Sam” Bodfield; 402-540-8087 or John “Cactus Jack” Butcher; 402-729-2510 desert_rat55@hotmail.com

  

SEPTEMBER 12, 2009

Texas Ten Horns Shoot We hold two NCOWS shoots each month on the second Saturday and fourth Sunday. Registration starts at 9:00 AM with a safety meeting at 9:30. Our Range is located on Jacob's Plain north of Greenville, Texas on FM 118. From Interstate 30, take exit 96 go north 1/4 mile on Loop 302 and turn right on FM 499.  Go 1/4 mile east on FM 499 and turn north on FM 118.  Go 11 miles north.  Do not take the spur into Jacobia.  Stay on FM 118 past the intersection of FM 1566. Or from Grayson County, take Hwy 11 east out of Whitewright toward Wolfe City.  Turn right on Hwy 34.  Turn right again, continuing to follow Hwy 34, then curve to the left.  Turn left on FM 1566 and left again on FM 118. The range is on the left side of the road.  It is visible from FM 118. (GPS:  33°14'35.13"N  96°2'19.14"W) We shoot six stages each match. You will need a minimum of 60 rounds for pistols, 60 rounds for rifle and 25 rounds for shotgun. For more information contact: Ted Beechler aka 'Cole Bluesteele' colebluesteele@sbcglobal.net  or Larry Howard aka 'Lethal Larry' mustanghoward@cableone.net

 

SEPTEMBER 13, 2009

Great Lakes Freight & Mining Company Monthly Shoot  Registration begins at 9:00 AM, and following a brief Safety Meeting, shooting begins at 10:00AM. For more information please contact; Bill Allen (Will Henry), home (765) 332-2335, or cell (765) 524-2595; willhenry@nltc.net.   Web Site: http://home.comcast.net/~glfmcposse/

  

SEPTEMBER 19, 2009

The Order of the Phoenix Irregular Guard – Monthly Shoot

Shooters meeting 10.00AM ; Singles $15.00, couples $25.00

We shoot on the Goddard Territorial Justice Committee, LLC range:

From Interstate 80 take Colfax, Iowa Exit #155 and go North on Hwy 117 to the first crossroads after the John Deere Store. This is N 19th Ave. W and you will see a directional sign to COUNTRYSIDE RV on this corner. Turn right (east) and go approximately 1 mile. The range will be on the left (north) side of the road. If you get to a crossroads (W 100th St. N.) you went too far.

For additional information contact: Len Abels 515-758-2589  Lenandbevrrtc@msn.com

or Brian Bauer 319-430-3176  dtagalon@yahoo.com

  

SEPTEMBER 19, 2009

Johnson County Rangers Monthly Shoot All our monthly shoots are NCOWS sanctioned. We welcome guests at any and all functions. We will be shooting on private property in 2009, the location is 8088 Eminence Pike, this is 8 miles north of Shelbyville, Ky. on Hwy 55.  Shoots will begin with sign up at 9:30 a.m., safety meeting at 10:00 a.m., and shooting immediately after the safety meeting.  For more information contact Robert Chenault at (502) 633-1485 or Jim Mullins at (606) 642-3594

 

SEPTEMBER 20, 2009

Border Regulators Monthly Shoot, Mount Ayr, Iowa. Registration begins at 9:00 A.M., Shooting at 10:00. Side matches may include any or all of the following: long range buffalo, stake shoot, long range lever rifle, and long range pistol. Range is located 6 miles south of Mount Ayr, Iowa on Highway 169, then 1 mile west on gravel.

Lunch available on the grounds.

For more information: John Newton (641) 464-3942   newton.john@yahoo.com

 

SEPTEMBER 20, 2009

Great Lakes Freight & Mining Company   C-K-S Train Robbery Reenactment

Participants in our reenactments are required to be a member of Great Lakes Freight & Mining Co. and/or NCOWS. For more information please contact; Bill Allen (Will Henry), home (765) 332-2335, or cell (765) 524-2595; willhenry@nltc.net.

Web Site: http://home.comcast.net/~glfmcposse/

  

SEPTEMBER 20, 2009

Hat Creek Regulators – Monthly Shoot

The Hat Creek Regulators does not have a permanent range but holds monthly shoots in the nearby National Forest and on BLM land. Shoots are normally the third Sunday of the month pending weather and other restrictions. Due to the remote locations, it is imperative that visiting NCOWS members or guests contact the posse rep Danny Ellison at dellison@bak.rr.com or phone 661-589-4925 in advance.

 

SEPTEMBER 26, 2009

Scarlet Mask Vigilance Committee,  shoots on the fourth Saturday of the month on the Thunder Creek Long Rifle shooting range that has been in existence since the early 1970’s. The range boasts two shooting areas, a lower range that has modern camping (no RV hookups) for modern tents or campers, and an upper range for primitive camping and long range rifle shooting. A safety meeting will be held at 9:00am with shooting to start promptly at 9:30am. Lunch and soft drinks will be provided. To get to the range take Indiana Hwy 37 from Indianapolis south to Martinsville Indiana. Go to the fourth stop light which is Mahalasville road. Turn left (if coming from the north) Go approximately six miles to Bear Wallow road, turn right, go approximately 2.2 miles. Range is on left hand side of road and is marked. Don't be too apprehensive about the steep hills, the area we will use is flat and easy walking. For more information contact Bill Proctor e-mail, bill@surf-ici.com Phone # 317-797-8444, or Tony Hollandsworth e-mail, TKhollandsworth@aol.com Phone # 317-714-5486

  

SEPTEMBER 27, 2009

Texas Ten Horns Shoot We hold two NCOWS shoots each month on the second Saturday and fourth Sunday. Registration starts at 9:00 AM with a safety meeting at 9:30. Our Range is located on Jacob's Plain north of Greenville, Texas on FM 118. From Interstate 30, take exit 96 go north 1/4 mile on Loop 302 and turn right on FM 499.  Go 1/4 mile east on FM 499 and turn north on FM 118.  Go 11 miles north.  Do not take the spur into Jacobia.  Stay on FM 118 past the intersection of FM 1566. Or from Grayson County, take Hwy 11 east out of Whitewright toward Wolfe City.  Turn right on Hwy 34.  Turn right again, continuing to follow Hwy 34, then curve to the left.  Turn left on FM 1566 and left again on FM 118. The range is on the left side of the road.  It is visible from FM 118. (GPS:  33°14'35.13"N  96°2'19.14"W) We shoot six stages each match. You will need a minimum of 60 rounds for pistols, 60 rounds for rifle and 25 rounds for shotgun. For more information contact: Ted Beechler aka 'Cole Bluesteele' colebluesteele@sbcglobal.net  or Larry Howard aka 'Lethal Larry' mustanghoward@cableone.net

 

OCTOBER 3, 2009

Wisconsin Old West Shootists, Boyceville, WI    NCOWS Shoot.

For more information contact Tom Spanton 715-246-6218 spanton@frontiernet.net

 

OCTOBER 3-4, 2009

Kansas Vigilance Committee Monthly Event – Detective Shoot

This has been an entertaining and challenging event both times we have done it.  You will have to shoot straight and think straight.

For info call Grizzle Bear at 913-321-3502, rob-b@swbell.net

  

OCTOBER 10, 2009

Texas Ten Horns Shoot We hold two NCOWS shoots each month on the second Saturday and fourth Sunday. Registration starts at 9:00 AM with a safety meeting at 9:30. Our Range is located on Jacob's Plain north of Greenville, Texas on FM 118. From Interstate 30, take exit 96 go north 1/4 mile on Loop 302 and turn right on FM 499.  Go 1/4 mile east on FM 499 and turn north on FM 118.  Go 11 miles north.  Do not take the spur into Jacobia.  Stay on FM 118 past the intersection of FM 1566. Or from Grayson County, take Hwy 11 east out of Whitewright toward Wolfe City.  Turn right on Hwy 34.  Turn right again, continuing to follow Hwy 34, then curve to the left.  Turn left on FM 1566 and left again on FM 118. The range is on the left side of the road.  It is visible from FM 118. (GPS:  33°14'35.13"N  96°2'19.14"W) We shoot six stages each match. You will need a minimum of 60 rounds for pistols, 60 rounds for rifle and 25 rounds for shotgun. For more information contact: Ted Beechler aka 'Cole Bluesteele' colebluesteele@sbcglobal.net  or Larry Howard aka 'Lethal Larry' mustanghoward@cableone.net

 

OCTOBER 11, 2009

Blue River Regulators’ Monthly Shoot   Registration ($15 /$10 for NCOWS members, NCOWS juniors shoot free) begins 9:00AM, shooters meeting at 9:45AM.  Shooting begins at 10:00AM.  You will need approx. 75 revolver, 75 rifle & 25 shotgun rounds. Bring your own grub for lunch!  Range is located 3 miles west & 4 miles north of Valparaiso, NE.  Range is on northwest corner of the intersection of county roads 31 (north-south) and “F” (east-west) then continue north 1/8 mile to the driveway.  Valparaiso is approximately 18 miles Northwest of Lincoln, NE.    For more information contact Marshal Roger “Montana Sam” Bodfield; 402-540-8087 or John “Cactus Jack” Butcher; 402-729-2510 desert_rat55@hotmail.com

  

OCTOBER 11, 2009

Great Lakes Freight & Mining Company Monthly Shoot  Registration begins at 9:00 AM, and following a brief Safety Meeting, shooting begins at 10:00AM. For more information please contact; Bill Allen (Will Henry), home (765) 332-2335, or cell (765) 524-2595; willhenry@nltc.net.   Web Site: http://home.comcast.net/~glfmcposse/

  

OCTOBER 16-18, 2009

Hat Creek Regulators – Primitive Camp & Shoot

The Hat Creek Regulators does not have a permanent range but holds monthly shoots in the nearby National Forest and on BLM land. Shoots are normally the third Sunday of the month pending weather and other restrictions. Due to the remote locations, it is imperative that visiting NCOWS members or guests contact the posse rep Danny Ellison at dellison@bak.rr.com or phone 661-589-4925 in advance.

 

OCTOBER 17, 2009

The Order of the Phoenix Irregular Guard – Monthly Meeting/Social

Monthly meeting locations & times vary; contact one of the following for information:

Len Abels 515-758-2589  Lenandbevrrtc@msn.com

or Brian Bauer 319-430-3176  dtagalon@yahoo.com

 

OCTOBER 18, 2009

Border Regulators Monthly Shoot, Mount Ayr, Iowa. Registration begins at 9:00 A.M., Shooting at 10:00. Side matches may include any or all of the following: long range buffalo, stake shoot, long range lever rifle, and long range pistol. Range is located 6 miles south of Mount Ayr, Iowa on Highway 169, then 1 mile west on gravel.

Lunch available on the grounds.

For more information: John Newton (641) 464-3942   newton.john@yahoo.com

 

OCTOBER 24, 2009

Scarlet Mask Vigilance Committee,  shoots on the fourth Saturday of the month on the Thunder Creek Long Rifle shooting range that has been in existence since the early 1970’s. The range boasts two shooting areas, a lower range that has modern camping (no RV hookups) for modern tents or campers, and an upper range for primitive camping and long range rifle shooting. A safety meeting will be held at 9:00am with shooting to start promptly at 9:30am. Lunch and soft drinks will be provided. To get to the range take Indiana Hwy 37 from Indianapolis south to Martinsville Indiana. Go to the fourth stop light which is Mahalasville road. Turn left (if coming from the north) Go approximately six miles to Bear Wallow road, turn right, go approximately 2.2 miles. Range is on left hand side of road and is marked. Don't be too apprehensive about the steep hills, the area we will use is flat and easy walking. For more information contact Bill Proctor e-mail, bill@surf-ici.com Phone # 317-797-8444, or Tony Hollandsworth e-mail, TKhollandsworth@aol.com Phone # 317-714-5486

  

OCTOBER 24, 2009

Johnson County Rangers Monthly Shoot All our monthly shoots are NCOWS sanctioned. We welcome guests at any and all functions. We will be shooting on private property in 2009, the location is 8088 Eminence Pike, this is 8 miles north of Shelbyville, Ky. on Hwy 55.  Shoots will begin with sign up at 9:30 a.m., safety meeting at 10:00 a.m., and shooting immediately after the safety meeting.  For more information contact Robert Chenault at (502) 633-1485 or Jim Mullins at (606) 642-3594

  

OCTOBER 25, 2009

Texas Ten Horns Shoot We hold two NCOWS shoots each month on the second Saturday and fourth Sunday. Registration starts at 9:00 AM with a safety meeting at 9:30. Our Range is located on Jacob's Plain north of Greenville, Texas on FM 118. From Interstate 30, take exit 96 go north 1/4 mile on Loop 302 and turn right on FM 499.  Go 1/4 mile east on FM 499 and turn north on FM 118.  Go 11 miles north.  Do not take the spur into Jacobia.  Stay on FM 118 past the intersection of FM 1566. Or from Grayson County, take Hwy 11 east out of Whitewright toward Wolfe City.  Turn right on Hwy 34.  Turn right again, continuing to follow Hwy 34, then curve to the left.  Turn left on FM 1566 and left again on FM 118. The range is on the left side of the road.  It is visible from FM 118. (GPS:  33°14'35.13"N  96°2'19.14"W) We shoot six stages each match. You will need a minimum of 60 rounds for pistols, 60 rounds for rifle and 25 rounds for shotgun. For more information contact: Ted Beechler aka 'Cole Bluesteele' colebluesteele@sbcglobal.net  or Larry Howard aka 'Lethal Larry' mustanghoward@cableone.net

 

OCTOBER 31, 2009

Wisconsin Old West Shootists, Boyceville, WI  -  PUMPKIN Shoot.

For more information contact Tom Spanton 715-246-6218 spanton@frontiernet.net

 

NOVEMBER 7-8, 2009

Kansas Vigilance Committee Monthly Event – at Duck Creek Dave’s

See what surprises Dave can cook up for us, on the range and in the kitchen.

For info call Grizzle Bear at 913-321-3502, rob-b@swbell.net

 

November 7, 2009

Wood River Horse Thieves Annual Turkey Shoot

Heart Mountain Rod & Gun Club. Road 5 Powell, Wyoming. 10am.

Social afterwards. Contact “Yakima Red” 307-254-2090 or yakred@tritel.net

 

NOVEMBER 8, 2009

Great Lakes Freight & Mining Company Monthly Shoot  Registration begins at 9:00 AM, and following a brief Safety Meeting, shooting begins at 10:00AM. For more information please contact; Bill Allen (Will Henry), home (765) 332-2335, or cell (765) 524-2595; willhenry@nltc.net.   Web Site: http://home.comcast.net/~glfmcposse/

 

NOVEMBER 8, 2009

The Order of the Phoenix Irregular Guard – Monthly Meeting/Social

Monthly meeting locations & times vary; contact one of the following for information:

Len Abels 515-758-2589  Lenandbevrrtc@msn.com

or Brian Bauer 319-430-3176  dtagalon@yahoo.com

 

NOVEMBER 12-14 , 2009

NCOWS SOUTHWESTERN REGIONAL hosted by the Texas Ten Horns.  Click HERE to download application.

 Our Range is located on Jacob's Plain north of Greenville, Texas on FM 118. From Interstate 30, take exit 96 go north 1/4 mile on Loop 302 and turn right on FM 499.  Go 1/4 mile east on FM 499 and turn north on FM 118.  Go 11 miles north.  Do not take the spur into Jacobia.  Stay on FM 118 past the intersection of FM 1566. Or from Grayson County, take Hwy 11 east out of Whitewright toward Wolfe City.  Turn right on Hwy 34.  Turn right again, continuing to follow Hwy 34, then curve to the left.  Turn left on FM 1566 and left again on FM 118. The range is on the left side of the road.  It is visible from FM 118. (GPS:  33°14'35.13"N  96°2'19.14"W) We shoot six stages each match. You will need a minimum of 60 rounds for pistols, 60 rounds for rifle and 25 rounds for shotgun. For more information contact: Ted Beechler aka 'Cole Bluesteele' colebluesteele@sbcglobal.net  or Larry Howard aka 'Lethal Larry' mustanghoward@cableone.net

 

NOVEMBER 15, 2009

Border Regulators Monthly Shoot, Mount Ayr, Iowa. Registration begins at 9:00 A.M., Shooting at 10:00. Side matches may include any or all of the following: long range buffalo, stake shoot, long range lever rifle, and long range pistol. Range is located 6 miles south of Mount Ayr, Iowa on Highway 169, then 1 mile west on gravel.

Lunch available on the grounds.

For more information: John Newton (641) 464-3942   newton.john@yahoo.com

 

NOVEMBER 28, 2009

Scarlet Mask Vigilance Committee,  shoots on the fourth Saturday of the month on the Thunder Creek Long Rifle shooting range that has been in existence since the early 1970’s. The range boasts two shooting areas, a lower range that has modern camping (no RV hookups) for modern tents or campers, and an upper range for primitive camping and long range rifle shooting. A safety meeting will be held at 9:00am with shooting to start promptly at 9:30am. Lunch and soft drinks will be provided. To get to the range take Indiana Hwy 37 from Indianapolis south to Martinsville Indiana. Go to the fourth stop light which is Mahalasville road. Turn left (if coming from the north) Go approximately six miles to Bear Wallow road, turn right, go approximately 2.2 miles. Range is on left hand side of road and is marked. Don't be too apprehensive about the steep hills, the area we will use is flat and easy walking. For more information contact Bill Proctor e-mail, bill@surf-ici.com Phone # 317-797-8444, or Tony Hollandsworth e-mail, TKhollandsworth@aol.com Phone # 317-714-5486

  

DECEMBER 12, 2009

Kansas Vigilance Committee Monthly Event – Christmas Dinner

Our traditional dinner at the Golden Ox in Kansas City.

For info call Grizzle Bear at 913-321-3502, rob-b@swbell.net

  

DECEMBER 12, 2009

Texas Ten Horns Shoot We hold two NCOWS shoots each month on the second Saturday and fourth Sunday. Registration starts at 9:00 AM with a safety meeting at 9:30. Our Range is located on Jacob's Plain north of Greenville, Texas on FM 118. From Interstate 30, take exit 96 go north 1/4 mile on Loop 302 and turn right on FM 499.  Go 1/4 mile east on FM 499 and turn north on FM 118.  Go 11 miles north.  Do not take the spur into Jacobia.  Stay on FM 118 past the intersection of FM 1566. Or from Grayson County, take Hwy 11 east out of Whitewright toward Wolfe City.  Turn right on Hwy 34.  Turn right again, continuing to follow Hwy 34, then curve to the left.  Turn left on FM 1566 and left again on FM 118. The range is on the left side of the road.  It is visible from FM 118. (GPS:  33°14'35.13"N  96°2'19.14"W) We shoot six stages each match. You will need a minimum of 60 rounds for pistols, 60 rounds for rifle and 25 rounds for shotgun. For more information contact: Ted Beechler aka 'Cole Bluesteele' colebluesteele@sbcglobal.net  or Larry Howard aka 'Lethal Larry' mustanghoward@cableone.net

 

DECEMBER 13, 2009

Great Lakes Freight & Mining Company Monthly Shoot  Registration begins at 9:00 AM, and following a brief Safety Meeting, shooting begins at 10:00AM. For more information please contact; Bill Allen (Will Henry), home (765) 332-2335, or cell (765) 524-2595; willhenry@nltc.net.   Web Site: http://home.comcast.net/~glfmcposse/

 

 DECEMBER 13, 2009

The Order of the Phoenix Irregular Guard – Monthly Meeting/Social

Monthly meeting locations & times vary; contact one of the following for information:

Len Abels 515-758-2589  Lenandbevrrtc@msn.com

or Brian Bauer 319-430-3176  dtagalon@yahoo.com

 

 DECEMBER 26, 2009

Scarlet Mask Vigilance Committee,  shoots on the fourth Saturday of the month on the Thunder Creek Long Rifle shooting range that has been in existence since the early 1970’s. The range boasts two shooting areas, a lower range that has modern camping (no RV hookups) for modern tents or campers, and an upper range for primitive camping and long range rifle shooting. A safety meeting will be held at 9:00am with shooting to start promptly at 9:30am. Lunch and soft drinks will be provided. To get to the range take Indiana Hwy 37 from Indianapolis south to Martinsville Indiana. Go to the fourth stop light which is Mahalasville road. Turn left (if coming from the north) Go approximately six miles to Bear Wallow road, turn right, go approximately 2.2 miles. Range is on left hand side of road and is marked. Don't be too apprehensive about the steep hills, the area we will use is flat and easy walking. For more information contact Bill Proctor e-mail, bill@surf-ici.com Phone # 317-797-8444, or Tony Hollandsworth e-mail, TKhollandsworth@aol.com Phone # 317-714-5486

  

DECEMBER 27, 2009

Texas Ten Horns Shoot We hold two NCOWS shoots each month on the second Saturday and fourth Sunday. Registration starts at 9:00 AM with a safety meeting at 9:30. Our Range is located on Jacob's Plain north of Greenville, Texas on FM 118. From Interstate 30, take exit 96 go north 1/4 mile on Loop 302 and turn right on FM 499.  Go 1/4 mile east on FM 499 and turn north on FM 118.  Go 11 miles north.  Do not take the spur into Jacobia.  Stay on FM 118 past the intersection of FM 1566. Or from Grayson County, take Hwy 11 east out of Whitewright toward Wolfe City.  Turn right on Hwy 34.  Turn right again, continuing to follow Hwy 34, then curve to the left.  Turn left on FM 1566 and left again on FM 118. The range is on the left side of the road.  It is visible from FM 118. (GPS:  33°14'35.13"N  96°2'19.14"W) We shoot six stages each match. You will need a minimum of 60 rounds for pistols, 60 rounds for rifle and 25 rounds for shotgun. For more information contact: Ted Beechler aka 'Cole Bluesteele' colebluesteele@sbcglobal.net  or Larry Howard aka 'Lethal Larry' mustanghoward@cableone.net