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

NCOWS 2012 CONVENTION

Was held March 16-18, 2012 at Paroquet Springs Convention Centre, Shepherdsville, KY. Early reports indicate that the weather was very nice, and a fine time was had by all.

During the Convention the Territorial Congress met. Among the business attended to was the election of Officers for this year; Marshal: Dave Scott, Deputy Marshal: Ted Beechler, Secretary: Bryan Buck, Banker: John Irons, Judge: Roger Ragland, Editor: Dave Scott (Acting), Senate Delegate: Celeste Mullins, and Representative Delegate: Jeff Farmer. Also, the recently elected Territorial Senators; Bryan Buck, Bob Dorian, Celeste Mullins, Joe Ray, and John Torrence, were sworn into office for their term running from 2012 to 2014.

Mike Carter has posted photos from the Convention on the Johnson County Rangers web site; Convention Photos
He has also posted a gallery of formal portraits; Formal Portraits

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THE NCOWS NATIONAL SHOOT Will be June 6-9, 2012, at Westside Sportsmen's Club, Evansville, IN. Another great event is being put together this year. Make plans to join us, you'll be glad you did! Schedule Registration Form: DOC - PDF

REGIONAL SHOOT NOTICES AND ENTRY FORMS
ARE POSTED ON THE DOWNLOAD PAGE.

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 April 30, 2012