The Guns’n’Grub event on August 21st was a great start and an encouraging success for American Civil War Shooting Association recruitment. Seven members representing three different units attended and helped promote the ACWSA, N-SSA, and the general sport of skirmishing throughout the day at Range 10. Attendance was strong, with [ » ]
The hot temperatures didn’t keep many from enjoying the weekend’s skirmish in Beloit. Competitors enjoyed plenty of food, including Ron’s excellent pulled pork sandwiches. As tradition continued, two additional awards were given out for the most authentic Federal and Rebel uniforms. Results for the team shooting were as follows: Smoothbore [ » ]
A great turn of events this year for the Frank Matuszek Memorial Skirmish was that for nearly all of the shooting the weather was excellent. The rain held off and the muggy weather wasn’t unbearable until Sunday afternoon. A spaghetti dinner was provided along with a pancake breakfast, no one [ » ]
The Appleton skirmish once again had some interesting weather, but only on Friday evening with intense wind and thunder/lightning. Once the storm passed Friday, both Saturday and Sunday were perfect summer days for shooting. The skirmish saw two new shooters competing alongside veterans who were more than willing to help [ » ]
The 8th Wisconsin attended the DC Everest’s Annual Civil War Days event by hosting a hands on learning experience with American Civil War artillery. Demonstrating Union loading and firing procedures for 8th grade students.
The first ACWSA skirmish of the new year was hosted at Lefthanders Gun Club. Mild spring conditions yielded ideal shooting and camping conditions. Results for the team shooting was as follows: Breechloader 1st – 46th Illinois 2nd – 29th Wisconsin 3rd – Sharpshooters Carbine 1st – 46th Illinois [ » ]
The weather worked out beautifully for the final ACWSA skirmish of the year. With seven skirmishing units there was plenty of black powder in the air and smiles all around. The only remaining skirmish of the year are for dual ACWSA and N-SSA (North South Skirmish Association) members coming up [ » ]
The Labor Day weekend once again played host to the Rhinelander Vacant Chair Memorial Skirmish over the cool, yet sunny weekend. Four units attended, resulting in a small but fun and unique shooting atmosphere. Many individual shooters competed along with mini mortar golf to compliment the traditional team shooting events. [ » ]
Pleasant weather and the familiar Beloit Rifle Club provided a good skirmish on August 23rd to the 24th. The skirmish was highly attended with lots of individual competition shooting before the team events. Many also enjoyed the complimentary supper that was given at the clubhouse. Results for the team shooting [ » ]
The late July skirmish ran through some light rain and muggy, hot temperatures. The hosting units did a great job managing these conditions and hosted a great summer skirmish. Lots of free food and drink was available allowing shooters to easily tolerate the weather conditions. There were seven units (1st USSS, [ » ]
