In 1999, Gary co-founded the American Civil War Shooting Association (ACWSA). He was a passionate and dedicated member, showcasing his pride in representing the 2nd Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry at many skirmishes. However, due to the pandemic and health concerns, Gary had to step back from active participation. Nevertheless, his passion [ » ]
Though the weekend started out rather damp, it did not deter the men and women of the Union and Confederate forces from skirmishing at the Twin City Rod & Gun Club Inc. Through on and off rain the troops continued to pour lead into the targets of the Neenah gun [ » ]
June 4-5, 2022 Appleton Skirmish Results Breechloader Team 1st: 15WI 2nd: 2WI 3rd: 66NCSmoothbore team 1st: 56VA 2nd: 66NC 3rd: 2WI 4th: 15WI 5th: 1USSS 6th: Btry H 7th: 56VA B team Carbine team 1st: 1USSS 2nd: 15WI 3rd: Btry H 4th: 66NC 5th: 2WI 6th: 56VA Musket Team 1st: 2WI 2nd: 1USSS 3rd: ? 4th: ? 5th: ? 6th: ?
April 22-24, 2022 Springfield, IL Skirmish Results SMOOTHBORE TEAM 1st: 66th NC: 505.2 sec 2nd: 56th VA: 834.0 sec 3rd: 2nd WI: 840.0 sec 4th: 46th IL: 894.2 sec 5th: 114th IL: 970.0 sec CARBINE TEAM 1st: 66th NC: 864.4 sec 2nd: 46th IL: 1003.1 sec 3rd: 2nd WI: 1145.6 sec 4th: 56th VA: 1438.4 sec 5th: 114th IL: [ » ]
There are many types of insurance policies. The ACWSA has always had a general liability policy. All nonprofit organizations should purchase general liability insurance. General liability policies cover against claims made against the organization by third parties for bodily injury and property damage occurring during our operations. It does not [ » ]
The History ofThe American Civil War Shooting Assn.20 Year Anniversary Gary Van Kauwenbergh, 8/15/2019 This year American Civil War Shooting Assn. (ACWSA) is celebrating its 20th anniversary. This brief history of our organization commemorates the occasion. The ACWSA did not invent the sport of skirmishing, and to understand its story, [ » ]
Stephen Sherry gave a presentation on the 15th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry to about 50 Sons of Norway members at their meeting in Racine, Wisconsin on Wednesday, May 16, 2018. The soldiers 15th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry were ethnically Norwegian, and known as the Norwegian ‘Bear Hunters’. The presentation was part of [ » ]
Stephen Sherry, Al Borland and Gary Van Kauwenbergh hosted a station covering small arms use in the Civil War at the Second Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Association’s School Day on May 17, 2018 in Milton, Wisconsin. About 2,000 students from the area schools attended. There were over two dozen stations covering [ » ]
Pards Stephen Sherry and Dan Christensen of the 15th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry ‘Norwegian Bear Hunters’ hosted a table at a recent Hands-on-History event at the Civil War Museum in Kenosha, WI. They displayed an assortment of military equipment and promoted the ACWSA.
The ACWSA was represented at the 2018 Civil War Museum Expo by Daniel Christiansen and Steve Sherry of the 15th Wisconsin. It was a good crowd and many people were interested. Hand brochures were handed out and many individuals expressed the interest in attending our skirmishes at Bristol this summer.