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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 approximately 200 people coming through the event (apparently more than last year) and they had a steady flow of visitors from late morning until around 5:00 PM. Approximately 10 individuals expressed interest in learning more about future events, with several showing particularly strong interest. Overall, the event provided a valuable opportunity to introduce people to our sport and make connections with potential future participants. We will continue looking into other events where we can promote the ACWSA and skirmishing, but the success of these efforts will depend on participation and support from all ACWSA members and teams. The goal is bigger than any one organization though, as we want to promote the overall sport of American Civil War skirmishing and help ensure that it continues to grow well into the future for both the ACWSA and N-SSA.