Howdy Pards! There will be a lot of wonderful things going on at the upcoming 2022 NCOWS National Convention. If you haven't registered, I hope you will soon. Here are some reasons to attend this convention. 1. There is a 3 Stage cowboy shoot at the SMVS Posse range the Thursday afternoon prior to the convention. 2. There is a raffle to win together the following items: a Cimarron 1861 Navy .36 percussion revolver donated by 3B Shooting Supply, a $100 gift certificate towards period engraving by Philip Montarsi, and a $100 gift certificate towards a period holster by Cliff Fendley. There will also be some great door prizes given out at the Saturday night banquet. Here is just a small sampling of the numerous door prizes: Another 1861 Navy donated by Mike Owen and Duane Butt, a $150 Texas Jack Outfitters gift certificate, Wine from Brown County Winery, a $25 Midway USA gift certificate, a leather rifle butt stock cover by Mark Brunnemer, and 1 pound of Arbuckle coffee with coffee cup. There are some fantastic and interesting seminars planned covering things of the old west. Don't forget about the vendors that will be offering lots of great old west clothing and items for sale. Hope to see you at the convention!