2013 Convention Information

[bowiemaker]

March 15-17, 2013
Paroquet Springs Conference Center, Shepherdsville, Kentucky
Hosted by the Johnson County Rangers

Friday March 15
Vendor setup 7 am - Noon *NOTICE there is NO Thursday setup this year.
 Convention Open Noon-5
The Posse Caucus will be at 6:30 with the Congress beginning at 7:00

Saturday March 16
Convention Open  9-5
Ladies Tea 1:00 pm
The Banquet will be from 6:30 to 10:00 pm.

Sunday March 17
Convention Open  9-3

Member Registration Form: http://www.jcrangers.com/images/Graphics/2013ConvReg.pdf

Vendor Application Form: http://www.jcrangers.com/images/Graphics/2013ConvVendorApp.pdf

Location:
395 Paroquet Springs Drive
Shepherdsville, Kentucky 40165
Phone (502) 543-8687

15 minutes south of Louisville, KY. Take exit 117 from I-65 south onto Hwy 44 west (E 4th Street), Turn left onto Paroquet Springs Drive.

GPS Coordinates:    N 37 59.297   W 85 42.334

Hotels:
We have a special rate at the Sleep Inn, which is just across the parking lot from the Centre.  Call early to reserve your room at 502-921-1001 or 877-424-6423, mention you are coming for the NCOWS Convention to get the special rate.

Other motels in the immediate area are:

Super 8   502-543-8870

Fairfield Inn   502-955-5533

Best Western  502-543-7097

Country Inn & Suites  502-543-8400

Comfort Inn  502-955-5566

Days Inn  502-543-3011

Motel 6    502-543-4400

KOA Campground  502-543-2041    They have camp sites as well as log cabins at very reasonable rates.  Cabins do not have a kitchen.

There are numerous other hotels and motels around the airport and in downtown Louisville, KY 20 miles north of the convention.

General Information

Shepherdsville, KY is in the Eastern Time Zone

Nearest Airport: Louisville International (SDF)

Weather: Typical weather for mid-March is highs near 60 degrees and lows around 40 degrees. We had an unusually mild winter last year. However, the weather is pretty unpredictable in the Ohio Valley.

Alcohol, Liquor, Beer, Wine Sales: Yes

Smoking: Not permitted inside the convention center.

There are plenty of restaurants and shopping near the convention center.

GUNS

You may wear your guns inside the convention.

Guns must be unloaded and zip tied.

Guns will be checked at the door.

No loose ammo.

The convention is technically a gun show under Kentucky law. BATF has been notified and may be on the premises.

Kentucky Gun Laws:

Kentucky is an open carry state and one of the most gun-friendly states.

 Traveler's checklist:

        *Standard firearms ownership: unrestricted, no permit or license required
        *Semi-auto gun ownership: unrestricted, no permit or license required
        *Machine gun ownership: no state restrictions, compliance with federal law only
        *Firearm law uniformity: preemption law, firearm laws uniform throughout state
         *Right of Self-Defense: NRA-model castle doctrine, right protected by statute
        *Open carry: unrestricted in most public areas and generally accepted
        *Concealed carry: licenses granted to residents on a "shall issue" basis; automatic recognition for all carry permits from other states
         *Vehicle carry by non-permittees:  loaded firearms may be carried in plain view or stowed in any factory-installed vehicle compartment
         *State Parks: concealed handgun carry by recognized licensees permitted
         *Restaurants serving alcohol: permittees may carry while eating in dining area
       
*Duty to notify LEO of permit status: upon demand of police officer
 
Kentucky honors all other states Permit/Licenses.

 GUN SALES

 Non-Licensed Kentucky Residents

·        MAY acquire long guns from and dispose of personal firearms to non-licensed residents of Kentucky.

·        MAY dispose of firearms to any FFL.

·        MAY acquire from and dispose of personal firearms to non-licensed residents of Kentucky.

·        CANNOT acquire from or dispose of firearms to non-licensed residents of any other state.

 Non-Licensed Residents From Another State

·        MAY dispose of firearms to any FFL.

·        MAY acquire long guns only from FFLs licensed in Kentucky, provided the laws of both states are complied with.

·        CANNOT acquire handguns.

·        CANNOT dispose of firearms to non-licensed individuals.

[River City John]

Thank you for this very thorough info post.

See you there.

RCJ

[jefff]

my thanks to bowiemaker for posting this needed info,and would like for coming to convention to please register because we have to have a number for for the meal sat night.also if you have not made hotel reservations i suggest you do so to get the rate before it closes shortly.this is going to be a great conferance with presentations by walt kirst konverisons and peabody rifles just to name a couple.i would like all to come and have a wonderful time.jefff

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[Major 2]

Looking forward to it ..reservations are made .... 

[jefff]

i want everybody that comes to the convention to have a good time as i am going too.if you have made motel reservations good,if you haven't you better think about it now.we also need to know who's planing to attend the banquite sat eve. so please send in your apps for convention as this is the only way we can let the center know how many to prepare for the western buffet that has bbq baby back ribs,and bbq chicken yummmmmm yummmmmm.thanks to all attending for supporting ncows and if you can't attend buying raffle tickets on the reloader and 58 rem percussion rev w/krist konverter will support the national org. as all procceds go to ncows and you might win something.thank you all.jefff

[John William McCandles]

Just a reminder for those planning to attend the convention and wanting to make motel reservations. To get the discount, reservations need to be made before February 28. Also please get your convention reservations in soon so we can ensure the caterers have a proper head count for the banquet.
As Jefff stated earlier we have a great western buffet planned for the banquet this year. We will also be having three playing card raffles during the banquet for these great prizes, a Buck Taylor print donated by Tonto Rim Trading, a leather shooters bag donated by Brownells, along with all our normal door prizes.
We will have numerous presentations scheduled, including Walt Kirst, Peabody Rifles and others.
If you are not able to attend the convention and enjoy all the fun and comradery, perhaps you would like to purchase one or more tickets for our other raffles for the Pietta Remington 1858 NMA with Kirst Konverter, and custom gun leather along with another for a Lee Classic Turret press reloading outfit. All proceeds go to support the convention and NCOWS , you need not be present to win. Contact me , Boweimaker, Jefff or any other member of the Johnson County Rangers to purchase tickets.
We will adding updates as convention time draws nearer.
Hope to see everyone in Shepherdsville, KY.  in March!

JW
 

[John William McCandles]

This a list of presentations that we have scheduled so far.

Period Ladies Clothing, building an outfit
Kirst Cartridge Conversions
Peabody Rifles
Rifling a Barrel

JW

[John William McCandles]

This is a list of confirmed vendors as of today 2/20/2013.

1.   Trader Bob                  Bobby Baize,                   Fur Pelts, Hats, Pouches  
2.   Dave & Daine Chambers                                     Indian Leather, Knives  
3.   John Covert                                                     General Period  
4.   Blue Sage Mercantile     Shelly & SteveGraves,      Clothing & Accessories  
5.   Hamilton Dry Goods       Matt Hamilton                 Clothing and Accessories  
6.   Yuma Kid’s Mistake        John Irons                      General Period Stuff  
7.   Rocking K Saddlery        Frank Kaiser                    Leather/BP Revolvers  
8.   Dry Ridge Blacksmith     Carl King                         Camp/Ranch Ironwork    
9.   Gripmaker                    Larry Little                      Handgun Grips  
10. Providence Tool            Frank Wierus                   Peabody Rifles
11. Carter Crafts                 Mike Carter                     Custom Knives
12.  Anastasia’s Books         Michael & Anastasia Hope Tatum     Books & Misc.  
13.  Kansas Vigilance Committee  John & Michele Torrence     Misc.
14.  Croft Corner                Jackie Kirkeby& Patsy Croft     Clothing & Accessories
15.  Red River Trade Co.      Len & Bev Abels              Books, Clothing, Leather
JW  

[John William McCandles]

Oklahoma Tom of 3B Shooting Supply has graciously donated a Cimarron cap and ball pistol to be awarded at the Saturday night banquet. No buying extra tickets, if you are attending the banquet you are in the drawing, must be present to win. So get your banquet reservations in and plan on attending the convention and banquet.
Thanks to Oklahoma Tom.

JW
 

[Okefinokee Outlaw]

Looks to be a great convention.

[John William McCandles]

Convention time is drawing nearer, who all is comeing to Kentucky for a good time?

JW

[Okefinokee Outlaw]

I'll be doing the 10 hour drive on Thursday 3/14.

[Major 2]

Capt. John & I will be headed up Thursday as well.

should pass thru Atlanta before noon

[Texas Lawdog]

Major, I will call you when I get to the Best Western. Maybe we can go eat supper somewhere.

[Tascosa Joe]

We are coming to convention should be there Thursday night.  We probably will not go to the banquet since my wife can't eat BBQ.   .

[Major 2]

Sounds good Jim.... lets bypass the  umm Steak House  next to the Hotel , and find some place good 

[Texas Lawdog]

Major, Friday night I found another steak place that is north of the hotel, I don't remember the name, but it has a western theme. The food was good and the service was fair. I think I can find it.

[Books OToole]

Major, Friday night I found another steak place that is north of the hotel, I don't remember the name, but it has a western theme. The food was good and the service was fair. I think I can find it.

The steak house north* of the hotel got good reviews last year.  The one next to the hotel did not.
Most of the KVC contingient will arrive on Thursday, late afternoon.


Books

* If I remember correctly; Two right turns and go through the light (major intersection) and then turn rigth again.

[Major 2]

Sound good to me ...fellows, that will work. 

[Cherokee Reb]

The steak house north* of the hotel got good reviews last year.  The one next to the hotel did not.
Most of the KVC contingient will arrive on Thursday, late afternoon.


Books

* If I remember correctly; Two right turns and go through the light (major intersection) and then turn rigth again.

The offending steak house is out of business. The Cattlemans Steakhouse is doing well.

Mingo