Welcome Crashing Bacon.
Major 2 has it right about NCOWS.
Our National Convention & Sale is being held down by Branson, MO come the 27-29th of March. Check out the website for info,
www.ncows.orgNew this year, and what is generating a lot of buzz, is the hosting Posse, The Double M Cowboys, is sponsoring a six-stage match on the 27th that quite a few members have signed on for. Great opportunity to meet and shoot, or just get a lot of helpful ideas, on NCOWS arms and clothing. There are always interesting seminars as well.
The GAF technically exists only on the internet as a "big tent" to harbor all those whose interest in military history carried over into determining the kind of shooting persona they've adopted. Our big event is the Grand Muster, - this year June 27 - 29th in Nebraska. See the info at top of this forum.
Same sentiment as Major 2 expressed. GAF members are eager to help out those who are interested. We are unique in many ways, one of which is formal Postal Shoots that allow you to compete at any range in your local area using our standard targets downloaded at our website and under rules set forward.
RCJ