Learn
more about the new Civil War museum in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Welcome
to the Home Page of the American Civil War Shooting Association!
The
American Civil War Shooting Association (ACWSA) is a non-profit organization
dedicated to preserving Civil War history through the sport of skirmishing
Annual Dues are
$10 per person,
providing members with insurance and association news throughout the year.
ATTENTION
ACWSA MEMBERS: Please notify us when your email address changes.
Send updates to the ACWSA webmaster at: jboullion@charter.net
Click
the photo below to see a video of a real skirmish!
The
sport of Skirmishing combines Civil War era weapons with marksmanship
competition. It's a fast paced hobby
that's both fun and educational.
Marksmanship competitions
(Skirmishes) are open to both men and
women. Competitors dress in
authentic civil war era uniforms and clothing, and shoot either original or
replica firearms. The ACWSA also encourages young men and women who have passed a hunter safety course to participate!
Skirmishers
join together into teams representing specific regiments that participated in
the Civil War. Each team wears a replica uniform of the
original units they represent.
 A typical skirmish
includes:
Individual
Competition,
using muskets, carbines, and revolvers, shooting
at paper bulls-eye targets at ranges from 25 to 100 yards.
Team
Competition,
using muskets, carbines, revolvers, mortars and cannons shooting breakable
targets, teams are judged on both speed and accuracy.
At
the end of competitions, awards are presented to the top individuals and teams
in each category.
Contact Information
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Commander:
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Bob
Chabalowski,
(920)
725-9001
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YKnotKnit@aol.com
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Webmaster:
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Jim Boullion
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Evening (608) 849-9600 Day (608) 221-3821
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jboullion@charter.net
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