2014 Illinois State Musters

[Shamrock]

Grand Army of the Frontier
2014 Illinois State Musters

The Gatling Gun is Back
The Division of Illinois is proud to announce there will be two state musters in 2014. Both Musters will be held at the Good Guys Posse Dry Gulch Ranch Range in Winnebago, IL on Saturday 31 May 2014 and Sunday 31 August 2014. Location information: 10573 Telegraph Rd. Winnebago, IL www.goodguysposse.org

The theme of the May muster will be Close Quarter Combat. You should expect to engage the enemy with bayonet, knife and saber. These weapons will be supplied if they are not in your personal arsenal. These three stages will be at closer range than previous musters, but you should not have the expectation that the targets will be larger.

An additional stage will be a "Squad Shoot." The troops present will be assigned to a Squad and deliver massive fire to an individual target until said target is obliterated.  Squads will be divided equally by type of long gun used by the trooper.

Details on the August muster will follow at a later date.

If you have questions get a hold of me at shamrockgannon@live.com or 217/722-8512

Gun carts will be allowed at this muster because there are no provisions for stacking firearms. Hearing protection and side shields/wrap around safety glasses are required for anyone on the range. SASS safety rules will apply. The muster is shot with a rifle and one pistol. Bring a second revolver, because it will be required for one stage. Pistols will be shot "dualist." Uniforms not required. SASS legal pistols and rifles .38 caliber and larger can be utilized. Categories based on GAF Battle rifle standards.

Pre-registration isn't required but appreciated by the Mess Sergeant so the amount of food needed can be determined for the noon mess (lunch).

Registration at 0800 – Safety Meeting at 0845 – Muster begins at 0900 – Lunch at 1230

Regards,
Bvt. Lt. Col. Pat "Shamrock" Gannon GAF# 447
Commanding, Division of Illinois





Registration 2014 Illinois State Muster

______ 31 May 2014 ______31 August 2014                       

Name: ________________________________________________ GAF # __________

Address:________________________________________________________________

City: ________________________________________ State: _________ Zip: _______

Alias:____________________________________

Email: _______________________________________ Phone #: _______________



Category:          Rifle Examples (Other pre 1900 firearms are welcome)
___ Milspec Repeater              .30-40 Krag and Revolver.

___ Milspec Single Shot             .45-70 Springfield Trapdoor and Revolver.

___Staff Officer                   Revolver only   

___Infantry                   Mil Spec. Rifle only

___Scout                   Pistol Caliber Lever Rifle and Revolver.
   
___Buffalo Scout                     Sharps and Revolver.
   
___Militia                   Rifle Caliber Lever Rifle and Revolver.

Also select one of the following:

___Black Powder       

___Smokeless


Cost is $20.00 includes lunch. Make checks out to Pat Gannon. Send registration to Pat Gannon, 200 Clover Chase Circle, Woodstock, IL 60098

Note: Additional Cost of Gatling Gun Live Fire: $10.00 includes 20 Rds. Of .45LC


                                            GAF Enlistment                                 

The Grand Army of the Frontier is open to anyone who has an interest in any or all aspects of the Victorian-era Military. All Cowboy Action Shooters and reenactors are strongly encouraged to join. This Group was established to foster the free exchange and flow of information and ideas to recreate the various Uniforms used in this era. Also, uniforms are DEFINITELY not required, but members are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED the wearing of Uniforms while competing in Cowboy Action Shooting events, if they have one. 

There is no cost involved in joining the GAF. Enlist Now!
Do it online at:
http://www.grandarmyofthefrontier.org
Or, fill out the form below and mail it to
Lt. Col. Pat "Shamrock" Gannon
200 Clover Chase Circle
Woodstock, IL 60098

Name__________________________________

Alias__________________________________

Address________________________________

City___________________________________

State__________________ ZIP_____________

Email Address____________________________

Phone Number__________________________

Check as appropriate:
SASS Member ___ NCOWS Member ___Reenactor ___ Living Historian ___
NSSA ___ NRA ___

Contact the Grand Army of the Frontier:
http://www.grandarmyofthefrontier.org
Visit the GAF forum at The Barracks in
CAS City: http://www.cascity.com

[Bull Schmitt]

A registration form for the Musters is available on the Dispatches page.

Col Bull

[G.W. Strong]

Come one, come all! We are going to have a great time!

[Drydock]

Could I camp on the range or close by?  I'd like to try and make this match, but won't know until the last minute.

[G.W. Strong]

I am sure you can do that. The land owner camped for the last muster so it seems like a good idea. I probably will as well.

[Drydock]

Whats the round count?

[Shamrock]

Drydock,
No problem camping out. Please call the landlord at 815-509-6375 when you get close. He will come to range and show you where to camp. Map to range can be found at: http://www.goodguysposse.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=6130 url
Don't have round count-the squad shoot is a variable number-depends on how many it takes your squad to bring down the target. 50-60 for rifle and 40-50 for pistol should be enough. However it never hurts to have more!!
Regards,
Pat "Shamrock" Gannon

[Drydock]

It seems we will have representation from the Czar of all the Russias.

[pony express]

Don't think Legion Etrangere will be able to make it......

[pony express]

Pierre will be focusing all resources on Grand Muster next month.....

[Dusty Tagalon]

Weather looking pretty good for the weekend, so starting to make plans & get things together to attend.

Brian

[Drydock]

GOt the Ammo loaded and the trunk of the car packed.  400 miles on friday!  Ivan will have to leave the Yak behind . . .

[Dusty Tagalon]

Drydock,what is your eta Friday? I also would like to setup a camp. Work until 4:00PM, arriving around 7:00PM. I will have the farmers phone number with me encase I arrive earlier.

Brian

[Drydock]

I'm planning to leave Columbia MO between 7 and 8 am.  Figure between 4 and 5 pm on site I hope.

[Dusty Tagalon]

Thanks

[G.W. Strong]

see you in the morning