MOLINE, ILLINOIS (March 17, 2025) — The National Congress of Old West Shootists (NCOWS) Convention is set to bring the Old West to life once again at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Davenport, Iowa, March 21-23, 2025.
The convention offers an exciting lineup of events for history enthusiasts, reenactors, and cowboy action shooting fans, including:
Seminars: Step back in time and explore fascinating aspects of the Old West through a variety of engaging presentations, such as:
- March 21, 2-3PM: Old West Gambling – Learn how to play Faro
- March 21, 3:30-4:30PM: Confederate Sidearms
- March 22, 9:30-10:30AM: Tintype Photography — Learn about the original process and get your picture taken
- March 22, 11AM-12PM: Reloading for the Long-Range Buffalo Gun — A how-to for shooting enthusiasts
- March 22, 2-3PM: History of the Rock Island Arsenal
- March 22, 3:30-4:30PM: Life and Times of Wild Bill Hickok — Bring the kids to meet Wild Bill himself and hear about his adventures
Old West Show and Sale: This fifty-table show features vendors offering period-specific goods, including clothing, firearms (both reproduction and antique), leather goods, books, collectibles, and much more.
- March 21, 1-5PM
- March 22, 9AM-5PM
- March 23, 10AM-2PM
Public Welcome: The event is open to the public, and you do not need to be an NCOWS member to attend. A one-day pass, payable at the door for just $5, grants access to the show, sale, and all seminars that day.
For a full schedule of events and more details about NCOWS, visit ncowsconvention.com.
About NCOWS
Founded in 1994, the National Congress of Old West Shootists (NCOWS) is dedicated to preserving the authentic spirit of the Old West era from 1865 to 1899. NCOWS promotes historical reenactments, Western Action Shooting, and the diverse social, occupational, and ethnic heritage of the period.
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