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Dispatches - The Blog of the N-SSA

Dispatches - The Blog of the N-SSA

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Building a Skirmish Starter Kit

Mike Howell July 8, 2016

Building a good skirmish "kit" should be one of the first steps a new shooter does.  This blog provides some good tips on what the most essential things are to include.

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In New Skirmisher, How to Skirmish Tags New Shooter, N-SSA, Kit
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Camaraderie is Why I Skirmish

Mike Howell June 17, 2016

The notion of “camaraderie”, a feeling of belonging, fraternity, etc. is intangible, but it is something that is extremely powerful - appealing to virtually everyone.

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In Misc, N-SSA News Tags N-SSA, New Shooter
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Of Sights and Sight Pictures - A Guide to Consistent Shooting

Mike Howell April 1, 2016

Having the right sight picture is crucial to getting consistent results and becoming a better marksman.

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In How to Skirmish, Misc, Marksmanship Tags Com, New Shooter, Marksmanship
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That's a Wrap! The N-SSA attends the 2016 Great American Outdoor Show

Mike Howell March 11, 2016

Members of the North South Skirmish Association introduced attendees of the 2016 Great American Outdoor Show to the unique sport of skirmishing!

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In New Skirmisher, N-SSA News, What is Skirmishing Tags skirmishing, New Shooter, N-SSA, Outdoor Show
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What was a Battlefield Like During the Civil War?

Mike Howell March 4, 2016

What was a battlefield like during the Civil War?  A skirmish of the N-SSA might be the closest way to experience it firsthand.

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In What is Skirmishing, New Skirmisher Tags skirmishing, New Shooter
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Skirmishing on a Budget - Part 2

Mike Howell February 19, 2016

The second part of this series explores some of the other items a new shooter needs to get started as a skirmisher and ways to save some money on them.

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In New Skirmisher, What is Skirmishing Tags Budget, skirmishing, New Shooter
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Skirmishing on a Budget - Part 1

Mike Howell February 19, 2016

Find out how much it costs to get started as a skirmisher and learn some techniques for keeping costs low.

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In New Skirmisher, What is Skirmishing Tags Skirmishing, Budget, New Shooter
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The N-SSA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit preserving the history of the American Civil War and honoring the efforts of those who fought in it. Please consider donating to help us in our efforts to preserve this part of our American history.

North-South Skirmish Association  |  480 Chalybeate Springs Rd., Winchester, Virginia

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N-SSA promotes the competitive shooting of Civil War firearms and artillery while encouraging the preservation of battlefields, artifacts, clothing and education of the period.

 

North-South Skirmish Association | 480 Chalybeate Springs Rd, Winchester, VA, 22603, United States

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