Guns of the Golden West Associates are people that bring forward knowledge and skill sets from various disciplines, but they all typically have one thing in common – they are intrigued by the old west. As such, our Associates are afforded the opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills related to this interest. People who find one or more of the following areas appealing would likely find becoming an Associate to be a rewarding experience:

Acting Performing for and Interacting with the Public Contributing to the Community The Western Film Genre 19th Century Frontier History & Artefacts Victorian Era Clothing/Costuming 19th Century Firearms Fast Draw Trick Shooting Gun Spinning

While the summer months are the busiest season for shows, the Association actively performs year-round for various types of both public and private events, and general meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of every month except for July, August, and December. Membership fees for the first year are $65.00 and are reduced to $50.00 for each consecutive year thereafter. Those who become Associates after the month of July have the added benefit of their first year fee also covering their fee for the next subsequent year.

Those interested in applying to become an Associate may download and complete the Guns of the Golden West Association Application Form. Once downloaded and saved, most of the form may be filled out electronically (use the tab key to move between fields). Once completed, the application form may be printed and signed, and either scanned and sent as a PDF to our email address or sent via regular post to our mailing address, both of which are listed on the “Contact Us” page. Applicants will be contacted after their fully completed applications have been received.