u/MustangLongbows

Just a quick reminder to all of our supporting members that our first virtual get-together is tonight, 7PM CST. Check your emails for the link and deets.

-Dave

One of the things we've been working hard on behind the scenes is finding more places where NAWS members can actually get together, bend some heavy bows, and shoot.

Over the past several weeks, we've been reaching out directly to archery clubs, outdoor ranges, traditional archery organizations, 3D and field courses, and other facilities around the country. We're particularly interested in places that have room for heavy bows, longer-distance shooting, roving marks, clout, or simply an informal group of NAWS members getting together for an afternoon.

But we can only find so much from behind a computer.

This is where we need your help.

You know your local archery community better than we do. If there's a club, range, farm, traditional archery group, large private property, or other potential shooting location in your area, tell us about it.

Even better, make an introduction.

If you're already a member of a local club, know the range owner, shoot with the person who runs the 3D course, or have a relationship with someone who has suitable property, an introduction from an existing member can go a lot further than a cold email from us.

And we're not necessarily looking to host huge formal events.

We'd love to see small regional NAWS meetups develop around the country. That might mean 5 or 10 people getting together at a local range, an afternoon of roving marks, a heavy-bow practice session, or eventually something larger like a clout shoot.

Our goal is to make it easier for someone who discovers warbow or heavy traditional archery to find somewhere to shoot and someone to shoot with.

So, drop your suggestions below. Tell us:

Where are you located? What range, club, organization, or property should we know about? Do you already have a connection there?

And if you're willing to make an introduction, please say so.

NAWS can build the network, but our members are the network.

Let's find some places to shoot.

All supporting members should have an email inviting you to join our first virtual meetup on Tuesday, 29 September at 8PM EST. We hope to see you there!

-Dave

Correy has kindly agreed to an interview with NAWS which we're very excited about. Organic Archery is a name you probably already recognize, especially if you are yourself a bowmaker. Owen has started a thread in the NAWS members' forum similar to the one for Joe Gibbs in which we're inviting members to weigh in with questions they'd like answered. I've already posted a couple myself!

It costs nothing and there are no paywalls to become a NAWS member and connect with other warbow enthusiasts who might be living nearer to you than you think. (I've already had a member visit the shop to hand build a Medieval arrow from scratch!) Free members get the same full access to the site as members who have donated.

Thanks,
Dave

All,

We're preparing questions for Joe who has agreed to a written interview like the others posted to the site. Owen has started a thread in the NAWS forum inviting all members to weigh in on whatever questions you might like to ask him yourselves. I'd think most people interested in the warbow might have at least a question or two for someone who has mastered it. Hop in and ask away!

In case you haven't yet signed up for a membership, just a reminder that it costs nothing and there are no paywalls. Free members get the same full access as members who have donated. We've been working hard gathering resources, information and connecting people to other warbow enthusiasts who may be living nearby. Stop in, ask Joe a question and put yourself on the map!

Thanks,
Dave

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Freshly posted up in the Member's Hall at warbowsociety.org! Very thoughtful Q&A that's worth the read.

Everyone, we had a fantastic launch day yesterday and it's thanks to those of you who are obviously just as passionate about this project as we are. We've put in a *lot* of time and energy behind the scenes (especially Owen) to get to this point and I can't tell you how motivating it is to see such a good turnout and response. Thanks for that, sincerely. It means a lot to us and that we're on the right track.

We hope to have some fantastic news perhaps in even the next few days about our plans for our get-together Fall of next year. I hate to seem evasive or sound like a tease, but if this comes through (and I believe it will) then this event is going to be orders of magnitude greater than even we planned or expected. I would hate to make a promise I couldn't keep or would have to reel in later, but trust me, I'm so tempted to blurt it out anyway. :)

Thanks again, everyone. We didn't build this for ourselves but for *all* of us so that we could find and connect with one another and enjoy our common interests. That appears to be working better than intended so far. See you on the field!

-Dave

We're a smallish niche group (so far) with a common interest in the martial use of the bow through history. If you have a question about bowmaking in particular, please post it here in r/bowyer instead. You'll get a lot more eyes on your question, a lot more advice, and this place exists for the purpose of helping people make bows specifically. I mean, we won't have the bouncer (u/AEFletcherIII) toss you out or anything if you ask about that sort of thing over there, but you'll be encouraged to repost it here. We're not looking or trying to set up anything competitive, only complimentary. Thanks all!

-Dave