S&WCA members meet annually at a closed show to
share knowledge, display prized guns, and enjoy learning
from other members. The location varies across the
country from year to year, normally held in June or early
July. This meeting and show includes displays, sale
tables, the business meeting and the annual auction
(proceeds help support S&WCA operations). Guest
speakers provide educational talks. Various display
awards are presented at the Saturday evening banquet.
Members and their families are urged to attend. It is an
experience not to be missed!
Across the country, regional groups of members meet
more frequently at various “un-official” gatherings.
The Association also supports educational displays of
S&W products throughout the Country and provides
financial support to preserve S&W archival records to
various organizations.
The Smith & Wesson Collectors Association is not a part
of nor affiliated with Smith & Wesson (firearms
manufacturer).
S&WCA Revised 12-24-2015
®
Smith & Wesson
Collectors Association
(A not-for-profit corporation)
The Smith & Wesson Collectors Association was founded
in 1970 by a small group of individuals to promote the
study, preservation and collecting of Smith & Wesson
firearms and related items. Today, the organization has
grown to over 1,300 members.
Three times a year, the S&WCA Journal is published by
the Association and mailed to all current members. It
includes technical articles by members and guest
authors. It also contains information on the association’s
activities. Members are urged to participate by providing
articles and pictures
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Smith & Wesson Collectors Association
Application for Membership
S&W interests (for S&WCA Roster-limit 35 characters):
_____________________________________________
(PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY)
Name: ________________________________________
Mail Address: __________________________________
City: ______________________ State: ___ Zip: _______
Country: ______________________________________
Spouse’s First Name (for Roster): __________________
Phone for S&WCA Roster: ________________________
E-mail address (for S&WCA Roster):
_____________________________________________
Home Phone: __________________________________
Business Phone: _______________________________
Date of Birth: ________________ Citizenship: ________
Place of Birth: __________________________________
Occupation/Employer: ___________________________
Pledge: I certify that I am not a member of any organization which has had
as part of its program the attempt to overthrow the government of the United
States by force or violence; and that I have never been convicted of a felony
and am not now under indictment for a crime. If admitted to membership, I
agree to abide by the Constitution and Policies of the Smith & Wesson
Collectors Association (S&WCA) and the rules posted on the S&WCA
section of the S&W e-Forum.
Applicant’s
Signature: ________________________ Date: _______
Sponsor’s
Name: ________________________ S&WCA#: ______
PLEASE PRINT
Sponsor
Signature: _____________________________________
Must be original signature of a current S&WCA Member (probationary
member acceptable). If no S&WCA sponsor member is available, see
acceptable sponsor substitutes in paragraph below.
Other areas of interest, clubs and societies: __________
____Check here if you DO NOT want to be listed in our
Roster (only listed members will receive the Roster).
All applications are to be sponsored by a current S&WCA member in good
standing; if you cannot locate a S&WCA member sponsor, please attach one
of the following as a substitute for sponsorship: (1) a character reference on
letterhead of FFL dealer who has known you for five (5) years OR (2) a
character reference on letterhead of the head of your local law-enforcement
agency (Sheriff or Police Chief) OR (3) if you have one, a copy of your C&R
or regular FFL. If none of the above are available, just send in your
application (with dues) and we will arrange a phone interview with a member
of the Board of Directors of the S&WCA. Note: all new applicants are subject
to a one-year probationary period and review by the entire membership; an
applicant’s name and city are published in the issue of the Journal following
administrative acceptance of membership.
Dues: USA - $60.00 1st year; $50.00 thereafter. Foreign (Non-USA) $90.00 1st year; $80.00 thereafter (US Funds). Renewal notices mailed
to affected members December 1st of each year. Members must pay a
$10.00 late fee for renewals returned postmarked after January 31st. The
dues period for all annual members is the calendar year.
Applications received prior to the mailing of the fall Journal will be
effective Jan 1st of the current year and the applicant will receive all
Journals for that year. Applications received after the mailing of the fall
Journal (November 1) will begin on Jan 1st of the next calendar year.
Notice: Dues for membership in the Smith & Wesson Collectors
Association are NOT deductible for income tax purposes.
Make check or money order payable to: Smith & Wesson
Collectors Association. Mail to: S&WCA, PO Box 357,
Larned, KS. 67550-0357. Sorry, we do not accept charge
cards.