The group meets 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 the Journal operations). Guest speakers provide educational talks. Various display awards are presented at the Saturday evening banquet. Members and their families are urged to attend. The show allows plenty of time for buying, selling, trading as well as many hours of socializing. It is an experience not to be missed! Across the country, regional groups of members meet more frequently. The Smith & Wesson Collectors Association is not a part of nor affiliated with Smith & Wesson (firearms manufacturer).
S&WCA Revised 12-04-2007
Smith & Wesson Collectors Association
(A non-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 1,000 members. Three times a year, the Journal or Newsletter 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 (continued on back)
Smith & Wesson Collectors Association Application for Membership
(PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY)
S&W interests (for S&WCA Roster-limit 35 characters): _____________________________________________ Other areas of interest, clubs and societies: __________
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 Association.
____Check here if you DO NOT want to be listed in our Roster (only listed members will receive the Roster). All applications must be sponsored by a current S&WCA member in good standing or accompanied by a letter of reference written on the letterhead of an FFL dealer who has known the applicant for at least five years. Also, all applications are subject to review by the entire membership. Your name and city are published in the next issue of the Journal or Newsletter. The probationary period is one year. Normal dues period is the calendar year. Applications received prior to the publication 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 publication of the fall Journal will begin on Jan 1st of the next calendar year. Dues: USA - $60.00 1st year; $50.00 thereafter. Foreign (Outside
the USA) - $80.00 1 year; $70.00 thereafter (US Funds). Renewal st notices mailed out December 1 of each year. Members must pay a st $10.00 late fee for renewals returned postmarked after January 31 .
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Applicant’s Signature: ________________________ Date: _______ Sponsor’s Name: ________________________ S&WCA#: ______
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Sponsor Signature: _____________________________________
Must be original signature of an S&WCA Member – or – attach a character reference written on the letterhead of an FFL dealer who has known you for five (5) years.
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.
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