Dispatches - The Blog of the N-SSA

The Development of the Rifle-Musket Load

Mike Howell July 22, 2016

The rifle-musket is the primary firearm used on the N-SSA firing line. This is a brief introduction to setting up a good load.

Surviving a Wet Skirmish

Mike Howell June 3, 2016

Here are some creative ways to survive the next wet skirmish!

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!

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.

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.

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.

What is Skirmishing?

Mike Howell February 5, 2016

What is skirmishing? Skirmishers are members of the N-SSA and keep the history alive through the competitive shooting of Civil War era firearms.

North South Skirmish Association

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.

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