Ord Talk

The Grand Army of the Frontier

Marches into ORD

Starting Friday Oct. 3^rd and moving through Sunday, the G.A.F. or Grand Army of the Frontier will be coming to Ord Nebraska. They are holding their annual National Shoot here on the Baker ranch and the event will be open to the Public on all three days. Their Mission states the following in explanation for their existence:

'3 Company Halifax Provisional Battalion of Infantry at Medicine Hat during the 1885 North West Rebellion'

" Our Goal is to promote and enhance the portrayal of Victorian Era Military Personnel, from all Nations, while actively participating in either of the hobbies of Cowboy Action Shooting and/or reenacting, while always striving to ensure our Attire and our Personas are appropriate to this Era, whether in the 100% percent authentic arena or while portraying a Hollywood version.."

. "As such, we endeavor to honor the memories and achievements of all those individuals, great or humble, and the results they achieved while making both American and much world history.."

Jerry Davenport of Sargent, is the local contact for this event and has set the stages for the shoot with the assistance of the Calamus Vigilance Committee, a SASS (Single Action Shooting Society) related organization.

The shoot will start on Friday morning at the Baker ranch located 3/4 of a mile west on the Sargent Road. Signs will direct you to the range and to the parking area. Concessions are available on the grounds. For more information on the Grand Army of the Frontier go their website at www.grandarmyofthefrontier.org

'Royal Navy Shore Party with Maxim Gun - 1898'