Six-Gun Justice & the RGA

Six Gun Justice is an historical presentation, educational, and reenactment organization with membership in the RGA, dedicated to accurately portraying the 19th Century American West through shows & skits of both historical and/or fictional events, along with other venues decided upon by the group. Membership will be open to portrayals of lawmen, outlaws, merchants, townsmen & women, and all manner of persons accurate for the period.
The following is some background information about the organization this group will be affiliated with, the RGA or the Reenactment Guild of America; the RGA is a sanctioning body for 19th Century Histrical Presentations. Their mission statement:

An organization of Living Historians, Educators, Entertainers, and Reenactors dedicated to the preservation of and education about the history of America'a 19th Century, primarily (but not restricted to) the American Old West.

RGA affiliation can differ in two ways:

As a State Chapter, which requires at least ten or more members with a State Director, Safety Director, etc. 

Becoming a member of the RGA without creating a State Chapter, members get General Liability insurance coverage for property damage and injury to spectators through their RGA membership, but not personal injury protection. Most affiliated groups use their own health insurance plans. Members agree to abide by all RGA Safety Rules and Regulations. Affiliated groups since they are not an RGA State Chapter, do not have to be non-profit.

Excerpts from their by-laws:

Article II
The Reenactment Guild of America and its members are dedicated to preserving the history of the 19th Century and the 'Old West' by helping communities and State parks, as well as private events, celebrate their heritage.
1. RGA will help communities in creating new events to help educate the public about the history of the settlers and founders of their communities.
2. RGA will promote Living History events and Old West reenactment competitions to help increase tourism in Historical communities and celebrate their heritage.
3. RGA will work with the State parks and help them with events and Living History Programs to educate the public about our nations’ history and the struggles the first settlers endured.
4. RGA will apply for grants to perform Living History programs to educate people on the history of the West and the 19th century.
5. RGA will provide talent and production assistance to film companies that are in need of actors and production supplies.RGA and its members reenact history from all of the 19th century. The trappers and fur traders were some of the first to see the new country called the West. They saw a new land and as word spread, more followed. Men and women searching for wealth and gold made the hard trip to the gold fields. After the Civil War, many came west looking for a new start after the war had destroyed so many homes and lives. To settle a country all alone, the settlers endured hardships that most cannot conceive. The cattlemen came to a hard country with no law and natives that did not want them on this land. This gave birth to the American Cowboy and all that comes with him. Hard work....a little pay. The Indian fighter, Buffalo hunters, Outlaws and heroes that make up the history of the 19th century are so important to America. These are the men and women that the Reenactment Guild of America want to keep alive and to be remembered.

Article III
1. Membership in RGA is open to all who reenact or perform living history in the time period of the 19th century. RGA is a living history organization, and members must dress period-correct for the time period they choose to portray. Members need to research their chosen time period and dress accordingly.
2. Membership fees will be set by the board according to the needs and expenses incurred to operate RGA.
3. RGA reserves the right to turn down membership to anyone the board does not feel meets the standards and Living History goals of RGA.
4. Membership in RGA will include insurance for those members who purchase an insurance policy from RGA or proof of equal or better insurance if already insured. Members will be required to follow all safety rules to be eligible for coverage.

Article VII
1. Competitions: Every group and state is encouraged to hold competitions and events in their area. RGA members are encouraged to support all events if possible. If a group in any state holds a sanctioned competition for a fund raiser, the profits must be reported to the Director of RGA and detail how those proceeds will be used in the future. No RGA member should make a profit from hosting any event or competition. The group may use the fund as start up cost for the next year event, donate the funds to charity, or to help support Living History Parks, etc.

RGA is a non-profit organization and all funds must be accounted for and used in a manner to promote Old West History or events that promote Living History of the 19th century.