About Us:

The Chisholm Trail Antique Gun Association (CTAGA) was founded in 1957 in Wichita, Kansas as a not-for-profit corporation, organized for the purposes of serving the interests of collectors and shooters of antique and antique-replica firearms and to help preserve the craftsmanship and the history of the arms of our forefathers for the enlightenment and enjoyment of future generations.

MEETINGS

Regular monthly club meetings feature a program, in which various aspects of collecting, shooting, gunsmithing or firearms history are discussed by knowledgeable members or guest speakers. The program is followed by reports by club officers and announcements concerning upcoming events and other information of general interest to members. Finally, a business meeting is conducted to transact any old or new business. 

SHOOTING RANGE 

CTAGA maintains a complex of shooting ranges near Benton, KS for the use of club members. Various shooting matches for members are held at the range on most weekends.  These feature a variety of competitive events in rifle, pistol, and shotgun, both muzzle-loading and breech-loading. All matches are shot with original or replica firearms. Cartridge guns must be chambered for an originally black-powder cartridge and use cast lead bullets. 

Besides the regular member-only matches, a number of open or invitational matches and other special events are held at the range during the year as well. The Club also hosts young hunter training weekends and special orientation sessions for women.  For visitors and campers, the range provides a number of RV pads with hookups. 

GUN SHOW 

CTAGA sponsors and manages the biannual WICHITA GUN SHOW, the largest gun show in Kansas. Since proceeds from the gun show support all of the club's activities, all active members are expected to assist in putting it on.