The Winchester Arms Collectors Association (WACA) is a not-for-profit, tax-exempt corporation with a worldwide membership of over 3,000 individuals. WACA was organized in July 1977, incorporated February 21, 1978, in the State of Montana and has been NRA affiliated (#G8143) since 1978.
Our members are devoted to the preservation, understanding and collecting of Winchester firearms and related products as well as the role these products had in forging America’s heritage.
The Winchester Collector, a quarterly publication, is dedicated to the collecting of Winchester Firearms and related Memorabilia. It includes Winchester related articles, highlights from our shows and events, as well as calendar updates and classified ads. We encourage our members to contribute to our publications, as we showcase our members’ favorite Winchesters.
We currently produce the WACA Show in Cody, WY, and as an association attend shows in Wellington, OH, and Las Vegas, NV. Members receive free admission to the Cody Show during public show hours. Cody Show awards include specially sculpted bronze plaques, winners’ names added to the highly-coveted George Madis Best Educational and Glenn Hockett Best of Show trophies, and cash awards. We encourage our members to participate in all Winchester shows.
Other benefits of membership include WACA-branded items (caps, table covers, pins, patches, etc.) which are available through the WACA Office. In addition, we have a partnership with the Cody Firearms Museum, so CFM Members who are also WACA members will receive the exclusive WACA benefit of 15 additional CFM record searches which are in addition to the number included in non-WACA CFM members’ standard search packages. We are a member of the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP). This allows our members the benefit of being able to participate in CMP events, to include competing in matches and clinics. As a WACA member you will be able to purchase CMP merchandise as well as government surplus ammunition and rifles through a physical CMP location, or eStore through their website. Eligibility requirements are available on the CMP website.
Governing Board
Vinny Martin
President
Massachusetts (2024)
Heather Martin
Executive Secretary
Randy Saba
1st Vice President
COLORADO (2024)
Jeff Abendshien
2nd Vice President
NEVADA (2025)
Donna Gavin
TREASURER
FLORIDA
Board of Directors
Bert Hartman
Washington (2025)
Rob Kassab
Florida (2025)
Jennifer Gole
Ohio (2026)
Tim Tomlinson
Illinois (2026)
Bruce Sauers
Wyoming (2027)
Bryan Fullingim
Texas (2027)
James A. Colvin, Jr.
Louisiana (2008)
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We Invite You To Join Us!
Associate with over 3,000 WACA members in the U.S., Europe, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico and South America.
Membership Benefits Include:
- Immediate & instant access to current and all back issues of The Winchester Collector magazine–over 5,000 pages–with articles and news on various Winchester models, memorabilia, and historical research not available elsewhere!
- Full privileges on the Winchester Forum, including the ability to directly post images
- Quarterly subscription to the printed version of The Winchester Collector magazine
- Annual WACA Member Calendar
- Cody Firearms Museum Members who are also WACA Members will receive an exclusive benefit of 15 additional CFM record searches
- Free admission to the Annual Cody show during public hours
- Show Awards program includes the “Glenn Hockett Best of Show” Trophy and the renowned “George Madis Best Educational” Trophy
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Annual prize drawing for two Winchester firearms
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WACA is a member of the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) which allows our members to compete in CMP matches & marksmanship programs. In addition, members can purchase government surplus ammunition and rifles through the CMP.
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Access to WACA branded merchandise and discounts on magazine/calendar purchases
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Become associated with knowledgeable collectors, authors and experts on a variety of Winchester arms, related memorabilia, and historical data