Membership in the South Fork Regulators can be obtained by expressing interest in the organization and completing an application. An applicant doesn't have to be a member of the NRA, SASS, NCOWS, OWLHF or any other organization. Membership in these organizations is certainly encouraged as their missions are similar to the Regulators.
Lifetime membership into the South Fork Regulators costs $50. This will purchase a numbered sterling silver membership badge, copies of the Regulator guidelines, a member listing, annual events calendar, etc.
South Fork Regulators must also agree to "Live by the Code." This is a simple precept that has its roots in the pioneers and cowboys of the late 1800s. It has been revived recently and we want to use it to maintain our values and beliefs.
The Code of the West includes:
1. Respect yourself and others.
2. Accept responsibility for your life.
3. Be positive and cheerful.
4. Be a person of your word.
6. Be fair in all your dealings.
7. Be a good friend and neighbor.
Costuming and Accoutrements
Preserving an accurate portrayal of our western heritage includes providing the public with period-correct clothing and accoutrements. The South Fork Regulators will encourage all members to maintain at least one historically accurate outfit for the period 1865 - 1890. This will include hat, clothing, footwear, leather, weapons and other accessories. Every Regulator should maintain an outfit that accurately depicts the alias or persona they are portraying.
Originals and reproductions of firearms manufactured during the late 1800s are allowed, so long as they are in safe operating condition. All pistols should be single action revolvers. All double barreled shotguns should have exposed triggers.
Members are highly encouraged to share costuming and accoutrements to meet these standards. The Cowboy Spirit dictates that Regulators take care of each other. Those members who have been around a while will undoubtedly have sufficient clothing and accoutrements to share. No member should suffer financial burden attempting to meet our guidelines for costuming and equipment. We are more interested in the fellowship of like-minded people who want to share in activities and events about the Old West.
The South Fork Regulators at the 2006 Simmons Stables Preservation Society Paint-Out. Front row from left: Delmonte Kid, Bisley Packer, Lucky Lightfoot, Dead Eye Butch, Cherokee Christie. Back row from left: Chance Hapnin, Mr. Lefty, Trailboss "Santa" Dave, Big Muddy, and Pablo.
