About Us

Who We Are And What We Do

The American Society of Arms Collectors was founded in 1953 as a permanent organization for persons interested in the collection, research, study, and preservation of arms, armor, and accessories and accouterments; to establish and promote standards and ethics in research and dissemination of information pertaining to the history of arms and armor; and to promote and further the preparation, publication and distribution of scholarly literature pertaining to the development and history of arms and armor.

Our activities include

  • Promoting friendship for those interested in the collection of arms, armor, and their accessories.
  • Opposing legislation injurious to the legitimate possession and collection of arms, armor, and accessories by responsible collectors.
  • Holding regular meetings:
    1. to conduct society business;
    2. where members may assist each other in locating items for their collections;
    3. where members may display pieces from their collections for the education and pleasure of other members and guests; and
    4. where members and selected scholars give presentations on arms-related topics.
  • Promoting and upholding the highest standards of honesty among arms collectors, and to expose and take vigorous action against any faking or misrepresentation of arms.
  • Publishing, on a semi-annual basis, the ASAC Bulletin, which contains articles on a wide range of arms-related subjects. You can access the entire ASAC Bulletin archive on this website.
by invitation only

ASAC Membership

Membership is limited to a maximum of 250 active members 

Some Past Members and their Accomplishments