Contributions Welcomed

The Shield Press is an open forum for the exploration and discussion of all matters pertaining to heavy list fighting in the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA). As such, the editors welcome contributions from heavy fighters of all levels of experience and skill throughout the Society, as well as from all researchers, scholars, commentators and reenactors regardless of affiliation. 

The Shield Press will gladly accept quality articles in the following:

• techniques and training in recreated heavy list fighting
• small unit tactics
• reviews of armor, weapons or equipment
• designs and projects in armor, weapons, equipment or accouterments
• discussion of issues particular to the activity, from as many viewpoints as possible
• the philosophy of recreated medieval European martial arts
• discussions of chivalry and honor, as they pertain to recreated medieval European martial arts and in the historical context
• original research into armor, weapons, techniques, customs, literature and historical accounts
• book and movie reviews
• announcements of private tourney challenges
• accounts of tournaments
• "war stories" and other anecdotes for the edification and amusement of our readers
• photos and videos 

Please send contributions to cdmayer (at) cox (dot) net

Simple text can be sent in the body of an email, more complex forms should be in rich text format, MS Word or as an attachment for photos and videos.

Contributions may be edited for grammar and style, but never content without the express prior permission of the contributor. Copyright for all contributions will be retained by the author(s). 

Comments to all posts in this journal are welcomed, however spam, trolling, abusive and inappropriate comments will be deleted and the poster banned.

Please note, The Shield Press is not the place to for self-aggrandizement, personal attacks, or political maneuvering. 

The Shield Press looks forward to your contributions!    

Welcome to the Shield Press

Many, many years ago, Ld Magnus O'Carr called Torin, and I published a regular article in the newsletter of our local group, discussing the issues of and about heavy fighting. Sometimes it was about technique, sometimes it was about tactics or equipment, sometimes we waxed philosophical, and sometimes we just ran off at the mouth. Those articles (as I recall now) seemed mostly to deal with what concerned us at a local or regional level. With this online rebirth of that ancient work, we hope to engage a much wider audience of heavy list fighters, friends, observers and researchers of this strange activity, and anyone anywhere who has an interest in the living history, recreation, or study of medieval European martial arts and related subjects. We intend for this journal to be a place where all interested parties can engage in fellowship and discussion. On behalf of Torin and myself, you are most welcome to The Shield Press.


--Niall