The Old West Rangers was established to study, preserve, educate, and present the rich history and proud heritage of the Texas Rangers. The group is the only living history organization actually sanctioned by the Former Texas Rangers Foundation and Association to portray the internationally renowned law enforcement agency. Founded by Bob Bailey, and based in Houston, Texas, the group primarily portrays the Texas Ranger Company A Frontier Battalion during the 1880’s.

Providing an authentic recreation of a frontier Texas Ranger encampment, the organization sets a period-correct stage to portray vignettes of the daily life, humor and struggles of so few men who fought to tame the wild frontier of Texas. Larger-than-life tales as well as factual escapades are told in live-action reenactments of events that made the oldest law enforcement agency in the country so famous. Museum-quality replicas as well as actual relics are made available for viewing including firearms, knives, badges, personal effects, original photos, original documents, and trappings which once belonged to some of the most distinguished lawmen in history.

Attention to detail and diligence in research shine through in the group’s historically accurate wardrobe, trappings, and firearms. Unlike other Wild West entertainers, the group strives to tell it like it was and not recreate a Hollywood rendition of the old west. You won’t find inaccurate drop-looped holsters and costumes, fast-draw displays, and gratuitous displays of gunfire and violence, but rather an honest portrayal of history based upon the best research available. Their demonstrations are designed to educate while entertaining with care not to exhibit excessive gun-play. The use of firearms or other lethal weapons in a conflict and opposing-force scenarios is never superfluous, but is sufficient enough to show the grief and misery that results when people try to solve problems with deadly force.

The Old West Rangers have over 15 years experience in Public Education and old west entertainment. Our talented members have performed in movies, television, and stage productions for audiences across the country.

The combination of professional, well-educated historians and veritable travelling museum provides an interactive, educational trip to a bygone era where few stood against many for the sake of honor and justice. Make no mistake; the Old West Rangers will give you an exciting, unforgettable experience!

Please consider them for your next event. If you are looking for the Wild West as it was, you won’t find a better organization.

The Old West Rangers are proud members of the following organizations:

- Former Texas Rangers Foundation
- Former Texas Rangers Association
- Texas Rangers Museum – San Antonio, TX
- SASS – Single Action Shooting Society
- Wild West History Association
- NRA – National Rifle Association

For booking or membership information, please contact

- Captain Bob Bailey – Founder and President
(281) 787-9875
Bob.Bailey@OldWestTexasRangers.com