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Match Director: “Hacksaw Hock” aka Tom Hockenberry, ptc4me@cox.net
Range: Pistol Range
When: 2nd Saturday of the month
Time: 9AM - 2:30PM
Description of Matches
Cowboy Action Shooting matches consists of shooting 6 scenarios in three different “bays.” Each scenario may involve up to 10 or more rounds pistol, 8 - 10 or more rounds of rifle, and 2 – 6 or more rounds of shotgun. An average match will consume around 60 rounds of pistol, around 60 rounds of rifle, and around 24 rounds of shotgun ammunition. Competitors are grouped into “Posse’s” containing at least 11 shooters who will all participate in the timing, scoring, counting, monitoring the loading and unloading tables, and picking up brass duties. SASS rules apply. A brief description of rules and categories is explained below.
SASS affiliated Cowboy Action Shooting
The Single Action Shooting Society (SASS) is a cowboy action shooting organization that promotes the “Spirit of the Game.” We participate in each scenario as it was intended to be shot. Each competitor dresses in 1860 to 1899 costume using firearms, real or replica, typical of those used during that period. Shooting stages depict scenarios in the Old West style. Scoring is based on accuracy and speed. The Cowboy Action group that is part of the South Bay Rod and Gun Club is known as the “Dulzura Desperados”. Our SASS Territorial Governor of Hashknife Willie, aka David Scheid.
Some of the basic requirements to participate in this sport are as follows:
ALIASES
Participants choose an alias unique to them. It’s best to start with a couple of possibilities and contact SASS (http://www.sassnet.com). They are the holder and arbiter of aliases. With over 90,000 members you may have to get a little creative in your name choice. Some of our Dulzura Desperados are Molasses Slim, Reuben J. Cogburn, Wild Colt Kate, and Hashknife Willie, to name but a few.
CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES
Each individual chooses a costume to shoot in and wear to functions. The clothing may depend on the specific category in which the shooter competes in or it can be anything as long as it is typical of the period. To start, some choose a time and place, then research what was worn. For instance: Dodge City, KS in 1890. Based on that place and date, clothing, firearms, leather, and other accessories are well documented. There are a lot of vendors on the internet who sell clothing that is appropriate for any style you choose. One example: Wild West Mercantile (http://www.wwmerc.com).
FIREARMS
Firearms used in Cowboy Action Shooting are of Pistol Caliber typically found in firearms used in the Old West. (Examples include, but are not limited to, .32-20, .32 Magnum, .357 Magnum, .38 Special, .38-40, .44-40, .44 Special, .44 Magnum, and .45 Colt.) This sport requires two single action revolvers, a shotgun (double-barrel, lever action, or pre-1899 pump without automatic ejectors), and a lever action or pre-1899 pump action rifle. What you need may depend on the specific category in which you choose to compete. Many affordable options are available.
CATEGORIES
Although brief extracts of the SASS Shooters Handbook, Twelfth edition, March 2006 is provided below, all the specific rules and guidance can be found on the SASS website - just click here to open the link.
Age based categories:
Buckaroos (13 and under)
Juniors (16 and under)
Cowboy and Cowgirl (any age)
Wrangler and Lady Wrangler (36 or older)
Forty-Niners and Lady Forty-Niner (49 or older)
Senior and Lady Senior (60 or older)
Silver Senior and Lady Silver Senior (65 or older)
Elder Statesmen and Grand Dames (70 or older)
Other categories:
Duelist and Lady Duelist(shooting revolvers cocked and fired one handed, unsupported)
Gunfighter and Lady Gunfighter(shooting with a revolver in each hand)
Frontier Cartridge and Lady Frontier Cartridge(shooting with gun and black powder requirements)
Frontiersman and Lady Frontiersman (shooting with gun and black powder requirements)
Classic Cowboy and Cowgirl(gun & dress code requirements)
B-Western and Lady B-Western (gun & dress code requirements)
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