The start to finish turnkey approach ensures each step of the process is handled by inhouse professionals with 30 years industry knowledge and expertise. Each cowboy action shooting participant will be accompanied by a certified pistol, rifle, or shotgun instructor. Sass cowboy action shooting competitions are divided into three separate types of matches. The best single action revolvers in cowboy action shooting. The shooting competition is staged in a unique, characterized. Firearms gun parts action works retail store gun leather case hardening view cart know your guns. Cowboy action shooting is the hottest firearms game around and hunter scott anderson is a veteran of hundreds of these simulated gun battles. Cowboy action shooting cas, also known as western action shooting, single action shooting, cowboy 3 gun, western 3gun is a competitive shooting sport that originated in southern california in the early 1980s, at the range in norco, ca.
Dylan holsey aka rattlesnake wrangler the kid on american gun shooting at fort parker march 2012. Cowboy action shooting hollidaysburg sportsmen club. Welcome to cas city cowboy and western action shooting. This course material is designed to help clarify and interpret the sass shooters. Watching her run that leveraction rifle with nary a miss was a joy to witness.
It is designed to strengthen the integrity of sass cowboy action shooting safety record. Cowboy action shooting is now practiced in many places with several sanctioning organizations including the single action shooting society sass, western. Sass single action shooting society rules and regulations, to ensure safety and consistency in cowboy action shooting matches. For those that are new to cowboy action shooting here is a link to the s. All free patterns are in pdf format, and are easily downloaded cowboy action gun cart plans elegant 30 best gun carts images on. The sass world champion of cowboy action shooting, lead dispencer demonstrates his skill and speed during the gunfight behind the jersey lilly 2006. All about cowboy action shooting shooting sports usa. It involves hauling rifles, shotguns and ammunition over rough ground that can be sandy, muddy, dirt or gravel and most shooters build their own carts for that purpose. This young lady, hey you is a ladies traditional texas state and southwest regional champion. Cowboy action shooting is the fastest growing shooting sport nationally and internationally. Practical shooting, also known as dynamic shooting or action shooting, is a set of shooting sports where the competitors are trying to unite the three principles of precision, power and speed, by using a firearm of a certain minimum power factor to score as many points as possible during the shortest amount of time or sometimes within a set maximum time. Cowboy action shooting is the only shooting sport with a dress code. Cowboy action shooting shooting in the style of the old west has developed into a sport with more than 95,000 members of. If you do not pass, we will mail a copy of your submitted answer sheet with the missed questions marked, along with a blank answer sheet.
Practiscore scores will be uploaded to practiscore after the end of each match. Cowboy action shooting is a multigun shooting sport in which contestants compete with firearms typical of the old west. The sass range officer training course is a risk management program for sass cowboy action shooting matches. Some great shooting cowboy action shooting events bring out the best in people and bring out the best shooters. Similar to rodeo competitions, competitors compete for belt buckles or other prizes. Illowa irregulars practiscore results downloadable pdf results scores will. Cowboy action shooting is a combination of historical reenactment and saturday morning at the matinee. Cas gun cart by wagon box willy if youre going to shoot cas cowboy action shooting youll need to be toting along two long guns, two six shooters, 100 rounds of pistol caliber, and a. Le premier concours cowboy action shooting voit donc sa. All shooters must be familiar with the safe operation of their firearms before particapating in a match. Smoke on the mattaponi xiii sass virginia state black powder shootout june 27th, 2020 the west point gun club and the mattaponi sundowners invites all practitioners of the art of shooting smoke to join us for an allinclusive weekend of cowboy action shooting.
Single action revolvers, lever action rifles, double barrel shotguns sidebyside or pre 1899 pump or. Cowboy action shooting is a multifaceted shooting sport in which contestants compete with firearms typical of those used in the taming of the old west. The shooting competition is staged in a unique, characterized, old west style. Cowboy action shooting is a multifaceted shooting sport in which contestants compete by shooting at steel targets for speed and accuracy, with firearms typical of those used in the taming of the old west. Upon passing, your certified cowboy action armorer certificate will be mailed to you. Action target action target designs, manufactures and installs modern shooting ranges, tactical combat houses and portable steel targets for innovative and versatile firearms training. Im a lifetime member of sass and i started cowboy action shooting around 1993. For those who are unfamiliar with the rules set forth by sass, they can be researched on the sass website.
Our customers love our selection and quality, and our immediate availability means that you wont be waiting for months to get your hands the goods. That makes cowboy lever action and smallbore fun and competitive for. I grew up watching old westerns with my father on television and have loved the lore of cowboys and the old west ever since. Cowboy action shooting texas state rifle association. We are dedicated to reliving the spirit of the old west. Bsa youth protection policies for twodeep leadership must be maintained at all times. This mounted event asked the shooter to hit various desert varmints from atop a steed. Dylan holsey aka matt black shooting a 10 second stage. One of the unique aspects of sass approved cowboy action shooting is the. Cowboy action shooting cowboy action shooting is a multifaceted amateur shooting sport in which contestants compete with firearms typical of those used in the taming of the old west. Cowboy action shooting is a multifaceted shooting sport in which contestants compete.
Sass is the main governing body for most cowboy action matches around the country. Cowboy action shooting is a timed, scenariobased shooting competition where participants use firearms that are typically associated with the old west and the american cowboy. Only sass competition approved firearms are allowed on the cowtown cowboy shooters range. To make this as easy as possible, you may wish to create a practiscore account when using it the first time. By being a member of sass and shooting at sassaffiliated clubs, youll get the benefit of having the same rules apply at every match, with perhaps some minor variations to account for the range where a. This will cause dangerous ricochets and endanger our shooters.
As the name implies, the sport uses single action revolvers, similar to those used in the time of the old west. I use it for cowboy action shooting as well as most of the shooters i compete against. Sass endorses regional matches conducted by affiliated clubs and annually produces end. Leveraction rifles have been approved for use in this program only and should not be used in other. For more information about nra cowboy lever action matches, send an email to. Now anderson teaches shooters of all skill levels how to improve their shooting and their ranking among competitors. The single action shooting society is an international organization created to preserve and promote the fast growing sport of cowboy action shooting. Welcome to idaho cowboy action shooting welcome to idaho cowboy action shooting welcome to idaho cowboy action shooting cowboy scores 2020. Cowboy action shooting is a multifaceted amateur shooting sport in which contestants compete with firearms typical of those used in the taming of the old west. I love shooting, making leather cowboy gear and gun carts, and anything that has to do with cowboy action. World champion cowboy action shooter jim long hunter finch shows us what the most common shotguns are in the world of cowboy action shooting as well as some tricks to load these guns faster in. Mvsa has 12 frontiertown shooting platforms on which the match is held.
It is owned and operated by a group called the wild bunch. Cowboy shotgunning equipment and loading cowboy action. Cowboy action shooting has 42 shooting categories that cover everyone and all styles of shooting. Sass match directors guide 1 match and stage design the sass match directors guide is designed to provide guidance in the production and execution of a responsible and safe cowboy action shooting match the guide draws on many years of experience in stage design and safety procedures and stresses the elimination of stage design pit falls. The cedar valley vigilantes are a nonprofit sass affiliated cowboy action shooting club, proud home of sass midwest regional championship and gunsmoke. Sass members share a common interest in preserving the history of the old west as well as competitive shooting. Cowboy action shooting stuff you didnt know stage 4 duration. Single action revolvers, lever action rifles, and a scattergun are the order of the day in this shooting sport. Participants may choose the style of costume they wish to wear, but all clothing must be typical of the late 19th century, a bwestern movie, or western television series. It works well in any handgun caliber that would be used in cowboy action. Invitation to transport download r01 r02 course information. Fictional 19th century figures, from novels, tv, or movies all of the sacketts introduction. The cowboy action shooting program can be conducted only by nra certified instructors with pistol, rifle, andor shotgun certifications must have all three if using all three types of firearms. Pdf download the gun digest book of cowboy action shooting.
We shoot original or replica old western era firearms pre1900 at steel targets. The single action shooting society is an international organization created to preserve and promote the sport of cowboy action shooting. Match directors guide sasshome of cowboy action shooting. The rules of sass single action shooting society will apply at all matches. By being a member of sass and shooting at sassaffiliated clubs, youll get the benefit of having the same rules apply at every match, with perhaps some minor variations to account for the range where a match is held. Cowboy action new shooter orientation presented by indian. Operating under the rules and guidelines of the single action shooting society sass, mvsa holds cowboy action matches the. Escondido bandidos san diegos premier cowboy action shooting event. Howdy and welcome to cowboy action enter the fun and exciting world of cowboy action shooting this website aims to provide the most comprehensive and uptodate information for just about everything you need to know about the fun and fastgrowing shooting sport of cowboy action shooting thats gaining a lot of members and following not only in america but all over the world. Depending on your category you will need two single action pistols, one lever or pump rifle, and one pump, lever, or double barreled shotgun.
Shooting sports usa all about cowboy action shooting. Cowboy action shooting match directors guide match design. Cowboy loads and guns guns and loads for cowboy action shooting. Shooting a steel target with jacketed ammo causes pits and holes in the target. Past cowboy shooting match results, just click here. Ive designed and built lots of gun carts for cowboy action shooting that would fit that bill. Singleaction revolvers, pistol caliber leveraction rifles and oldtime shotguns. Contact long hunters for your cowboy action competition firearms, gun leather and parts. The cowboy action shooting program can be conducted only by nracertified instructors with pistol, rifle, andor shotgun certifications must have all three if using all three types of firearms.