Cowboy Preacher
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I found these "Codes of the Cowboy", they may answer the question that Skunk had in the other theard. Just to keep it gun related what should the modern day cowboy carry on his hip? My vote is a S&W Highway Patrolman with a 6in barrel in a Tom Threepersons holster.
The Cowboy Code
- by Gene Autry
A cowboy must never take unfair advantage of an enemy.
He must never go back on his word, or (betray) a trust confided in him.
He must always tell the truth.
He must always be gentle with children, the elderly and animals.
He must not possess racially or religiously intolerant ideas.
He must help people in distress.
He must be a good worker.
He must keep himself clean in thought, speech, action and personal habits.
He must respect women, parents, and his nation's laws.
The Cowboy is a patriot.
The Lone Ranger's Creed
by Fran Striker
I believe that to have a friend,
a man must be one.
That all men are created equal
and that everyone has within himself
the power to make this a better world.
That God put the firewood there
but that every man
must gather and light it himself.
In being prepared
physically, mentally, and morally
to fight when necessary
for that which is right.
That a man should make the most
of what equipment he has.
That 'This government,
of the people, by the people
and for the people'
shall live always.
That men should live by
the rule of what is best
for the greatest number.
That sooner or later...
somewhere...somehow...
we must settle with the world
and make payment for what we have taken.
That all things change but truth,
and that truth alone, lives on forever.
In my Creator, my country, my fellow man.
Cowboy Code of Conduct
adapted from Riding Tall in the Saddle
by Angel Vigil
No whiskey with the wagon. No drinking was allowed on the trail drive.
Wake a man by speech, not touch. A man startled in his sleep might come up with his gun in his hand.
When riding up to a ranch or homestead, a cowboy shouts out "Hello the house" to make his presence known. He will stay on his horse until invited to dismount.
When two men meet on the trail, speak, and pass on, neither looks back. To look back means one rider does not trust the other rider.
Never wave to another rider on the trail. It might spook the horse.
When a cowboy sees a stranger on the trail, he rides straight toward him and greets him. Veering off the trail looks suspicious.
When approachinkg another rider from behind, give a shout.
A cowboy does not bother another man's horse.
A cowboy has courage.
A cowboy keeps his word.
A cowboy never talks down to anyone. If one man dismounts, the other does too.
A cowboy is respectful to women.
A cowboy takes his place on the trail drive and ends the day in the same place.
A cowboy offers friendship to strangers.
A cowboy does not complain.
A cowboy is loyal.
A cowboy will risk his life to save his partner.
A cowboy never ask another cowboy about his past.
A cowboy does not cut in front of another rider on the trail.
A cowboy unbuckles his gun belt and removes his spurs before entering another's house.
A cowboy renders assistance whenever he is asked.
A cowboy settles his horse before he sits down to dinner.
A cowboy never talks rudely in front of a woman and always tips his hat.
The Cowboy Code
- by Gene Autry
A cowboy must never take unfair advantage of an enemy.
He must never go back on his word, or (betray) a trust confided in him.
He must always tell the truth.
He must always be gentle with children, the elderly and animals.
He must not possess racially or religiously intolerant ideas.
He must help people in distress.
He must be a good worker.
He must keep himself clean in thought, speech, action and personal habits.
He must respect women, parents, and his nation's laws.
The Cowboy is a patriot.
The Lone Ranger's Creed
by Fran Striker
I believe that to have a friend,
a man must be one.
That all men are created equal
and that everyone has within himself
the power to make this a better world.
That God put the firewood there
but that every man
must gather and light it himself.
In being prepared
physically, mentally, and morally
to fight when necessary
for that which is right.
That a man should make the most
of what equipment he has.
That 'This government,
of the people, by the people
and for the people'
shall live always.
That men should live by
the rule of what is best
for the greatest number.
That sooner or later...
somewhere...somehow...
we must settle with the world
and make payment for what we have taken.
That all things change but truth,
and that truth alone, lives on forever.
In my Creator, my country, my fellow man.
Cowboy Code of Conduct
adapted from Riding Tall in the Saddle
by Angel Vigil
No whiskey with the wagon. No drinking was allowed on the trail drive.
Wake a man by speech, not touch. A man startled in his sleep might come up with his gun in his hand.
When riding up to a ranch or homestead, a cowboy shouts out "Hello the house" to make his presence known. He will stay on his horse until invited to dismount.
When two men meet on the trail, speak, and pass on, neither looks back. To look back means one rider does not trust the other rider.
Never wave to another rider on the trail. It might spook the horse.
When a cowboy sees a stranger on the trail, he rides straight toward him and greets him. Veering off the trail looks suspicious.
When approachinkg another rider from behind, give a shout.
A cowboy does not bother another man's horse.
A cowboy has courage.
A cowboy keeps his word.
A cowboy never talks down to anyone. If one man dismounts, the other does too.
A cowboy is respectful to women.
A cowboy takes his place on the trail drive and ends the day in the same place.
A cowboy offers friendship to strangers.
A cowboy does not complain.
A cowboy is loyal.
A cowboy will risk his life to save his partner.
A cowboy never ask another cowboy about his past.
A cowboy does not cut in front of another rider on the trail.
A cowboy unbuckles his gun belt and removes his spurs before entering another's house.
A cowboy renders assistance whenever he is asked.
A cowboy settles his horse before he sits down to dinner.
A cowboy never talks rudely in front of a woman and always tips his hat.
