THE DARK KNIGHT
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Hey Smokin Gator, maybe you can help me with this quote straight off the SASS official homepage"?
Why aren't you a cowboy action shooter?
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Hey Smokin Gator, maybe you can help me with this quote straight off the SASS official homepage"?
royal barnes
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With the exception of spurs, when he wore them, the Duke dressed to minimum SASS clothing requirements!!!
classrm6
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adj sights are in
You can shoot pistols with adjustable sights in the the modern catagorey, and some clubs have a what is called working cowboy where only one pistol is used.
You can shoot pistols with adjustable sights in the the modern catagorey, and some clubs have a what is called working cowboy where only one pistol is used.
Smokin Gator
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Dark Knight. I agree with you about that statement on the SASS website. It overstates the actual requirements compared to the written rules. If you look into the rules it further explains the dress requirements. But, On this thread a lot of people who participate in SASS matches have explained what the minimum requirements are, and of course you can go as far up the scale from there as you want. If you go to a match, you do use an alias, but very few people walk around at the match playing the part of some character they have developed, no requirement for that either. Smokin Gator
Dark Knight, You don't have to be a SASS member to shoot cowboy action at most CAS clubs. Alias's are something of a personel choice, kinda of like a lot of folks use on these forums. The 4 guns might be an issuse, but having a lever gun and single action revolver in same caliber seems to be popular with non-cas shooters and adding the second revo in same cal. might be considered redundent. Before I got into CAS, I had a modern pump shotgun for self defense as well as double action revolvers and gradually purchase CAS guns over time but not all at once and really wanted to try cowboy action shooting.
Just go at your own pace.
Just go at your own pace.
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J-Bar
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This handbook statement has been reproduced in each edition for years and is understandably misleading. No one is going to quiz you about the "character" you have chosen. You will not be role-playing. You might say a phrase from a movie at the beginning of a stage to indicate that you are ready to shoot. (Timer Operator will say, "When shooter is ready say your line", andthe shooterwill respond with the signal phrase for that stage; usually something like "We shoot horse thieves around here". That is the extent of "acting" you will encounter.)
Wear the same clothes that most truck drivers wear and you will fit right in.
Red Cent
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If you go back and look at the picture with me and two beautiful women, you will ascertain that I dress minimally. My garments in the picture on the back of my trailer is rather minimal.
Red Cent came from outta nowhere cause I thought it was simple rather than a name that is difficult when calling you to the firing line. "Hey He who loves women and drinkin' Bob,you're up!" Banker Harold did not appeal to me.
Me thinks these latest post belong in the category of " Don't confuse me with the facts, I have made up my mind."
If you can afford it and the ONLY thing is the clothes, then I believe there may be something else stopping you. Just sayin..........
Red Cent came from outta nowhere cause I thought it was simple rather than a name that is difficult when calling you to the firing line. "Hey He who loves women and drinkin' Bob,you're up!" Banker Harold did not appeal to me.
Me thinks these latest post belong in the category of " Don't confuse me with the facts, I have made up my mind."
If you can afford it and the ONLY thing is the clothes, then I believe there may be something else stopping you. Just sayin..........
Stump Water
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Red Cent said:
Rhetorical question.
One thing I will say about "costuming"... if you happen to venture out to some place such as an eating esablishment in your cowboy get-up be prepared to be approached and asked what the occasion or purpose for your attire is. Then watch as grown men & women listen your explanation with the wide-eyed wonderment of a six year old.
The ratio of "Looks like fun, but I couln't dress like that" responses pretty much mirror this thread. Imagine that.
Everybody wants to wear a cowboy hat. Too many people care what everyone else thinks about them.
Red Cent
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Or walking into a Long Steer Steakhouse and you tell then when asked "We're making a movie. Tom Selleck and Robert Duvall will be here shortly." Straight face of course. Chick magnet.
Light loads. Wanna try it?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8DESEWH_QQ&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIV-aL9YA4o
Light loads. Wanna try it?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8DESEWH_QQ&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIV-aL9YA4o
Red Cent
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Philly Slim
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SuperNaut: "Pseudonyms used on DB's have very little in common with aliases used in CAS. They are used on DB's to protect anonymity, in CAS they are used as identity. Those aren't even remotely the same thing."
Could it be MAYBE that you're overthinking this thing juuuuuuust a little bit???
We've got a shooter in our club that goes by the alias of "Just Carl". His name is Carl. People seem to be putting WAY more emphasis on the alias requirement than it really deserves. It's just like the costuming requirement; you can put as little or as much emphasis on it as you want.
Could it be MAYBE that you're overthinking this thing juuuuuuust a little bit???
We've got a shooter in our club that goes by the alias of "Just Carl". His name is Carl.
People seem to be putting WAY more emphasis on the alias requirement than it really deserves. It's just like the costuming requirement; you can put as little or as much emphasis on it as you want.
Double Naught Spy
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First you claimed that it wasn't dressup or reenactments back in 332.
That was flat out wrong as you still are, though I noticed how you have changed your tone some and admit to costuming as a requirement which is dressup. Notice the word "requirement" in the following quote. Look at all the pics posted here. Those people are playing dressup, plain and simple. There is nothing wrong with it for them.
From...http://www.sassnet.com/About-What-is-SASS-001A.php
Like I said, I don't want to play dressup. Deal with it.
THE DARK KNIGHT
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Um, that is most definitely role playing and dress up.
xcgates
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This thread is going off the tracks quickly, which is unfortunate, because it's been interesting.
Those of you who are posting remarks like "You're playing dress-up, nyah nyah" or "Deal with it" need to back off.
Now, and I mean it.
Those of you who are posting remarks like "You're playing dress-up, nyah nyah" or "Deal with it" need to back off.
Now, and I mean it.
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J-Bar
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I agree with you then; you would not enjoy this passtime. I'm glad you have found shooting sports that you enjoy, and if you compete I wish you great success.
OK 00 spy, what do you wear daily? One of the shooters at "Winter Range" the national championship, wore just (as far as I know) bib overalls, no hat, no boots/shoes. I've seen shooters in just a breech cloth, nothing else. What's so costume about a long sleeve button shirt, non "tactical" trousers, and no athletic shoes or combat boots. Are you telling us that you don't have and wear any or all of the above items? If that's the case, and you daily wear 511 cargo pants, a long sleeve T-shirt, and "tactical" footwear, then you're right CAS isn't for you. Your point is made, you won't/can't participate in CAS, so why do you continue to participate in this thread?
Smokin Gator
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I shoot SASS, Western 3 Gun, ICORE, IDPA and USPSA. I am a current member in all of them. I enjoy them all. It is possible to find aspects of each of them that a potential shooter will not like. Now, there is no need to participate in any shooting sport at all or more than one if you find only one that you enjoy most. But, a lot of shooters will find a reason not to shoot any of them and then they don't have to put whatever level of shooting ability that they have out there in front of others to see. In all of these sports, no one cares how good you are as long as you are safe and having fun, but a lot of people are hesitant to get out there and find out where they stand compared to others. If you want to participate in some form of shooting competition, find what fits you the best. They're all fun, at least the action type of shooting events that I've tried have been. Smokin Gator
I asked earlier if there is a category for a single gun and the answer is 'no'. The next question is 'Why not ?'.
Yes, I understand the current rules basically call for 4 guns. And, as discussed here, that discourages a whole bunch of folks, especially younger shooters. Wouldn't it be a good idea to figure out a way to include these people rather than just saying these are the rules, period ?
I went to one match and most everyone was friendly, and old. (No disparagement, I just signed up for Medicare). My guess is the average 25-30 year old shooter has never seen, or maybe even heard of, Gene or Roy.
A new category that requires only 1 or 2 six-shooters, a possibility ?
Has this at least been discussed by CAS members ?
Yes, I understand the current rules basically call for 4 guns. And, as discussed here, that discourages a whole bunch of folks, especially younger shooters. Wouldn't it be a good idea to figure out a way to include these people rather than just saying these are the rules, period ?
I went to one match and most everyone was friendly, and old. (No disparagement, I just signed up for Medicare). My guess is the average 25-30 year old shooter has never seen, or maybe even heard of, Gene or Roy.
A new category that requires only 1 or 2 six-shooters, a possibility ?
Has this at least been discussed by CAS members ?
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J-Bar
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Local monthly matches are more relaxed and flexible; many clubs allow this. The 4 gun requirement would be found at annual club matches, or state- and regional- and national-level matches. Contact a nearby club and ask them if they can accommodate you. Many will.
Red Cent
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Click on your state.
http://sassnet.com/clubs/index.php
Again, I will admit it is expensive. More info. Each club can appoint a Territorial Governor. This person represents the club, specifically, at the convention held in Vegas in December each year. 98% of the rules now come from this meeting. Most all the other stuff is open to guests of the TG but the TG meeting is just that. Of course, sitting members of the Wild Bunch and committee members are present.
In addition, TG meetings are held at the Regional, National, and World Comp matches as well.
Having said all the above, the rules can be changed, initiated, or dropped at this meeting. You have to lobby and convince the club to stand behind the TG in order for it to be presented to a committe that will approve the presentation at the convention.
Hey, it is a somewhat democratic process.
The easy way would be to approach a local club and ask if they would allow you to shoot one pistol, or a pistol and a rifle, what ever. If the appointed Range Officer is a nice guy, he will make room. Tell him to time and forget about scoring. Then get one or more other guys to shoot the same. May catch on.
Don't expect us to change the rule. I wish my rifle held twenty rounds instead of ten.
http://sassnet.com/clubs/index.php
Again, I will admit it is expensive. More info. Each club can appoint a Territorial Governor. This person represents the club, specifically, at the convention held in Vegas in December each year. 98% of the rules now come from this meeting. Most all the other stuff is open to guests of the TG but the TG meeting is just that. Of course, sitting members of the Wild Bunch and committee members are present.
In addition, TG meetings are held at the Regional, National, and World Comp matches as well.
Having said all the above, the rules can be changed, initiated, or dropped at this meeting. You have to lobby and convince the club to stand behind the TG in order for it to be presented to a committe that will approve the presentation at the convention.
Hey, it is a somewhat democratic process.
The easy way would be to approach a local club and ask if they would allow you to shoot one pistol, or a pistol and a rifle, what ever. If the appointed Range Officer is a nice guy, he will make room. Tell him to time and forget about scoring. Then get one or more other guys to shoot the same. May catch on.
Don't expect us to change the rule. I wish my rifle held twenty rounds instead of ten
.Red Cent
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The offer is still open. I shoot Creedmore (North of Raleigh) on the second Saturday and Eden on the second Sunday. Each club generally shoots on the fifth Saturday and fifth Sunday also. If I am attending, I will suit you up with leather, pistols, rifle, shotgun, and ammo. Bring your hat. The 1873 Winchester will dump hot shells on your head, down your collar, or betwen you and your glasses. Need "eyes and ears". Protection.
I leave the house around 6:45AM on Saturday and pick up Salvador Dally. No, Dally(alias) on the way.
On Sunday about the same and head north. We eat breakfast at Chaney's Restaurant and head for the range.
pm or em me. You don't have to shoot a stage. We can ring some steel after the match.
. I leave the house around 6:45AM on Saturday and pick up Salvador Dally. No, Dally(alias) on the way.
On Sunday about the same and head north. We eat breakfast at Chaney's Restaurant and head for the range.
pm or em me. You don't have to shoot a stage. We can ring some steel after the match.
ADKWOODSMAN
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Sass is also a great way of shooting with the whole family.
We have shooters whose children use two rifles (10 shots each) and a shotgun.
The parents have 2 pistols they both use. The children also use the same rifles.
Also you may use two pistols of different calibre.
We have shooters whose children use two rifles (10 shots each) and a shotgun.
The parents have 2 pistols they both use. The children also use the same rifles.
Also you may use two pistols of different calibre.
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