"The Shootist"
(1976)
John Wayne: "The Duke"
A History in Film

by Wild Bill Blackerby

 

Scenario
You're John Bernard Books, the most notorious shootist in the old west, but time is catching up with you. The century has turned and so has your last card - you find you're dyin' from cancer and it will be a painful end. You decide you can at least choose your way to go out, one with a big bang.

On the day of your 58th birthday you arrange to meet up with the local big mouthed bully, the vengeful brother of a man you killed, and the local fast gun. Wearing your best suit you head into the saloon for a drink and the final showdown.

Ammo
10 pistol, 10 rifle, 2+ shotgun

Starting Position
Standing behind table, both hands flat on table.

Rifle loaded with ten rounds, safely staged on table.

Two pistols loaded with five rounds each, safely staged on the table.

Shotgun safely staged on table, at least two shotshells on your person.

Procedure
When ready, say "I'm not going anywhere, I'm dyin' and intend to die right here."

At the buzzer, double tap sweep the rifle targets, starting from either end.

Make rifle safe and engage shotgun targets.

Make shotgun safe and double tap sweep pistol targets, starting from either end.

All guns are returned to the table after use.

 

   

 

 

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