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Eye Protection is required for all participants and spectators!
Shooter Registration: 10:30-11:30
Mandatory Safety Meetin': 11:45
Match starts: High Noon
WHO'S WELCOME
Anyone and ever'one who's interested, regardless of experience, to shoot or just t' watch.
We actively recruit new shooters, but... a Cowboy Action Shooting Match is NOT the place to learn to shoot a gun.
We insist that you have SOME shooting experience... just not necessarily CAS experience.
Shooters under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
THE MATCH
Our matches now consist of six stages (up from the previous five-stage format).
We shoot three stages, take a short break to reset targets and grab a bite to eat, then shoot three more stages.
Country Pond F&G Club doesn't cover a lot of ground, so:
- there's very little room for guncarts, so we'd prefer that you don't bring 'em.
The entire match takes place in a 50 yard wide area, so there's very little walking to do, and we have ample gun rack space to store your longguns between stages.
- Our turnout is usually 30-40 shooters
- Everyone shoots in the same category - "Shooter" - regardless of their gun or fashion choices.
(Basically, you're only competing against yourself.)
At Country Pond, we definitely stress the "fun" rather than the "competition".
- We do tally the results for those who are interested in such things.
They're ranked by Net Time and are posted on this website a day or two later.
"Shooter" CATEGORY (The only category we recognize)
- In this category the shooter needs two single-action revolvers, one lever-action rifle, and one double-barrel or exposed-hammer pump shotgun.
If you've only got one pistol, one of the old-timers will probably lend you a second one.
- You can shoot those pistols one or two-handed, with fixed or adjustable sights, using black or smokeless powder, from a double or crossdraw rig.
- We reckon it's a fine way for the new cowboy or cowgirl to learn about Cowboy Action Shootin' and the "Spirit o' the Game".
- No trophies, no prizes, no pressure ('cept what you put on your ownself) -- just nice people, a gul-darn a good time, and lots of "Attaboys!".
We do, however, recognize those who shoot a "clean" match (no misses or penalties).
AMMO REQUIREMENTS
- Typically, you'll need about 60 rounds each of pistol and rifle ammo, and a box of shotgun ammo per match.
Exact ammo requirements are posted here prior to each match.
- Both rifles and pistols must be chambered for pistol caliber ammo with lead bullets only - No jacketed bullets allowed.
- Shotgun shells must be #7 1/2 or smaller lead shot, target or light field loads
All SASS Safety Rules apply
For more info, check out the SASS Shooter's Handbook
LOCAL SAFETY RULES
- Any rifle or pistol round fired over the berm will result in an immediate Match Disqualification.
Time to unload your guns - your shootin' day is done.
- Anyone - shooter or spectator - forward of the firing range rear wall is required to wear eye protection at all times.
OUR "CONVENTIONS"
Unless otherwise specified in the stage description:
- The shooter will start each stage with two holstered revolvers loaded with five rounds each, hammers down on empty chambers.
- Revolvers shall be reholstered after the shooting string.
- All staged guns shall be staged and restaged safely.
That's it.
How you stage 'em is up to you as long as they're safe.
If it falls after you stage it, and it's not a prop failure, tough, that's a DQ.
Be more careful next time.
- Staged shotguns shall be staged open and empty.
- Rifles are never staged with a round in the chamber.
- If no starting position is given, the shooter may stand any way they damn well please.
Our way probably ain't your way, but that doesn't make either way wrong.
You can start crouched down, standing upright, slouched over, hands on guns, hand on ammo, finger up your nose... whatever.
Just one thing: please keep your hands to yourself unless you have (or want) a special relationship with the Timer Operator.
- Cowboy port arms is defined as standing upright (not necessarily "erect") with the butt of the gun at or below the waist of the shooter, the muzzle - pointed downrange - at or above the shoulder, and the gun held with one hand on the wrist of the gunstock and one hand on the forearm area of the gun.
A break-open shotgun will be considered held at Cowboy Port Arms with the action open, if the above conditions would be met if the action were closed.
- All knockdown targets must go down to count and all knockdown targets may be reengaged until down, whether they're shotgun, rifle, pistol, slingshot, bow & arrow, waterballoon, or spitball targets.
COWBOY CLOTHING RULES
SASS Rules on acceptable clothin' and guns are interpreted kinda loosely, but we do insist on:
- No baseball-style caps
- No modern runnin' shoes, tennis shoes, or sneakers unless you have a medical reason to wear 'em
- No short-sleeve shirts (roll 'em up if you're too hot)
- No nylon. plastic, or Velcro gear ('cept for eye & ear protectors)
(They just didn't have any o' that stuff back in the 1800's)
COST
CPF&G Members: $5.00 - Non-members: $10.00 - Juniors (under 16) shoot FREE
(SASS membership is NOT required to participate.)
GRUB
Burgers, dogs, soda, and coffee will be available at decent prices.
DUTIES
Anyone who'd like to show up early to help set up targets, props, etc. is VERY welcome!
We're a small group at CPF&G, so everyone who participates in a Cowboy Shoot needs to pitch in and do their part in helpin' out wherever they can.
Obviously, if you've got a bad heart, we don't want you luggin' heavy steel plates around, but there are some things that anyone can do.
Jump in and do what you can!
Don't be shy if you've never done this before, we're a friendly bunch, and we'll be glad to help you out by showin' you what to do!
Everybody has to pull their weight.
If you don't volunteer for one of these duties, you can expect the Posse Marshal to deputize and assign you!
POSSE MARSHAL - RANGE OFFICER
The Posse Marshal is the boss.
He's the one thast makes sure everything runs as smoothly as possible.
TIMER OPERATOR (RANGE OFFICER)
He ensures that each shooter is ready to participate, times each stage, and assists the shooter to make sure that ever'thin' goes well.
The TO/RO does not count misses! His job is SAFETY!
SCORE KEEPER
Don't be afraid to keep score!
It ain't rocket science!
The Score Keeper enters the elapsed time and any misses or procedurals on each scorecard.
The Score Keeper holds the score sheets, so he or she knows who's up next.
He or she needs to call out (loud enough so's ever'one can hear) "Who's Up", "Who should be Loadin'", and "Who's On Deck", as each new shooter comes to the line.
SPOTTERS (3)
The Posse needs three people t' count misses.
These three must come to a consensus on number of misses and/or procedurals.
If the posse is too small, the Scorekeeper may act as a Spotter.
LOADIN' DEPUTY
Watches each shooter load each firearm, ensurin' that the correct number of rounds are loaded and that pistol and rifle hammers are always down on EMPTY chambers.
This is an IMPORTANT job - you can't be sleepin' or shootin' the breeze, you've got to pay attention.
If the posse is too small, each shooter should act as Loading Deputy for the shooter AHEAD of them.
UNLOADIN' DEPUTY
Ensures that ALL guns are unloaded before the shooter leaves the line.
No sleepin' here neither - we don't want anyone leavin' the line with a loaded gun!
If the posse is too small, each shooter should act as Unloading Deputy for the shooter BEHIND them.
BRASS PICKERS
Someone's gotta do it.
We don't want anyone pickin' up their own brass - it's not safe and it just slows things down.
This is a great job for the younger shooters who can bend more easily.
(Hint! Hint!).
The Spotters can double up assignments and take care of this if there aren't enough shooters in the Posse.
SAFETY OFFICER
Everyone's a Safety Officer.
If you see someone do anything you think is unsafe, stop 'em (or at least express your concerns - nobody will fault you for being too careful).
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