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The Choice of Champions HigHly RegaRded as THe MosT dependable six-gun in THe WoRld Gunslinger’s Gazette June/July 2019 Page 3 GUNSLINGER”S GAZETTE Editorial Publisher Dead line Cowboy Fast Draw Association, LLC after the fact. Deadline to submit articles Director #3 During awards photos, try and line up each group Cal Eilrich “Quick Cal” #L2 the same (such as lining them up left to right), this for next Gazette is: makes it easier to identify people in the photos, espe- Editor cially when the photos get published in the Gazette. August 5th Erika Frisk ,“Hannah Calder” #L46 Make sure the official photographer is front and cen- Please submit all articles and Contributing Editors ter to be able to get a centered photo. Kindly ask pictures to: Alotta Lead #L37 everyone to let the photographer get their photo first Mongo #L57 before others step up to take pictures. [email protected] #4 Action shots! Have the official photographer ok Copy Editor it with the Range Master to take photos in the shoot- Cover Photo Featuring Sassy Pants by ing area. Be mindful of the competitors, and avoid Erika Frisk, “Hannah Calder” ey Everyone! Our 32 page Issues are back! Miss E of Eileen Russell Photography getting in their line of vision. Side angles are always Life #46 The articles and pictures were pouring in for H the best to get the full effect of the gun and smoke. this issue, so much so, I almost ran out of room! Marketing and Sales Many times we get photos submitted from directly Definitely a good problem to have. We have arti- Erika Frisk, “Hannah Calder” #L46 behind the shooter. Not only can you not see any of cles from coast to coast in this issue, and some great # the action, but sometimes that is not the most flatter- Memberships/Product Orders: photos that showcase the wonderful comaraderie of ing angle, haha. Alotta Lead #L37 CFDA. Inside CFDA ...... 4 Jackie Daniels L2472 #5 Just Take Photos! You can NEVER have too Thank you to everyone who posts photos (775)575-1802 many photos of an event. Everyone loves the chance MembershipContents News ...... 5 of CFDA competitions on our Cowboy Fast Draw www.cowboyfastdraw. com to look back at the wonderful memories they made Society facebook page. This makes it fun for every- 2019 Florida State & Eastern Terr...... 6 and will appreciate any photos that are shared (aside Articles CFDA Shoot For the Stars Scholarship Fund one, and also makes it easy to contribute photos for from the previously mentioned rear shots, haha.) 2019 Oklahoma State Championship...... 9 Windmill Kid #L1748 & Miss Betty #L2457 the Gazette. A huge thank you to Miss E and Blue #6 Don’t forget to send them to me to accompany 2019 Oregon State Championship...... 12 [email protected] Hawk for supplying me with HUNDREDS of photos articles, or better yet, post them on the Cowboy Fast or 432-664-1913 to sift through for this issue. I appreciate you lovely 2019 California State Championship...... 18 Draw Society facebook page for everyone to enjoy, ladies more than you will ever know. Advertising and this also makes it easy for me to look through Perspective of a New Shooter...... 21 Over the years I have had several people (775)575-1802 potential photos for the Gazette. But if you are not ask for tips in regards with submitting photos. Truth & Fiction by Texas Joe...... 22 [email protected] into social media, feel free to just email them. I ap- Here are a few helpful tips: preciate them any way I can get them. Shootout in Old Tombstone V...... 23 Please send Letters to the Editor to: #1 Designate an official photographer (they are more likely to remember to take pictures if they know this International CFD Shoot in France...... 24 [email protected] Best Wishes, is their job for the weekend) Scholarship Recipient Letter...... 24 Copyright 2019 by Cowboy Fast Draw Association, Hannah Calder #2 Make sure someone is set up to take photos LLC. All rights reserved under international and Be sure to “LIKE” us on Facebook! Regulators & Territories...... 24 during the awards. You would be surprised how Pan American Copyright Conventions. Reproduci- Follow us on Twitter! @cowboyfastdraw many times people forget to take photos of the win- Shoot For the Stars...... 24 ton in whole or in part without written permission Please send all articles and advertising to: of the publisher is strictly prohibited. ners with everything else going on, only to realize it [email protected] New Member List...... 26 Printed in the U.S.A. PO Box 5 - Fernley, NV 89408 (775)575-1802 Information CFDA General Store...... 27 Office Hours: Shooting Schedule...... 28 Monday - Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm (pst) www.cowboyfastdraw. com Affiliated Clubs...... 29 e-mail: info@cowboyfastdraw. com Membership Information...... 30

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This course requires about 4 hours to teach properly, and can be instructed by any Qualified Range Master. Due to this, 1.The Gunslinger’s Rules, Guidelines, that took place years ago. Originally it was our tournaments are run by the shooters, and Handbook (10th Edition) accessible to just about everyone, but we once a Host Club has provided a match for This has been developed since the soon were inundated with some rather il- us to enjoy. The RO Course is considered beginning of CFDA, our goal is to keep the licit postings, so we created a Global Pass- an extension of our rulebook. rulebook as simple as possible and to the word of “safetyfirst”, we have never had In 2012, we introduced the Range point. Although there is only 46 pages in- to change it. Anyone can still see it, but Master Course, taking the RO Course is a side the covers, it is mainly filled with the to post there you must register with your prerequisite for taking the Range Master owdy! many facets of our organization. It main- name, CFDA #, and know the global pass- Course. It is only about an hour-long class, H I have been able to travel more ly describes who we are and what we do word. the is focused mainly on Range Master du- this year to attend more of our great events and the guidelines and principles that we B. Cowboy Fast Draw Associa- ties, but is followed up with actual range around our country. I always look forward operate under. However, even though it tion - Facebook Page, this is a page admin- operation. This course may only be taught to meeting new members and enjoying is referred mostly as our “Rulebook”, our istrated by CFDA and only administrators by a CFDA Regulator or a Qualified -In our contests with my fellow shooters and Technical & Procedural Rules only take can start subjects (threads) there, but after structor. friends I have had the pleasure to know for up 2-1/2 pages, and our Safety Rules just 2 a threat is started then others can comment. years. I hope to make a few more contests, pages. But, there is so much more informa- Even though it has over 7,300 followers, it CFDA Basic Scoring Program Update before we at CFDA Headquarters get total- tion that our members need to know well is not used perhaps as much as it should be. As you read in my last column, ly involved with producing our 2019 FGA. beyond the actual firing line. We do have plans to promote CFDA and its we are in the middle of updating our Scor- products more on this page. ing Program. We have already surpassed How does CFDA work, and how do 2. The CFDA Website C. Cowboy Fast Draw Society 19.5 and have found more things we want- Titled Championships happen? (www.CowboyFastDraw.com) (Facebook Group) has over 1,800 mem- ed to improve. At this point, the program First, it takes dedicated CFDA This is perhaps our greatest re- bers, who must request to join. It is by far is working well, as long as care is taken Affiliated Clubs to plan and host one of our source since it has a treasure trove of infor- the quickest way to get information and an- setting up and registering shooters into the Titled Championships. In fact, our system mation for just about anything you wish to nouncements around our sport. Any mem- scoring program. One of the biggest im- of clubs is the very foundation of CFDA! know. Along with our videos, match sched- ber can start a thread and any member can provements is that now we have a Shooter We have a lot of new clubs and some of ules, match results, and General Store, we comment. It has a strict policy that cov- Master File that can be backed up, restored, our older clubs that want to know more in- also have a lot of information and articles ers content, decorum, and does not permit or deleted. This allows keeping Shoot- formation about how to put on both local in our section in the left menu named, commercial advertisements, CFDA itself is er Master Files for local matches without and major CFDA events. We do get a lot of “Rules, Regulator Guidelines, Regulators not exempt and does not advertise products hundreds of names to scroll though, or cre- phone calls at CFDA Headquarters asking & Territories, Range Officer Courses, and either in this forum. Subjects must only ating and managing a Shooter Master File many questions. We are always happy to Definitions”. There is so much information be about the sport of Cowboy Fast Draw, for any larger match and treating it as a hear from our members, but when we hear and articles (old and new) that with a little its members, and persons of interest to our Pre-Registration List. Then only after the the same questions over and over we feel research you can find out not only what you members. shooters check-in and sign releases are they that our members just don’t understand the need to know, but in some cases you will actually entered into the match scoring pro- substantial resources that they have at their find why certain things are the way they are 5. CFDA Regulator Posse gram, which can be done very quickly. fingertips. in CFDA. You can learn about our CFDA We will run this version until the Regulator Posse on Page 10. of the “Rule- end of the season, and take one more close CFDA’s Information Resources 3. The Gunslinger’s Gazette book”. They are mainly a team of CFDA look at it and call it Version 20.0, which CFDA, its clubs and members The Official Journal of CFDA.... Representatives that are willing to share will hopefully last through 2020 and for have invested years into testing and defin- We produce 5 Issues per year. Why the odd their knowledge and experience in running years beyond. ing what works and what does not. With number? Since the majority of our compe- both clubs and matches. They can provide Thank You to all of the members these experiences we have recorded valu- titions take place in the center 6 months of a great resource in knowledge to any club of the Cowboy Fast Draw Scoring Posse for able information and resources so that our the year, we have a Spring Issue that covers or match. None of us, can know everything your dedication, patience and comments! members and clubs can build the sport upon the 1st Quarter, then 3 Bi-Monthly Issue, about CFDA, but Regulators will know a solid foundation. and finally our Fall Issue that covers the 4th where to find the answers better than any- FGA Update Quarter. This allows for a one else. The Table of Contents We are busy putting together this flow of ongoing news for our Note: Our goal is to try to maintain 3 Reg- CFDA Rule Book - Gunslinger Guidelines 10th Edition year’s event, I just received a commitment sport. It can also be down- ulators in each Territory, see the Regulators Rules Clarifications and Addendums from Shooting USA (Outdoor Channel) loaded online for those who & Territories in this Gazette. If you are Explaining CFDA Gun Requirements that they are putting us on their schedule to prefer to do their reading on- interested in filling one of these position List of Approved Six-Guns cover us again this year. We really appreci- line and for members outside and becoming a CFDA Regulator, please Holster Rules Explained ate Jim Scoutten and his team for featuring of North America. contact me directly at CFDA Headquarters. Why? 17-3/16” & Balloon Targets our World Championship. I’ll be glad to discuss what the assignment Informational Articles I would also like to thank Taylor’s 4. Social Media Assets entails. CFDA Logo Trademark Policy & Company for joining our six-gun spon- A. The CFDA Telegraph Marshal Muster Information sorship team again, along with both Ruger was started in 2011, it pro- 6., CFDA Range Officer Range Officer Training and EMF/Pietta! We hope to make this vides a stable platform for Training Program Basic Safety & Youth Training Program FGA the best one yet! information and announce- We first created this program in Regulator Guidlines, Territories & Regulators I hope to see you at a contest soon, ments that we want to keep a 2006 and have developed it over the years, Helpful Hints to Putting on a Sucessful Match and especially at the FGA! record of. Our members can first with the (RO) Range Officer Course, CFDA Basic Scoring System Instructional Videos actually see conversations that covers all positions on a shooting Gunslinger’s Gazette June/July 2019 Page 5 Membership News and Announcements By: Alotta Lead, CFDA Membership Director

fairgrounds to reserve your RV spot at 775- your name and return phone number, so we 423-7733. There are a lot of great restaurants can return the call. It’s important to us that we Looking for that serve great grub while in town. Also if reply back to you in a timely manner. you have a few extra days to goof off with, Cowboy Fast Draw there is beautiful Lake Tahoe, the infamous IN CLOSING... Virginia City and Carson City that both offer As of this writing, we are getting a ton of history for the area. The classic TV geared up to host the 2019 Nevada State Products? show “Bonanza” was filmed in the area. Championship and Western Territorial on the Remember how the “Cartwrights”, Pa, (Ben) 4th of July, right here at the QCAL Ranch. Be Sure to Visit the Little Joe, Hoss, and Adam would always It’s going to be a great event, the weather Cowboy Fast Draw i Everyone...... it’s time to shine up the need to ride into town, either Virginia City should be on track to be nice and getting all Hol’ boots, polish up the gun barrel, pack or Carson City, the County Seat....and usually the wonderful members here for a great 4th of your duds grab a shootin’ buddy and head get themselves in a ton of trouble, then “Pa” July weekend will be a blast! General Store on out to the 2019 “Fastest Gun Alive”TM would ride in to the rescue! Great stuff, and And remember to get your 2019 “Fastest at World Championship of Cowboy Fast still fun to watch! Gun Alive” World Championship entries www.cowboyfastdraw.com Draw located in Fallon Nevada, October 4th in as early as you can, We know a lot of folks – 6th. This year’s event is going to be a great MEMBERSHIP NEWS need to wait until the last minute to enter, time. If you have never been to the “Super The new membership roster is but you don’t want to miss out on the best for All of Your Bowl” of Cowboy Fast Draw, now’s the time growing each month with folks from all over event of the year, and with the gun drawing to be at the biggest show CFDA has to offer. the country wanting to join in the fun and deadlines coming up, don’t miss out on Cowboy Fast Draw Five fun days of shooting! If we’re so glad to have them sign up! We also double the chance to win a new firearm! you’re coming in on Wednesday (the 2nd) have quite a few new CFDA Affiliated Clubs Let’s make 2019 the biggest attend FGA in Needs! for the Marshal’s Cup shoot- out and other and new Club in the Works that have come the history of Cowboy Fast Draw. Holsters • Wax Bullets activities for the day, it’s a fantastic time, onboard, with many more informing the and a great way to start off your weekend. CFDA office that they are going to start a new See you all there! Targets • Timers • Thursday starts the World Championship CFDA Club in their area. We have clubs from Till next time – Alotta Lead category matches and you just might be the coast to coast, north south east and west! Logo Items & More! next World Champion in your category! Fun The more clubs the better to serve all the side matches to fill the day and to top off is the members that have to travel great distances to LIFE MEMBER DINNER & RECEPTION. get to club near them. If you’re one of those Friday the 4th, starts the big event, members, remember, we make it fun and the first day of the 2019 “Fastest Gun easy to start a CFDA affiliated club, we have Alive”TM. We have been working hard to a host of recruiting tools to help you get your make this the best time ever, been at it all year club up and going. You can download and as a matter of fact, since the end of the 2018 print out the affiliation paperwork off of the FGA! Gosh we have a great time putting this CFDA website or give our office a call and one together! request the paperwork. We can also provide We’ll have great food vendors back a list of members in all areas of the country, with us this year, also Dodge City General both active and those that have gone inactive Store will be back along with Mernickle with they’re names, aliases, email and phone Holsters headed up by the new owners- Great numbers, cities and states to contact potential folks! Go into their tents right there at the members for your club. All CFDA Clubs range, say Howdy and pick up some new have access to this tool, please use it to grow CFDA shootin’ gear and fancy duds! your club and to reach out to past members The Life Member dinner is going that have lost touch with what’s going on to be a blast this year with the theme being in CFDA and may not realize that there is a the “Wild Wild West”. Quick Cal is already CFDA club close to them now! getting his “Steampunk” duds together for it. As many of you know, the CFDA Remember, Life Members are free to attend Headquarters runs a small office. We love the dinner, however there is a $20 per guest to getting all your phone calls, emails and attend and for the dinner. We encourage guest notes! We try to return phone calls as soon as to dress in their best “Western Steampunk” possible, but there are a lot of time we are out costume and join in the fun as well. There in the shipping department, running errands will be trophies for best dressed, lots of for supplies, on another phone call. Please raffles, great food, drinks and desserts, and make sure you leave a message so we can tons of fun. return your call. I know the message is long For the folks that will be bringing to listen to, but heck, I can’t talk much faster an RV, there is the RV Park just a jump than what I do and get everything I need to away from the shooting ranges and right say in, so yes it’s a bit long, but hang in there, there at the fairgrounds park. Please call the and leave a clear, & to the point message with Page 6 June/July 2019 Gunslinger’s Gazette 2019 Shootout in the Swamp By Smokin’ Gun Florida State & Eastern Territorial Championships of Cowboy Fast Draw

alm Coast, Florida - The Cracker Cowboys (Smokey Bear) was in charge of traffic control and The Opening Ceremony was done by Cal Pwere delighted to host the 3rd Annual Florida parking. (No tickets or moving violations were made Eilrich (Quick Cal), Andy Mendolia State and Eastern Territorial Matches at the Florida during the operation of this event! But some names (“Mendy”). Ray Nicolo (“Gunsmoke”), and Ken Agricultural Museum. may have been changed to protect the innocent!) Kirby (“Slim Jim Garrett”) as Range Safety Officer. The six Florida clubs (Cracker Cowboy’s, Yes, he supplied the donuts! We observed R.E.D. (Remember Everyone Single Action Savant’s, Sunshine State Shootists, It was great to see so many of our friends Deployed) Friday. Thank you to all of you in our Flatlanders Shootist Society, 45 Sidekicks, and return to shoot with us, as well as some newcomers! CFDA family that have served in our military, and North Florida Gunfighters) were all represented We had shooters from Alabama, California, to all those who are serving today to guarantee the and contributed to the match. We are excited that so Colorado, Georgia, Maine, Nevada, South Carolina, safety of our nation. many of you came to shoot. We hope you enjoyed North Carolina, South Dakota, Wisconsin and The Florida State Championship Match our Southern hospitality and will come back next Virginia in attendance! was a Last Man Standing, “3 out of 5”, “4X” event. year too! The Opening Ceremony each day was There were 47 men shooting and 18 ladies. The Florida Agricultural Museum is a done by Match Director Andy Mendolia (“Mendy”), Regulator Von Zipper held a Range Master beautiful conservation area dedicated to preserve Assistant Director Raymond Nicolo (“Gunsmoke”), class Friday evening. Florida’s agricultural past, present, and future, and and Range Safety Officer Ken Kirby (“Slim Jim Saturday April 27, 2019 The CFDA Eastern to educate the public about the history of farming in Garrett”). U.S. Territorial Championship matches were held. Florida, including the heritage of livestock including After the match was called to order, we We registered, had equipment safety checks, Pledge rare Florida Cracker cattle, horses, held the Pledge of Allegiance, of Allegiance, opening ceremony, & safety meeting. and sheep. Thursday, they held their safety briefing, group picture, and The Florida Agricultural Museum held their weekly farmers market. Saturday then the Categories matches began. annual Farm Days event this weekend, concurrently and Sunday was their Farm Days. There were 47 men shooting in with our event and that brought in many spectators We set up the ranges the Categories matches and 17 who enjoyed watching and learning about our sport. by the old Caldwell Dairy Barn ladies. They brought in tractor loads of visitors to watch us surrounded by pastures of horses Category matches were stand shoot and learn about our sport. and other farm animals. alone and were Last Man Standing, The match was a “3 out of 5”, “4X” event. The registration tables “3 out of 5”, “3X”. Shooting wrapped up on Saturday by 4pm were run each day by Gloria All matches are shot on 17 3/16 for the Shootout in The Swamp Social Dinner, and Mendolia, Dawn & Chuck Strong, “targets at 15’ feet. Florida State Awards Banquet which was held at the and Eve Ann Magoulas. We thank The weather was great, sunny, Palm Coast V.F.W. them for getting us signed in and warm and we were able to complete There were pictures, socializing, dinner, on the shooting roster each day! the category matches on Thursday. door prizes, drawings, and the awards ceremony for Slim Jim Garrett and On Friday April 26, 2019 the Florida State match. Jackalope Jack ran the weapons and equipment the Florida State Match began with registration, Spirit of the Game Award was given to Eve safety tables each day. equipment safety check, a call to order, Pledge of Ann Magoulas for all of her outstanding help and Florida Highway Patrol Officer Peter Young Allegiance, safety meeting, and match information. support before, during, and at the match to make it Gunslinger’s Gazette June/July 2019 Page 7 2019 Shootout in the Swamp

Eastern Territorial Results Top 20 Men & Overall Ladies 1st Quick Cal NV, 2nd 2 Buck Chuck FL, 3rd Big Ugly VA, 4th Gray Ghost WI 1st Billie Sioux VA, 2nd Miss Shotwell VA, 3rd Tin Can T VA, 4th Connecticut Cat FL 5th Old West AZ, 6th Chuckwagon FL, 7th Black Book FL, 8th Mongo CO 5th Little Money FL, 6th Gypsy Girl FL, 7th Mustang Diane FL, 8th Lady Bandit WI 9th Alabama AL, 10th Hoot Gibson SC, 11th Hafta B Fast FL, 12th Wa-Hoo WI 9th Blue Hawk FL, 10th Trouble Shootin’ VA, 11th Lacy Gone Wild CA 13th Derby George ME, 14th Slow FL, 15th Yusta B Fast FL, 16th Stevie Thunder SC 12th Alotta Lead NV, 13th Misfire FL, 14th Dixie Gal WI, 15th Maggie Jo VA 17th Gun Doc VA, 18th Rainy CA, 19th Long Ranger VA, 20th Outlaw Ike FL 16th Wench CO, 17th Calamity Pam VA

a successful event. She really worked hard and is a Pledge of Allegiance, a few words by Quick Cal, dedicated member of the Cracker Cowboy’s. Mendy, and safety briefing by Slim Jim Garrett. Everyone looked fabulous and the banquet The Quick and the Dead Shootoff for Shoot at the Palm Coast VFW was a wonderful event For the Stars was held. There were 22 shooters. The enjoyed by all. The food was a buffet style dinner and winner was Chuckwagon. He won half the jackpot was delicious. Special Thanks to Tim McLaughlin money raised. for taking the pictures, and Diane McLaughlin for Eastern U.S. Territorial match resumed and her hard work arranging the banquet arrangements, Magnificent Seven Shoot-off followed. table centerpieces, and chocolate decorations. There were 42 men shooting and 17 ladies. Sunday April 28, 2019 Shooters were greeted It was a fight to the finish for Quick Cal and Two in the barn to beautiful music and Cowboy Church Buck Chuck! was held at 8 a.m. by Steelman Borden (Stainless The awards ceremony was held Steel). immediately following the competition in the Dairy Registration Barn and winners and group photographs were 2019 EASTERN TERRITORIAL for Quick taken. CHAMPIONS and the Dead Great shooting everyone! Congratulations Billie Sioux & Quick Cal and the to all the winners, and all who stepped up to the line Resurrection to compete. Lester) and Von Zipper who were dedicated score match and Special Thank You to the 6 Florida clubs, keepers and announcers each and every day, at all Equipment Outlaw Ike and Scottish Bandit who donated matches! Tim McLaughlin and Marty Tobin worked safety speakers and audio equipment, our sponsors who tirelessly to enter all the results in the computer each check were made this event possible, as well as all of those who and every day, all day. Without the dedication of completed. were on the committee and helped plan, organize, these people the match could not take place. Their The Opening set up, run, announce, score, hand judge, and run the dedication is truly appreciated by all of us who get Ceremony line. to shoot because of their hard work and effort. began with the Special thanks to Wanda B. Fast (Pat

Florida State Results Top 20 Men & Overall Ladies 1st Big Ugly VA, 2nd Old West AZ, 3rd Hafta B Fast FL, 4th Deerslayer FL 1st Miss Shotwell VA, 2nd Alotta Lead NV, 3rd Little Money FL, 4th Connecticut Cat FL 5th 2 Buck Chuck FL, 6th Slim Jim Garrett FL, 7th Mongo CO 5th Tin Can T VA, 6th Lady Bandit WI, 7th Dead Eye Di SD, 8th Misfire FL, 8th Easy Money FL, 9th Wa-Hoo WI, 10th Gray Ghost WI, 11th Wild Bill Hill FL 9th Billie Sioux VA, 10th Gypsy Girl FL, 11th Blue Hawk FL, 12th Lacy Gone Wild CA, 12th Black Book FL, 13th Cooter VA, 14th Hoot Gibson SC, 15th Quick Cal NV 13th Mustang Diane FL, 14th Trouble Shootin’ VA, 15th Dixie Gal WI, 16th Maggie Jo VA, 16th Yusta B Fast FL, 17th Island FL, 18th Alabama AL, 19th Gunsmoke FL 17th Calamity Pam VA, 18th Wench CO 20th Chuckwagon FL Page 8 June/July 2019 Gunslinger’s Gazette Florida State & Eastern Territorial Highlights Oklahoma St 2019 ate

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Silver Press Wax Bullet Loader .45 cal for $36.00 Counter sink bullets for higher velocity and consistency CFDA Approved 760-421-6829 www.waxbullet.com Gunslinger’s Gazette June/July 2019 Page 9 Oklahoma St 2019 ate Championship By Diamond Girl ellyville, OK - One day in May the sport. Whole families from kids to KCowboys and Cowgirls from grandparents competing side by side all over the county came riding to making this a unique experience. Oklahoma to have a shootout. There This year, the club tried were some On’ry cusses Dog Iron, something new having a married Chief run a Muk, Lead Poison, Delta couple shoot & Quick and Dead Whiskey and Gentleman George and shootout. It was all fun and games other cowboys and cowgirls where until those married couples have to all wanted by the law. The all rode compete for the title and the claws out to the little town in Oklahoma came out. Not really, this was so much called Kellyville. Soon to be famous fun, the club had decided to make it for the historical shoot out on Route a yearly shoot. Congratulations to 66. The Ok corral was small potatoes Gentleman George and Texas Rose compared to this shootout. There for winning it this year. Billy the Kid were legends made and stories told of won the Quick and Dead shoot off. the fastest guns in Oklahoma. Saturday night we hosted the There were 81 eager Banquet, we had a great turn out at the competitors who turned out for the 9th event, and Diamond Rose had over 50 Annual Oklahoma State Championship gifts that she had gotten organized that May 3rd – 5th in Kellyville, Oklahoma. we gave away at the banquet for gifts. Route 66 smOKin’ Guns worked hard Sunday we ran the Brackets over the last few months to build a new and Resurrection shoots at the same shooting range. We turned the Creek time. Wax Killer took home the County Fairgrounds into a successful Resurrection trophy on Sunday. venue for this year’s Championship During the main match, Madame K Meet! Gentlemen George and Texas came out on top for the ladies and Rose graciously offered to bring their Lefty Say When came in first for the range to help us put on the state shoot. men. Congratulations to all! Route 66 smOkin’ Guns would like to Oklahoma State Champions Madame K & Lefty Say When Shooting for the Stars participants thank all the people who volunteered raised $575.00. their time to make the shoot a success. and the Quick and Dead shootout. place in the show arena, undercover and The 2020 Oklahoma State Thanks to Miss Betty and Texas Rose Thanks to Diamond Rose & Latigo, comfortable. Championship hosted by Route 66 for helping me with the registration. for cooking and putting together the New shooters and seasoned smOKin’ Guns is scheduled for May The weather was a bit wet on Meet and Great, We had a great turn gunslingers alike came to show off their 1st – 3rd, 2020 in Kellyville. Be sure Friday but did not stop the shooters out. Saturday and Sunday provided skills over the exciting and eventful to mark your calendar and plan to join from participating and having a great some beautiful weather it but it didn’t weekend. Young, old and everything in us. We hope to see you there!! time in Categories, couple shoot really matter because the shooting took between joined together for the love of Page 10 June/July 2019 Gunslinger’s Gazette

Oklahoma State Results Main Match Ladies Shootist 1. Corkey Annie Oakley: 2. Kansas Belle 1. Just hootin 3. Shady Lady 2. Madame Talks Allot Men’s Shootist Billy the Kid: 1. Lucky 45 1. Lightening Jack 2. Lefty SayWhen 3. Papa Quick Top 20 Ladies: 1. Madame K Categories: 2. Texas Rose 49ers: Ladies 3. Texas Okie 1. Corkey 4. Bee Stinger 2. Shady Lady 5. Shady Lady 3. Diamond Girl 6. Marshal’s Daughter Men’s 7. Snake Charmer 1.Lead Poison 8. Swootz 2. Missouri Jim 9. Diamond Girl 3. X 10. Kansas Belle Traditional: Ladies 11. China Rose 1. Bee Stinger 12. San Juan Sister 2. Mean Mary 13. Pistol Pearl 3. Crazy Jane 14. Corkey Men’s 15. Wench 1.Lefty SayWhen 16. Lilly Long Shot 2. Shane 17. K K Kid 3. Wax Killer 18. Sassy Pants Seniors: Ladies 19. Mean Mary 1.Kansas Belle 20. Pixie Quick 2. San Juan Sister 3. Lilly Longshot Top 20 Men: Men’s 1. Lefty Say When 1.Dog Iron 2. Delta Whiskey 2. Joe Gun 3. Jayhawker 3. The Rossiman 4. Red Rock Super Senior: Ladies 5. Brad Quick 1. Texas Rosee 6. Trampas 2. Snake Charmer 7. The Shootist 3. Lucky 44 8. Short Keg Men’s 9. Dog Iron 1. Mongo 10. Gray Ghost 2.Diamond Back Billy 11. Windy Winchester 3.Gentleman George 12. Ghost Grand Dame 13. Kid Curry 1.Wench 14. Sgt. Buck 2. Memphis Belle Overall Top Couple Fastest Time 15. Gentleman George Old Timer 16. Skagway Sam 1. Short Keg 17. Lead Poison 2. Handyman 18. Smokin Wayne 3.Lucky 45 19. Missouri Jim 20. Tomcat Charlie Fastest Time Brad Quick with a .334

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bLACK rIVEr bANDITS pRESENT ” Wisconsin State Championship of Cowboy Fast Draw July 12th - 14th, 2019 Head of the Lakes Fair Grounds 4700 Tower Ave Superior, Wisconsin Main Match on the 13th Early Registration - Adult $85.00 ($110.00 after June 30th) Billy the Kid/Annie Oakley Division $10.00 4X Elimination - Last Man Standing Format Must be current CFDA member to participate, all CFDA rules apply. $5,000 in Cash & Prizes Contact Debbie Stadin (218) 496-5715 or [email protected] Registration and Event Information Available at: 2019 Oklahoma State Highlights www.cowboyfastdraw.com Page 12 June/July 2019 Gunslinger’s Gazette 2019 OREGON STATE

the afternoon winds we experience in heads! Dale Cummins aka “Dangerous and for the rapid work of our head score this area every day came to conversation. Dale”, Prineville Chief of Police was our keeper, Bean Counter! What to do? Thankfully, Tug, an amazing Celebrity Shoot Champion! Dan Vaughan, Dealin’ Dave was our host for construction contractor in our club, met us aka “Straight Shooter”, the president of the Saturday evening awards ceremony. at the fairgrounds to survey the destruction. a Crook County based organization that He presented the Early Arrival Jackpot After a bit of measuring and discussion, helps the needy took 2nd place. 3rd went awards, door prizes and The Broken Tug figured out how to solve the problem. to Sheriff John Gautney of Crook County Spoke Awards that recognizes the Let’s put a tent under the tent! Two days aka “Ochoco Slim”, 4th to Travis Wilcox, inevitable position of first lady and first rineville, OR - “What? The roof of the before our guests were to arrive a 60’x40’ of BTL Liners, aka “Liners”, 5th place was man out of the Main Match. As always, PPavilion didn’t fare so well during the tent was erected under the cold and barren Morgan Cyrus, our event photographer, Dealin’ Dave carried the event with fun, snowstorms….the replacement panels will metal beams of the Pavilion. What a great aka “Shutter Bug”, and 6th place went to class, and fluidity. The Crook County not arrive in time, even with a rush order? idea! With a few changes to our floor plan Crook County Judge Seth Crawford, aka Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter Sure, I’ll come out to see it and figure out and decoration relocation, range B was up “Hoss”. What a great group of men! It provided the tender and juicy smoked Tri- what to do…” and ready to go! was a pleasure meeting and training these Tip and Chicken with all the sides and That was the call that started Friday morning welcomed us all fledgling gunslingers! Congratulations to dessert. It was a night of good food, good the month of April, just weeks before with a sunny spring morning and an electric our Celebrity Shooters! fun and good fellowship! the Oregon State Cowboy Fast Draw excitement! With our excellent food Medicine Man, of Idaho, started Sunday, we started the day with Championship was to be held! Late provider, The Diamond T Chuckwagon, Saturday off with an emotion packed Bracket Matches. The Deputy Bracket February and early March saw several in place ready to keep our shooters fed, rendition of The National Anthem followed saw Cody, from Idaho, taking first days of dumping snow, a foot or more in heaters lit for warmth and audience by a prayer of covering and safety from place, The Gray Fox, from California, just a few hours! Then we would see a members gracing the bleachers, the Early Powder Keg of Washington. Crosswired, into 2nd and Chaos Cass, from Oregon, break in the weather where ice would form Arrival Jackpot began! 33 men, 11 ladies, from Oregon, lead the safety meeting as the 3rd place. The Sheriff Bracket ended up on the snow and cleared roads, only for and 5 youth competed for the top five spots! 87 participants were reminded of new rule with Dynamite Kid, from Oregon, in first more snow to come! Landslides closed the Oregon Ranger took the men’s group with changes, and the safety requirements of the place, Medicine Man, from Idaho, 2nd, and surrounding passes leaving Central Oregon Tin Bender close behind! Sweet Fuse won game! Hot Lead from Oregon, in 3rd. Moving on stuck, wanting for supplies from the trucks the Ladies’ group, but Miss B Haven wasn’t As range assignments were posted to the Gunfighter Bracket, we had B.A., waiting for the mountain roads to open. too far off her heals! Congratulations to our the excited chatter and mass of western from Utah, in first place, Kid Colton, from After inspecting the roof damage youth shooters, Chaos Cass, who took 5th clad competitors raced to see which Idaho, 2nd and Huckleberry Honey, from from the heavy snows, we determined place in the Ladies, and Crosswired, who competitor they drew. One by one people California, 3rd place. The Fastest Bracket, there was no way to fix any style of roof took 4th shooting with the men! dropped out as they received their 4th X of Master Gunfighters, saw Oregon Ranger to the existing pavilion structure. Then In the afternoon we hosted a the day. Consoled and congratulated by in first place, Buzzard Cooper, from thoughts of possible rain and of course Celebrity Shoot featuring local figure their fellow shooters, they walked over to Idaho, 2nd, and Rooster Cogburn, from the “Thanks for Playing Table” to select California, in 3rd place! their consolation prize. Eight rounds were Moments after the Bracket successfully finished by 3:30pm thanks Matches finished, the call to the line for to those who offered a helping hand score the last few rounds of the Main Match keeping, announcing, and running papers, were made. Each shooter striving to Gunslinger’s Gazette June/July 2019 Page 13

Top 25 Men Overall Ladies (Top 10 pictured Left to Right from top row) (Top 10 pictured Left to Right from top row) 1st Oregon Ranger OR, 2nd Tank ID, 3rd Short Keg NV, 4th Gentleman Jim OR, 1st Lefty Lipscomb ID, 2nd Miss B Haven ID, 3rd Sweet Fuse WA, 4th Slow Poke UT, 5th Buzzard Cooper ID, 6th Crosswired OR, 7th Border Ranger OR, 5th Midnight Rose OR, 6th Tilly ID, 7th Richochet Rose CA, 8th Nessarose OR, 8th Powder Keg WA, 9th Bounty Hunter ID, 10th Buckwheat James ID, 9th Juniper Jess OR, 10th Lady Hawk ID, 11th Sassie Cowgirl ID, 12th Two Talker ID, 11th Old Drifter CA, 1th2 Oregon Outlaw OR, 13th Tin Bender ID, 13th Diablo Daisy CA, 14th Idahay OR, 15th Denali ID, 16th Sunset Rose ID, 14th Oregon Drifter OR, 15th Shadow ID, 16th Montana ID, 17th Jabberin' Jim OR, 17th Sagebrush Sal ID, 18th Dancing Fish ID, 19th Buckshot Annie OR, 18th Ambush ID, 19th Watcha Call It OR, 20th Jimmie O ID, 21st Ricochet UT, 20th Whirlwind OR, 21st Huckleberry Honey CA, 22nd Koda Waters OR, 22nd The Texan ID, 23rd Dynamite Kid OR, 24th Cody ID, 25th W LeFors CA 23rd Rio OR, 24th The Gray Vixen CA make each shot hit the target faster than first place, winning the belt buckle, Tank in weekend, Sarah McCoy, live streamed the A special note of appreciation their opponent. Each striving to stand in 2nd, Dynamite Kid in 3rd and Iron Will in 4th event on Facebook while Morgan Cyrus, to the town of Prineville and the Crook that elite group of the Final Five! The place! They all shot very well and pushed our event photographer, took hundreds of County Fairgrounds for allowing us to crowds roar brought spectators from each other to faster speeds! amazing photographs of our contestants! host this event in their fine town. Thank other events to see what was happening! The Ladies all had to work hard Morgan captured the spirit of the old west, you to the sponsors for their contributions Spurs clicking, clanking, and jingling for their placements with 22 shooters. First the comraderie, friendship, and the ebbs to make this event happen. Cody, thank as contestants moved to their shooting place went to Lefty Lipscomb, 2nd Miss B and flows of competition! He transformed you for being our Match Director and for positions. Who will be our Final Five in Haven, 3rd Sweet Fuse, 4th Slow Poke and simple dress items into pieces of art! If the steadfast encouragement and wisdom the Ladies, Men and Youth Divisions?! 5th Midnight Rose! you would like to see Sarah and Morgan’s you share. Thank you to each member of Nine youth, ages 17 and under Our men, all 55 of them, competed skills, please visit our Facebook Page, the Crooked River Rangers who put their shot in the Main Match! Chaos Cass won with great comraderie, teasing and skill! Crooked River Rangers. To both of you, a heart, muscles, and money into this event! first place in the Annie Oakley Youth Sub- First place went to Oregon Ranger, fourth heartfelt thank you for sharing your talents We are building a strong and wonderful Division! We had two shooters in the time winner of his state championship! 2nd and love of the game! club! See you all down the road…and Billy the Kids Youth Sub-Division; Hot place to Tank, who gave Oregon Ranger a What a wonderful event! Thank blessings to you from Central Oregon. Lead took first place, and Kinzua Kid nd2 ! run for his money! 3rd was Short Keg, 4th you to each person that came to play with Koda Waters took first place and Idahay place went to Gentleman Jim, 5th place to us in Prineville, Oregon! We made and ~ Etta Mae 2nd place in our Junior Girl Youth Division. Buzzard Cooper. shared memories! We learned from one Secretary for the Crooked River Rangers Our four Junior Boys were Crosswired in Adding to the enjoyment of this another and we grew as a CFDA family! Page 14 June/July 2019 Gunslinger’s Gazette OREGON STATE Highlights

NORTH STAR BANDITS PRESENTS: COWBOY FASTDRAW ASSOCIATION’S Ta innesO sTaTe M ChaMPiOnshiP tH - tH August 24 25 2019 Owatonna Gun Club 10749 SW 37th AVE Hope, Minnesota $5,000.00 in Cash & Prizes Awards to top 15 men, 10 women Shooters must be a CFDA member to participate. All CFDA rules apply Friday August 23rd - Practice shoot and social Saturday August 24th- Main Match 21’ 4X Sunday August 25th- Main Match / Finals Main match: $80.00 Men - $75.00 Women - $25.00 Youth Saturday Banquet price: $15.00 Contact: Mark Burnham - (507)456-4552 Registration and Event Information Available at: www.cowboyfastdraw.com Gunslinger’s Gazette June/July 2019 Page 15 live World Championship of Cowboy Fast Draw™

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This building is used for Registration, Marshal’s Muster, Life Member’s Reception, and Regulator’s Meeting. The Pavilion Covered Area - This is a very large shaded shooter’s area. No need for pop-ups, but bring tables and chairs. Classic Saturday Night Awards – (Sponsored By: MERNICKLE HOLSTERS) Held at the Fallon Convention Center We will present the 2019 CFDA Top Gun of the Year Awards and all contest awards that have been determined up to that Car Show point. MERNICKLE HOLSTERS is providing Beer, Wine and Snacks (Free of Charge). Just go out and have a nice is Back dinner at your favorite restaurant in Fallon, then come and join the fun! Or (See Our Food Vendors). You may also B.Y.O.B. if what we have doesn’t suit your taste. We will have some major drawing prizes including guns and holsters! Sunday! Craft Then stick around for our exciting Annual CFDA Shoot for the Stars Auctions and Prize Drawings. RV Spots - Please reserve your spots by calling the Churchill County Fairgrounds Campgrounds 775-423-7733, Vendors first come, first serve. Spaces have electric and water but no sewer, but a sewer dump is on the grounds. For More Information: Email to [email protected]. Side Food Food Vendors - There will be several food vendors on site, with some serving breakfast Vendors! Friday & Saturday Night Awards Ceremony Matches! at the Fallon Convention Center! Page 16 June/July 2019 Gunslinger’s Gazette 2019 FGA Side Matches Great Lodging Choices! Quick and the Dead $20 Entry Fee (50% to CFDA Shoot for the Stars Scholarship Fund) Match Headquarters - Comfort Inn 775-423-5554 (Sponsor Motel) This has become a very popular kick-off event on Thursday Morning. It’s a 1-X Elimination Discount Code LFAST Match. All Commands and standard range procedures will apply. You and your first round oppo- Bonanza Inn /Super 8 Motel 775-423-6031 (Sponsor Motel) nent will each Load and Make Ready with 5 rounds. Upon the start light, you both draw and fire as many shots as it takes to hit the target. The first shooter to register a hit wins the round, the loser is Holiday Inn 775-428-2588 Best Western 775-423-6005 out. Quick and the Dead is not just another clever name! The rounds will continue till the last man or lady is standing. Men & Women will shoot together, 1st Place wins 50% of the entry fees, 2nd Econo Lodge 775-423-2194 Motel 6 775-423-2277 Place gets ZERO. In this competition you are either Quick or Dead! Travelodge 775-428-0300 Fallon Lodge 775-423-4648 Recommendation: For shooters using their off-hand to fan mulitple shots and using any six- gun with a firing pin protruding from the hammer (colt-style action) we strongly recommend 906 House (Bed & Breakfast) 775-428-1906 wearing a leather glove on the off-hand. It is not a requirement. RV Spots Available at the Fairgrounds! Call 775-575-1802 to reserve Double Trouble Side Match Get out your double rig for this one, Buscadero Rigs will be allowed for this side match only. You will face off and take on two CFDA Targets at a distance of 7’, with the targets 5’ apart. 2019 Fastest Gun Alive Ammunition Shooters may do it all with one gun or they may use two guns at the same time, whatever they choose! It’ll be 5 times and your best 3 times will be added together for a total time for your Proudly Sponsored By score. AND, You may try it as many times as you like! $5 Entry Fee Per 5 Attempts. Balloon-Disc Target Challenge (Approx. 17-3/4”) Shot at 15’, Best 3 Hits out of 5 Shots, for a 3 Shot Total - Try the Finals Targets! DeaD eye e Z LoaDers ~ 50% to CFDA Shoot for the Stars ~ (Pot) 50% Payout for 1st 50%, 2nd 30%, and 3rd 20% - Be Sure to Go to Wax Bullets www.cowboyfastdraw.com for any Schedule Updates NEW Try ‘Em, You’ll Love ‘Em!!! 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Gold PanOrder on the CFDA General Store 9th $250 & Gold Pan 9th www $250 & Gold.cowboyfastdraw Pan Past Overall World Champions.com 10th $200 & Gold Pan 10th $200 & Gold Pan Men Ladies 11th $175 & Gold Pan 11th $150 & Gold Pan 2004 Greg Danielson SD Lynn Corbin UT 12th $175 & Gold Pan 21st $100 & Gold Pan 12th $150 & Gold Pan 2005 Man with No Name MT Miss B. Haven ID 13th $175 & Gold Pan 22nd $100 & Gold Pan 13th $150 & Gold Pan 2006 Quick Cal NV Dusty Bottoms MN 14th $175 & Gold Pan 23rd $100 & Gold Pan 14th $150 & Gold Pan 2007 Slippery Cinch SD Miss B. Haven ID 15th $175 & Gold Pan 24th $100 & Gold Pan 15th $150 & Gold Pan 2008 Short Keg NV Alotta Lead NV 16th $150 & Gold Pan 25th $100 & Gold Pan 2009 Master Gunfighter CA Alotta Lead NV 17th $150 & Gold Pan 2010 Buzzard Cooper ID Fannie Mae ID 18th $150 & Gold Pan 2011 Oregon Ranger OR Alotta Lead NV 19th $150 & Gold Pan 2012 Kodiak NV Stormie Weather NV Ties Will be Shot Off for All Overall Places That Have Awards and Cash. 20th $150 & Gold Pan 2013 Beaver Creek Kid SD Longhorn KS All other ties for places will be determined by fastest shot in the round the 2014 Marshall Cooper CA Miss B Haven ID shooters recieve their 4th “X”. 2015 Oregon Ranger OR Miss Kitty AZ The Top 7 Men and Women Qualifiers will be in the Magnificent 7 Overall Shootff. 2016 Oregon Ranger OR Kiss-N-Tell CA All CFDA Rules & Guidelines Apply 2017 Oregon Ranger OR Lefty Lipscomb ID Top Couple - World Championship Team - Spirit of the Game 2018 Oregon Ranger OR Madame K TX Gunslinger’s Gazette June/July 2019 Page 17 ONLINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE AT WWW.COWBOYFASTDRAW.COM OR MAIL IN THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION 2019 Fastest Gun Alive - World Championship of Cowboy Fast Draw Fallon, Nevada (Churchill County Fairgrounds) - October 3th- 6th Official Entry Form Alias:______Name:______Address:______City:______State:______Zip:______Country (If other than U.S.): ______CFDA # (Required) ______Birthdate: ______(Required for Age-Based Categories) Phone:(_____)______Emergency Phone:(_____)______E-mail:______

Main Match Divisions:_____Mens _____Ladies _____Youth Main Match Shootist? _____ (Qualifies for Special Awards) (Must use Shootist Category Equipment) Thursday World Championship Category Matches (Choose only one) ______Junior (17 & under) ______Traditional (18+) ______49’r (49+) ______Senior (60+) ______Super Senior(65+) ______Old Timer/Grand Ladies (70+) ______Golden Guns (75+) (If no category is chosen, shooter will be placed in Traditional Category, which is considered an Open Category) (You may change categories at check-in. ALL CATEGORIES ARE FINAL AT CLOSE OF REGISTRATION) ______Billy The Kid _____ Annie Oakley Note: FREE for Category Shoot The kids will shoot for Category Championships on Thursday and will shoot for The Overall Youth World Championship (No “X” out format) during the Main Match! Note: Youth Shooters with a level 4 CFDA card under the age of 16, may shoot in Junior Category in the Adult Divisions in the Main Match Junior World Championship Trophies in Main Match for Boys & Girls. ( All shooters under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian)

All CFDA Rules apply, please bring your membership card • Mail Entry Form to: PO Box 5• Fernley, NV 89408 _____ Entry Fee: ($179.00) _____ Young Adult 18- 20 ($95) _____ Junior 16, 17 or Level 4 Youth ($75) _____ Youth Division ($25) Thursday Category Match ($20) _____ Will You be attending the following (check all that apply): • Marshal’s Muster ____ • Life Member Reception ____ Life Dinner Guest $20____ HOST RESERVES THE RIGHT TO LIMIT THE AMOUNT OF ENTRIES AT 300 SHOOTERS Total Enclosed:______(Entry Fee is 100% Refundable, if cancellation is received by September 28th, 2019) *Make Checks Payable to CFDA Or pay by Credit or Debit - Credit Card # ______Exp:___/___ 2019 CFDA Golden Spike Awards CFDA’s Annual Membership Drive Top 3 Recruiting Clubs are Recognized at: The Fastest Gun Alive Saturday Night’s Annual CFDA Awards 1st Place - Golden Spike Award Plaque Custom Banner & 2019 Club Affiliation Fee Paid $300 Certificate (CFDA General Store)

2nd Place - Silver Spike Award Plaque Custom Banner $200 Certificate (CFDA General Store)

3rd Place - Bronze Spike Award Plaque Custom Banner $150 Certificate (CFDA General Store)

New Member Applications received by September 15th, that have a Club Referral Qualify. Clubs can also send applications on behalf of new members to insure credit. CFDA Staff cannot backtrack applications, once they are processed they are discarded. For More Information Contact: CFDA Office (775)575-1802 Page 18 June/July 2019 Gunslinger’s Gazette 2019 California State

By Stanislaus & Six Iron Butterfly Championship akdale, California - Daisy, Duelin’ Dan and Crew put out a wonderful OOn May 10th through 12th The Cowboys had Mexican Meal free for all who attended. their 2nd annual California State Championships. Stanislaus gave out the awards (see results on We had a total of 79 Shooters. 57 Men, which next page).Thank you to all who played. Saturday included 3 Jr. Boys and 22 Ladies. The weather was morning started California State Championship great and the ammo and scoring was wonderful. A with pledge of alliengence, and prayer from special THANK YOU goes out to the great Wild Yosemite Sean. We thank Nara for her 4X Shot from Six Iron Butterfly on scoring. “Thank out table. She had a lot of good stuff for shooters who you again Wild Shot for all your needed help, it was went out early in the contest. We shot most of the 2019 California State Champions greatly appreciated.” Stanislaus and The Cowboys day and got down to the Magnificent 7 Ladies, Men K.K. Kid & Oregon Ranger also thank our main scorekeepers on the range to and 3 Jr. Boys. Saturday Night was, again, a great Bacall from Nevada and Etta Mae from Oregon. Meal from John Word, The Cowboys’ Master Chef. We thank you so much for your help. After a fantastic meal Stanislaus and No Daisy gave #1 to raise the most for Shoot for the Stars this year. The Cowboys also give a big thank you out awards to 8th to 15th Ladies and 8th to 20th Men. Sunday morning started out with honoring to Quick Cal and family for helping make our They also gave out Specialty Awards to ”Top Mom all Mothers, Shooters or not, received a red rose California State a well working Contest. His input in Memory of Aces and Eights given to her children, for Mother’s Day. Then the 3 Bracket Shoot and guidance will help us continue to make things Lefty Lipscomb and Legend Hunter. First Entry was began with all who entered in the California State better for next time. Cody, Furthest Traveled was K. K. Kid from Texas, Championships. Awards and cash went to Top Friday, The Cowboys did their Jackpot Master Black Smith Award went to The Duke and 5 in Master Gunfighter, Gunfighter & Sheriff. Shoot for the early arrivals. We had 13 Ladies Single Phase’n for their work on the Magnificent 7 Sunday Noon was the Magnificent 7 & Jr. and 39 Men Shooting. Trophies and cash went Metal Trophies. The Stanislaus or “Spirit of the Game” Boys Shoot Off. The Range Master was No Daisy. to 1-5 Ladies and Men. Friday evening, No Award went to Tennessee Tim and McGillakuttie for Announcer was Duelin’ Dan with Bacal keeping score. their time and building of our New Western Town We thank the CFDA for prizes for our contest. Every Range, which is our permanent range year round. A shooter in the California State Entry was in the drawing special thank you to Gina, Tennessee Tim’s Wife, for the 45 revolver. Winner of that gun was again for her graphics of signs and murals for the New Bounty Hunter of Idaho. “What a Lucky Gunfighter” Western Town Range. We all love the New Range. The Top California State Champions for free entry to Duelin’ Dan and Family worked to raising the Worlds went to Huckleberry Honey and Fowl Shot. money for Shoot for the Stars. Prairie Rose made We thank Choctaw Kid for donating a beautiful gold a beautiful king size quilt for the auction. High bracelet for top California Lady, Huckleberry Honey. bid went to Stanislaus for $1,050. He said he was Top Couple was Huckleberry Honey and Fowl Shot. taking it home no matter what! Thank you goes to Fastest Lady was K. K. Kid with .352 and Fastest Man Tuscarora and his wife for helping him out. Duelin’ was Oregon Ranger with .313 in the Finals. In the Men Dan donated a Uberti 45 single action revolver. Finals, there was a family battle between Quick Cal and The winner for the gun went to Bounty Hunter of Son, Dead Eye Kid. It was great to see Dead Eye Kid Idaho. Total raised so far was several thousand having fun shooting. Every time we saw him in the past dollars and Duelin’ Dan said he wants to keep going he was always working the contests. “Good Shooting with the fund raiser for The Cowboys goal to be to all.” Gunslinger’s Gazette June/July 2019 Page 19

California State Results

TOP 20 MEN: 1st OREGON RANGER 2nd QUICK CAL 3rd D E A D E Y E K I D 4th FOWL SHOT 5th GUN HAND 6th W. LE FORS 7th YOSEMITE SEAN 8th STANISLAUS 9th SHORT KEG Magnificent 7 Men Magnificent 7 Ladies 10th CHOCTAW KID 11th NO DAISY 12th BOGIE 13th COWBOY UP 14th DIAMOND JIM 15th FRONTIER BOB 16th ROOSTER COGBURN 17th THE DUKE 18th SHERIFF RANGO 19th TANK 20th OLDEN’ FAST

TOP 15 LADIES: 1st K. K. KID 2nd L E F T Y L I P S C O M B Overall Men 8th-20th Overall Ladies 9th-15th 3rd H U C K L E B E R R Y H O N E Y 4th L E G A L LY L O A D E D 5th R I C O C H E T R O S E 6th CALI RED 7th G U N P O W D E R P U F F 8th JESS 9th S A S S I E C O W G I R L 10th S I X I R O N B U T T E R F LY 11th M I S S B . H AV E N 12th M I S S L I LY B E L L E 13th D I A B L O D A I S Y 14th S A S S Y M U S T A N G G A L Ladies Jackpot Shoot Top 5 Men’s Jackpot Shoot Top 5 Top 3 Junior Boys 15th BLONDIE SHOOTIST: 1st CODY 2nd WILD SHOT

JUNIOR BOYS: 1st TANK 2nd SHERIFF RANGO 3rd C R O S S W I R E D Master Gunfighter Bracket Gunfighter Bracket Sheriff Bracket

Jackpot Shoot Results Bracket Match Results

Ladies 1st Place - Cali Red, 2nd Place - Gunpowder Puff, Master Gunfighter st1 Place - Oregon Ranger, 2nd Place -Tank, More rd th rd th th 3 Place - Diablo Daisy, 4 Place - Sassy Mustang Gal, 3 Place - Cowboy Up, 4 Place - Quick Cal, 5 Place - Yosemite Sean. on & 5th Place - Huckleberry Honey. Gunfighter st1 Place - Crosswired, 2nd Place - Lefty Lipscomb, Next Men 1st Place - Cody, 2nd Place - Gun Hand, 3rd Place - Red Ryder, 4th Place - Cali Red, 5th Place - Miss B. Haven. Page! 3rd Place - Tennessee Tim, 4th Place - Short Keg, & 5th Place - Big Bad John Sheriff 1st Place - Sassie Cowgirl, 2nd Place - Risky Dame, 3rd Place - Gunpowder Puff, th4 Place - The Gray Fox, 5th Place - Choctaw Kid. Page 20 June/July 2019 Gunslinger’s Gazette

Top Mom Award Chuckwagon Winners in Honor of Aces & Eights Spirit of the Game Top Shootists Tennessee Tim & McGillakuttie Cody and Wild Shot 2019 California State Special Awards

Roses Presented to all the Mom’s in Honor of Mother’s Day SHOWDOWN ON THE SAN JUAN RIVER 2019 Colorado State & 4 Corners Territorial

Championship an Championship y the s juan s d b hoo te ti s st ho s July 25th - July 28th Cash and Prizes! Located at Rockin’ K Ranch 4X - 3 out of 5 format at 21ft Historic Pagosa Springs, CO Colorado State 4 CornerS ChampionShip territorial ChampionShip July 25th - July 26th OVER $10,000 in Cash & Prizes! July 27th - July 28th Cash and Awards to the top 10 Men and Ladies! Entry Fee: Adults: $90 Amount to be determined. The more that come the more we pay out! Entry Fee: Adults: $100.00 Junior : $45 Welcome dinner Friday evening at the Rockin’ K Ranch Junior: $50.00 Youth BK & AO: Free Youth BK & AO: Free (Included with Entry) Men’s & Ladies“Fabulous Five” shoot offs & Banquet Saturday evening ($20person)! Men’s & Ladies Magnificent 7 shootoffs! Second Chance Match - Sunday- $20 Bracket Match - Friday - These are CFDA sanctioned matches. All current CFDA rules apply. 2X “Colorado Eight” format 2X “Colorado Eight” format You must be a CFDA member in good standing to at the time of the matches compete. The San Juan Shootists will provide all of the ammo for all matches. Sponsored by the Pagosa Springs Town Tourism Committee For More Information, contact: Mongo - (970)731-9140 or [email protected] Registration Form and Event Schedule available at www.cowboyfastdraw.com or www.sanjuanshootists.com Gunslinger’s Gazette June/July 2019 Page 21 FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF A NEW SHOOTER By Lillie Longshot

I decided to take the plunge. We practice on did change everything. He had the hammer our back deck in the evenings, many times as chiseled down and the spring loosened up. a family activity. Our 10-year-old grandson I walked over to dry fire and if there would has decided to join us occasionally. This have been ammo in my gun, I’d of shot sport is for everyone. Even our 3-year- my foot! From that point on, I couldn’t hit old grandson is learning gun safety and the target to save my life. There certainly enjoys watching us practice. will be a lot more practice in my future. Picking a name proved to be The costumes… Oh the costumes! ’m new to the sport of Cowboy Fast Draw one of the harder things about joining This is so up my alley! Any excuse to dress Ibut not new to shooting. My grandmother the association. We tossed several names up and I’m in! Thanks to Diamond Girl, lined all the grandkids up at the top of the in the air and finally decided to use our one of the club members, I had something hill overlooking her apple orchard and grandparent’s first name for our aliases. to wear to the banquet and a few trips to challenged us to see who could shoot People call me by my alias and I am still the secondhand stores provided a few the most squirrels out of her trees. Those not used to it and unwittingly ignore them. fill-in items, at least good enough for my squirrels ate the apples before we could, and We had only attended a couple first competition. I’m looking forward to you haven’t had apple cobbler until you’ve local club shoots when the Oklahoma State attending a shoot where there are vendors had my grandmother’s cooked in a Dutch Championship rolled around. Club member, selling Cowboy Fast Draw clothing. You oven over an open fire. We gladly competed Crazy Jane told us, “You will shoot!”. may not be able to get me out of the booth. against each other and usually I won! Not So, I did! I’m not sorry! It was a learning It’s hard to say what I love more; the so in Cowboy Fast Draw. It’s nothing experience and I didn’t expect to do well shooting or the clothing. like squirrel hunting but it is just as fun! but actually did better than I thought taking There is one more huge advantage I was apprehensive at first because 3rd in categories. I would have probably to joining a club like this; the comradery! I of an old injury on my hand but with no come home with the championship title met so many nice and helpful people at the gunpowder, it doesn’t hurt at all. My except my husband decided to ‘FIX MY state shoot! I’m having FUN! And isn’t that husband was preparing to join our local club GUN’ in the middle of the Main. Ha! Of a good thing in life? and practicingDUEL just looked like so much fun, course,ON I wouldn’t really have THEwon, but it Star Bear PRAIRIE

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For More Information Contact: Troy Bollock aka "Boulder Vaquero" • (605)996-6889 or [email protected] Go to www.cowboyfastdraw.com for more Information Page 22 June/July 2019 Gunslinger’s Gazette Johnson refused to bury or release the body Spoony Singh owner of the Hollywood A True Story That is Stranger Than Fiction until he was paid for his service. Johnson Wax Museum. I don’t think Spoony realized “ You Can’t Make This Up” came up with an idea to recover all or part Elmer was the real deal. Elmer finally ended of his money. He dressed the outlaw in street up at The Pike an amusement area in Long By Texas Joe AKA/Joe Royer clothes put a rifle in his hands and stood old Beach, California. He hung in the “Laff in the did was attract attention. The other times it Elmer in the corner. For a nickel, Johnson Dark” funhouse at the Pike until 1976. This is gunfight in Old blew the safe into oblivion and burned the allowed visitors to see “The Bandit Who when the truth was known. money. McCurdy’s last robbery took place in Wouldn’t Give Up”. The Bandit became a On December 8, 1976, the 1911 near Okesa, Oklahoma. The plan was to very popular attraction and carnival promoters production crew of the television show ombston rob a Katy Train. He and his gang had heard offered to buy McCurdy’s mummified body. The Six Million Dollar Man were filming T e V there would be Johnson refused to sell. I guess he had become an episode at The Pike. During the shoot, a $ 400,000 in cash on the train. There was, but attached to having old Elmer around. The prop man moved what he thought was a wax the plan failed. Elmer and his gang stopped town folks would have been devastated to lose mannequin hanging from a gallows. When the wrong train. The train they stopped was a such an attraction. “When Uncle Bill comes the mannequin’s arm broke off what was passenger train not the money train. They did over Saturday we can go see the dead bandit revealed, told the truth, Elmer was not made make off with $ 46, down at Johnson.” of wax. The Police and L.A. coroner’s office a couple of bottles of whiskey, a pistol and the Like I said many carney promoters want to got called and many test were performed conductor’s watch. Unbeknownst to McCurdy, buy Old Elmer but only one came up with the to figure out the identity of the corpse. A he had been implicated in the robbery and a plan. One day two men showed up claiming Forensic anthropologist finally determined it $2,000 reward for his capture was issued. A to be McCurdy’s long lost brothers from was non other than Old Elmer McCurdy. few days after the train job Elmer McCurdy California. After they crossed the T’s and Elmer McCurdy was returned his story starts in Oklahoma in the early met his end, in a gun fight, with a single dotted the I’s, Johnson released the body to to Oklahoma for the last time and on April T1900 and ends in Long Beach, California gunshot in the chest from a Sheriff’s pistol. the two men who put the casket on the train to 22, 1977, a funeral procession transported in 1976. That’s right 1976 not 1876. This Like I said he had a short life in crime. The ship to California. But this train was bound for McCurdy to the Boot Hill section of is the story of an Oklahoma Outlaw named real story is after his death. glory to Arkansas City, Kansas home of the the Summit View Cemetery in Guthrie, Elmer McCurdy dubbed “The Bandit Who After McCurdy died his body glorious Great Patterson Carnival Show. Two Oklahoma. About 300 people attended the Wouldn’t Give Up.” was taken to the Johnson Funeral Home men who claimed the body where James and graveside service. McCurdy was buried next Elmer McCurdy had a short lived in Pawhuska, Oklahoma where it went Charles Patterson. How do you tell if a Carney to another more famous outlaw, Bill Doolin. life as a bank and train robber. He had been unclaimed. The undertaker and owner, Joseph Promoter is lying ? His lips are moving. Like I said, “You can’t make trained, in the U.S. Army, in the use of L. Johnson embalmed the body with an McCurdy’s corpse traveled around this up” or maybe you could if you’re Rod nitroglycerin. His training was poor because arsenic-based preservative which was typical the country with a variety of freak shows Serling. half the time when he tried to blow a safe the for the era and it would preserve the body for and carnival until it was sold, along with charge was too small and all the explosion a long time when no next of kin were known. other wax figures in 1968 for $ 10,000 to copyright 2019 Joe Royer all rights reserved

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$5,000 in Cash & Prizes $5,000 awards to top 15 Men & top 10 woMen This is a Titled and Sanctioned CFDA Contest CFDA Membership required in Cash & Prizes Please bring your CFDA membership card or life badge. All Current CFDA Rules Apply Main Match- 15’ at 17 3/16” target Main Match Entry Fee $100.00 4X (3 out of 5) • Juniors Entry Fee $50.00 Magnificent Seven Shoot Off Youth (Billy the Kid/ Annie Oakley) $20 All Entries received by August 15th will be entered into a drawing for a gun. Category Match - $20 ALL shooters will be in a drawing for a 2nd gun! Banquet Saturday Night $20.00 per Person Main Match Ammunition Will be provided by BGFD category sHoots stand alone frIday All CFDA rules apply, must be a member in good standing to participate ($15 Entry- Last Man Standing) Banquet Saturday Night For More Information Contact: Roger Randolph “Smoke Wagon” (208)392-6044 Contact: Shane aka James Casteel( President) (270)256-1215 • [email protected] [email protected] or Wildfire (Vice President) (270)256-3446 • [email protected] www.cowboyfastdraw.com More InforMatIon avaIlable at www.cowboyfastdraw.coM Gunslinger’s Gazette June/July 2019 Page 23 new members No Miss Bigfoot, and safety from Brasada Spur we times than cold ones as some pretty fast Anne and Ppaw went were ready to get the party started. It was a times were recorded throughout the day. to work setting up the Bracket shoot with the Nevada 8 format for The fastest time for the day came from range. By noon the as many rounds as time would allow and a Hell on Wheels with a .331. Holli Day had group had everything shoot off. the fastest women’s time with a .382. A big gunfight in Old up and running. We Our “Shoot for the Stars” raffle thanks to Hankerin’ Hank for running the were officially ready to featured a beautiful silver and turquoise match so efficiently. He and Specs decided send some wax down necklace made by Montana Silversmiths. not to compete today so they could cover o m b s t o n range. The Spur Western Wear was so kind to any needs that came up. Hank did a lot of T e V Hankerin’ donate the $80.00 necklace to the Club. announcing, while Specs was busy with By Specs Hank had spoken Sassy Mustang Gal from California was the the door prizes and RO’ ing. Still Shot also with a Phoenix area happy winner. We raised $215 for “Shoot did not compete but did a tremendous job ombstone, AZ - Old Pueblo gunfighter at the Winter Range event. He for the Stars”. Specs had been getting scoring the match. It is a long day in that TGunfighters Fast Draw Club of Tucson, had some friends and family from England donations from Sponsors for the past couple chair recording scores and working the AZ were discussing their “Gunfight in Old who would be in Tombstone today. He had of months. We wish to thank all the prize computer. A big thanks to her. Tombstone V” for 2019 at the December asked if he could bring them down for a contributors in the Tombstone and Tucson The match went quite well with only practice shoot. Our Trail Boss, Hankerin’ try at gunfighting. Hankerin’ Hank said area, as well as some generous on-line some minor holdups. After four rounds of Hank must have been channeling Kevin it would be our pleasure to let them try it. sponsors as well. Our forty-five sponsors Nevada 8 we broke down the brackets and Costner from Field of Dreams. He kept Now being from England where guns are donated a total of 130 different items so the shoot off commenced. The Bracket thinking “If we move it, They will Come.” very restricted from the public the two that once again the Club was able to award breakdown put 27 Gunfighters in brackets The final date became Marchrd 23 2019. were amazed that they could handle guns a door prize to each Gunfighter. Specs has A & B and 26 in C. Competitors of all Shifting the date of the event put us much less get to try gunfighting. And in been getting donations for all five of our skill levels were in each of the brackets. into a better weather pattern. For those Tombstone! After the safety course they contests that we have held in Tombstone. I must say there were some impressive who have attended this Class C shoot in had a great time drawing and trying to get So, when shopping in Tombstone or Tucson runs by some Gunfighters in the bracket Tombstone in the past you will remember a registered hit. But after the session Hank and you recognize the business from being rounds. The C bracket saw Possun from strong winds, cold temps, sleet, snow and had another surprise for them. Gold Dust listed on our Sponsor Board or from the Colorado finish in the 3rd position. He held that was all on the same day. This year the had gone and purchased an 1881 silver web-site. Please thank the merchant for the line for quite a while until Joker from temperature and sunshine were ideal. dollar for the victor as a commemorative their support of the Old Pueblo Gunfighters California ended his run. Joker and Run Since the OPG group resurrected of their gunfighting in Tombstone. Hank Club. It shows them that their donations for Fat Man Run from California shot it out the old re-enactment stage at the Old explained that silver mining was the reason advertising is working. with Run Fat Man Run taking 1st and Joker Tombstone Town five years ago, it has been Tombstone was built. So maybe the 1881 A new wrinkle that OPG had this taking the 2nd position. The B bracket had used for various events. Lee McKechnie coin just might have a little Tombstone silver year was a raffle to help the Gunfighter Quigley from Colorado taking 3rd position. again has offered this venue free of in them. I’m sure they will be showing the families in California that suffered losses The Draw from Phoenix, Az took 2nd and charge to the OPG. We can’t “Thank” coin and pictures to all friends and relatives in the wildfire. Hankerin’ Hank’s employer, Highstrung from Phoenix, Az was the him enough. His generosity makes our in England. Thanks to Hankerin’ Hank and Ferguson Waterworks donated $200.00 1st place finisher. The A bracket was as Shoot so much easier to stage. Lee also Gold Dust for making their experience so for this raffle. Hank knows Levi King. He competitive as I have seen in a long time. owns the Tombstone Trolley Tours and special. A practice session was open to is a bladesmith in the Tucson area. His Mongo from Colorado finished rd3 . Everett a re-enactment venue in Nevada as well. anyone that wanted to shoot. Quite a few company is Hammered in Christ. Levi Hitch from Phoenix,Az. had a pretty fair Tombstone held “Doc Holiday Days” in shooters took to the range and had some was a contestant on History Channel’s run but came up short to Shady Mike from August 2018, at which the OPG put on a fun. Thanks to Dazzlin’ Daisy and Bigfoot season five episode of “Forged in Fire” and Phoenix,AZ. Shady Mike took 1st and Town Alley Shoot. The area of our shoot who again hosted a chili and lasagna feed at finished second. Levi matched the $200.00 Everett Hitch 2nd. Usually Shady Mike is was where they staged a concert featuring their camper for the group. from Ferguson so we could raffle a $400.00 running a match as well as competing. He Dennis Quaid and the Sharks. Dennis Remember Hankerin’ Hank heard gift certificate towards a custom knife from took advantage of the opportunity today. being there as a former portrayer of the “ If you move it, They will come”? Well Levi with all the proceeds going to the Congratulations to all the winners. famous Doc Holiday was Grand Marshal come they did the next day. We had eighty California victims. Brasada Spur was the The OPG Club hopes everyone had for the event. Because of the added shooters this year. That is a thirty-three per lucky winner and we raised $500.00 for the a great time at the Shoot. We hope to see activity we were able to skip a cleanup cent increase. Gunfighters came from eight families. you all next year. Remember Tombstone day there. But on the morning of March different states. Cheyenne Shooter traveled The weather was wonderful all day 2020 on your bucket list for next year. So 22nd Hankerin’ Hank, Gold Dust, Brasada the farthest coming in from Virginia. this year. The tents were needed to keep the long from Tombstone! Spur, Granny Oakley, Specs, Ottomatic, After the Howdy all and Welcome from sun off, not the sleet and cold of the past. “The Town Too Tough Too Die” Tishminga, Alonzo Slim, along with two Hankerin’ Hank, The Pledge, a prayer from Warm gunfighters seem to shoot lower

Bracket a - 1st Shady Mike, 2nd Everett Hitch, 3rd Mongo Bracket B - 1st Highstrung , 2nd The Draw, 3rd Quigley Bracket C - 1st Run Fat Man Run, 2nd Joker, 3rd Possum Page 24 June/July 2019 Gunslinger’s Gazette Regulator’s & International CFDA Competition In Territories ME France WA VT MT ND 1 MI NH MN NY MA owdy, OR 4 CT ID WI MI WY SD PA NJ The annual CFD contest IA 8 H NE OH DE NV IL IN CA WV of France was on May, Sun- UT 5 VA 2 CO KS MO KY day the 19h. It was a pleasant 7 NC Windmill Kid & Miss Betty 3 TN SC AZ OK contest with French and Swiss N.M. AR [email protected] GA 6 MS AL shooters. The main match was TX LA AK FL scheduled in 30 duels in Ne- SHOOT FOR THE STARS vada 8 format. Special events HI $ 41,283.00 Prev. Balance was Double Shots and Double Territory #1 – Great Northwest Pistols. Curly Calhoun & Cool Hand Suz - 450.00 Winnie D Appointed Original 290.00 Crooked River Rangers [email protected] or 208-345-6722 Black Eagle Montana P.G. Taylor - Appointed Original 225.00 Miss Betty Birthday Fund [email protected] [email protected] or 208-732-6123 Wild Shot - Appointed 2013 1,000.00 Louisiana State Gun Raffle [email protected] or 209-675-2760 313.00 The Duputies Overall Results - 1st Slowhand (CH), 2nd Black Eagle Montana (FR-CA), 3rd Arthur Morgan (FR), 4th, Lion Tamer (FR), 5th Honcho (CH), Territory #2 – Western 1,358.00 Southern Territorial & Nationals No Daisy - Appointed 2016 250.00 Kansas State 6th Joe Dalton (FR) [email protected] or 209-262-7643 $ 45,169.00 Balance as of June 25, 2019 Territory #3 - Four Corners Muletrain Appointed 2019 480-710-3593 / [email protected] Thirsty - ReAppointed 2019 2019 Scholarship Recipients 602-300-1325 / [email protected] To Be Announced Territory #4 - High Plains Boulder Vaquero & Boulder’s Babe - August 1st Appointed Original [email protected] or 605-770-2442 Boothill Bryce & Miss Christy - Appointed 2009 [email protected] or 605-770-4696

Territory #5 - Great Plains Kansas Belle - Appointed 2017 at FGA avenue to help others. Today I look back goal. [email protected] on my first day and reflect on how fortunate As the graduation season comes to 785-302-1463 (text only on weekdays until 4pm) Thank You From a Shoot For the Stars I have been to go to a university and come an end, I tip my cap to the Shoot for the Stars Territory #6 - Southern closer to achieving my dreams. Hard work, Scholarship for being a big supporter of my Windmill Kid & Miss Betty - Appointed 2012 Scholarship Recipient persistence, and an endless flow of coffee have success and growth over the last few years. I [email protected] or 432-664-1913 Gentleman George & Texas Rose - Appointed 2014 By Justice Sibole aka “Eagle Eye” gotten to the end, Bachelors of the Science look forward to the up and coming youth to [email protected] or 409-385-6367 of Engineering – Robotics, with a Minor in take part in this amazing opportunity, I was hooters on the line. Shooters, Set! Educational Studies. ever so blessed to receive. Again, a million Territory #7 - Eastern Ringo - Appointed 2011 SJust about ten years ago I entered the Though this journey has not been thanks to those who have supported me and [email protected] or 540-819-1697 sport of Cowboy Fast Draw, a 12-year-old - sought by myself, I have had an amazing stay tuned for more things to come. As for Von Zipper - Appointed 2016 full excitement and a longing to learn more support system both inside and out of the now the Eagle has landed on the first degree [email protected] 904-626-6520 about the old west. In 2013, I won the Jr. gunslinger community. My father (Calaboose and is ready to fly off to the second. Territory #8 - Great Lakes Boys World Championship and was honored Bill), grandfather (Half Cock Willie), my uncle That’s round of elimination going to Fossilman & Ligntnin’ -Appointed 2016 to be given the Top Hand Award. In 2015, I (Thirsty), and 3 younger brothers (Buckaroo Eagle Eye on lane two! [email protected] - 218-496-5715 was also privileged to be granted the CDFA Ben, Coyote Kid, and Javelina Hunter), have International Shoot for the Star Scholarship, in the full been there for me like no other. Love you Honcho – Switzerland - Appointed 2016 amount of $10,000. I say this not to brag guys! Not only have I been blessed with an [email protected] Ueli Bracher (real name) on my accomplishments, but to remind amazing support system, but also a wonderful all youths, that age and size are not your family of gunslingers that have always been defining features, rather the content of your around with smiling faces. To name a few, character speaks greatly. Noah Chance, Shady Mike, Desert Gator, Regulators at Large (not assigned to a territory) 4 years ago, I left for Arizona No Name, Miss Kitty and The Draw, among Jesse James (TX) State University with a dream to be an many others, I want to say thank you for all Appointed 2017 at FGA engineer, however – quickly I would learn your guidance and allowing me to grow as in [email protected] or 760-646-0765 that engineering is not my true calling. In individual within the sport as well as life. exploring alternative classes and fields of What now? Well, schooling is Qualified Range Master Instructors Noah Chance (AZ) [email protected] study, I found the excellent opportunity to not done for me. In July I am moving to Dangerous Dave (ID) - [email protected] work with students and help them unlock Texas to start a Masters in Student Affairs The Draw (AZ)- [email protected] their full potentials. Higher Education and Administration, while working with Cowboy Up (CA) - [email protected] Student Affairs was right for me. Though University Student Housing, at Texas Tech Muletrain (AZ) - [email protected] completing my degree Engineering I tacked University. I am thrilled to start this next Spanky (VA)- [email protected] Green River (KY)- [email protected] on a Minor in Education, giving me an chapter and be that much closer to my end Gunslinger’s Gazette June/July 2019 Page 25

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Welcome New CFDA Members

e are happy to announce our newest members into the CFDA Family. When you see these folks, give them a big “CFDA Howdy”. We welcome you! W**Please Note: Life Members and New CFDA Members that missed the deadline for this issue will be listed in the next issue of the Gunslinger’s Gazette. ** See a new member on the list that is close to your area & CFDA club? Check with the CFDA office to see if your club got credit for them!

WELCOME LIFE MEMBERS: John Yothers aka “J C Dalton” CFDA Life # 5724 Spring Harbor, MI 12. April Davis aka “Sugar Mama” Richmond, TX 13. John B. Bloomer aka “Outhouse John” Sugarland, TX Hannie Yothers aka “Dead Eye Daisy” CFDA Life # 5725 Spring Harbor, MI 14. Cliff Powers aka “Howlin Wolf” Fernley, NV Kael Yothers aka “Flying Cowgirl” CFDA Life # 5726 Spring Harbor, MI 15. Lisa Powers aka “Ivy Wild” Fernley, NV William Walker aka “The Bucknay Kid” CFDA Life # 3976 Idaho Falls, ID 16. Hayley Powers aka “Diamond Blaze” Fernley, NV Debbie Walker aka “Debbie Sioux” CFDA Life # 3073 Idaho Falls, ID 17. Orville Gravitt Jr. aka “Acky Mace” Frankfort, KY Kayla Sandoval aka “Black Widow” CFDA Life # 5936 Odessa, TX 18. Ryker Freeze aka “Quick Freeze” Idaho Falls, ID 19. Daniel Esteban aka “Gunfighter” Portland, OR Eddy Walter aka “Half Fast Eddy” CFDA Life # 3529 20. Russell Richardson aka “Colt Slinger” Gas City, IN 21. Martin Ridgeway aka “Willy “Hawkeye” Hawkins” Georgetown, TX WELCOME NEW MEMBERS: 22. Ronald Bryant aka “San Antonio Seymour” St. Joseph, IL 1. Terry Yager aka “Hombre” Sauk Rapids, MN 23. Paul Nielson aka “Big Paul” Odessa, TX 2. Nanci Van Buskirk aka “Mama Bear” Alamosa, CO 24. Gary Doellman aka “Slim Chance” Mesa, AZ 3. Anthony Banks aka “Ramblin Red” Corning, AR 25. Les Henderson aka “ Longshot Les” Mannford, TX 4. Lynn Arias aka “Butch Winslow” Gilbert, AZ 26. Mark Worley aka “Mercenary Mark” Odessa, TX 5. Neil M. Smith aka “Call-Me-Flower” Roy, UT 27. Ryan Roylance aka “Reaper” Saint George, UT 6. Jake Airgood aka “ Jake the Snake” North Liberty, IA 28. Joel Kelly aka “Celtic Pistolero” Spring Valley, CA 7. Richard Budelier aka “Bandit” New Liberty, IA 29. Robert Guardiola aka “El Tortuga” Houston, TX 8. Ben Shirkp aka “Rex” Wilton, IA 30. Jordan Taylor aka “Loud Child” Barron, WI 9. Gregory Nichols aka “NC Nick” Broadway, NC 31. George Allen aka “Hit n Miss” Burnet, TX 10. Carmen Jones aka “Crystal J” Reno, NV 32. Lori Diane Allen aka “Lorelei” Burnet, TX 11. Craig Davis aka “Maestro” Richmond, TX 33. Russell Lanning aka “Tenderfoot” Georgetown, TX 34. Donald Mulvey aka “Geezer Don” Georgetown, TX 35. Natalie Ashley aka “Valkyrie” Richmond, TX Bids Now Being Accepted! 36. Ronald Venn aka “Bushwacker Sam” Robertsdale, AL 37. Sawyer Hershberger aka “ Skookum Chuck” Madras, OR 38. Tom Alexander aka “ Doc OA” Woodbridge, CA 39. Michael Halsig aka “Bones” Wichita, KS 2020 CFDA National 40. Sharon Halsig aka “Shooting Star” Wichita, KS 41. Cameron Jordan aka “El Fuego” Peoria, AZ 42. Andy Rusten aka “Walkin Tree” Prineville, OR 43. Nicholas Johnson aka “Butter Cup” Scottsdale, AZ Championship 44. Lucas Peterson aka “ Marauder” Idaho City, ID 45. Ray Lacy aka “Councilman” Fernley, NV (From Page 47. Gunslinger’s Rules & Guidelines) 46. Lynn Lacy aka “Lady Lynn” Fernley, NV CFDA U.S. NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP BIDDING SYSTEM 47. Karl Schneider aka “Slick Silver” Alexandria, LA 48. Rhonda Schneider aka “Silver Queen” Alexandria, LA The CFDA U.S. National Championship Titled is available for bids, each 49. William Shotwell aka “Wild Bill 46” Sterling, VA year. The CFDA National Championships may be held anywhere in the continental 50. Hunner Swint aka “Sinister Swint” Corning, AR U.S.. 51. Loretta Massey aka “Ms Chie Vias” Gainesville, TX 52. Steven Miller aka “Bad Shot Baxter” Tecumseh, OK The dates of this championship may range from February 15th through 53. Michael Matlack aka “Monroe Nasty” Burnet, TX 60 days before the start of the World Championship, unless a specific exemption is 54. Juli Matlack aka “Lucy Lush” Burnet, TX granted by CFDA Management. 55. Sam Knight aka “Big Silver” Midlothian, VA 56. Evelynn Armstrong aka “Pain N Tha Pistol” Odessa, TX 1. Bids must be submitted by September 30th for consideration for the following 57. David Siegel aka “Bullet Bar Dave” Sparks, NV year, unless extended by CFDA Management. 58. Chris McMaster aka “Mac” Sparks, NV 2. Bids must include location, shooter’s base prize package, date, and $700 deposit 59. Jennifer Wallace aka “Safety Cone” Sparks, NV 60. Cheyenne Wallace aka “Beans” Sparks, NV (refundable if not chosen). 61. Stacie Peabody aka “Lightnin’ Lil” Boise, ID Bids may also include support packages for contest and CFDA officials and 62. Larry Judkins aka “Lahr” Marana, AZ staff including travel expenses and accommodations. 63. Christopher Wilkinson aka “ Sidekick” Killeen, TX 64. Caleb J. Wilkinson aka “Dead Eye Dub” Killeen, TX All aspects will be considered by CFDA Management, before selecting the 65. Corey Nelson aka “Wheel Gunner Nels” Danbury, WI winning bid. 66. Ed Cox aka “Carolina Kid” Wake Forest, NC Note: CFDA will consider a multi-year proposal, not exceeding 2 years. CFDA may 67. Cassie Eigenmann aka “M Lady Lou” Modesto, IL 68. Donald Mullins aka “Donnie Reb” Cecilia, KY also adjust bid closing dates at the beginning of each year. 69. Loren Laramore aka “Festus” Brush, CO Cowboy Fast Draw Associaton - P.O. Box 5 - Fernley, NV 89408 70. Christine Laramore aka “Pistol Packin’ Mama” Brush, CO (775)575-1802 / Fax (775)575-5748 / email: [email protected] Gunslinger’s Gazette June/July 2019 Page 27 Are You Looking For a Cowboy Fast Draw Six-Gun?

ALL SIX-GUNS ARE COMPETITION READY! These six-guns are completely ready to go and come complete with a Dead Eye Kid “Six-Gun Setup”. We do not sell our six-guns any other way. All the six-guns we sell are brand new and have only been test-fired, unless we specifically state otherwise. Ruger Vaqueros are generally in-stock and Ruger Vaquero available. Colt-action style six-guns are also available, $799.00 (Six Gun Set-Up Included) with a limited stock of various models that are available. Caliber: .45 Colt - Barrel: 4 5/8” - Model We only stock guns offered by sponsors of the Cowboy #05105 (New Vaquero) Fast Draw Association. We support those who support Talo Short Spurs, Call for Availablity .45 Wax Bullet Brass our sport, as most of our members do. Those Sponsors $839.00 (Large Pistol Primer Drop-In) are Ruger, Pietta of Italy, and Taylor’s & Co. We This brass is customized for large pistol sincerely hope that when choosing your Six-Gun from any primers so that they will drop in and out source, that you consider who helps make Cowboy Fast just like shotgun primers do in our stan- Draw possible. dard CFDA Brass. Sold in a Bag of 12 - $14.99 or Payment, Shipping & Transfer Information (We a Box of 50 $40.00 Only Ship To FFL Dealers) Cowboy Fast Draw Association holds a Federal Firearms License (FFL). We only ship (usually USPS) and transfer firearms to other FFL Dealers, which costs $30 per gun. It is up to the purchaser to choose their FFL EMF Great Western II Dealer and instruct them to FAX (775) 575-5748) or email $669.00 (Six Gun Set-Up Included) ([email protected]) a copy of their FFL to us. Manufactured By: Pietta of Italy After receiving payment we will then ship the firearm to your Condition: (New) - Caliber: .45 Colt - Barrel Length: 4 3/4 - Model: Californian Timer Price $219 + S&H FFL Dealer, who will then be responsible to have you fill Gunslinger CFDA 5 Piece Target out the appropriate forms and conduct a background check, (Base Price - Timer Only) according to Federal and your State Laws and Regulations. Cowboy Fast Draw Timer Additional components are required to 24” - $219.99 + s/h operate timer 17 -3/16” - $207.99 + s/h The buyer is responsible to pay all transfer fees, background Components Sold Seperately or in packages We Now Carry ALL checks directly to their FFL Dealer of choice. Target Components All Firearm Sales Are Final. In the unlikely event that We Have Several Packages Without Targets Available: your FFL Dealer cannot process your transfer paperwork • One Lane Complete Timer Package Seperately, including due to a background check that did not pass. The buyer - $389 may contact our office and request a return of the firearm • Two Lane Complete Timer Package interchangable and a refund of the sale. The gun must be returned to CFDA Taylor’s & Co. -$759 24” or 17-3/16 only by the FFL Dealer that it was originally sent to, in • Four Lane Complete Timer Package (1873 Cattleman Ranch Hand) Target Plates the original condition. A refund of the sale will be made, $669.00 (Six Gun Set-Up Included) -$1,449 minus the original $30 shipping fee and a 10% re-login/re- • Six Lane Complete Timer Package Manufactured By: Uberti (Model REV450) CFDA Logo Items stocking fee. Available in the CFDA General Store Special Feature: Cylinder has a Taylor’s -$2,149 or Call CFDA Main Office at 775-575-1802 (Each package has the option of adding targets) and Apparel Black Rock Finish hardening process.

Available Online! New Product in the CFDA General Store! EZ Wax Bullet Brushes Available in .45 and .38 caliber EZ Wax Bullet Nylon Brush- $12.99 each or $19.99 (2 Pack) Our new brush is a 6" Nylon Brush that works extremely well on wax build-up on lands of barrel riffling. When shooting wax bullets in any firearm CFD5 the barrel should be brushed often (about every 15 - 20 rounds), when cleaning barrels this often nylon Pictured brushes should be used. This is the best brush we have found! CFDA Custom Dead Eye E-Z Loader .45 CFDA Shotgun Primer Nickel Cases Mernickle CFDA Holsters Membership Badge Wax Bullets - .38 or .45 50ct - $40.00 Choose from a selection of EZ Wax Bullet Brush Mop- $95.00 Starting at $14.99 (Available in 100ct - $75.00 $12.99 each or 500ct, 1000ct, 4000ct, & 6000ct) CFD5 (Dropped Mexican Loop) CFD3 (Dropped Mexican Loop Canted) $19.99 (2 Pack) CFD15 (Canted High Ride) The EZ Brush Mop makes the final cleanup even handier, quicker and Lucas Oil - White Holster/Belt Combo...... $299.99 easier than using multiple patches Lithium Grease Holster Only...... $169.99 on brushes. The Brush Mop can be cleaned as needed with soap and $7.99 (8 oz. Tube) Belt Only...... $129.99 hot water. $69.99 per case of Brass Pouch...... $44.99 EZ Loader Speed Press 12 (5.83 each) Cartridge Slide...... $32.99 (Available in .38 or .45) Price $17.99 Combo Pack! Best Seller! $19.99 Hit’em Fast CFDA OFFICE HOURS One EZ Wax Bullet Nylon Brush and One EZ Wax Bullet Brush Mop Instructional Video Mon - Thurs 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.(West Coast / Nevada Time) $29.99 MORE ITEMS AVAILABLE ONLINE! Catalogs Available Upon Request To Order Go To: WWW.COWBOYFASTDRAW.COM/General Store Or Call (775)575-1802 Page 28 June/July 2019 Gunslinger’s Gazette 2019 CFDA Shooting Schedule Registration Forms, Wisconsin State Championship* July 12th-14th, 2019 Superior WI Event Information, Grand Teton Gunfights July 20th-21st, 2019 Idaho Falls ID Colorado State Championship* July 25th-26th, 2019 Pagosa Springs CO and Contact Information Four Corners Territorial Championship* July 27th-28th, 2019 Pagosa Springs CO can be found at: South Dakota State Championship* July 31st- Aug 2nd, 2019 Mitchell SD High Plains Territorial Championship* August 3rd-4th, 2019 Mitchell SD www.cowboyfastdraw.com Minnesota State Championship* August 24th - 25th, 2019 Hope MN Idaho State Championship* August 30th-Sept 1st, 2019 Caldwell ID Kentucky State Championship* September 5th-8th, 2019 Hartford KY Shootout on the Little Wolf September 7th, 2019 Big Falls WI Nebraska State Championship* September 20th, 2019 Valentine NE Great Plains Territorial Championship* September 21st-22nd, 2019 Valentine NE Fire on the Prairie Jackpot September 21st-22nd, 2019 Waukesha WI Fastest Gun Alive World Championship* October 3rd-6th, 2019 Fallon NV Doc Holiday Shoot Out October 12th-13th, 2019 Canton GA * Indicates Titled Championship Match Aces & Eights October 19th, 2019 Idaho City ID (Qualifies for Top Gun Points) Wisconsin Spook Shoot October 26th, 2019 Superior WI If You have a CFDA shooting event Kansas Spook Shoot October 26th-27th, 2019 Kirwin KS you would like listed, please email Virgil Earp Shoot October 26th-27th, 2019 Hartford KY information to Hannah Calder at Great Basin Gun Hawks Turkey Shoot November 16th, 2019 Fernley NV [email protected]

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Club Name Regular Schedule Contact Phone Website or email City State Assoc. of Arizona Gunslingers 4th Saturday of the Month Mike Holzer “Shady Mike” 602-770-1430 [email protected] www.azgunslingers.com Phoenix AZ Old Pueblo Gunfighters 1st & 3rd Saturday Eric Casteel “Hankerin Hank” 520-307-4677 [email protected] Marana AZ Rio Salado Vaqueros 2nd Saturday Bart Carr “Muletrain” 480-710-3593 [email protected] Mesa AZ Rented Mule Fast Draw Club 1st Saturday each month “Noah Chance” 928-772-0173 [email protected] Prescott Valley AZ 3:10 to Yuma Gunslingers George Wagner “ Saddle Horn” 719-660-9466 [email protected] Yuma AZ Randolph County Rangers James Alphin “Diamond Back Billy” 870-892-3257 [email protected] Pocahontas AR Sundowners CFD Club 2nd Saturday George Narasaki “Sundowner” 510-233-2256 [email protected] www.gunfightergulch.com Vacaville CA The Cowboys 2nd Saturday Gene Dias “Stanislaus” 209-523-3683 [email protected] Oakdale CA The Deputies 3rd Sunday Mike Karsten “Cowboy Up” 909-527-5225 [email protected] Upland CA Golden State Gunslinger’s Every Saturday Kent Sandhagen “The Undertaker” 209-587-0572 [email protected] Los Banos CA Canyon Oak Rangers 2nd Saturday Guy Crawford 818-489-2729 [email protected] Sylmar CA Gold Country Out Riders 1st Saturday of month Johnnie Jones “Rooster Cogburn” 916-663-4786 [email protected] or www.goldcountryoutriders.com Newcastle CA The Bar T Gunfighters 2nd Sunday of Month Darin Wagner “Dag Nabit” 619-997-9588 [email protected] or www.bartgunfighters.com San Diego CA California Rangers Chris Feeback “Colt McCoy” 909-618-4958 [email protected] Pomona CA Hollywood Steampunks Vicki Heatherton “Six Iron Maiden” 213-705-2939 [email protected] Hollywood CA San Jaun Shootists 3rd Saturday Dave Miller “Mongo” 970-731-9140 [email protected] Pagosa Springs CO Colorado Pistoleros 2nd Saturday Robert Cummings “Nitro Kid” 303-435-0152 [email protected] Watkins CO Single Action Savant’s 1st Sunday John Heitzel “Von Zipper” 904-626-6520 [email protected] Jacksonville FL Flatlanders Shootist Society 4th Saturday Don Lester “Yusta B Fast” 727-522-5068 [email protected] St. Petersburg FL Cracker Cowboys 2nd Sunday Martin Brabham “Smokin Gun 386-931-5613 [email protected] Bunnell FL Sunshine State Shootist 3rd Sunday DJ Kirby “Outlaw Ike” 904-502-0571 [email protected] Jacksonville FL North Florida Gunfighters 4th Saturday Buffalo Bill 305-984-0575 [email protected] Live Oak FL .45 Sidekicks FDC 3rd Saturday Kevin Yeo “Island” 605-999-7687 [email protected] The Villages FL Hickory Flats Shootists Society 3rd Saturday @ 9pm Steelman Borden “Stainless Steel” 208-539-5802 [email protected] Canton GA Midwest Cowboy Club Miles Budelier “Mr. Durant” 563-210-7180 [email protected] Durant IA Idaho Shootists 1st & 5th Saturday Roger Randolph “Smoke Wagon” 208-392-6044 [email protected] Boise ID Snake River Gunslingers 2nd Tuesday P.G. Taylor 208-732-6123 [email protected] Twin Falls ID Treasure Valley Gunslingers 4th Saturday “Krazy Kate” 208-250-7123 [email protected] Caldwell ID Eagle Rock Outlaws 1st Saturday Brett Gyorfy 208-881-8229 [email protected] Idaho Falls ID Sawtooth Shootist Society Wednesdays & 3rd Saturday Larry Lansdowne “Curley Calhoun” 208-860-1615 [email protected] Boise ID Prairie State Posse (Call for Information) “The Rossiman” 217-691-2224 [email protected] Chatham IL Big Iron Shooting Club Gary Adrian 785-562-6395 [email protected] Marysville KS Pinkerton Regulators (Call for Information) “Joe Gun”Joe Richey 316-943-3572 [email protected] Witchita KS Deer Creek Regulators 1st Sunday, Tuesday & Saturday “Kansas Belle” 785-302-1463 [email protected] Phillipsburg KS Blue Grass Fast Draw 3rd & 4th Saturday each month James Casteel “Shane” 270-274-3784 [email protected] or www.facebook.com/BluegrassFastDraw Horse Branch KY Cross Branded Peacemakers 2nd Sat Practice/4th Sat Match James Dezendorf “Major D” 318-451-3043 [email protected] Libuse LA North Star Bandits Thursday & Sunday pm Mark Burnham “Snake Shooter” 507-456-4552 [email protected] Claremont MN Buccaneer Spurs Last Saturday of the Month Jeff Holland “Uncle Jeffro” 910-330-7179 [email protected] Winnabow NC Sparks Nebraska Spurs Thursdays 7pm “Beaver Creek Kid” 605-557-3337 [email protected] Sparks NE Sandhill Outlaws & Angels 2nd Sunday each Month “Dixie Starr” 307-365-1587 [email protected] Alliance NE Ft. Sidney Renegades 1st Wed & 3rd Sat Ann Vocu “Latigo Lace” 970-466-1223 [email protected] Sidney NE River City Gunslingers 2nd & 4th Wednesday 6-8 The Duece 402-660-3800 [email protected] Bennington NE Great Basin Gun Hawks 4th Mon.. & 2nd Saturday “Nevada Smith” 775-297-5229 [email protected] Fernley NV Reno Gunslingers Thursdays & 4th Saturday Bad Boy or Blondie 775-287-6706 [email protected] Reno NV Route 66 smOKin Guns 2nd & 4th Sunday Lisa Jenkins “Diamond Girl” 918-760-8179 [email protected] Mannford OK Green Country Gunslingers 3rd Saturday Missouri Jim 918-691-4884 [email protected] Owasso OK Crooked River Ranger 2nd & 4th Saturday Etta Mae 541-923-2631 [email protected] Madras OR Keystone Gunslingers 1st Sunday Rod Bish “Dusty Trail” 814-786-9341 [email protected] Jackson Center PA Powder Horn Ranch Regulators 1st Sunday/ Last Sat. Night Troy Bollock “Boulder Vaquero” 605-996-6889 [email protected] Mitchell SD Snake Creek Boys Wednesdays 7pm Darrell Ronnfeldt “Dead Eye Darrell” 605-472-2122 [email protected] Redfield SD Cheyenne River Regulators 4th Sunday/month “Johnny Three Toes” 605-622-7332 [email protected] Edgemont SD N. Texas Society of Gunfighters 2nd & 4th Saturday each month David Mathews “Levi Younger” 817-818-7667 northtexassocietyofgunfighters.com Gainesville TX Comanche Moon Renegades 1st & 3rd Sunday David Perry “Boss” 432-553-7687 [email protected] Odessa TX West Texas Rangers Randy Smith “Windmill Kid 432-664-1913 [email protected] Odessa TX Big Thicket Bushwackers 2nd Sunday George Dezendorf “Gentleman George” 409-385-6367 [email protected] Silsbee TX Lone Star Gunslingers 1st & 3rd Saturday each month “The Shootist” & “Marshal’s Daughter 713-205-3169 [email protected] Richmond TX DFW Gunslingers 1st & 3rd Sat “Brad Quick” or Pixie Quick” 817-703-5835 [email protected] Mansfield TX Hill Country Fast Draw 1st Saturday “Slick Sixguns” Scott Severance 559-836-9209 [email protected] Burnet TX Texas Gun Club Regulators 1st & 3rd Tuesday & 2nd Sunday “Revelator” Scott Van Note 832-539-7235 [email protected] Stafford TX Texas Panhandle Pistoleros Every Tuesday & 2nd Saturday “Kid Curry” 806-443-4353 [email protected] Amarillo TX Vaqueros of South Texas Every Tuesday & 3rd Sunday George Gutierrez “Jefe” 956-744-3608 [email protected] Zapata TX Promontory Point Posse 2nd Saturday “BA & Slowpoke” 540-314-7300 [email protected] Odgen UT Old Dominion Fast Draw Jeff Duncan “Ringo” 540-819-1697 [email protected] Salem VA Virginia Peacemakers 1st Sunday Tim Duncan “Spanky” 804-986-6255 [email protected] www.virginiapeacemakers.com Amelia Court House VA Grand View Gunslingers 2nd Sunday Ken Hurt “Shenandoah 540-309-0726 [email protected] Bedford VA Virginia Wild Bunch 3rd Sunday Chris Banks “Voodoo” 571-236-2269 [email protected] Ruther Glen VA New River FDC 4th Saturday each Month “High Country Drifter” 276-238-1571 [email protected] Woodlawn VA Wisconsin Peace Keepers 2nd & 4th Saturday Ron Nyhouse “Mule Skinner” 715-754-2469 [email protected] Marion WI Black River Bandits Every Sunday Debbie Stadin “Lightnin” 218-496-5715 [email protected] www.blackriverbandits.org Superior WI Yellow River Bandits 1st Saturday/Month Jon Paulzine “Dreamweaver” 715-431-0762 [email protected] Siren WI Prairieville Desperados Jeanne, Frank, or Nick Vincze 262-510-6745 [email protected] Waukesha WI Copper Creek Rangers Every Tuesday Evening Dick Gudowski “Scrap Iron” 218-348-3201 [email protected] Superior WI International Clubs Lake Valley Argovia Gunfighters Ueli Bracher “Honcho” 078-775-5869 [email protected] Alte Bernstrasse 31 Ch-5603 Staufen AG, Switzerland Golden Mount Gunfighters 3rd Sunday Stephane Glacon “Black Eagle Montana” (33-1) 651-669906 [email protected] Couzon-au-Mont-d’or France

CFDA “Clubs in the Works” Arkansas Deadeyes “Razorback” 870-866-2244 [email protected] Rison AR Great Valley 6 Shooters Doug Crawford “Nickem Badley” 530-945-7437 [email protected] Cottonwood CA Treaty Rock Freedom Fighters (Call for Information) Andy Parker “Selkirk Rambler” 208-755-3107 [email protected] Spirit Lake ID Wolverine Fast Draw Club Allen Blohm “Big Al” 231-923-6660 [email protected] Shelby MI Yellow Stone Rough Riders Rex Portmann “Moose Man” 208-317-7498 [email protected] West Yellowstone MT C.S.M.A Wild Bunch “Bodark” 580-618-4987 [email protected] Davis OK Tennessee Fast Draw Club Larry Fouse “Gunsmith” 356-339-6708 [email protected] Savannah TN

Heart of Texas Rangers “Big Tex” 254-493-4854 [email protected] Elm Mott TX

We are committed to building the foundation of CFDA through Affiliated Clubs. The existing clubs can always rely on CFDA for a helping hand in dealing with any issues that need to resolved. Alotta Lead is the Membership Director, Quick Cal is always available to work with existing clubs or “club in the works”. If you are new or existing member of CFDA and want to get a club started in your area give Alotta Lead a call and he can get you posted on the “Club in the Works” section. The Regulator Posse can also be a great resource for new clubs. To update information, please send information to [email protected]. Join the Fast Growing Sport of Cowboy Fast Draw Dedicated to the Romance & Legend of the Old West A Friendly Sport that promotes Firearm Safety, Integrity, Sportsmanship, and The Cowboy Way. To promote a positive public image of our sport and gun sports The Guns Shooting Style in general, since Cowboy Fast Draw is commonly held in public Single-action revolvers, factory chambered for .45 Colt caliber, Most folks use a thumb-cocking method, but fanning is allowed. venues. To promote spirit of the American Old West and the with non-adjustable rear sights such as: SAA Colt, Colt Bisley, Trigger finger must be out of the trigger guard. If used to cock 1858 Remington conversions, 1875 Remington, S&W Schofield the hammer the off-hand must not be placed in front of the body Cowboy Way. and faithful reproductions thereof, plus most Ruger Vaquero before the start light comes on. Contact Us models. The external parts of the revolver must match factory Cowboy Fast Draw Association stock contours and made of original type material: i.e. hammers Contests CFDA Office must not be bent in any way. No trigger shoes, no mods to the Contests are shot elimination style, best 2 out of 3, or 3 out of 5 P.O. Box 5 trigger guard or grip frame, etc. Front sights are optional and bar- shots per round. The standard contest is luck of the draw man vs. Fernley, NV 89408 (775) 575-1802 FAX: (775) 575-5748 rels must be a minimum length of 4-1/2”, except in the Shootist man elimination. [email protected] Category (7-1/2”). Hammer knurling may be smoothed. Target Distances (Set to Balance Speed and Accuracy) (Mon-Thur 8:30-4:30 PST - West Coast Time) Championship Distances The Holsters & Gun Belts 24” @ 21’ (or) 17-3/16” / Balloon-Disc @ 15’ Website: www.cowboyfastdraw.com 1800’s-style Mexican Loop, Slim Jim, and California Pattern Try Cowboy Fast Draw / Exhibition Distances What You Get When You Join 24” @ 15’ (or) 17-3/16” / Balloon-Disc @ 11’ holsters or leather rawhide construction. The over the belt-style • Membership Card holster will be worn on the side of the leg only. No cross-draw, There are Men’s, Ladies and Youth Divisions • Gunslinger’s Rules & Handbook shoulder, buscadero, contemporary Hollywood or steel lined hol- Clothing • Membership Number sters are allowed. • Badge with Membership Number 1800’s period clothing is strongly recommended. Western cowboy, • CFDA Decal Ammunition including working cowboy clothing is acceptable. Western boots or • CFDA Pin 95% of ammunition used in Cowboy Fast Draw is .45 colt cas- moccasins are acceptable footwear. Western-style blue and black • Subscription Gunslinger’s Gazette (North America) ings that are specially modified to accept 209 shotgun primers jeans are acceptable. Victorian Steampunk is also allowed. and no gun powder. Velocities reach about 650 fps. Only in ma- • A Whole Bunch of New Friends jor competitions Cowboy Fast Draw Cartridges are used, they Motto must be loaded by CFDA approved reloaders. “Safety First, Fun Second, Competition Third!” Targets (Three Standard Targets) Safety 24” Round Plate 50” Height to Center - Start Light in Center One of our primary goals is to educate as many people as 17-3/16” Rnd Plate 47” Height to Center - Start Light in Center possible in the safe and proper use of firearms. Even though 17-3/4” Balloon-Disc 47” Height to Center - See Specs we use wax bullet ammunition, we treat them as they were live White lithium grease is applied to target plates, to track all wax ammunition and observe all established range safety rules. bullet hits. Some of our Goals Competition Timers To keep our clothing & equipment such as guns and holsters Digital timers must time to the thousandth of a second. Sanc- true to form of the time period that we represent (1873-1899). tioned contests must use target with impact sensors. 1873 is the year that the Colt Peacemaker was introduced. Cowboy Fast Draw Association Membership Application

Name: ______Alias: ______Alias: ______(First Choice) (Second Choice) Address: ______City: ______State: ______ZIP: ______Country: ______Date of Birth:______Club (If any):______NRA# (If any): ______

Phone: (____) ______Email: ______Share Email with CFDA Members? ____ Yes _____ No North America Annual International NEW MEMBER (INCLUDES BADGE) 1- Year 3-Year (Optional Mailed Gazette + $20) Life Membership (Includes Life Member’s Badge) Annual Membership Dues $59.50 $149.50 $59.50 or $79.50 w/Gazette Primary: $750 Spouse: $500 -Spouse or S.O. $39.50 $89.50 $39.50 or $59.50 w/Gazette -Dependents (17 & under) $39.50 $89.50 $39.50 or $59.50 w/Gazette Membership Fees are Non-Refundable

RENEWALS Payment Method: Check Money Order Visa M/C Annual Membership Renewal $49.50 $139.50 $49.50 or $69.50 w/Gazette -Spouse or S.O. $29.50 $79.50 $29.50 or $49.50 w/Gazette TOTAL AMOUNT: $______EXP. DATE ______-Dependents (17 & under) $29.50 $79.50 $29.50 or $49.50 w/Gazette Note- International Members same fees apply as North America without mailed Gunslinger’s Gazette Note- Gunslinger’s Gazette may be viewed in PDF at www.cowboyfastdraw.com (Free) Credit Card #: ______

Referral Club for New Members:______Signature: ______(If Any) Cowboy Fast Draw Association – Membership Services - P.O. Box 5 • Fernley, NV 89408 • 775-575-1802 • www.cowboyfastdraw.com • [email protected] Early & ModErn FirEarMs CoMpany, inC. Since 1963 Since 1956 Experience, Quality, and Customer Service Unsurpassed! TradiTional “Californian”

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