EARLY SHOOT SAVES COWBOYS from HEAT! the Great SASS Northwest Regional by Palaver Pete, Life/Regulator #4375 Photos by Bunkhouse Studios

MercantileEXCITINGSee section our NovemberNovember 2001 2001 CowboyCowboy ChronicleChronicle(starting on pagePagePage 90) 11 The Cowboy Chronicle~. The Monthly Journal of the Single Action Shooting Society ® Vol. 19 No. 10 © Single Action Shooting Society, Inc. October 2006 EARLY SHOOT SAVES COWBOYS FROM HEAT! The Great SASS Northwest Regional By Palaver Pete, Life/Regulator #4375 Photos by Bunkhouse Studios

nother great match is tion, had one heck of a good shoot. behind us. The format for STAGE DESIGN? Some said “it “A this match was one of the was the best I’ve ever experienced.” best, being able to shoot in the morn- No worry about stage design. ing each day and being through by Central Oregon is the home of one of noon kept everybody out of the hot SASS’s premier stage designers, afternoon sun and the winds that Texas Jack Morales, SASS #5026, usually come up.” CD Tom. who once again assembled 15 inno- Despite the high cost of gas, vative stages. His formula is simple: shooters motored to Central Oregon you put the targets right up close, from just about everywhere. Motor and they will miss. A philosophy homes were nestled amongst rows of stated long ago by the man who white campaign tents, giving the sports No. 1 on his jersey, the vener- appearance of a civil war photo by able Judge Roy Bean. Texas Jack Mathew Brady. Add to this scene simply follows the Judge’s advice, the campfire smoke, and you have and bingo, you have popular, easy to what appeared to be a Sioux remember, and easy to miss stages. encampment on the Little Big Horn. He puts ‘em up close and in your Across the road from the encamp- face, and people manage to miss ‘em! ment stood 15 stages full of steel and BUT, THEY MISS ‘EM FAST begging to be shot. All in all it was FOLKS, believe me—they miss ‘em the type of panoramic scene that very fast! would make the heart of a western The weather during the North- buff “soar like a Hawk.” There were west Regional was on the warm side, no whiskey runners here. No terror- but not enough to distract the shootists, no rebels without causes, only ers. Shade tents were conveniently 179 happy Action Shooters and 16 located, offering respite from the Mounted Shooters, with a support- sun, for those who wanted it, and ing cast of vendors, cooks, and wad- posses were staggered to prevent dies, and all of them without excep- backup, allowing main match stages to be completed in the cool of the owboy hronicle morning. Each posse shot five sta- SASS C C ges each day. Shooters were mostly done by high noon, and then side- matches and/or shopping took place. In This Issue Saturday night’s banquet and costume contest were once again held at 36 KINDAID’S IRREGULARS Overall match winner, Badlands Bud, Bend’s finest watering hole, the RIDE TO GLORY and Nelly, winner of the Ladies Master Gunfighter stage, by Ellsworth T. Kincaid proudly display their trophies. (Continued on page 72) 44 TRAVELING THE BILLY THE KID TRAIL by Grey Fox 66 UBERTI’S 1873 WINCHESTER 44-40 C h C by Tuolumne Lawman r o 78 JAILBREAK 2006-TEXAS o w STATE CHAMPIONSHIP n b by Forest Shadow i o c 23255 La Palma Avenue y BEAVER CREEK SHOOTOUT- 80 l Yorba Linda, California 92887 OWA TATE HAMPIONSHIP I S C e by Kingdom Kid www.sassnet.com 7302 E. Main St., Suite #7, Mesa, AZ 85207 800-596-0444 • (480) 218-1181 • FAX 888-528-5487 Email [email protected] www.wildwestmercantile.com

October 2006 Cowboy Chronicle Page 5 The Cowboy CCONTENTSONTENTS Chronicle 1 ON THE COVER The Great SASS Northwest Regional . . .

6 FROM THE EDITOR SASS Is More Than Just Shooting! . . . Editorial Staff 8-20 NEWS Harvest Fair! . . . SASS Mounted Shooting Summit ‘06 . . . Steamboat a Comin’ . . . Tex Editor-in-Chief Ideas For The SASS Scarlet Ball . . . Cat Ballou 16 CAT’S CORNER Editor What’s Goin’ On . . . Chiz 18 CHIZ BIZ Managing Editor Advertising Director 21-24 LETTERS Comments From SASS Members . . . Adobe Illustrator Layout & Design 25 PROFILES Lady Liberty & The Cowboy . . . Mac Daddy Graphic Design 26 POLITICAL A “CALL” From The White House . . . Donna Oakley Advertising Administrator 28-44 ARTICLES Cowboy Action Syndrome . . . Lollygaggers . . . Billy The Kid Trail . . . Contributing Writers Bob Boze Bell, Bob Crismon, Capt. George Baylor, Cinnamon Lucy, 46-63 GUNS & GEAR It Can’t Hold Ten Gallons! . . . Gun Belt Suspenders . . . Col. Dan, Cree Vicar Dave, Ellsworth T. Kincaid, Holy Terror, Ioway, Joe Fasthorse Harrill, 53-56 SASS CONVENTION & WILD WEST CHRISTMAS Juaquin Malone, Madd Mike, Mr. Quigley, Nubbins Colt, This Month In History . . . Little Known Famous People . . . Purdy Gear, Quick Cal, 57 HISTORY Sierrita Slim, Swift Montana Smith, Tuolumne Lawman 64 MOUNTED “The Revenge Of Montezuma” Mounted Cowboy Shoot . . . The Cowboy Chronicle is published by The Wild Bunch, Board of Directors of The Single Action Shooting 66 REVIEWS-PRODUCTS A. Uberty USA’s 1873 Winchester .44-40 . . . Society. For advertising information and rates, administrative and editorial Legends . . . Vengeance Trail . . . The Last Scalp . . . offices contact: 70 REVIEWS-BOOKS Chronicle Administrator 23255 La Palma Avenue ON THE RANGE What’s Goin’ On In Your Town? . . . Yorba Linda, California 92887 74-82 714-694-1800 FAX: 714-694-1813 84 CLUB REPORTS Havin’ To Move Your Club? Well...It Is Just *&%#@! . . . email: [email protected] http://www.sassnet.com The Cowboy Chronicle (ISSN 15399877) 86 TRAIL MARKERS is published Monthly by the Single Action Shooting Society, 23255 La Palma Nice SASS Collectibles . . . Avenue, Yorba Linda, California 92887. 90-96 MERCANTILE Periodicals Postage is Paid at ANAHEIM, CA and additional mailing offices (USPS 97- CLASSIFIED #020-591). POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Cowboy Chronicle, 23255 La Palma Avenue, Yorba Linda, 100 ADVERTISERS INDEX California 92887. DISCLAIMER - The Single Action Shooting Society does not guarantee, 101- SHOOTING SCHEDULES (MONTHLY)-(ANNUAL) warranty or endorse any product or service advertised in this newspaper. The publisher also does not guarantee SASS® Trademarks the safety or effectiveness of any prod- Can’t beat a cowgirl SASS®, Single Action Shooting Society®, uct or service illustrated. The distribution of some products/services may be ille- who loves her horse! ® ® Enjoying a day at the END of TRAIL , EOT , gal in some areas, and we do not TM beach in California The Cowboy Chronicle , assume responsibility thereof. State and is Wildcat Kate, COWBOY ACTION SHOOTINGTM, local laws must be investigated by the TM purchaser prior to purchase or use or SASS Life/ CAS , products/services. Regulator #7873 The World Championship of with her palomino, Cowboy Action ShootingTM, WARNING: Neither the author nor The Golden Boy. Cowboy Chronicle can accept any Bow-legged Cowboy Design, and the responsibility for accidents or diffe- Photo by Rocking Horse Design ring results obtained using reloading Mark Quigley are all trademarks of data. Variation in handloading tech- of The Single Action Shooting Society, Inc. niques, components, and firearms Mr. Quigley will make results vary. Have a compe- Photography Team Any use or reproduction of these marks tent gunsmith check your firearms without the express written permission before firing. of SASS is strictly prohibited. Page 6 Cowboy Chronicle October 2006

SASS IS MORE THAN JUST SHOOTING! By Tex, SASS #4

interesting facets of “playing cowboy” skins and explore woodlands and traveling in period dress. And, when besides just the shooting. I’ve just seacoast where the Russians began traveling in costume, it’s amazing returned from a fun-filled week taking the far north from the how many SASS people you’ll meet aboard a paddlewheel steamboat in Indians? Or wear your best lumber- on your trip! I’ve had strangers yell southern Alaska where, along with jack outfit in an old logging town? Or “SASS!” in the El Tovar Hotel’s 40 other “suited up” SASS members, had a pajama party with 40 of your restaurant at the Grand Canyon and Tex, SASS #4 we watched whales cavorting, bald closest friends? Or, came to break- on the streets of Jackson Hole, WY. I ~SASS Hall of Fame Inductee~ eagles flying, seals sleeping, and, of fast with your buds in your under- even ran into El Tigre Viejo in course, observed the very rare pinkus wear? We did! And, it was great! Deadwood … all because I was in es, SASS and Cowboy Action flamingus wallmarticus. And the ice But this little trip simply remind- costume and stood out. YShooting™ is a shooting game. … cruising through the ice slurry in ed me of other adventures Cat and I When you travel in costume, it’s In fact, shooting is the heart and front of a very active glacier that was have had dressed 1880’s style. These good for you and it’s good for SASS. soul of SASS and our core activity. continuously dropping chunks of ice trips are the most memorable of all, You’re treated special, and you get to We’re all proud of the fact we have the size of houses into the water all and photos taken at historical sites meet many new folks. As you talk to evolved into a friendly, family orient- around us was awe inspiring. The certainly look better when folks are these new people, there is ample ed competitive shooting organiza- SASS folks stayed in costume the dressed in period outfits rather than opportunity to recruit new members tion. SASS shooting offers some- entire time, day and evening, and cut offs and tank tops! to SASS, shooting, and the western thing for everyone—young and old, were a great source of entertainment There are few folks that instant- life style. We all win when we strive highly competitive, and recreational for the other passengers. But the ly come to mind when it comes to to maintain and keep alive these links shooters. If you don’t like to shoot, real beneficiaries were the SASS total emersion in the 1880’s—Phil to our heritage and western history. chances are you won’t stay with the folks themselves. We were special, Spangenberger, Jim Boeke, William It’s great fun to travel in costume organization for long. we were active, and we were having Bruce, and Grey Fox. They learned by yourself or with your spouse, but But, many SASS members are fun. When is the last time you had years ago they would be noticed and it’s even more fun to travel with a beginning to realize there are other an opportunity to wear your buck- treated as someone special when (Continued on page 100)

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e e HARVEST FAIR! CALIFORNIA SASS Here Come the MEMBERS – LISTEN UP! Cowboys and Indians! By Tex, SASS #4

By Tombstone Ed, SASS #22214 ne of our own, Shakey issue, namely, who is the best OMolasses, SASS #20549, is gun rights candidate. That best an Bernardino, CA — The 26th Pass to make it. And don’t forget the running for the California candidate in the Attorney Gene- SAnnual Harvest Fair is all gussied military. The W.E.S.T. Rough Riders Attorney General’s office against ral race is me, Ken Weissman. If up and rarin’ to go! The cowboys and are bringin’ a military detachment. Jerry Brown, a well-known and you vote for Jerry “Governor cowgirls will be ridin’ into town from They will have some stories to tell long time California politician. Moonbeam” Brown, you can kiss all over the Southwest. They’ll be set- about their ride with Teddy Shakey Molasses, otherwise your guns away. If you vote for tin’ up camp at the Harvest Fair in Roosevelt at San Juan Hill. They’ll known as Kenneth A. Weissman the other guy, Chuck Poochigian, San Bernardino, California Novem- be ramrodin’ the Veteran’s Day is a strong advocate of Second you are wasting your vote. He is ber 4, 5 & 11, 12, 2006. Parade and Ceremony. Code of the Amendment rights as opposed to not going to win (Jerry Brown is The Desert Guns will be ridin’ West will also be ridin’ in. And, Jerry Brown who is not. Shakey ahead by 20 points!), and he is into the valley. Tombstone Ed is Oldman Riley is gonna build a log Molasses is a member of the weak on gun rights. A vote for hopin’ to do a little minin’. He had cabin at the Harvest Fair and sell it! California rifle and Pistol Asso- me is a strong message. It tells good luck in Southern Arizona and Are you lookin’ for a new homestead? ciation, the NRA, Gun Owners of the politicians “don’t mess with hopes for the same here. Rumor has The Border Renegades, Jack’s America, JPFO, is on the Board our gun rights!” Make this elec- it the notorious Cross Creek Posse, Nat Love, Tony Dorty, Deacon of the Angeles Shooting Ranges, tion a litmus test—do you sup- Cowboys will be trailin’ a herd into Leorine, the Pioneertown Posse, and and others, as well as SASS and port gun rights or not? I am the town. Pistols’ n Petticoats, the host Gunfighters for Hire will also be the Cajon Cowboys (in Southern only absolutist on the ballot for Old West Posse, will actually be showin’ up. California). Attorney General. Vote for me, or building a town! We’ll even have our This isn’t just a cowboy gatherin’. Weissman says, “Every single stop pretending you care! Get off own newspaper as Chronicle of the Iron Feather “Keepers of the Ways” shooter in California should be your butt, and vote for Ken Old West sets up shop. will be settin’ up their Indian village registered to vote, and every one Weissman for Attorney General. The Mohave Muleskinners will and doin’ some tradin’. There will of us should vote on one single No excuses! have to travel the dangerous Cajon (Continued on page 89)

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SASS MOUNTED SHOOTING i SUMMIT 2006 i By Chiz, SASS #392 Mounted Shooting Director

he SASS Territorial Governors Summit has been a huge success The following is an outline of the since its inception in 1999. It has brought together representa- procedures and schedule that will be tives of SASS Affiliated Clubs from around the world to discuss followed: T and vote on issues concerning the sporting end of SASS, includ- • The SASS Mounted Shooting Summit ing proposed rule changes and modifications, national shooting programs will take place over a two-day period, Friday and policies, shooting categories, membership concerns, and safety. and Saturday, December 8-9, 2006. The SASS Mounted Shooting Summit is based on the same principals, • The official agenda will provided to each but is focused solely on SASS Mounted Shooting. The SASS Mounted Summit participant upon pre-registration and may Shooting Summit is a two-day meeting that will include presentations, be previewed on the SASS Mounted Web site and Wire. open discussion, agenda items, and issue voting. It is open to all con- • Day one will be devoted to presentations and open discus- firmed SASS Mounted Shooters that meet the following criteria: sion of agenda items. Each agenda item will be addressed in order and • Registered as a SASS Convention Conventioneer allowed adequate time for discussion. The discussion periods will be limit- • Confirmed SASS Mounted Shooting Member ed to a maximum of three hours each day. The Summit Moderator will • Registered to participate in the SASS Mounted Shooting Summit monitor the discussion to ensure the group stays on subject. Points not rel- ative or pertinent to the agenda item will not be allowed. • Day two will be devoted to ballot voting and open discussion. Voting issues will be confirmed and ballots handed out. Ballots must be returned to the Rivera Hotel West Registration Desk by 4:00 P.M. Saturday. • Votes will be tabulated for distribution Sunday morning. Voting issues that

receive a two-thirds or better majority vote are binding. Voting issues that

/ receive between one-half and two-thirds vote will be sent to the SASS

Mounted Shooting Advisory Board for ratification.

q q Friday, December 8: 9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. NOTE: YOU MUST SASS Mounted Shooting Summit – PRE-REGISTER EITHER Session I ON-SITE OR BY SASS Presentations Agenda CONTACTING Item Discussions Aim Me Home SASS Sky Box TBA AT THE SASS OFFICE [email protected] Friday, December 8: 877-411-SASS. 12:30 P.M. – 1:30 P.M. Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony q q Grande Ball Room – Attendance is Free

Schedule Friday, December 8: 2:30 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Thursday, December 7: SASS State Championship Match 1:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. Directors Meeting SASS Mounted Shooting Summit SASS Skybox TBA Check-In and Pre-Registration. State Match Organizers and You must register and check-in Regional Match Organizers in order to vote. Only Riviera Hotel West Registration Desk Saturday, December 9: 9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Friday, December 8: SASS Mounted Shooting Summit – 8:00 A.M. – 9:00 A.M. Session II SASS Mounted Shooting Summit Ballots Distributed Check-In and Pre-Registration. Open Discussion You must register and check-in SASS Sky Box TBA in order to vote. Riviera Hotel West Sunday, December 10: Registration Desk 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Voting Results Available Riviera Hotel West Registration Desk

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IDEAS FOR THE SASS SCARLET BALL By Miss Tabitha, SASS #26972 of River Crossing Inc.

greenery by the entrance doors, and simple yet classy red tie at their mixed in with candles as part of the neck. A few bold gentlemen had table centerpieces. The tables were thrown themselves completely into set with red napkins, the food had a the part, and the scarlet outfits Cat Ballou, SASS #55 red theme, and dessert was a beau- they arrived in were delightfully tiful white cake decorated with shocking to see! This lavish, instep-length gown may white and red icing. Party favors The costume promenade was led have been worn to one of the fashionable scarlet parties of the December, circa 1883 were at each place setting. by several truly amazing outfits, era. References in Harper’s Bazar ucinda’s senses were tanta- But the loveliest decorations to each imaginative beyond words. indicate scarlet parties were lized by the red glow of the see were the scarlet-inspired outfits After walking before the orchestra, popular throughout the 1880’s. L ballroom. Feelings of pas- worn by the attendees. Some of the the participants proceeded to where At these gatherings, the ladies’ sion, warmth, richness, and of ladies were dressed head-to-toe in a scarlet carpet had been rolled the gowns, decorations, and much of Christmas festivity granted her an red gowns, each of a hue that com- length of the ballroom floor, which the food were red, and gentlemen excitement for the evening’s activi- plimented their own complexion. added to the glamour of the evening wore red carnations ties to come. The high ceiling and Other ladies had simply accentuat- and gave the costumed attendees in their buttonholes.” - Quoted with permission from Neil Vincent, walls of the hall were draped with ed their dresses with touches of the importance they deserved. The Vincent Collection. light, flowing lengths of red cloth of scarlet here and there, each to their What a sight! — the beautiful a rich Christmas scarlet, with own taste. The gentlemen were ladies in their detailed gowns, the able were the “Fantasy Scarlet” touches of ivory and gold. Poin- dashing in their black tuxedos and gentlemen in their handsome ele- participants, where imaginations settias were gracefully scattered frock coats, some with a red bouton- gance, the couples in their coordi- truly ran wild! about the room—on the stage, with nière, others with red vests or a nated outfits, and especially enjoy- (Continued on next page) October 2006 Cowboy Chronicle Page 17

(Continued from previous page) paired with a gambler-style red For the lady: An overskirt of thing historical, or something com- It was an elegant and colorful vest, or perhaps just a touch of scar- scarlet lace, along with red acces- pletely creative and new (but noth- evening, and Lucinda wished it let at the neck. sories such as gloves, fan, and jew- ing too modern—no Star Trek cos- would never end. But, after a full For the gentleman: A stylish elry. A scarlet bodice to go with an tumes, please!). A dragon, Yeomen night of dancing and the last waltz, black evening cutaway tuxedo with existing skirt of another color, or of the Guard (see Gilbert & she wistfully took the arm of her tails, accented with a single red vice versa. New red lace on a previ- Sullivan), Spanish Toreador and his ever-attentive husband, and boutonnière. Or, consider wearing ously worn ball gown. Perhaps a Lady, a Scarlet lady of the evening! together they strolled off into a a scarlet sash across the chest, like new gown, with touches of scarlet Medieval, Turkish, Japanese, Little scarlet sunrise. a visiting dignitary from a foreign running down the sides of the skirt, Red Riding Hood, Pirates, birds, Are YOU Ready land. or making up the bustle, or bodice, butterflies, and flowers. St. Nick! for the Scarlet Ball?? For the lady: A beautiful gown of or both. As you can see, this event will be The SASS Scarlet Ball is going any color, accented with a scarlet ALL THE WAY: fun, colorful, and full of Holiday spir- to be an elegant and entertaining touch in the hair, at the throat, or a Especially for the ladies! Head it. Come and experience the excite- affair. Whether you enjoy themed lovely spray of flowers. A simple to toe scarlet, from the feathers in ment of The SASS Scarlet Ball! events, or prefer not to be bothered, red sash at the waist, or draped her hair to the bows on her shoes. there’s something for everyone. All across the bodice. A Maureen Red satin, red silk, red fringe, red * * * * eras of SASS are welcomed (1870– O’Hara red wig! calico, or corset! Make it beautiful, For more information on Scarlet 1900, plus B-Western), so find the A LITTLE MORE DETAIL: make it fun, make it classy, make it Parties of the Victorian era, please look that works for you. Below you For him: A scarlet hunting coat, SASSy! reference the article, “The SASS will find some suggestions to con- fresh from chasing the foxes. A cir- SCARLET FANTASY: Scarlet Ball—The History Behind sider when packing for this year’s cus ringmaster! A Canadian Moun- It’s your chance to shine—it’s the Theme,” printed in the April SASS Convention: tie, a British soldier, a wealthy not called the Scarlet Fantasy cate- 2006 edition of The Cowboy Chronicle, THE SIMPLEST WAY TO GO: Colonial landowner in richly gory for nothing! This category is or assess River Crossing’s website at For the cowboy or ranch owner: embroidered scarlet jacket, waist- open to all—not just those involved http://rivercrossinginc.tripod.com/ A dapper black cowboy frock coat, coat, and breeches! in the costume contest. Try some- scarletballarticle1.html. VISIT THE SASS WEB SITE AT WWW.SASSNET.COM Page 18 Cowboy Chronicle October 2006 q q q q

Chiz, SASS #392 SASS Marketing Director

By Chiz, SASS #392 horizon include a new SASS on promoting Mounted Shooting logo. It incorpo- a Mounted help he SASS Mounted Shoo- rates our proud SASS logo, but Shooting guide ting program will get a stands apart, showing the horse club both our pro- T boost in the coming and shooter in action. We will also locally and nationally. grams. months with a variety of new proj- make a great effort to recruit more Yours truly will be very Anyone inter- ects to enhance this wonderful part Mounted Shooting members and involved, starting by putting ested in joining of our game. Horses were and are a clubs with a brand new club affilia- my butt in the saddle. I am in the this board should major part of our Wild West history, tion package that includes a new process of purchasing my first have substantial expe- and it is important we keep this Mounted Shooting DVD, a course of horse and will pursue the horse- rience in Mounted Shoo- tradition alive in Cowboy Action fire stage sample book, as well as back shooting scenario for a little ting and should contact me Shooting™. New things on the promotional materials and advice while. Founders Ranch has proven directly for discussions. To obtain the to be an excellent proving ground new club affiliation information, con- for our Mounted Shooting program. tact Aim Me Home at the SASS office. The local Buffalo Range Riders In other related news, it is offi- mounted club has grown substan- cial - my wife, Doc Drillem, and I tially and the enthusiasm for the have moved to Tijeras, New Mexico. Mounted participants is just what Our desire to live a more rural our program needs to get a better Cowboy lifestyle has cleared our foothold nationwide. A new points decision to leave the big city and program has been developed, move closer to Founders Ranch. We thanks to Ce Dee Tom, who built have purchased a beautiful home in our online tracking system. The the hills overlooking Edgewood. pages are up on the SASS Mounted Although we expect a big change, Shooting website right now. At this we are ready for the challenge and time, point tracking is free and is will continue pursuing our Cowboy being tabulated for all SASS lifestyle. Thanks to the technology Mounted monthly shoots and available, I will continue to lead the above. The program will track SASS Marketing and Management points annually starting with END program from my new office in of TRAIL and culminates in prize Tijeras and will devote more time to drawings during the following END Founders Ranch development and of TRAIL Mounted Shooting open- the growth of our Mounted Shoo- ing ceremonies. ting program. Also, we have created a Mounted I am remiss in excluding my Shooting Registry e-mail list. Anyone memory of 9/11 in my last column can join for free and receive a month- and express my thoughts for SASS ly e-newsletter that focuses on SASS Member and New York firefighter, Mounted Shooting. To sign up, go to Sidewinder Pete, who lost his life the SASS Mounted website and find along with thousands of others that the Mounted Registry link. Folks dreadful day in 2001. You are not for- interested in learning more about the gotten, pard. The American flag on new programs should plan on attend- the cover of this Chronicle was added ing the SASS Convention Mounted permanently in October 2001, and Shooting Summit. It takes place on remains to this day in honor of those Friday and Saturday during the on our side who died that day. Convention and is open to all SASS Mounted Shooting members who are registered for the Convention. In VISIT THE SASS WEB SITE AT addition, SASS will be forming a WWW.SASSNET.COM Mounted Shooting Advisory Board to

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WHAT IT and a few wars, look where we are today. ing of the US mail with regards to The before at some of your local monthly We have grown to become the most suc- Cowboy Chronicle comes into play. Then shoots, like we do around here. Do pot TAKES cessful free country in the world, bar there is “I don’t care what my time is, I luck dinners, chat by the fire, bring the By Madd Mike, none. This process has taken a couple just shoot fer fun.” Ya know what, I shoot kids and grandkids and fly kites with em, SASS hundred years, but it has been worth the fer fun as well, and I still want ta know and stuff like that, cuz that is really what Life/Regulator wait. We still have citizens that think what my time is. There is certainly room this is all about. This is a social gather- and say we are doing things wrong. ing among folks with like interests. #8595 for all of us. There always will be those types. That is In-fact, that is what makes this That’s my story, and I’m stickin’ to it. It took adventurers, opportunists, the balance of nature in retrospect. hobby so danged fun (the concept of room [email protected] settlers, empire builders, and more to On a much smaller scale, it took for all). We are drawn together by a com- build this great country of ours. The true adventurers, opportunists, settlers, mon western heritage and desire to play believers knew something better could be empire builders, and more to build the “Cowboys and Indians” and we git ta do it PERSONAL established, so united and behind closed Single Action Shooting Society. It started with real guns, real clothes, and we do it VOTING PLAN doors they wrote a Declaration of out in a most humble way, as just a few outdoors. And, even better than that, we Independence, then had to develop a pards wanting something better to do get ta do it all over the world. In my eyes, Colonel Dan … I have been reading Constitution, followed up with a Bill of within the shooting world. As it started we have grown to be the biggest free-est your articles in The Cowboy Chronicle for Rights. There were loyalists among them to take off, they had to write some rules, Shooting discipline in the world. I have many years. I always enjoy them, but that could not think outside the box at and keeping it simple was their goal and made friends from all over the globe. I your personal voting plan was excep- that time, and they were fighting the intention. Now SASS has grown to have been invited to foreign countries. I tionally good for me. Everything you process all the way, as others worked extraordinary numbers, and we have have met some of the greatest, nicest, said was exactly what I had been think- undaunted, towards a new goal of a free experienced our own growing pains. We down to earth folks you could imagine, ing for quite a while. Living out here in and open society. found the need to write and perhaps re- and all of this is due to the success of the BLUE state of California, you can Then we had ta fight a few wars, write some of our rules and guidelines. SASS and SASS Shooters. imagine how much I need to hear that. actually two fer independence, and We have continuous mini-battles on the Fellow shooters, please continue to I am glad you decided to write the another just cuz we could not git along for SASS wire; i.e., more rules – no more do what it takes to have continued fun essay, and keep up the good work. a spell within our rank and file. The rules, warthog - mouseburp loads, stock with this sport. It is a timed event, and THANK YOU Civil War was not a pretty conflict, but on equipment - balanced blue printed equip- Fred Waite, some folks will always shoot faster than a positive note some scholars believe the ment and alterations, more categories – others, and some will get their Cowboy SASS Life #2411 Civil War was responsible for the great- no more categories, and so on. The one Chronicle sooner than others. There IS est short term advancements in firearms that really kills me on the wire is we room for all of us that choose to play with- known to man - blackpowder cap and must be reminded SASS IS a timed event in the written rules and guidelines set by For AD Rates ball’s, to open top cartridge conversions, … right down to The Cowboy Chronicle. I SASS. to the very first rapid firing smokeless laugh whenever I see on the wire, “but I Ignore the petty arguments that ~ DONNA ~ lever rifle, we use today. did not get my Cowboy Chronicle yet; so and come up from time to time, and focus on (EXT. 118) Even with the tremendous hard work so always gets theirs first.” Even the tim- the big picture. Start camping the night Page 22 Cowboy Chronicle October 2006

A FIRST TIME valley floor was the horse trailer view mirror to watch the look of awe horse camp. camp, complete with corrals contain- appear on the faces of my passen- At the shuttle base, music to my WADDIE’S MEMORIES ing musing horses. Such a peaceful gers. I also admit to allowing myself ears was when I heard the question, OF END of TRAIL sight it was with palomino, bay, a faint smile, because I knew I was “How do we get to the horse camp?” By Forsyth Fannie, SASS #71485 pinto, black beauties, ponies, and the taking these folks on a magic fanta- “Climb aboard,” I would say, “I’LL unique Spanish barbs all quietly sy ride into the wonderland of the TAKE YOU! No matter how many times I interacting. Lazily swishing their drove the shuttle “over the hill” I tails, munching on hay bales, or WHAT COWBOY?? west, and that's a historical fact. To never ceased to gasp at the spectacu- jostling each other as they lifted those of us who value the history and lar sight before my eyes. In the val- their heads from drinking buckets, The July 17 issue of Time made me achievements of those who invented ley spread out before me with the or blissfully rolling their majestic mad. This is the letter I sent them. the USA, the cowboy is remembered backdrop of distant mountains was bodies in the dust. To the right stood “Your two page headline ‘The end with respect for their huge contribu- the most wonderful scene you could the arena, quietly magnificent with of cowboy diplomacy’ is insulting and tion to American history and culture. ever imagine—the Horse Camp, its colorful flags flying in the cool derogatory. It was the cowboy who It is gross misuse of language to home of the END of TRAIL SASS breeze. But on those days of activity developed the economy of the agri- imply “Cowboy” describes the stupid, Mounted Shooters. this arena would burst into action cultural west by linking it with the the inadequate, and the undesirable. Leaving SASS “tent town” and and fill with the movement, excite- needs of the industrial northeast. It doesn’t, and they weren’t.” negotiating the narrow dirt track ment, and sounds of the unforget- They did so for little pay and at enor- Long Black Shadow, leading through the scrubby desert table Old West. mous personal risk. Without the SASS #70099 landscape, there was no indication of There is not a more beautiful American Cowboy there would be no Kloof, South Africa what lay ahead. However, while sight to behold than a horse running. slowly creeping up that final hill, a To see these horses galloping around magnificent panorama began to that arena carrying costumed riders ADVERTISING INFORMATION unfold. Gazing down into the valley with their guns blazing, it was diffi- below, we beheld a sight normally cult not to just stop and stare. ASK FOR unique to the movie industry—hors- Caught up in the beauty and excite- es and riders peacefully strolling and ment of this event, it was impossible ~ DONNA ~ (EXT. 118) horse drawn carts carefully making not to pause at the top of that bill to their way to who knows where with take in the full impact of this most the occasional whinny or neigh fill- breathtaking and enjoyable of ing the quiet air. events. At this time I admit to care- VISIT THE SASS WEB SITE AT WWW.SASSNET.COM To the left, meandering along the fully keeping my eye on the rear How important are 4____little letters ...

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COWBOYS regular shoot is the first Sunday of END of TRAIL. We stopped at many to do it the old way. every month. We are known as the places and talked the whole way Here is the challenge – no modi- IN THE FAMILY North Alabama Regulators. My there getting to know more about fied firearms like the bunkhouse By Ben Shootin’, SASS #69939 granddad, M.D. Smith IV a.k.a. Doc each other. gunsmith couldn’t do it – don’t use Early, SASS #9291, and I have start- I guess you could say SASS has it. Slick em up? Yeah, we can do My name is Bennett Smith a.k.a. ed going to matches since my dad got become a family tradition, because that. Change lever or sight or ham- Ben Shootin, and I was first intro- me into shooting in December 2005. my granddad took his kids and now mer geometry? Don’t even know duced to SASS in January 2006. Our I was a little worried my first time me. I know I will be into shooting for what geometry is. Ball bearings? Is because I did not know what it would a long time. So I would like to thank that the direction to get to the be like to dress up like a cowboy. My SASS for bringing my granddad and dance? Do ya see where this is granddad took me to get to get a new me together and for giving us a fun goin’? Take the pledge! NO MODS pair of boots, hat, and a vest, so I sport we both love. But most of all, I in Classic Cowboy! would be ready for the shoot. After would like to thank my granddad for I’ve even heard it said you have the first shoot, I realized SASS is the all he has done for me and all he to modify yer guns to win. No, you best thing that has ever happened to might do for me in the future. don’t. Ya gotta practice, and it don’t me. It has brought a family bond hurt to buy the opposition a lot of between my granddad and me. booze the night before either. If ya I never used to hang out with my CLASSIC COWBOY get beat by some dude using modi- granddad much because we did not CHALLENGE fied guns, make him feel bad he had have a lot of things in common, but to do that to beat you. This is a SASS has changed everything. My Rules. We don’t need no stink- straight up challenge. I’m calling granddad got me two six shooters, a ing rules. SASS Classic Cowboys ya out. NO MODIFIED GUNS IN rifle, and a shotgun and then by the look and shoot most like the nine- CLASSIC COWBOY. Do it for second shoot, he told me we were teenth century cowboys, gun- pride. Do it for Randoph Scott!! going to New Mexico for END of slingers, and miscreants we all love. Norton Buffalo, SASS #37833 TRAIL. We were now getting to talk We have made the decision to wear Jackson, WY about things we were both into doing the garb and shoot the guns of the and becoming really close, and going Old West. That said, all of the talk Ben Shootin’ and his granddad, to New Mexico made us get even clos- about what is allowed and what can VISIT THE SASS WEB SITE AT Doc Early, have bonded over their er. We traveled from Huntsville, be gotten away with should not WWW.SASSNET.COM love of Cowboy Action Shooting™. Alabama for two weeks by car to matter to us. Classic Cowboys want October 2006 Cowboy Chronicle Page 25

LADY LIBERTY & THE COWBOY By La Mujer Loca, SASS #45985

fter the French delivered the One day Traveler heard that La Mujer Loca and Far Country AStatue of Liberty in 1886, a Mujer Loca, portraying Lady Traveler traveled overnight from “Lady Liberty” craze took over in the Liberty, would be performing at the Alaska to Las Vegas to attend the United States. Thousands of “Lady Bird Cage Theatre. He took himself 2005 SASS Convention with the Liberty” postcards flooded the stores a bath, traveled over 400 miles and thought of entering the costume con- and made their way across the found a tailor to make him a stars n test. They arrived Wednesday and globe! “Lady Liberty” was romanti- stripes vest to match Lady Liberty’s attended the pre-conference festivi- cally idolized as the perfect woman costume, hoping to attract her atten- ties. La Mujer Loca noticed her and appeared in print in period cos- tion. But, the theatre was crowded, back was feeling sore—thought it tume usually in a stars ’n stripes and his outfit not well seen. was the long overnight flight—or motif. (The gown worn by La Mujer Traveler was a tall man, and he having moved some boxes back in Loca is representative of one such knew at least his hat would be above Alaska. But Thursday morning she “postcard costume.”) the crowd — so he tore off some stars was not able to stand or walk and Some of the postcards made ‘n stripes material at the theatre and was in terrible pain. Traveler took their way across the frontier made himself a hatband, hoping she her to the ER in Las Vegas where American West and into the saddle- would see him. She did. It did not the doctor told her, “Lady your vaca- bags of lonely cowboys. matter what he had on. His fierce tion is screwed.” Undaunted they Far Country Traveler represent- blue eyes shone above all the others took the three prescriptions and a ed one of those cowboys who kept in the theatre. It was a match in the wheel chair and decided to attend such a postcard in his well-worn universe of unlimited possibilities. the SASS Convention anyway. saddlebags. When tending the herd The Cowboy had found his perfect Traveler took real good care of his alone during the night with a full woman! Standing on that stage was La Mujer Loca, and although they moon, he would take out the tat- a testimonial to their 25 years 1st place Best Dressed Couple – knew they would not be waltzing tered postcard and dream of the per- together as husband and wife! La Mujer Loca and this year they still enjoyed the sem- fect woman. (Background circumstances) La Far Country Traveler. (Continued on page 39) Page 26 Cowboy Chronicle October 2006

A“CALL” FROM THE WHITE HOUSE By Colonel Dan, SASS Life# 24025

on things. GWB: Sounds good. Karl, please nally insane. History proves a CD: I’m glad you called Mr. give SASS HQ a call. Sorry for the country that cannot or will not President. I have given this some interruption Colonel, please con- control its borders, preserve its considerable thought, yes. tinue. culture, and retain a common lan- Haven’t you been reading The CD: Yes sir. Those tax cuts were on guage is not long a country, and let Cowboy Chronicle? target and sure helped spur our me add that leaders who won’t GWB: Didn’t have time, sorry. Fire economy. defend their country don’t deserve away. GWB: Ronald Reagan taught me the privilege of leadership. CD: Well Mr. President, I believe that. Plans to grant any form of politicians of both parties deserve CD: Super. I like the fact you amnesty and future citizenship to the deep dark doo doo they’re in appointed Roberts and Alito to the the very people who thumb their Colonel Dan, with American voters and it’s a bit Supreme Court instead of folks noses at our laws and simply SASS Life #24025 late to do much about it now, but like Ginsberg and Stevens, but I’ll invade the country is intolerable— let me start with the positive. I reserve judgment until I see if are you guys nuts or are y’all pur- Ring….Ring….Ring….. believe shooters really appreciate they’re real traditionalists or just posely selling out the country?!? Colonel Dan: Hello. the blatant federal attack on guns another Souter-like appointment! Our political leaders are simply KR: This is Karl Rove at the White has slowed under your adminis- GWB: That’s fair. encouraging the destruction of House. Is this Colonel Dan? tration. CD: Now for the dark side. Lack of America, and you have a track CD: Yes sir, I’m Colonel Dan. GWB: That’s good to hear. I like border security is THE primary record on this that’s beyond com- KR: Please hold for the President. guns, but between you and me … I threat to America right now and prehension—especially after liv- CD: Yes Sir. don’t want to be near Dick Cheney the solution is simple once you cut ing in Texas for so long, being gov- GWB: Hello Colonel, this is George when he’s totin’ a shotgun. through all the political bull chips. ernor for six years and President Bush. Got a minute? CD: I understand. Why don’t you try The situation was bad enough pre- for six. You can’t tell me you aren’t CD: Yes sir, I reckon so. Cowboy Action Shooting™? I bet 9/11 but post 9/11, this pandering aware of the adverse impact this GWB: Great. We’ve got an election SASS HQs would give you a com- to illegals and unsecured borders has on our country! In fact, you coming up, and I’d like your take plimentary Life Membership. that just invites trouble is crimi- (Continued on next page) www.mshelhart.com

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(Continued from previous page) work and industry. and all party elites from both sides GWB: Hmmmm…. have given Americans absolutely CD: Next, the stealing of private no reason to trust you where our property through this twisted own border security is concerned. interpretation of eminent domain Here’s the simple answer … ceases today, and all property unless of course these reports are taken under that ruling by federal, true about some secret deal y’all state, and local governments is made with Mexico and Canada to returned to its rightful owner— surrender our national sovereign- immediately! Your ranch in ty and turn North America into a Crawford could be taken under this European Union-like debacle. ruling then what would you think? You’ve got to seal the borders with GWB: I don’t think I’d like that. armed patrols, cut off all social CD: You’re durn tootin’ you wouldn’t benefits to non-Americans, and and Americans don’t like it either, build an effective physical barri- so change it. er—none of this virtual wall GWB: I’ll look into that. stuff—that’s political code for eye- CD: Finally, if Roberts and Alito are wash and Americans know it. on the same team as Thomas and Next, confiscate the money these Scalia, appoint another like them invaders send home, initiate when you can then immediately action to deny automatic citizen- put the Second Amendment to ship to children of illegals who just rest. The Second is absolute—we happen to be born here, and final- know what the Founders meant. ly, stringently prosecute those that Have the new court rule so and hire illegals. Once the groundwork put the kybosh on gun grabbers— for all that’s been laid, tell the including the United Nations! world our doors are closed to any Shall not be infringed … get it? form of surreptitious entry. If peo- GWB: Yep, I’ll write that down. ple want to become citizens, they CD: The bottom line is clear Mr. apply officially and agree to adopt President. Americans are totally our culture and language—no fed up with political sellouts in excuses; no compromises. If they office. If you and Congress would want to come just for a job, then just return to the traditional prin- set up an employment agency ciples of our Founders, protect our abroad that rents workers out to borders, remove the income tax, American business, and then after respect private property, and just the job is done they go home for simply abide by the Constitution, their final paycheck. Americans you’d go down in history next to know the solution, Mr. President, that other famous George—George and have said so for years. You’re Washington. Remember him? way behind them on this, and you GWB: I sure do. can’t lead from the rear. You’ve CD: However, continue ignoring the GOT to be a strong out-front Constitution, your sacred oath, leader for the United States rather and sworn duty to America and all than trying to appease the entire you politicians will pay dearly … North American continent! as will America. Americans want to hear our elect- GWB: Thanks Colonel. I knew I ed leaders stand up for them and could count on cowboys for tell our adversaries to go to blazes straight talk. for a change! [Where have you CD: You can count on the SASS cow- gone, Teddy Roosevelt?] Is this boys to tell it straight every time, getting through to you at all? even though it might sting. Ya GWB: Well, I don’t know how that’ll know Mr. President, there’s an old go over. You see there’s the prob- saying that describes the action lem of … oriented type people we have in CD: No Excuses; No Compromises; SASS pretty well. When the lead- And no appeasement or half way ers fail to lead the people, the peo- measures just to get votes or ple must lead the leaders. cheap labor. Got it?! Something you’d have realized had GWB: Well, when you put it that way you subscribed to The Cowboy Colonel, I see your point. Chronicle. Now go forth and do CD: Good. Now another thing, this good things for America. abomination we call the Income GWB: WILCO. Thanks again. Tax must be replaced with the Goodbye Colonel. Fair Tax. Your government can’t CD: Goodbye Mr. President. understand the current mess, let * * * * alone regular Americans who have Contact Colonel Dan: to pay it, and it punishes hard [email protected] Page 28 Cowboy Chronicle October 2006

COWBOY ACTION SYNDROME By Swift Montana Smith SASS #52720

doctor entered the room, he noticed been observing dis patient, und I the boots so that he wore his boots some of the tools that he used to believe it all schtarted ven de on the outside. The boots came up to exam patients had been left out on patient did vat is called Cowboy his knees and covered his calves. the side table instead of being put Shootzing,” he said, and then told The man had on wrist gauntlets and away in the proper cabinet. While he the story of how he had first come to a cotton canvas vest. He wore a was picking up the tools and putting meet this patient. He was visiting a beautifully engraved leather holster them where they belonged, a young hospital as a guest doctor when he and belt and although there wasn’t a female intern entered the room. “You was asked to sit in on a case and give gun in the holster, you could see that wanted to see me doctor?” she said. his diagnosis. After meeting the one had fit in it perfectly at one time. “Ya,” said the doctor, “und vill patient, he decided to accept the case As the man entered, he nodded to you please sit down on der chair.” fully because the patient intrigued the doctor, tipped his hat to the The young woman sat down. She him. He walked over to a phone that intern, and said, “Howdy.” Swift Montana Smith, was glad to be there. When she decid- hung on the wall by the door. He The intern smiled back at the SASS #52720 ed to study psychology she had hoped picked up the receiver, punched in a man and although she was quite a she would be able to study under this number, and talked briefly to some- bit younger than he was, she * * * * doctor. His name was Alvin Shnickl- one on the other end of the line. thought about how handsome he (Authors Note: Any resemblance to meyergruber, and he was known Soon there was a knock on the door. looked in his cowboy get-up. She persons real or imagined in this throughout the medical community “Wilkommen … uh … come in was impressed with his manner- story is purely coincidental.) as the expert on special cases. please!” the doctor announced. A isms, but knew from her training, * * * * “Part of your training vill consist middle-aged man walked through not to make judgment on first he hospital room was painted of obzerving patients vile I treat the door. His spurs jingled as he appearances. “Howdy,” she said Twhite and green. Not a vibrant zem. Most of dem vill be very special walked. He wore a big, ten-gallon back, and received a cross look from green, but an army surplus pea cases as you vill see in zee next hat with a Montana crease and a the doctor. green. It was the type of paint you patient zat vee are about to obzerve. five-inch brim. His pants were held “Please, please, sit down yung might expect to pay ten cents a gal- I have labeled dis disorder CAS or up by suspenders and the legs of his man,” said the doctor as he pointed lon, very drab and dreary. As the Cowboy Action Syndrome. I have pants had been pushed down into (Continued on next page) October 2006 Cowboy Chronicle Page 29

(Continued from previous page) rabbit food for lunch. Gotta watch people, and I require the same from had a screw loose, but I’ve come to to the examination table. those calories, right?” he laughed as them.’ the conclusion it’s not me, it’s you. “With all due respect sir, I’d he said that and then added, “Burn The doctor stood up. The intern Our forefathers drew a line in the rather sit in a chair, that is, unless me a big thick one Pete, meat and was still sitting. She couldn’t get up. sand a long time ago, and you people you plan on doing something other potatoes! That’s what I like.” She was thinking how funny it was keep redrawing that line and moving than talking, and if that’s the case, The doctor looked puzzled. there had only been one other person it to suit your needs, not the needs of we’ll have to discuss that before “Liberty Valance,” the cowboy said. in her life that had this effect on her. us regular folk. So I’m gonna start a hand.” The cowboy grabbed a chair And when he saw it was lost on both It was her father. She remembered back-to-cowboy movement and and, turning it backwards, sat down, of them he said, “Ah, forget it.” how her father had very little to say, maybe, just maybe, we’ll get things and rested his arms on the back of “You tink you’re funny?” said the but when he did talk, it was as if he headed back in the right direction.” the chair. doctor. handed her a heavy weight and told At this point the young lady serv- “Und vhy did you do dat?” The “No,” said the cowboy, “just tired. her to carry it for the rest of her life. ing as the intern seemed very anx- doctor asked. Tired and disgusted. Something’s She felt this way now. ious. She wanted to say, “I have my “Do what?” the cowboy answered. wrong with this country and all the “I suppose you tink you’re better head on straight. I agree with you.” “Turn da chair around before sit- people in it; that is, until I started dan everybody else?” The doctor But she sat in the chair quiet, know- ting down.” The doctor now had Cowboy Action Shooting™, and then said. ing that if she spoke, it would ruin shifted into examination mode, and I met a whole bunch of regular peo- “Nope, just different.” The cow- her chance at a lifetime career that the cowboy could see it. He had been ple that think like I do. We have boy looked down at his boots and would pay very well. here before and could always tell just child pornographers and terrorist tapped them a few times and lis- “Now my dear friends, I must bid when the examination was starting. flyin’ planes into buildings and then tened to the jingle bobs on his spurs. you all a fair adieu.” The cowboy He liked to have fun with the doctor, we have a whole mess of lawyers “I had been doing Cowboy Action said. especially this one, because this one chompin’ at the bit for a chance to Shooting™ for some time and after The doctor became very loud, in particular couldn’t figure out why defend these rats! I say, let the rats awhile, I thought maybe I was going “You can’t just valk out of here. I you would want to dress like a cow- defend the rats. Seriously, take a off the deep end. I was wearing and have my vork. You are my case, and boy, let alone act like one. rat, put it in a cage, and set it next to talking cowboy all the time. I could- I vill not let you just go! Besides “Laughs and giggles,” the cowboy a child molester or terrorist and say, n’t hardly turn the TV on without that, you need my help.” said, “you’ll find I do what I please … ‘Here’s your attorney!’ It would fit, looking for an old re-run of The cowboy looked at the doctor that is, as long as it doesn’t hurt any- wouldn’t it? Then you could write Gunsmoke. So I checked myself in. and the intern and said, “I ain’t the one or infringe on anybody else’s out rat writs and give them to the Then the doctors told me guns were one who needs help mister, it’s you, rights.” The intern was watching police and when they arrest these bad and cowboys were queer. They you and the whole gosh darn system. and listening closely. criminals they could say, ‘I’ve got a told me if I wanted to dress like this I know that now. I wasn’t sure three The doctor looked at the intern rat writ, writ’ for a rat, and this is I should only do it where normal peo- weeks ago, but after spending some and nodded. Then he said, “Tell us lawful service of same!’ Wouldn’t ple couldn’t see me. They told me time in here and seeing what’s called about yourself. Tell us about da way that be fun?” cowboys are dead and hip-hop was in normal, I decided I’m more normal you dress und tell us about dis cow- The doctor stared at the cowboy. and one person can’t make a differ- than I ever hoped to be. So Yippy-Yo- boy ting zat you are zoe fond of.” “Yep …” the cowboy continued, ence or change things. They said not Ti-Yay, I’m outta here.” And the cow- “Well sir, it’s a way of life really. “once these rats got to trial and the to live in the past. The man that boy walked out of the door and was Most people let other people tell prosecutor made and proved his case, checked me in was playing some never seen again. them what to do and what to wear. A the judge could say to the attorney kind of music that sounded like The intern got up and headed for cowboy; now there’s an individual. rat in the cage, ‘If you think this ter- someone yelling at him, and the beat the door. She was just about ready He thinks what he wants and wears rorist, that helped to cause the death and the melody never changed and to walk out, but she stopped half what he wants and doesn’t give a of thousands of innocent people just went over and over again and way and looked back at the doctor, hoot what other people think about should be locked up in a hole and again. It was very hypnotic. It made “What was his name?” she asked in it. Don’t get me wrong. It ain’t one of have the key thrown away, just stay me nauseas, and I asked if he had a low voice. those if-it-feels-good-do-it kind of quiet and don’t say anything.’ And of any Marty Robbins, and he said, The doctor looked at her for a thing. It’s more of a I-don’t-like- course the rat in the cage would be ‘Who?’” long time and then said, “I don’t where-we’re-headed kind of thing, so quiet as a mouse … uh, rat, and away “Now I’ll tell you something know, ven he came in, he said his I’m gonna drop back five and punt, If that criminal would go, and we’d be because I’m through. I’ve been here name vas C. Gar Smoke, but you you know what I mean. Besides, shed of these bums once and for all.” for three weeks, and I’ve let you peo- know dat isn’t right. Maybe … these clothes are damned comfort- The cowboy continued, “I heard a ple analyze me long enough. I’ve maybe he’ll be back.” able. And look at all the pockets I man I much admire say something, missed a couple of good cowboy “I doubt it,” said the intern and have, four in my pants, four in my and I have never forgotten it. It goes shoots, and I decided I don’t want to then she turned and walked away, vest, and one on my shirt. I just wear like this:” miss any more. The only reason I and as long as she lived, she never the empty holster to get you doctors ‘I won’t be wronged, I won’t be stayed here was because I thought I forgot that day, or that cowboy. all riled up and give you something to insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand talk about while you’re eating your on. I don’t do these things to other VISIT THE SASS WEB SITE AT WWW.SASSNET.COM Page 30 Cowboy Chronicle October 2006

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It was the second year of the great Influenza outbreak and the year of BAT & WYATT’S the Black Sox World Series base- ball scandal. Newspapermen were heathens and yarn spinners. It LAST RIDE was the heyday of big city newspa- pers and the beginning of Prohibition, and Bat Masterson By Thom Reed, SASS #18928 was part of it all. Everyone talks about the old recently discovered a story Telegraphy Newspaper. Wyatt was days when both Bat and Wyatt Iabout my favorite Western almost 70, living in Southern were Lawmen, but this was a later Lawmen, Bat Masterson and California working with William time, and the trip back to Dodge Wyatt Earp. Few people knew S. Hart as a technical adviser on City was the perfect occasion for about the story except the reporter his silent film westerns. bringing up the old days and com- and later, screenwriter, Gene Chalk Beeson, former Marshal, menting on how things had Fowler. I made the discovery Mayor, and former owner of the changed. when listening to one of his audio- Lone Branch Saloon died. The But, little did Bat and Wyatt tapes made before he passed away Beeson family thought it would be know of a young kid who had left in 1951. Gene worked for the a nice tribute to Chalk to have a New York on a crime spree of his Denver Post in 1917 where he Dodge City 50th anniversary own at the same time. He held up authored a wonderful account of parade. To gain national interest was replacing the horse, and elec- a Wells Fargo train, killed a guard, the funeral of William F. Cody, a few real living legends would be tric lights were illuminating and made off with a moderate “Buffalo Bill.” A few years later a perfect addition. Thus, out went homes. New fangled machines amount of money. This was a while working for William the call for Bat Masterson and were changing the work place. The young Al Capone, who would soon Randolph Hearst on the New York Wyatt Earp. big city of New York promised crea- cross paths with the old time Journal, American, Fowler made By 1919, people had turned ture comforts on a grand scale, and Lawmen, and justice would be friends with a fellow newspaper- away from the cowboy to the new immigrants filled the apartment served. man, Bat Masterson. world of modern city building. It buildings and tenement houses. To get a feeling for the times Bat Masterson was 62 years was the end of “The Great World The trains moved commerce and see the older Bat and Wyatt old in 1919 and worked as a War” and the time of manned across the country, and the tele- during the chase and shootout go sportswriter on the New York flight. Henry Ford’s automobile phone brought the world together. to www.2ndhandshake.com. October 2006 Cowboy Chronicle Page 33

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MELLONSFOLLY – A NEW ZEALAND COWBOY’S PARADISE By Ruby Rae Stevens, SASS #23169, and Baron Walter Von Richthoven, SASS #23168

e all know what “The Cowboy Way” means—fair play and shooting Wstraight, (in more ways than one). I would like to apply that phrase to a destination ... in New Zealand! Imagine an 1891 Wyoming town pulled out of the history books and plopped down in a semi tropical wilderness, hidden away in the center of New Ruby Rae Stevens and Baron Zealand’s North Island. The Mellonsfolly Walter Von Richthofen Ranch at Waterfall Mountain is done up in enjoyed their stay at “The Cowboy Way” for sure. As Ruby Rae Mellonsfolly Ranch in Stevens and the Baron, we spent a won- New Zealand. derful week in this Old West town. To digress a little, we met the builders of this western get away in Durango, Colorado four years ago. Courthouse, Billard Parlor, Gold Mine, John and Kenda Bedogni, alias and Bunkhouse. Charles and Caroline Mellon, were on an American Southwest Piano in saloon. vacation when we met them in the saloon at the Strater Hotel. / Over a couple of beers and dinner, John rolled out his blue- Saloon front doors. prints of the town, at that time It all happens here! still a gleam in his eye. His vacation was more of a scavenger hunt for all things “Old West” to outfit his town when completed. Pot bellied stoves, light fixtures, tables and chairs, oh ... and a buck- board as well as the chuck wagon seen in the movie “ City Slickers!” He ended up filling a container to ship back to New Zealand. John’s attention to detail on this project borders on fanatical, and the end result certainly shows it. In October 2005, John e-mailed us a website (www.oldwesttown. co.nz) to Lucky Strike Saloon, General Store, and the National Bank take a look at, and that was all it took. of Wyoming. Ruby Rae and Baron We had to go! Mellonsfolly opened in February 2006, and we visited in checking out “pellet gun” range. mid-March, the end of summer in Kiwi land. The long winding dirt road up through the Raetihi valley to the town is breathtakingly beautiful, and really gives you the impression of going back in time. When we arrived at the outskirts of town, there was a fresh felled tree lying across the road, and sure enough, three desperados galloped up to meet us, and at gunpoint (CO2 pistols), relieved us of our purses! Not to worry; we all know the script ... seconds later the Marshal and his deputy came hightail- ing it in from the other side and nabbed the bad guys! Corny? Sure. Fun? You betcha! The cast of cowboys on horseback consisted of staff, neighbors, and even a fellow guest! We pulled up to the front of Miss Nancy Ann’s Hotel for Single Girls, unloaded our gear, and went upstairs to our room. The hotel lobby is a magnificent replica of an elegant Old West hotel. The native wood paneling (macrocarpa I believe), rivals polished mahogany. The velvet curtains, brass feather beds, period furniture, fireplace, pot bellied stove ... it’s ALL here. We looked around in awe only long enough to change into our western duds and head to the heart of the action, the saloon. No western movie set can match what you see when you push through the swinging doors. The woodwork will overwhelm you again. The tables and chairs are where all those in town, guests and staff, greet and meet for meals. It doesn’t take long before everyone is on a first name basis. I believe Kiwis and Ozzies (Aussies) are the friendliest people on earth. (But, don’t make the mistake of confusing the two!) Mellonsfolly Ranch - Miss Nancy Ann’s Hotel and the Blacksmith shop. (Continued on next page) (Continued from previous page) The news crew seemed to have as All the modern equipment is much fun doing the spot as we did present, computers, phones, atm appearing in it. They shot several machine, movie screen, but you just hours of footage, edited down to can’t see it! The wooden light posts, about a minute and a half. We ended boardwalk, and water troughs make up on New Zealand national TV, as a walk through town at sunset a visiting Arizonans! walk back into the Old West era. The Marshals office also houses After dinner (Texas Rose knows how the gun safe. This place is not a to keep you stuffed), the poker chips shooting venue. John maintains CO2 and cards come out, all in fun. Win Colt pistols and Winchester lever big, or lose big, but have a good time. guns, all firing pellets. But, we still Then, comes the campfire across the had a hoot firing away at pie plates. street from the saloon. As luck New Zealand has some reason- would have it, one of the guests able gun laws regarding shotguns brought his guitar and his great and rifles. Pistols, however, have voice. What a treat! tighter regulations. We elected to The rooms are equipped with bring our side-by-side coach guns modern showers, but you and your with our hosts’ blessings. The New partner may want to check out the Zealand police department was most bathhouse containing two slipper cooperative in providing the paper- bathtubs, and a place to put your work to bring them into the country, chilled bottle of wine. as were the airlines. However the If horses are your thing, the airport security people (on the US Virginian and Nancy Ann have a side) proved to be a bit of a pain. horse ranch nearby, and some real The good news is our hosts and pretty countryside to ride them in. the other guests had such a good The town sits in a post card time blazing away with the doubles pretty valley on 1000 acres of land they are considering making them next the Whanganui National Park, available in the near future. rugged wild bush country. We Gunleather is provided, as well as viewed a little bit of it in a couple of prop six-guns and lever guns. Bring mechanical “horses,” Polaris off your own gunleather if you wish; we

Miss Nancy Ann’s Home for Single Girls check in. road buggies. One of the faithful did. You can still swagger around recreations is the courthouse. It town with a hogleg or two on your represents a Wyoming courthouse hip. Be sure to bring your best west- built when the state was brand new, ern clothes, as this is total immer- right down to the portrait of sion in cowboy culture. You haven’t Benjamin Harrison, and a United lived until you hear “cowboy” spoken States flag ... with 44 stars on it. with a Kiwi accent! The building also houses the movie The town is made up of ten or theater. The screen appears from twelve buildings including a barn out of sight and an unseen video and coral, a general store, telegraph machine plays old western TV office, and more, most of which have shows and movies, including the a room or rooms built into them. Ten very first Gunsmoke episode. These rooms in all sleep twenty people. buildings are built with the same Visit the website; you may get wood beams and materials as the hooked as fast as we did. And, as of originals, not facades added to con- this writing, one US dollar buys you crete block buildings. about one-forty-four N.Z. dollars. On our second day at Mel- Texas Rose and the Judge work lonsfolly, one of New Zealand’s very hard to see to it the guests are national TV news networks called having fun, and they are pretty and wanted to come right up to film darned good at it. We had the time a “human interest” spot for the news. of our lives! Page 36 Cowboy Chronicle October 2006

KINCAID’S IRREGULARS “RIDE TO GLORY” 130th Anniversary Battle of the Little Bighorn, Montana June 2006 By Ellsworth T. Kincaid, SASS Life/Regulator #6037

an you hear anything yet, boy?” became proficient military cavalrymen, CThe creases around the old moving in precision to the commands used “Indian’s eyes deepened. He grinned tol- 130 years ago. The well-trained horses we erantly at the young boy sitting beside rode were from the remuda of Wyoming him underneath a tall tree. The boy Drifter, undoubtedly the best horseman in opened his eyes and glanced at his North America. He served as chief wran- father, a revered holy man among the gler, along with his son, Travis, and their Ogallala tribe. aide, Bob, aka Three Knives. Our group “No, father, I cannot hear anything.” forged an uncommon camaraderie, which “Close your eyes … tighter. That’s right. Now … listen to the wind.” The old man, known as Tashunka Witko, instructed. The youth heard the wind rustling through the trees. Montana’s rolling hills seemed to gently sway, and the pleasant scent of the greasy grass in spring rose This monument marks the spot where Custer’s scouts first spotted up, delighting his nostrils. He squeezed the huge Sioux/Cheyenne village on the little Big Horn. his eyes hard, yet heard nothing. “Father …” his apology was inter- be heard in the distant, near the south- rupted. “Look,” the old man pointed to eastern edge of the village. The young the distant horizon, the fringe of his buck- boy squeezed his eyes tighter and lis- skin shirt sashayed with the movement. tened. “Right into line … March!” “Draw The setting sun was slowly turning a … pistols!” “At a walk … March!” “At a This year, as he has for many Junes radiant orange. The Little Bighorn River trot … March!” “Charge!” in the past, General Armstrong meandered slowly near the village; its The boy sat rigid, listening. Sounds Custer leads his troopers of his people perforated the air; in a vain attempt to put the women screaming, babies crying, Sioux and Cheyenne Indians warriors issuing orders as they back on their reservation. raced to meet the soldiers. His eyes burst open. Brea- would serve us well in the days before us. thing hard, he stared ahead. “I do The Crow’s Nest Ride was a high- not understand.” His father rose light. General Custer, aka Son of the to his feet. “Someday, Curly, you Morning Star, SASS #54450, informed us will.” The old man started for the that several groups attempted to organ- Later in the morning Custer tried village. The boy stood and sprint- ize this ride and only one group succeed- to verify his scout’s sighting, but ed after his father. The boy called ed – ours. Logistics were difficult, with haze obscured the village Curly would one day be known many personalities involved, including some 15 miles in the distance. among his tribe and the white property owners, the BLM, and Indian man as Crazy Horse. Troop, a Custer aficionado and re-enacting tribal landowners. My first coup on Eight Days in the Saddle group that has participated in the Little Indian land! Hokahey! Kincaid’s Irregulars were Big Horn re-enactment for years. For two The Crow’s Nest is a high mountain scheduled for three separate solid days, Saber Jim drilled us until we (Continued on next page) Each year Custer’s troop is asked events in a nine-day period, eight to participate in Memorial Service of which would be in the saddle. ceremonies at the battle site, however Cavalry training, the Crow’s Nest this year was special. For the first time Ride, and the Battle of the Little the armed, mounted column was escorted Big Horn re-enactment were into the National Park to the Cavalry tightly choreographed. For the and Indian dedication monuments. organizers, logistical nightmares level high with the winter’s melting snow. became a common occurrence. “All before you belong to the Lakota. The Cavalry Training locale was Preservation of our ancestral way of life is superb. Hand-chosen by our wrangler, a calling … your calling, son. Listen.” Kevin McNiven, aka Wyoming Drifter, The boy closed his eyes again and SASS #15351, the site of South Pass, concentrated intently. He envisaged the Wyoming couldn’t have been more ideal. many teepees along the river, a thou- Picturesque vistas, pine trees, and cotton- sand-fold in count – more than he had woods sporadically peppered the country- ever seen. Five thousand ponies dotted side. Large boulders appeared casually the landscape. Smoke from the many tossed by Mother Nature. Near the his- cooking fires choked the afternoon sky. toric mining camp and ghost town of On the horizon was a column of horse- South Pass, an excellent Historic National men clad in blue. Their multicolored Park, the topography was suitable for mil- flags fluttered with the breeze. Their itary training. We’d be competently Once the battle is joined, pandemonium reigns! Though the troopers put up leader – a white man in front – called out, trained by Saber Jim, SASS #31350. This a glorious fight, the Indians ultimately flow over the troopers like water over “We’ve caught them napping, boys!” The talented horseman was elected last year to the rocks. After the battle, the Indians joyfully display spoils of war and men cheered excitedly. Faint shots could the position of Commanding Officer, “E” bask in their great victory. It would be their last. October 2006 Cowboy Chronicle Page 37

(Continued from previous page) Reno marched. We were re-tracing histo- ridge where Custer’s Crow and Arikara ry! At the base of the Crow’s Nest we scouts first saw the Indian village along were informed there were two ways up … the riverbank. Custer didn’t see any- the easy way and the more difficult way. thing and doubted his scouts. But, they The General looked at me, one of his moved toward the village. That was our scouts, for a decision. It was time to destination. But first, we had to trailer “cowboy up.” “Hell, General,” I mustered our horses to the starting point, appropri- in my best John Wayne drawl and point- ately called “Custer’s Last Camp.” From ed up the ridge, “there’s only one way up here, it was a four-hour ride to the Crow’s that mountain as I see it.” With a hurrah Nest, across challenging terrain. The from the command, we went straight up! The area near the Crow’s Nest troopers rode in column while Custer’s The view on top was magnificent! is some of the most beautiful command rode ahead. Travis McNiven “The countryside is some of the best I’ve riding country in the world. watched over us, as a mother hen would Entertainer, wrangler, and ever ridden,” Wyoming Drifter mentioned protect her young, ensuring our safety. facilitator, Kevin McNiven, later, and he should know, having ridden destination. Nowadays, with fence lines, Our Crow Indian scouts were first-rate Wyoming Drifter, SASS #15351, was all over this country of ours. Fifteen miles it’s an easy 20 miles. After a quick lunch guides, pointing out and discussing the key to ensuring the event unfolded away, we barely spotted the National Park and a discussion from the General and landscape where Custer, Benteen, and as smoothly and safely as possible. where Custer and his men fell, our final (Continued on page 39) Page 38 Cowboy Chronicle October 2006

There Were Plenty of Caps in the Old West By Bob Boze Bell, SASS #50,000

When it comes to authentic headgear in the Old West, the cap has gotten short shrift. With the possible exception of the Civil War kepi cap and the railroad cap, no one in Westerns seems to don the suckers. Well, believe it or not, caps were much more popular than is popularly believed. For example, in a well-known biography of an Old West outlaw- marshal, the esteemed author, Bill O’Neal, who is a friend of mine and quite a stickler for accuracy, spots a cap on a captured outlaw and postulates that perhaps the cowboy foreman-turned-bank robber was trying to disguise himself with a “train cap.” Well, take a gander at the posse of men who captured that outlaw and notice the guy in the front row with a similar cap on. The logical conclusion is that caps were utilized in the Old West, much more than popular literature and movies portray. And the prejudice continues. In the 1970s, I visited my Kingman Cowboy Cousins to take some photos for art reference. When we got saddled up, my cousin Billy told his son Craig to “take off that cap and go get your hat.” It was the right call (I wanted “authentic” photos of working cowboys), but somewhat misleading nonetheless. Yes, the iconic image of the cowboy- hatted Westerner is a hard one to overcome, but just be aware there were other forms of headgear in the Wild Caps Galore (clockwise, from top): A horse West as well, and one of them was race in Socorro, New Mexico, in the 1880s reveals numerous caps on the riders; The the cap. Medicine Lodge posse, c. 1884, has one posse member sporting a cap (enlarged at bottom left); a group of mill workers all sport caps; The outlaws captured by the Bob Boze Bell Medicine Lodge posse have one member is the executive wearing a cap (enlarged at top left). editor of True West magazine and the author of six illustrated books about the Old West. He writes a daily blog at twmag.com

A sea of caps on the heads of these mill workers, c. 1880s, shows just how prevalent the cap was in the Old West. October 2006 Cowboy Chronicle Page 39 KINCAID’S IRREGULARS ing us 2 to 1. This re-enactment is conducted in front of a live audience, akin to a “RIDE TO GLORY” . . . Wild West Show. It doesn’t dawn on you (Continued from page 37) until you hear your cue, gallop into the GWII “EXPRESS” Crow scouts about the surrounding area, arena with the other re-enactors, and sit we moved out. It would be another four on horseback before a crowd of over 300 MODEL 1873 SINGLE hours before we would hit the mid-way cheering fans that you are participating in ACTION REVOLVER stop for the first day. Along the way, Ivan one of the largest Wild West Shows in 4 3/4” Inaccurate, SASS #28522, in the persona America! The actual battle is breathtaking of Henry Voss, Chief Trumpeter, 7th and an adrenaline rush, too. The cavalry BARREL Send For New Cavalry, sounded the cavalry commands and mounted Indians line up and face the Gun Catalog 45 LC OR 357 MAGNUM he had practiced all year on his bugle, crowd, approximately two to three hun- $ 00 adding a surreal ambiance to our march. dred yards away, on a ridge, overlooking WALNUT OR POLY IVORY GRIPS 5 The second day we came across the the Little Big Horn River, and wait for the “Lone Teepee.” Enthusiasts know Custer signal. Suddenly “Charge!” is ordered, and COLOR CASEHARDENED FRAME and his troops came across a lone teepee all hell breaks loose, with shrieking war HAMMER FORGED BARRELS on their ride from the Crow’s Nest. Placed cries, galloping horses everywhere, clouds in the exact vicinity, I had this surprise of dust and blackpowder smoke filling the LIST THE “EXPRESS” GRIPS ARE ()$ 00 waiting for the troops (only time ever to be air, and staccato-gunfire cracking all 665 done!). Late afternoon, we completed our around you. 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Warner Ave., Suite 1-D, Santa Ana, California 92705 would perform again, for the June 25th a dry eye among us. The crowds lined both anniversary, prior to our re-enactment. sides of the asphalt drive leading to our Next day we practiced military destination. We rode behind a vehicle their names were called out, each man the area, this event could not have mate- maneuvers near Medicine Tail Coulee. It escort, lights flashing. Dismounting, we stepped forward, saluted General Custer, rialized. I thank him, his ever-patient is with the courtesy of the Real Bird fami- faced the crowd and their cameras. Our and received a certificate for “performing son Travis, and their assistant Bob for all ly and the Crow Tribal Indian Nations that able General Custer gave a stirring speech his duty with exemplary Honor and they did for us and especially me. Our we participate in the re-enactment on this during the ceremonies, along with others. Distinction against the Indian Nations in gratitude to the Real Bird family for their hallow land. Those that have a love for We were due for our last re-enactment and the face of overwhelming odds.” They hospitality and friendship also goes out. this time period appreciate the significance were late. Kincaid’s Irregulars galloped were then bestowed the Army’s Future adventures are forthcoming. of riding these grounds. We rode to Weir past the 7th Cavalry Monument and Distinguished Indian Wars medal. With Our next adventure is our seven-day Point, where a futile, half-hearted attempt Memorial shaft, a mass grave bearing the a final salute, our nine-day, three-event sternwheeler cruise in Alaska, come was made to aid Custer. Those troops left names of the soldiers, scouts, and civilians adventure came to a conclusion. September, with forty SASS members in Reno Hill, moved to Weir Point, with a killed in the battle. We had come to honor These events would not have hap- attendance. If you’re interested in the view of Last Stand Hill, and returned to the brave warriors and soldiers that fought pened without the enthusiasm of those Billy the Kid ride, Hole-in-the-Wall ride, their entrenchments and their wounded. and died at the Greasy Grass, becoming SASS members from across the country cattle drive, steamboat cruises, or a cus- Over the next three days we partici- immortalized in American history. Our joining Kincaid’s Irregulars. Certainly, tom horseback ride or adventure of any pated in possibly the largest re-enactment formation gallop, with the 7th’s guidon without the horsemanship of Wyoming kind, contact me. in the history of this venue. Approximate- proudly flying, was a fitting tribute. Drifter, the use of his excellently trained Email: [email protected] ly 60 cavalrymen, twenty of them Kincaid’s After the final battle, Kincaid’s horses, and his friendship with many in Phone: 714-281-4712 Irregulars, along with at least 15 to 20 dis- Irregulars were assembled before a set of mounted troopers went up against a siz- authentic Crow teepees. Here they dis- LADY LIBERTY & THE COWBOY . . . able number of Indians, easily outnumber- mounted and were brought to order. As (Continued from page 25) the steps, and La Mujer Loca’s leg gave out inars and shopping at the SASS mercan- and she stumbled. Traveler kept her tile. Forty minutes before the costume upright. It was hardly noticeable—the contest however, they looked at each stumble looked as though she caught her other with a twinkle in their eyes and heel in her train! They made it! They told said. “Aw hell, let’s do it.” In record their story, and Traveler finished with a time even without the wheel chair, they flourish of his cowboy hat as he planted a both got ready. Pa helped Ma with her big kiss upon his lady liberty! Then the corset and layers of costume. It actually judges told La Mujer Loca to turn around made her back feel better. Traveler so they could see her bustle. EEKS! But wheeled La Mujer Loca to the Ballroom. Traveler held her firm, and they managed They finished the storyline as they sat to turn. They made it off the stage, and La waiting for their turn. They noticed there Mujer sat as Traveler got the wheel chair, was a little stage that the wheelchair got her back in it, and wheeled her away! could not navigate. There were three What a thrilling surprise it was to hear steps up. La Mujer Loca’s heart sank— they won first prize later at the Ball!!! how can we get me up there? Back home, La Mujer Loca found she They practiced unseen. La Mujer had ruptured some discs, and her recovery Loca found she could get up and stand for is taking some time. But, both SASS Life a short time! Traveler is a strong cowpoke members are awfully proud they let the at 6’3”. He lifted her out of the wheelchair “Spirit of the Game” take over and went unseen (they did not want to influence the the extra mile to enter and win the contest. judges with an infirmity). They started up Yee Haw! Page 40 Cowboy Chronicle October 2006

LOLLYGAGGERS “So take it straight from Ike. Pull your weight. Do your part. Don’t be a lollygagger.” By The Original Lajitas Bob, SASS #19913-TG

ry, or a lot for my lack of a social life in Gettysburg and liked to walk around count, and I shag brass (much easier high school. town sometimes. I tried to make a little since I bought my little brass-picker for Anyhow, I walked over that battle- more small talk because I didn’t want $6 at the outlet mall). I’ll watch the field many times. I could visualize very the moment to go away, but this little unloading table sometimes. And, I still clearly (having fought the battle many petty officer first class didn’t have a lot have time to visit and kibitz. The Original Lajitas Bob, times) what happened there. in common with that five-star general. In fact, I find I have much more fun SASS #19913-TG One time I was visiting Cliff He asked me if I was in the service. and the day goes much quicker if I’m Arquette’s (you older pards known him I guess my short hair gave me away pitching in and helping out. I want to better as Charlie Weaver) diorama of (this being 1967, the “Summer of Love,” be as involved as possible. I want to hen I was stationed in Washing- the battle downtown, when I saw a and birth of the hippie movement and get to know all the strangers on my Wton D.C. during my US Navy stint familiar figure sitting on a bench out- all that). I said I was. He said, in that posse, and I want to ingratiate myself in the 1960s, I’d visit the nearby city of side the building. It was former case, he was honored to meet me. with the folks I already know. I can’t Gettysburg about once a month. President Dwight Eisenhower. I had As we parted, he offered this piece think of a better way to do all that than I’d become a War Between the never seen a President of the United of advice, which I recall like it was yes- to help. States buff around 1960 when the Civil States before, so I was a little stunned terday: “Son, as you go through life, Sometimes, I see a couple of pard- War Centennial was at its peak. that this former leader of the free world remember, don’t be a lollygagger.” ners that are content to sit on their gun Friends of mine used to play a rather and hero of World War II was sitting I promised him I wouldn’t. carts in the shade, and I want to holler intricate military board game called around on a bench in the small village Now, I hadn’t heard the term “lolly- out, “Don’t be a lollygagger!” I don’t Gettysburg—we even had regular com- of Gettysburg. gagger” before, but it seemed obvious because that’s not the Cowboy Way. petitions and a tournament every I couldn’t help myself. I went up to what it meant: a slacker, someone who But here I will offer this bit of semester for a couple of years. I won him, offered my hand, introduced didn’t pull his weight. encouragement. Please don’t be a lolly- every one of those tournaments. That myself, and said it was an honor to meet I remember Ike’s words every time gagger. Ask someone what you can do. either says a lot for my talent for mili- him. He was quite gracious and I’m on our Cowboy Action range. I do Join in. Make Ike and the rest of us tary tactics and understanding of histo- explained to me he had retired in what I can with posse chores. I time, I cowboys proud! Golden Gate Western Wear

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SASS COWBOYS ON THE MOVIE SET Filming Sand Prairie By Juaquin Malone, SASS Life #44677 Photos by Bill Homel and Juaquin Malone

Next, I was taken around and of songs for the movie and was also With the 1st scene in the can introduced to cast and crew, and the playing one of the villainous Brown with a safety, that is a backup in one thing they all had in common brothers. Bob’s occupation is per- case something should happen to was all were very enthusiastic about forming as a Cowboy Balladeer. He the final take, it was time to move this project. I was advised the day’s was on hand even though he had no on to the dancing girls. There was a Juaquin Malone, shooting would be in the saloon sup- scenes. Over the two days we talked break for lunch, all of the equipment SASS Life #44677 posedly located inside the Sand guitars and western trivia. was reset, and we were assigned dif- Prairie Hotel. There were people Our first scene found me playing ferent places to sit, since in the ike most, I was not sure what to everywhere; some were obviously cards with gentlemen who were in script it was a different day. I found Lexpect as I pulled up outside the crew, others were in costume, and real life the County Coroner and a myself at a table near the bar with abandoned and boarded up High some were visitors. Then whom real-estate developer, while the T-Bone and a dance hall girl draped School that housed the interior should I run into but T-Bone Tim, saloon girl who sat at our table across his arm. There were four scenes sets to be used for the west- SASS #69860. He was leaning on the owned a daycare center. We played dancers on stage, and our heroine ern movie, “Sand Prairie.” I parked bar with a bottle and glass in front of cards to pass the time, and the real- would join them as she completed with the others just outside what him looking very much like he estate developer was cheating. The her song at the end of the number. used to be the woodshop building belonged in the Silver Dollar Saloon. highlight of the second scene being After the number was finished, the where Wolfgang, SASS #61064, told I was told there would be no filmed was a row of Dancehall Girls girls made their way to seats at dif- me he had taken classes during his need for me to go to wardrobe high kicking while our heroine sang ferent tables and a pretty lady in a school days. There was a 15-foot because what I was wearing was and flirted around the room. These bright green dress repeatedly joined garage door open and a large truck just fine. Then I was sent to the scenes were filmed from every con- me. Again all angles were shot, and was backed inside loaded with sound continuity department where they ceivable angle, so we found our- when the director was satisfied we equipment, lights, cables, stands, took photos from every direction to selves doing the same things over went home with instructions to and I don’t know what all else. I have as reference for subsequent and over again. Those of us drink- return tomorrow for a third and walked through to the back of the appearances. They asked if I would ing whiskey or rum were actually final scene for this set. garage area and into a hallway that be willing to pose for some photos drinking a half and half mixture of The third scene involved a stretched to the right almost as far and along with T-Bone, we had a Pepsi and Sprite, while the beer Spanish Dancer being accompanied as you could see and to the left for photo session in the saloon in front drinkers were drinking beer. Care by guitar and accordion. She would about 20 feet to a door. There, a tall of the bar. When the photos were was taken to make sure the bottles do her dance and then there would man greeted me with a scruffy beard completed, I was introduced to Jim were filled to the same levels and be some conversation at the bar. dressed in western attire and carry- Conover, the director. He was wear- there was always about the same Again, it would be shot from every ing a clipboard. I introduced myself, ing an NRA trap vest and said he amount of liquid in all of the glass- angle possible. Across the bar at and he thanked me for coming. He had read the article about building es. We also had to make sure the another table I saw Big Ed Dawson, said his name was Bill Homel and the town, and he liked it. card game was at the same place SASS #66749. He shoots with the asked if I wanted to be in the movie. Through the course of the day each time. I was fascinated by the Springfield Long 9 Club where I am Later I would discover he would play between scenes and setups I met lengths to which they went to pre- a member. The only time during the the part of Asa Brown, the movie’s many people, and since my memory serve continuity. After the scene whole weekend there was a problem chief villain. During filming of the isn’t what it once was, (anyhow I was finished, Bill came around and was when the guitar player (not fight scenes a few weeks prior, he don’t think it is), I do not remember wanted some publicity shots with Cowboy Bob) left before all of his had broken two fingers as they all of them. A fella by the name of myself and the Coroner drawing on scenes were shot. The director was worked out the scene. Cowboy Bob Krause wrote a couple one another over the card game. (Continued on next page) October 2006 Cowboy Chronicle Page 43

(Continued from previous page) back in two weeks when the new set people reliving their childhoods and about the west and playing cowboy. really not happy about this breech in would be completed and the next making believe. It was great! I hope It is always good to know we are not professionalism. But, they ended up scenes were to be shot. During the to be able to work it into my sched- alone. One thing I discovered was shooting around the problem and time the filming was being done, ule, and I can’t wait for the cast they really do say things like “Quiet came up with a little more interest- there was a second film crew on party and the premiere party and on the set!” “Action!” “Cut!” And ing scene. hand filming the filming. They were whatever other parties they can “That’s a wrap!” Between the horsing around and making a documentary called “The come up with. Years ago I never Thank you in advance for listen- everyone having a good time, it was Making of Sand Prairie.” realized how many people there ing and as always I can be reached a fun two days. We were all invited There were a large number of were just like me still dreaming at [email protected]. Page 44 Cowboy Chronicle October 2006

BILLY THE KID TRAIL The Post END of TRAIL Adventures of Grey Fox and Miss Mary Spencer

By Grey Fox, SASS Life, Regulator #223

he 25th Silver edition END of TTRAIL will be remembered as one of the greatest and grandest shooting and social event of all time. Miss Mary Spencer and I have been intermittent attendees of END of TRAIL since 1984. We have partici- Grey Fox on the Billy the Kid Trail. pated in cowboy action shooting since its infancy. Having seen cowboy action shooting grow from events of 90 participants to END of TRAIL killed Deputy Bell. Lincoln is not with 1400 participants is gratifying much changed. Billy would recog- to say the very least. END of TRAIL nize the town, other than the paved 2006 was incredible, from the match road. The town is filled with history, itself to vendors, entertainment and the trading stores, Wortly Hotel and, nonstop fun. of course, the infamous courthouse To top this off, after having more where two peace officers died on the Pete Maxwell’s home where Pat Garrett shot and killed Billy the Kid. fun at END of TRAIL than the fun fateful 28th of April 1881. Mary police allow, Miss Mary Spencer and patriotic little town, Corona, New through Nogal and Capitan to Fort Spencer and I retraced the steps of I hit the Billy the Kid Trail still Mexico and lunch at the Corona Grill Stanton. The welcome at Fort (Continued on next page) dressed in our period clothes. where Highway 42 and 54 intersect. Stanton was amazing. When we Our first stop on our way to see The folks at the Corona Grill treated walked through the door of the visi- the haunts of the Kid was a very us like royalty (being dressed like a tor center, the person at the sign in U.S. Cavalry desk, stood up and said, “you are scout and his home!” We were then treated to a lady probably personal tour and history of this fort, didn’t hurt). which was the first command of After a Black Jack Pershing and the home of fine lunch the Buffalo soldiers. The volunteers and lots of at the Fort were most gracious and pleasant con- informative. versation, we Miss Spencer and I then back- We visited the graves of Pete Maxwell, Lucien Maxwell, continued on tracked to Capitan for the night. and the ultimate (shown here), the Highway 54 The next morning we arrived in grave that purports to house the Billy the Kid was held on the second floor of this courthouse to Carrizozo, Lincoln. It is kind of eerie to stand remains of the pals, Tom O’Folliard, in the closest corner (covered by the tree). then east on on the very spot where Bob Olinger Charlie Bowdre, and Billy the Kid. He shot Olinger from the window just to the right of the tree. Highway 380 stood after hearing the shot that What a trip! The best guns are made from the best parts The 1911, SA and Lightning Advanced USFA parts are CNC machined from bar stock. With Build Kit few exceptions, they fit perfectly into 1ST, 2ND and Build your 3RD generation Colt type firearms. own gun from scratch. Beginner and 100% American Made advanced kits For more information and pricing visit our web site available. See our web site usfirearms.com or call toll-free 1-877-227-6901. for details. FFL Required. USFIREARMS.COM

United States Fire Arms Mfg. Co. Hartford, Connecticut (Continued from previous page) None of old Fort Sumner on the Sheriff Brady, John Tunstall, Deputy Pecos River exists; however, there Bell, Bob Olinger, and Pat Garrett. are two museums dedicated to the Lincoln is a veritable historic jewel history of Old West New Mexico. We in Old West lore. received a hearty welcome at both Our travels continued down the museum in the town and the highway 380 through Hondo, Tinnie, museum near the site of old Fort Picacho and Roswell. Having paused Sumner. We visited the graves of for lunch in Roswell, we discovered Pete Maxwell, Lucien Maxwell, and they are much more into their aliens the ultimate, the grave that purports than the Old West. We bid adios to to house the remains of the pals, Tom the aliens and headed up Highway O’Folliard, Charlie Bowdre, and 285, turning to the east on Highway Billy the Kid. What a trip! 20 to Fort Sumner. We arrived in Leaving the Billy the Kid Trail Fort Sumner to find a quiet, friendly, was anti-climatic up Highway 84 to tidy town that lives and breathes Santa Rosa and I-40. The Interstate Billy the Kid. to Albuquerque just ain’t the same. Page 46 Cowboy Chronicle October 2006

WOMEN, GUNS, AND GEAR Shooting Like a Man By Holy Terror, SASS #15362

not competitive, and they do not timid, and they often do things half been guilty of it myself. However, care how they shoot. I don’t believe way. If you want to shoot with the it is the truth. If you run like a this from anyone. Human beings guys, then you need to try hard. girl then you will not keep up. are by nature competitive. That is The easiest way to get after it is This does not mean you have to why we have become what we are to lean forward. If you lean forward, full out sprint everywhere you go, Holy Terror, SASS #15362 today. No one would be shooting you will shoot better. Leaning for- but if you make a conscious effort Cowboy Action if there wasn’t at ward makes you more aggressive to jog instead of walk, then it will least a little bit of competition … and increases your concentration. It help you get closer. have often been asked why I even if it’s only to do a bit better will also make the guns easier to The next way I have been able Ihave been able to shoot with than your shooting buddy! So, if shoot because they are easier to to do well, is to practice hard. I men and no other woman has. I you want to shoot with the guys handle when you lean forward. know not everyone wants to be at don’t believe it is because of any- then admit to being competitive. It The second easiest way to get the very top, some people just want thing special I posses. Instead I is not a sin to want to shoot well, after it is to run hard. Women to do better. That’s fine. However, think it has been because of the and it’s ok to admit to it. notoriously run like girls. I know, no matter what you goal is, prac- way I have been taught to shoot, The next step to shooting with not a nice thing to say, but I have tice is important to achieve it. and therefore is something any the guys is to get after it. For me, person can learn as well. getting after it means to be aggres- The first step to shooting with sive. This does not mean shave VISIT THE SASS WEB SITE AT the guys is to be competitive. I your head and join the seals. It have often heard shooters, men simply means to try hard in every- WWW.SASSNET.COM and women, tell me they are just thing you do. Girls are often very

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IT CAN’T HOLD TEN GALLONS! By Purdy Gear, SASS Life #33315

“war bonnets” just to prove one might hold about a quart and a half on a good day! The 10-gallon moniker for that faithful piece of cowpoke haberdashery is yet another of the many words the gringo has adulterated from his compadres south of the border. The term comes from the Spanish “galón,” which means “braid.” It comes from the days of the sombrero when the fanci- er sorts had layers of braided Purdy Gear, SASS #33315 embroidery on ‘em. (Think of the “frogging” on coat sleeves for high- ranking military officers.) The word emember I have this buddy who “sombrero” itself linguistically comes Rfigured cowboys wear all that from the word “sombra,” which leather stuff ‘cause taffeta just wrin- means shade. kles so awful? This same person also Punchers from different regions Cowboys in the Southwest favored the larger brimmed, higher crowned hats believes Smith & Wesson is a sort of wore different styles of hats. Those like the one on the left, which provided more shade and were cooler than salad dressing and 10 gallon hats hailing from the south tended to their northern counterparts. Cowboys in the northern, more windy areas, appreciated warmth and less flighty, smaller hats like the one on the right. actually hold 10 gallons. While I will wear higher crowns and wider brims admit I am powerful-tempted to fig- than their northern cousins. The wider brim bought him a bigger shorter crowns. And up where the ure out a formula for a convincing objective of the southwest puncher claim to shade. The northern punch- wind blew, a short brimmed hat salad dressing, I simply cannot bring was to have a big air space up above er was, by comparison, more con- wouldn’t get launched into the ether myself to pour liquid into any of my his top-knot so he’d keep cooler. The cerned with staying warm, hence (Continued on next page)

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the brim is perfectly flat to begin cially if there was some fancy knot- OFF THE WALL with!) It’s also considered heap bad work on them or a tassel of hair from luck to put your hat down on a bed. I a favorite horse or a girlfriend. don’t know why this is, but back in Horsehair stampedes were also pop- Gun Carts the old days, there’s many a puncher ular – though they tended to be a tad who simply would not relinquish his scratchy compared to leather. Suited for the Rowdiest hat to the lady of the house for fear it Hats were not only functional Cowboys & Cowgirls might end up on a bed. pieces of protective headgear but The gross grain ribbon was pret- served as many purposes as a punch- 224 N. Howard St. ty much a standard feature as a hat- er could think of. The brim was used Greentown, Indiana 46936 band practically from day one. Still, to dip up water for a drink; the punchers got downright inventive crown, a sip for your horse or a way Tel: (765) 628-2050 about “after market” hatbands. to extinguish a fire. It could coax a Fax: (765) 628-1899 Depending on what part of the terri- spark into a flame to dry out after a tory they were from or how much tal- dunking or shower or to cook up “The Ultimate Gun Cart for C.A.S.” ent you or a fellow ranch hand might some chuck. Many an ornery cow have, a hatband could incorporate brute has been turned by waving or Now a SASS Affiliated anything from horsehair to finely- tossing a hat into its face. It was a Merchant braided leather or rawhide, rat- device for “fanning” a bronc as well tlesnake pelt, conchos, spots … well, as to balance yourself while up on Gunther Cartwright you name it! Some of these hatbands that “hurricane deck.” It was a sig- were built simply for vanity’s sake. naling device. And many a broken SASS Life Member #20136 More often they were there to size a pane of glass got “repaired” when hat that was bought a hair too big or some intrepid waddie stuffed his old 7 Cart styles to cinch an older one that had gotten John B into it to stop the wind! loose back down to some semblance And, yup, they made you look 3 Species of wood of its original size. like a cowboy, which is sort of what Stampede or “bonnet strings” it’s all about! 7 Wheel options kept the hat where it belonged. The Compadres, I’ve bored you less elaborate ones were a simple enough on this subject. If any of you 2 Wagons leather string threaded through a have comments or criticisms (or a couple of holes on the sides of the good S&W salad dressing recipe!), 2 New Sheriffs Rack crown. The dangly ends would be gimme a holler at 706-692-5536 or at secured with a sliding knot or bead of [email protected]. You can also E-mail: [email protected] some sort. “Stampedes” went the get me through the link on the web- range of plain to fancy. Braided site: www.purdygear.com. I’ll see www.guncarts.com Tornado Ali leather was highly regarded, espe- you again on done the trail!

(Continued from previous page) vernier or ladder-style sights as they as easily. In fact, a northern cowboy didn’t knock the sights out of whack. who wore big southern style hats Sadly, as Hollywood took over, go-to- was accused of “chuckin’ the Rio” or hell creases became relegated to the puttin’ on airs! Fellers who rode faithful sidekick or comic relief. rough, brushy ranges favored nar- Rodeo and horseshow fads also row brims and short crowns as well. began to change the way a hat brim Hats were, by and large, fairly and crown were shaped. Compare modest in size when the West was hats from the 50’s and 60’s TV west- young. That changed as the rodeo erns and photos of the real Old West, folks got up a head of steam. It was and you’ll see what I mean. the women of rodeo who actually set The 1st priority after getting a the stage for those great big crowns new war bonnet was to get it shaped and brims that became popular in and fitted good. That scene in Monte the 1910’s and into the ‘30’s. You can Walsh where Tom Selleck dips his see them in the paintings and hat into a barrel of water is exactly sketches of Will James whose heyday how it was done back when. It still was right in around that time. works today, and nobody should Charlie Russel’s paintings, on the worry about getting a good hat wet. other hand, portray hombres wear- Just gently reshape it with your ing the typical smaller nor- hands and then hang it in a cool thern–style hats of his earlier days place to dry. Keep a hat brush and in Montana. hat sponges on hand to hold dust at If you look at early photos, you bay and store all hats out of direct see a lot of flat brims ( some slightly sunlight to prevent fading. And, for flopped down from weather) as well heavens sake, don’t store your as a number of “go-to-hell” or Curly favorite hat in the car between Bill style brims where the whole shoots. Not only will the sun get it, front of the brim is pulled up toward but the heat will cause it to shrink the crown of the hat. You also see up on you! When you take a hat off, brims pulled crownward slightly to either put it on a peg or set it on its the side of front. This was the rifle- crown. (Yup, upside down to what’s man’s crease, and the side lopped normal for wearing!) It should never upward was always on the side the be placed with the open side of the rifle was shot from. Both the go-to- crown down! That flattens the hell and the rifleman’s style brims brim’s shape out. (The only excep- were favored by shooters who used tion to this rule would be hats where Page 50 Cowboy Chronicle October 2006

RANGE OFFICER ROUND-UP CROSS-DRAWS, ANGLES, AND “THE DANCE” By Quick Cal, SASS Life #2707, Regulator, and Chairman of RO Committee

draws at the safety meeting. already almost turned 90 degrees, struck up a conversation with Tex on Sometimes there are so many warnings which is way more than anyone would the subject and asked if he could add concerning cross-draws shooters who ever twist their body while doing a two words to the rule, “if necessary.” use them start to feel picked upon. I cross-draw. After finishing the stage, He agreed not breaking the 170-degree know of many top shooters who travel the RO came up and gave me a warning safety rule was the intent of the reason nationally and have changed to double for not doing “the dance.” I asked if he to twist the body; it wasn’t supposed to strong side from cross-draw only were kidding. He told me the rule said be a dancing contest. He wasn’t aware because they felt like they were being you have to do the dance no matter there were people actually taking “the hassled and singled out by match offi- what your body position. This occurred twist” so literal. In the 1999 Handbook Quick Cal, SASS Life #2707 cials. Why do match officials have such at END of TRAIL ’98, and I couldn’t “if necessary,” was added and has been a concern when it comes to cross- believe at a match of that level the there every since. I get reports people draws? The reason is many shooters intent of a rule could be so misinter- are still requiring cross-draw shooters I’ve been requested to re-run selected who use cross-draws do not pay atten- preted. Upon reading the circa 1998 to do “the dance” whether it is needed articles from the past since we have many tion to holster angles and body position handbook I found it said, “the user or not. If you are a cross-draw shooter new shooters joining SASS continuously. while drawing and returning the cross- must twist their body to ensure the and this still happens to you, I suggest Starting last month I planned to resume draw pistol it leather. muzzle never breaks the 170-degree you clip this article out of The Cowboy writing original articles, but I wanted to First, let me state I’m a cross-draw safety rule during the process.” It did- Chronicle and carry it with you. get this last one in as it covers “Cross- shooter myself and over the years on n’t say anything about doing a “dance.” If you are a cross-draw shooter, the Draws,” and we continue to receive many occasion I’ve had to deal with over-zeal- I suppose someone could literally inter- onus is on you to make sure you are not questions about that topic. The rest of the ous range officers that were hell-bent to pret it to mean you must twist from any breaking the 170-degree safety rule. I RO Committee have articles in mind they DQ anyone using a cross-draw that did- position, but somewhere common sense admit, though, I still see too many would like to write, so next month we will n’t do “the dance” to their satisfaction. just has to prevail. This was before the cross-draw shooters that are wearing begin printing original material from In one particular case I was moving to RO Program was created, and there their rigs wrong. We don’t care who these folks. a shooting position from left to right, was no RO Committee to appeal to, but manufactured your holster and how t seems just about every match we and I’m right handed. When reaching there was the Wild Bunch and Tex was beautiful it is, it is up to you to make Iattend Range Masters bring up cross- the shooting position, my body was in charge of editing the Handbook. I (Continued on next page) October 2006 Cowboy Chronicle Page 51 (Continued from previous page) torial Governors, and while the whatever adjustments you need to keep Territorial Governors didn’t want a it legal. The rule clearly states in the shooter wearing two holsters on the holster section, “Holsters may not same side of the body, they also real- depart from the vertical by more than ized the further forward a cross-draw 30-degrees when worn.” There are way is worn, the safer it is. too many holsters, especially cross- There are some cross-draw shooters draws, that are well over the 30-degree who use what I call the “San Juan Fire Down Below rule. There are also many cross-draw Maneuver.” World Champion San Juan BOB BOZE BELL holsters that are worn too far back from invented the practice of drawing the The biggest threats to towns in the Old West were not gunfighters, cowboys or badmen. No, the biggest the front-center of the body, and while cross-draw first, and while holstering threat to pioneer towns was fire. there is no rule against this, it means the cross-draw pistol with the left- For one thing, almost everything was made out of wood—floors, walls, staircases, fixtures, ceilings. Virtually everything was a tinderbox waiting for a spark. you will have to twist much further to hand, the right immediately moves to And what were those sparks? You name it. In Tombstone, in 1881, it was a whiskey barrel. Citizens were ensure not breaking the 170-angle. You draw the strong side pistol. This is a checking the alcohol level, with a match, of course, and the barrel exploded. Two city blocks burned down are especially asking for trouble if you very efficient method, and San Juan before the fire could be checked. have too much angle and wear the has instructed many classes and has In a second fire, an outhouse went up in flames, probably caused by a lit cigar left on a ledge. In less than cross-draw too far back. I strongly sug- taught it to many shooters. When per- three minutes, the flames had spread with a velocity equaled only by a burning prairie in a gale. The heated gest you wear your cross-draw as far formed correctly, it is legal, safe, and condition of the prevalent woodwork assisted the devouring element in its rapid spread. Many buildings were ceiled with forward as the rules allow and with as doesn’t break the 170 degree rule. cloth, which acted as tinder for communicating the flame. little angle as possible – 10 to 15 Some have tried to make the case this Here’s what the local paper reported about the inferno: degrees max. If you have your left foot is illegal since there are two guns in the “At three o’clock on the afternoon of May 25 [1882] a fire forward a few inches (for right-han- shooters hands at the same time. broke out in a water closet [outhouse] in the rear of the ders), you will not normally need to However the rule states, “Only Tivoli Gardens, a saloon on Allen Street, and immediately spread to the framework of the ‘garden.’ Roofed with twist at all to remain legal regarding Gunfighters may have two loaded canvas, its wood framework dry, the fire burned ‘with the the 170 degree angle rule. revolvers in their hands at once.” In rapidity of cotton,’ consuming closets, kitchens, storerooms, and numerous shanties … in less How far forward can you wear the this method, the cross-draw revolver is than 15 minutes the entire block between Fourth and Fifth Streets, cross-draw? The rule states, ”Main- shot empty and is in the process of and Allen and Toughnut was ‘one steaming, smoking, blazing mass of desolation and ruin.’” match holsters must be located one on being returned to the holster before the Not much in the Old West frightened the populace as much each side of the belly button and be strong-side revolver is drawn, therefore as the dreaded, all-engulfing fire. separated by at least two fists at the it is legal. I must add I have witnessed belt.” The rule doesn’t say the cross- shooters using this method wearing draw must be one fist away from the their cross-draw holster with too much center of the body, which is defined as angle, too far back, or using an improp- the belly button. It just must be on one er stance and do break the 170 degree Bob Boze Bell’s sixth book, side of it, with the strong side holster rule. Only if your equipment in order Blaze Away: The 25 Gunfights on the other side of the belly button, and you’ve practiced this method until Behind the O.K. Corral,is two fists away at the belt. It also does- it has become second nature should you available now! n’t say butt of the gun, it says holster, ever use it in a match. twmag.com • 888-687-1881 as I’ve heard of some people insisting If anyone has any ideas they would the butt of the gun has to be two fists like to see covered in this column, SUBSCRIBE NOW! $10.00 OFF! away or past the center of body. This please submit requests to quickcal ONLINE ONLY — USE COUPON CODE SASS2 subject was discussed by the Terri- @sbcglobal.net Page 52 Cowboy Chronicle October 2006

GUN BELT SUSPENDERS By Cree Vicar Dave, SASS Life #49907 TG Michigan

gun belt. I had the same problem holding up my pants with a belt until the Vicar’s Wife strongly suggested I start using suspenders. Then the light bulb finally clicked on; why not hold up my gun belt with suspenders? But where is one to obtain gun belt suspenders? I’ve seen some in the homemade style, so I started asking questions. I found an Amish harness maker, Levi Weaver, near- By Cree Vicar Dave, by who was happy to furnish me SASS Life #49907 with all the parts and directions I Territorial Governor, Michigan needed to put together a great looking set of gun belt suspenders. ne of the most important arti- Ocles we use in Cowboy Action 18:46 “the Lords’ power came upon Needed: The best part was the price, Shooting™ is the gun belt. Elijah, and he out ran the king’s • Two Leather straps 1/8” by 1-1/4” under $30. He gave me a choice of Appropriate color, caliber, and size chariot after he tucked his cloak in by around 6 ft. long, leather thickness, width, and color. are carefully scrutinized. In my his belt.” I have problems running • Two Harness buckles, He also put a groove down both sides case the color and caliber are no at all with my gun belt on for lack • And a handful of assorted Chicago of the leather straps. I had him cut problem, but the size never seems of hips. At least once a stage I find screws. the straps 1-1/4” wide and chose to be quite right. It says in I Kings myself pulling up and adjusting my (Continued on page 69)

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THIS MONTH IN HISTORY LITTLE KNOWN Twentieth FAMOUS Century - End PEOPLE of an Era WAY OUT WEST – By Joe Fasthorse Harrill, SASS #48769 Joe Fasthorse Harrill, OOccttoobbeerr SASS #48769 ill Tilghman earned his fearless lawman reputa- Btion as a city marshal in the wild 1880’s Kansas By Ellsworth T. Kincaid, cattle town of Dodge City. He later served in the Life/Regulator #6037 Oklahoma and Indian Territories as a deputy U.S. Marshal along with Heck Thomas and Chris Madsen, who were known as the “Three Oklahoma Guardsmen” 8 Oct 1901 J. D. Hardin, younger brother of John Wesley, is operating a saloon in the 1890’s. In 1910 Tilghman retired from the mar- in Clairemont, Texas. At about 10 pm, he argues with a local named shal’s office and was elected a member of the State Senate from the 13th Senatorial District of Oklahoma. John Snowden over an account. “Angry words passed between He resigned from the Senate in the next year to become them.” At the close of business, Snowden and the rest of the cus- Oklahoma City’s chief of police. Tilghman’s career ended tomers leave. J. D. asks Snowden back inside. Moments later, three in 1924 when he was shot dead by a drunken assassin. shots are heard coming from within the saloon. Hardin is found on During his life, Tilghman was a scout, Indian fighter, deputy the floor, at the end of the bar, shot through the heart, dying. His sheriff, sheriff, deputy U.S. Marshal, senator, and police chief. revolver hadn’t been fired. Snowden was never brought to trial. 29 Oct 1901 Buffalo Bill Cody’s Wild West train collides with another train near Lexington, Kentucky. Among the injured is Annie Oakley. She claims the accident turned her auburn hair white overnight. It will take 2 years and 5 operations for her to walk again. She will never q q appear again in the Wild West arena. 19 Oct 1902 Outlaw and parolee Jim Younger checks into the St. Paul’s Reardon Hotel with a .38 pistol. Here, Younger commits suicide. 22 Oct 1902 Camilla Hanks, aka Deaf Charley, one time member of the Wild Bunch, shoots it out with the law in a saloon in San Antonio, Texas. He is shot and killed by lawman Pink Taylor. 24 Oct 1902 Tom Horn is found guilty of the murder of 14-year-old Willie Nickell, Cheyenne, Wyoming. 3 Oct 1905 The ‘Wild West’ theme is exploited in a play that captures the imag- ination of the East-coast audiences: Girl of the Golden West. 14 Oct 1907 In Collinsville, Indian Territory (Oklahoma), the Last Pow Wow takes place as a ceremonial farewell of surviving American Indian chiefs. The event continues through October 19th. 1 Oct 1910 Nevada prohibits gambling. 23 Oct 1910 Buffalo Bill Cody and his troupe perform in Yuma, Arizona. 11 Oct 1916 Tom Candy Ponting, known as the Cattle King of Central Illinois, dies in Decatur, Illinois, age 92. 25 Oct 1921 William Barclay (Bat) Masterson slumps over his desk at the Morning Telegraph and dies from a heart attack, age 68. 24 Oct 1926 Charles Russell dies of a heart attack, age 62. 8 Oct 1928 Charles Siringo, cowboy detective, Pinkerton agent, known as the “human bloodhound,” and author dies in Los Angeles, age 73. 4 Oct 1932 News of the death of Wovoka, the Indian Messiah that prophesized the Ghost Dance, serves only to recall a tragic day in the West. 16 Oct 1940 A large group of Navajos enlist in the US military. 19 Oct 1945 American Indian John N. Reese posthumously receives the Medal of Honor for his actions in WW II. 1 Oct 1962 Sante Fe’s Institute of American Arts opens. 1 Oct 1969 In Ridgeville, South Carolina a court order prohibits Indians from attending white schools. 17 Oct 1984 President Ronald Regan signs the Indian Restoration Act. 6 Oct 1986 Congress designates the path the Nez Perce took in their flight from the army in 1877 as the Nez Perce Historical Trail. Page 58 Cowboy Chronicle October 2006

PAR-SIMONIOUS PRACTICE By Deadly Sharpshooter, SASS #35828 Fort White Cowboy Cavalry Territorial Governor

o me, at least, part of the chal- real improvement. Recently we dis- Tlenge and fun of Cowboy Action cussed the use of split times to learn Shooting™ is developing the skills to where to gain speed and efficiency in shoot better and move up in the com- shooting. Once you have decided petitive ranks. According to where you want to improve, practic- Wikipedia online, a game consists of ing with an electric timer using the a goal players try to reach, and a set par time feature can help you to of rules that determines what a play- achieve that goal. Thus, par-simo- er can or cannot do. Sounds about nious practice is frugal practice—it right so far. Further definition sug- saves you time and even bullets. gests if a player cannot, according to What is a “par time” and how do the rules, do anything to interfere you use it to practice? Well, the word with another player, then the conflict par is Latin for “equal,” and in com- is considered to be a competition. petition, it means to be equal to the Competitiveness is an innate biologi- standard or normal performance. cal trait that coexists with survival Par time practice means, simply, traits, according to Wikipedia. making your practice equal to some Therefore, it seems natural for most standard of performance. You can set of us cow-folk to be competitive. the standard of performance at what- Having established we do play a ever you wish to achieve. If you have Figure 1. Split times from live fire practice (SAD stage, 10 handgun, 10 rifle, competitive game, and therefore a goal of, say one second for the first 4 shotgun, in a simple sweep). The dotted line represents best time (26.21 seconds) shot on the draw, you can set the want to do better, how do we go before par time practice, and the solid line represents best time (20.20 seconds) after about the task of improving? As working on technique with par time practice. Note that not only did the transition timer to beep again at one second. most of us are busy, it would be nice times improve, but so did the split times. This shooter’s goal was to improve Most good quality electronic timers to have efficient practice leading to his shotgun times, both at the pickup and subsequent shots. (Continued on next page) (Continued from previous page) With par time practice, however, have the ability to set a par time you can teach your brain you have all manually, and that is the key to this the time in the world. Here’s how kind of practice. The timer can be set you do it. Remember our goal of get- to beep first at a randomly deter- ting the first shot out of the holster mined time after pushing the starting in 1.5 seconds? Set the par time for, button, and the par time can be set to say 3.5 seconds, draw and dry fire beep again at whatever interval you until you’re bored with beating the choose. If you are practicing alone, clock. It may take ten replicates or using of the random start allows you fifty, but do it until you’re smooth to get in position before the starting and find yourself standing around beep. The beauty of par time practice waiting for the beep. If you’re really is you can achieve significant getting bored, you can experiment a improvement with just dry fire, in the little with how you grab the gun, THE WORLD’S LARGEST SUPPLIER OF LEATHER & LEATHERWORKING SUPPLIES (SASS CORPORATE MEMBER #69180) comfort and convenience of your own present it, find the front sight, etc. home. 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Again, for the sake of dis- slower time than your goal. With con- pouch patterns for the most cussion, let’s say your split time was tinuing practice, the boredom with popular western action shooting revolvers. 2.5 seconds, and you would be satis- slow times will come sooner, and you $ 00 6015-07 10 ea. fied by improving that time to 1.5 sec- can probably get down to your goal onds. The way par time practice time sooner. The good news is—as works is to set the par time feature so your comfort with faster times it beeps again after the starting beep, increases, so does your confidence. and you simply draw and “click,” First shot at the draw is, of pointing at some imaginary (and safe) course, just one example of what can SINGLE STRAP SADDLE BAGS target in your living room, hoping to be improved. Reholstering and This 10" x 11" bag patterns features a 3" and includes hear the click of the hammer fall drawing the second handgun, rehol- optional pouch patterns for the most popular western action shooting revolvers. before the par time beep. To do this, stering second handgun and picking $ 00 8 ea. you push the starting button and get up the rifle, setting the rifle down, 6015-08 into your normal (not gamer) starting action open and empty and picking position; hands wherever you might up your shotgun are all transition normally expect them to be in a events that can be practiced this way. match (i.e., not touching any guns). Finally, you can even set a goal of SPUR LEATHERS When the buzzer goes off, draw and total stage time you would be happy Pattern pack contains four- pull the trigger one time, expecting to with and go to work. 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How does this form of torials realize that SAD stages are Pattern pack contains four basic patterns to make twelve cowboy cuffs. practice really help one improve? old hat, so you can stage guns all $ 00 Many people, if not most people, who over the house, if you want to, and 6015-02 8 ea. want to shoot faster just try to, well, par time practice will help you devel- shoot faster. Just trying to go faster op the skills and mental calmness to doesn’t allow for any analytical input deal with it. to figure out what movements are Does it really work? Figure 1. CARTRIDGE efficient and what aren’t. Further- shows the best time (SAD stage, 10 more, and I propose this is the most handgun, 10 rifle, and 4 shotgun) for BELTS important factor par practice can a shooter before practicing transition Patterns for two money help overcome, just trying to go belts, two ranger belts, two drills with par time practice and scout belts, four cartridge faster doesn’t necessarily train the after practicing with par time for caliber size loops (laced and most important part of your body, several months. sewn styles) plus four inter- your brain. Just trying to go faster is It was stated that this might be changeable billet styles. $ 00 often associated with a frantic men- called “Parsimonious” practice be- 6015-04 8 ea. tal state. Unless you can get your cause it saves time and doesn’t cost mind under control, the desire to go powder or lead. Actually, you can Make scabbards, saddle bags and more, yourself. To order write: Tandy Leather Factory, faster can produce anxiety and GAIN time, maybe enough to walk up 3847 E. Loop 820 S., Fort Worth, TX 76119. For a free catalog only write: Dept. SACC63, uncertaintity. Anxiety does little to to the stage and collect a ribbon or Tandy Leather Factory, PO Box 50429, Fort Worth, TX 76105 or e-mail: permit smooth action. two. Good luck and good shootin’ TLF_CWBYCHRNADOCT_0606 Page 60 Cowboy Chronicle October 2006

DO YOU WANT TO WORK ON YOUR COWBOY GUNS? By Kazarah Jane, SASS Regulator #5734

ave you ever had the hankerin Hto know what is inside those cowboy guns of yours? Well, you can learn about all those “giblets,” as instructor Bobby Chavez puts it, in the Cowboy Action Short Gun (revolvers) and Cowboy Action Long Gun (rifles and shotguns) gunsmithing classes taught at Lassen Community College. The instructors realize not all of the class attendees intend to become gunsmiths, so don’t let that aspect deter you from considering attend- Kazarah Jane, Just Bill, and Grizzly Peak Jake learn all about all those little ‘giblets” inside their cowboy guns. ing one of the school’s gunsmithing classes. Besides their NRA spon- is in California, we can’t be certain headspace, end shake, and timing on quite exciting, as a spring can fly sored one-week summer gun- how much longer the school will be their revolvers. Forcing cones were across the room if you don’t have a smithing classes, Lassen Commu- offering gunsmithing classes. checked, and the students cut the good hold on it when you take it out nity College offers a wealth of gun- The gunsmithing classes gener- forcing cones to factory specifica- of the gun. smithing classes during their regu- ally start off with a short history of tions. Everyone in the class had a The man sitting at the bench lar school year. A few years ago they each gun. Then the instructor revolver that needed some kind of behind me discovered his brand new realized most people who want to explains how the gun operates, how work. Then Mr. Chavez covered shotgun and rifle were both “broke,” take gunsmithing classes cannot each part functions, and what the slicking up the revolvers for Cowboy so he filed and tweaked, and by the afford to take an entire semester off critical surfaces are. The rest of the competition. As the instructor said, end of the week, his long guns were work to attend one class, so they day is spent dismantling, fixing, if nothing else, the class will make in tip-top shape. The Winchester changed the format of their regular slicking up, and reassembling the you an informed consumer, and give ‘92, ‘94, and the ‘66 and ‘73, and the classes to be 50 hours per week in firearms you brought with you, or in you something to bargain with, Marlins were covered. The instruc- length. Just right to accommodate a some cases, a gun someone loans you because you will be able to recognize tor made sure he covered all the one week vacation. There are a few to “get fixed for free.” any problems a gun might have. lever action rifles and shotguns the night classes. The cowboy short gun class cov- The Cowboy Action Long Guns students brought to the class. If a This summer Coso Kid and I ers Colts, Colt clones, and Rugers. class covers both rifles and shotguns. part was worn and could be welded, attended two classes, Cowboy Action Even though I love my Rugers, I The Winchester ‘97 was covered in one of the full time gunsmithing stu- Shooting Long Guns and Cowboy have to admit the Colt clones are detail. If you decide to take every dents would weld up the part. Then Action Shooting Short Guns. easier to work on. Even though last screw and pin out, you would, the owner of the gun would grind or Fortunately the school scheduled the there are several manufacturers, the instructor assured us, get it all file it back to the correct shape. My classes back to back. These classes most of the Colt clones are essential- back together. Double barrels are a .30-30 Marlin had already been were not offered in 2005, so we were ly the same. Head space, end shake, piece of cake compared to the ‘97. “filed on just a little too much” in a determined to attend both Cowboy cylinder gap, timing, and hammer The hardest part is removing and re- prior life. So the instructor asked Action gunsmithing classes in 2006. and trigger “adjustments” are cov- inserting the springs that cock the one of the full time students to “weld With the political climate the way it ered. Students fixed problems with gun. Actually the “removing” can be (Continued on next page)

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(Continued from previous page) leather, dyes, oils, edge coating, nee- up” the appropriate area. Then I dles and thread, and so forth. filed the general area back to the Students are encouraged to bring right shape, and next commenced fil- their own belt buckles. Cochise Leather ing the “working surface” so the rifle Other classes that were going on would function correctly. After I got during the two weeks we were at the Reproductions from the Frontier West Era the “It’s OK, you are done nod,” the college included rifle re-barreling, instructor took the rifle and test cold rust and nitre bluing, color case fired it, just to make sure it really hardening, and Parkerizing. The operated correctly. The school has a college offers a wide variety of other “hog” (bullet trap) just outside the summer gunsmithing classes such as back door of the shop they use for machine shop, knife making, stock function test firing. The days whiz making, engraving, welding for gun- by and before you know it, the week smiths, function and repair of double is over. Besides bringing your guns, action auto pistols, function and there is a suggested tool list for the repair of single action auto pistols, gunsmithing class. function and repair of long guns We also attended Lassen’s (Remington 870, Benelli 90, Modern and Cowboy Action Belts Mossberg 500, Ruger Mini 14, and and Holsters class, an evening class Colt AR15), installation of open and that is two weeks long. Bob optical sights, recoil pad and sling Hamilton teaches the class. The swivel installation, and caustic blu- class was very informal, as the ing in addition to the metal finishing Quality Custom Leatherwork instructor realized most of us were classes listed above. also taking the daytime class. The So if you like to tinker or want to at Affordable Prices time you showed up and the time you know how your cowboy guns work, left were up to the student, and some these classes are for you. And the • Chaps/Chinks • Saddlebags of the students in the class were only price is right. Each class is 1 unit, able to attend one week of the class. and registration fees for 1 unit are • Ranger Belts • Cuffs • Spur Straps The goal was for you to complete one just $26 for California residents. project during the class, which is Nevada residents pay $42 per unit. quite doable. Both Coso Kid and I Students from other states or foreign Cochise, AZ • (520) 826-1272 were able to complete a belt and two countries pay a non-resident tuition holsters during the two-week class. of $210 per semester unit. There is No tools are required for this class. also a $29 lab fee for each class, and See these and MUCH MORE on our The instructor provided all the tools a $5 health fee. For $60 you have Website: www.cochiseleather.com and supplies. There is a fee for each access to a highly qualified instruc- holster/belt you make that includes tor who can help you fix most any Page 62 Cowboy Chronicle October 2006

TIME TO THINK ABOUT GROWING SASS BY ADDING A MILITARY CATEGORY? By Major Matt Lewis, SASS Life #47823

Single Action Shooting Society. organization based in Virginia, Buckle or CSA, etc.) For SASS to be willing to create called the North–South Skirmish • The shotgun belt must be of can- a new category, there either must be Association (http://www.n-ssa.org). vas web construction and hold no a customer-focused driver, or some The N-SSA is currently 12,000 mem- more than one shot-shell per loop situation that will attract new members strong. Members of the N-SSA hole. (This is based of the prairie bers. The creation of a Military are competitive shooters who meet belt worn by members of the mili- Major Matt Lewis, Category will not only fulfill a niche twice a year to compete against each tary on the frontier and during the SASS Life #47823 within SASS and pay tribute to the other firing Civil War type firearms Spanish American War. During $13 a month “frontiersmen in blue” at targets of varying distances while this time in history, the only likely here are many who believe shoot- who paved the way across the conti- uniformed as either Confederate or military member that would have Ting categories should not be des- nent received in pay, but would also Federal soldiers. Some members are access to a shotgun was the ignated via costuming choice, but increase the marketability of SASS. SASS members as well. SASS would Company Cook.) with the positive precedence of the SASS affiliated clubs would also be able to increase membership and • The shooter must be dressed in Classic Category and the B-Western benefit, via a potential increase in aggregate revenue by the creation of uniform throughout the entire Category, one can easily see the pop- new local shooters, bringing an the category and the marketing this event. In the case of a major event ularity of these categories and the increase of revenue to these clubs. category to members of the N-SSA such as END of TRAIL, the partic- value they bring to our beloved sport. Additional revenue means better and other reenacting groups. ipant must be in uniform for the It is my belief the creation of a facilities and allows the local club Here are some thoughts that side matches, main match, ban- Military Category would also greatly more financial stability. help differentiate the potential quet (if applicable), and awards benefit our sport and specifically the Currently, there is a national Military Category from other SASS ceremony. categories: The participant’s shooting uni- • Shooters must shoot the main form must contain elements of the match duelist style. (This is due to following: the fact in the late 1800’s the saber • A hat with appropriate branch or was considered a primary weapon rank emblems or cords and piping. wielded with the strong hand and Palm style plantation style hats the pistol a secondary weapon, would be allowed in hot weather drawn and fired with the week (they were used widely in the hand.) Southwest by the frontier military • All SASS main match rifles and and during the summer in the shotguns would be allowed in the Civil War.) category. All SASS authorized • Rank that is consistent with the revolvers with a barrel length of persona the shooter is creating 5.5 inches to 8 inches would be (e.g., stars for a general, etc.). authorized for use with in the cat- (Rank can also be defined by the egory. (The thought behind this is size of the stripe on the trousers, most military issue revolvers were collar pinned rank, shoulder of the 7.5” variety. During the boards or hat cords. In the case of Spanish American War, the Go- somebody shooting as a private, vernment reissued the Colt Single none of these would apply.) Action Army cut down to 5.5 inch- • Boots shall be of either the es for Artillery Troops and squared toe cavalry style boots, Volunteers, notably the Rough Civil War style brogans or some Riders. During the Civil War, the variation there of, or the 1895 1860 Army and 1861 Navy had 8” Combat Shoe. No modern style barrels.) This category is open to combat boots will be allowed. If all SASS authorized calibers and the shooter does not wear cavalry gauges. style boots, the shooter must wear • The shooter must compete with leggings. Shooters who wear flapped holsters. It is the shooter’s Cavalry style boots would also be option to either use pistol butt for- required to wear spurs. ward or pistol butt to the rear. The It’s unlikely to believe SASS 170-degree safety rule applies here. would just decide to create a new cat- • The shooter must have at least one egory. If SASS shooters wish to see a cartridge box secured to their pis- Military Category, then we must tol belt. The belt buckle must have start with local clubs on a monthly an emblem or symbol of the per- match level. Eventually we would be sona in which they are creating recognized at annuals, state, Regio- (e.g., the 1851 US Eagle Belt nal, and larger matches. October 2006 Cowboy Chronicle Page 63

KATZ REMEMBERS THE ALAMO With Jim Bowie Tribute Knife By Keith Derkatz

Remember the Alamo! rate Bowie.” enthusiastic response. 5.5 inches. Handle options are atz Knives’ commemoration of The Katz Alamo Bowie features “Every dealer who visited our polished cherrywood, green Kone of America’s most patriot- a 10-inch XT-75 stainless steel booth stopped cold when they saw Micarta, and genuine stag horn. ic battlefield achievements is its blade, rated 440C plus 58-59 the Alamo,” said Baird. “It’s really “The Adventure Series has creation of the Alamo Bowie, an Rockwell. The blade thickness is amazing the impact the battle had been a hot seller and also very impressive tribute to Jim Bowie, nearly 1/4-inch (6mm). The full on American history. Here it is the popular with SASS members,” the legendary 19th century tang construction and 16.5-ounce 170th anniversary, and the inter- Baird reported cheerfully. “We Kentucky pioneer and patriot. weight make this a true working est in the Alamo and Jim Bowie have received so many compli- Bowie was one of the 184 knife. “We want to emphasize the continues to be very strong.” Also ments from buyers who love the defenders of the Alamo killed the Alamo Bowie is not just for dis- new from Katz Knives is the rugged dependability of the final day of the mission’s siege, play,” Baird said. “Yes, it is a Adventure Series, a six-model line Adventure Series, and the knives March 6, 1836 on the outskirts of beautiful and eye-catching knife, of fixed blade knives featuring XT- are really handsome, too.” San Antonio, Texas, when he and but it was designed to be a rugged, 75 stainless steel blades (440C A color catalog showcasing the his comrades were overwhelmed dependable knife, as well.” plus 58-59 Rockwell), full tang entire line from Katz Knives is by more than 4,000 Mexican troops The Alamo Bowie comes in construction, stainless steel bol- available to SASS members with- under the command of General choice of three handle materials: sters, two-inch serrations at the out charge. Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna. polished cherrywood, white top of the blade for maximum con- Katz Knives With the recent 170th anniver- Micarta stag horn, and genuine trol and a high quality brown P.O. Box 730 sary of the fall of the Alamo, Katz stag crown. A top grain leather leather sheath with snap strap for Chandler, AZ 85244 Knives saw an opportunity to sheath, tanned in vegetable oil, is maximum security and safety. (480) 7869334 salute this historic moment and included. The Adventure Series blade E-mail: katzkn(i)aol.com respond to a growing demand from A 300-piece Limited Edition sizes measure 3.125, 4.25, 4.5, and Website: www.katzknives.com Old West re-enactors, Cowboy version comes with the Texas Star Action competitors, and blackpow- medallion inserted in the crown of PO Box 730 • Chandler AZ 85244 ® der shooters. the stag handle. The blade is also www.katzknives.com • [email protected] “We have always wanted to etched “Alamo” and “Limited edi- Tel (480) 786-9334 • FAX (480) 786-9338 honor one of the most prominent tion, 1 of 300.” A wood presenta- Orders only: 1-800-848-7084 knives ever designed,” said Jim tion box is included. Baird, the national sales manager. At the recent Shooting, KNIVES, INC. “Our version is true to the original Hunting, and Outdoor Trade ™ and will appeal to everyone who (SHOT) Show in Las Vegas, the Alamo Bowie values authenticity. The Alamo is largest annual assembly of perfect for members of the Single firearms and shooting sports Three new Bowie knives for old west Action Shooting Society and oth- accessory dealers in the country, reenactments, cowboys and ers who want a historically accu- the Alamo Bowie received an black powder shooters CB-10/CW 256mm (10”) blade length VISIT THE SASS WEB SITE AT 6mm (1/4”) blade thickness XT-75 stainless steel WWW.SASSNET.COM (440C Plus) 58-59 Rockwell “C” scale

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“THE REVENGE OF MONTEZUMA” MOUNTED COWBOY SHOOT By Helda Huginkiss, SASS #23799

ortez, CO June 16-18 – The sun was sinking into hard at work setting Cthe west as we unloaded our ponies from the modern balloons and check- contraption known as a horse trailer. It was Friday ing the timer. The evening and the Action Shooters were still throwin’ bul- butterflies in my lets down range in some well thought out side matches. stomach fluttered as Piedra Kidd and Stumble Leena were in charge, so we we rode down the knew all was well hill getting closer to on that side of the the “Revenge of range. Cannonball Montezuma” Cow- Charlie and Rustic boy Shoot. We knew Ruger along with everyone there, several other hands Cimmaron Dan, had been hard at Loon Lady, Canyon work all week Cowgirl, Royal remodeling the Bandit, Boggy Draw Revenge of Montezuma arena, making it Buford, Lenda Overall Mounted wider, picking up Huginkiss, and all Shooting Winners: rocks, and watering the others. Two Rico Star and to make it soft and brand new SASS Aneeda Huginkiss. user friendly. From members and new Congratulations! Rico Star mounted on Tempest the backs of our Mounted Shooters, Dimples and Emma Balmer, were stars of the event. ponies, we could see Men Winners: (l-r) Rico Star, Dimples, were taking their last minute instructions, on Both did quite well! Aneeda Huginkiss Cimmarron Dan, and Royal Bandit. (Continued on next page) October 2006 Cowboy Chronicle Page 65 (Continued from previous page) horse jumped sideways … twice, and Winners Saturday night we all fancied up how to ride the course. There were 15 Sassy fell to the ground. The RO stopped Overall and went to our banquet. Everyone Riders participating in the 6th Annual the loose horse, and the Safety rider Mens Rico Star, drew for a prize, and we even had door “Revenge of Montezuma.” Soon guns checked on SASSY. Her right arm looked SASS #34970 prizes … some donated by the Aussies were smokin’ and the fun began. a little bent in the wrong direction, so we Womens Aneeda Huginkiss, … they were so sweet! After the eats, First, we ran team stages as Misty assisted her into a waiting vehicle to take SASS #23798 Poker Night along with karaoke took Reins had other obligations to attend to her to the hospital. Sassy Spurstraps Divisions place. All us Huginkiss Sisters … returned about two hours L Division 1 Misty Reins, Aneeda, Lenda, and myself included later with her arm in a sling, SASS #66238 (Helda … if’n you didn’t know who was and she said it was dislocated L Division 2 Canyon Cowgirl, writin’ this!) got up and did some sin- and possibly fractured. But, SASS #32074 gin’. We even taught the Aussie’s a few SASSY had true grit and L Division 3 Aneeda Huginkiss poker games. We all had a great time! stayed for the round pie Division 1 Dimples, (It’s always non-stop fun at the social. Pizza and Pie and lots SASS #64525 “Revenge!”) of visitin’ as we met our new Division 3 Rico Star On Sunday morning it’s time for Action Shootin’ pards with Junior Royal Bandit, three more stages, and guess who shows Aneeda Huginkiss serenading SASS #56620 up again??? … Sassy (True Grit) S Division 1 Cimmarron Dan, us around the campfire with Spurstraps, volunteering once more! SASS #12099 her guitar. After completing three more stages, we L S Division 1 Loon Lady, On Saturday morning as SASS #12100 all moseyed over to the Awards we are milling around get- Top Team Rico Star/Dimples Ceremony with the Action Shooters. ting ready for the first stage, Overall Men’s Mounted Winner and a one of the first persons to ing, and it was great having her there. Clean Match award went to Rico Star … show up is Sassy Spurstraps. We finished three stages and then Overall Women’s Mounted Winner was She says she will help with had some lunch … after lunch it’s time Aneeda Huginkiss. A great big thanks to the scoring and the announc- for the four-wheeler match, and this is Aneeda Huginkiss for all of her hard ing and whatever else she where we really get to meet our 16 work, checking the timers, setting up the can do with one arm. I think Australian (and one from New Zealand) work areas, etc., and for being an all if we had been diggin’ post- pards that have come to our match as around cowgirl. Our true grit award holes, she would have volun- Action Shooters. They only had one went to none other than Sassy Lady Winners: (l-r) Aneeda Huginkiss, teered to do that, too. We had problem … Helda Huginkiss was the Spurstraps for cowgirlin’ UP! And a big Canyon Cowgirl, and Loon Lady. plenty of great volunteers for only one volunteering to drive the four- Thanks to all who showed up to shoot the on Sunday. Her team partner, Sassy blowing up the balloons and keeping wheeler. She has a built in Tip-O-Meter “Revenge of Montezuma!” I swear it’s Spurstraps, was ready at the far end of score. Patty and Vernon Clarkson had that makes her scream if more than one the most fun shoot you’ll ever attend. It’s the course. She had a new horse that never seen our sport before and had the wheel ever leaves the ground! There the 3rd weekend in June, so check your had been doing well at Mounted time of their lives. Vernon was in was lots of screamin’ going on, and after calendars and mark them for next year. Shooting, and they were feeling pretty charge of balloons, and Patty was help- the dust settled (mostly on Helda), Check us out on the web at: confident. Misty ran the first half of the ing with scores and checking everyone’s Ringer from Oz was the Four-Wheeler www.windygapregulators.home stage – five balloons, clean. Then Sassy dehydration level and making all of us Match winner, and the Aussies are tak- stead.com. We had a great time, and Spurstraps took off … 1, 2, 3 … and her drink water. She has lots of EMT training a new sport back to Australia! we hope you did too! Happy Trails! Page 66 Cowboy Chronicle October 2006

A. UBERTI USA’S 1873 WINCHESTER .44-40 “DELUXE SPORTING RIFLE” By Tuolumne Lawman, SASS #6127

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blued finish. The magazine tube is the other lever guns like the 1892 full length. It holds 13 rounds, more and its clones, and the 1894 Marlins. than enough for any SASS shooting The Uberti 1873 has a lever safety stage. I have always been partial to that keeps the trigger from being long, octagonal barrels on cowboy pulled if the lever is not fully guns. It seems the heavier muzzle depressed. The lever disconnect swings better for me, and sits a little spring on this sample is fairly stiff. steadier in the cupped, supporting The angle of the firing hand on the “off hand.” The longer sight radius semi-pistol grip made it even a little also helps me keep steady. harder than it would have been with The hammer, lever, and receiver a straight grip model. Some people are very nicely color case hardened, remove the part of the leaf that acti- just as many of the original rifles vates the lever safety and let gravity were. The crescent steel butt-plate, activate it (the lever safety), but I do loading gate, and the nose cap are not endorse that. In fact, I do not blued. It has a simple period type recommend it, either. blade front sight, and a nice repro- AT THE RANGE duction of the original Winchester I used 200-grain smokeless .44- “semi-buckhorn” rear sight. 40 ammo from both Black Hills and The Deluxe Sporting Rifle has a Ultramax for my shooting sessions. nicely figured walnut butt-stock with The 1873 performed flawlessly! a semi pistol grip configuration, and a There are few lever action rifles that deep crescent butt-plate. The hand- are as smooth as the Winchester guard was also nicely grained wal- Henry, 1866, and 1873s with their nut. This forearm has the rifle con- brass lifters! The bulls-eye shooting figuration, with no barrel band. Both was done both off-hand at 25 yards, the semi-pistol grip and forearm have and from a casual rest at 35 yards. nicely done cut checkering. The The groups from a rest made some Uberti 1873 is also available with a ragged one-hole, three shot groups straight grip and no checkering. The with the Black Hills ammo, and overall fit and finish of the sample nearly as good with the Ultra Max are flawless. The case colors are Cowboy. Off hand groups with both bright, and the bluing deep and dark. brands of ammo averaged about 1 Right out of the box, the trigger 1/4” inch at 25 yards. After sighting pull was excellent at about 3-1/2 to 4 it in, the point of impact was about 1 pounds, with almost no creep! Also to 1-1/2 inches directly above point of right out of the box, the action on the aim at about 25-30 yards with the 1873s are slicker and lighter than (Continued on next page) October 2006 Cowboy Chronicle Page 69

A. UBERTI USA’S 1873 WINCHESTER .44-40 “DELUXE SPORTING RIFLE” . . . (Continued from previous page) CONCLUSION rear sight in it’s lowest notch. All in all, I’d rate the Uberti’s As always, I had to do my pop 1873 “Deluxe Sporter” as a real “10.” can plinking drills. I spread out The workmanship and the finish are about 10 or 12 cans at 25 to 30 yards. great, the action was smooth, and Standing, shooting rapid fire, off- the accuracy was absolutely superb! hand, I bounced every pop can at Though all of the Uberti made least once, never missing once with Winchesters tend to be a bit pricey, 14 rounds (13+1). Even without a retailing in the $950 to $1050 range, short stroke kit, the 1873 action the Deluxe Sporter Model is certain- lends itself to rapid-fire shooting. ly worth every penny!

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GUN BELT SUSPENDERS . . . (Continued from page 52) pushed through the slots in the nickel-plated harness buckles. The front of the gun belt. Next, I pulled leather is a little lighter than my up each strap end and placed it into holsters, but that will be remedied. the harness buckle under the mid I put slots in the front of my belt just part of the strap that is already wide enough and thick enough for there. With harness buckle set to the leather straps to pass through. appopriate height, I marked one The center lines for the slots were strap for correct length and hole laid out around 3/4” down from the placement. Gun belt was then top of the belt and placed to allow for removed. Straps were laid beside my usual holster alignment. A each other for correct length and leather punch was used to place holes were punched. I cut the holes at each end of the slot center under side of the strap longer than line to include the full width of the needed to allow for any shortcom- slot. Then a belt knife was used to ings, and punched hole. Two or cut the correct width between the three harness buckle holes were holes. Next one end of each leather added above and below the marked strap was trimmed and fastened to holes of the outer strap. the back of the gun belt with Finally gun belt with sus- Chicago screws with around a 7” penders were adjusted to appropri- space between them. ate fit. They look and feel great. Then, I put on the gun belt. The My gun belt now stays at the same straps cross in the back then come elevation with minimal tummy ten- over each shoulder with harness sion. Problem now is it eliminated buckles in place. The straps were another excuse as to my score!

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e e LEGENDS VENGEANCE TRAIL By Tom “Forty Rod” Taylor Reviewed by Nubbins Colt, SASS Life #7802 Western Movie Review ne of the fun things about being a con- By Ellsworth T. Kincaid, SASS Life/Regulator #6037 Otributing writer for The Cowboy Chronicle is on occasion I am asked by pards to read stagecoach nears the Texas and review their latest books. I did not real- Atown of Vengeance, carrying, ize how many SASS members were really among others, young, attractive authors, and good ones! So, I am getting to Annie McBride and her little read the latest and best in Western fiction daughter Sarah. Annie is fleeing and enjoying the heck out of it. her abusive cattle ranching hus- Take the last book I read, “Legends” by band, hopeful for a new life in a dif- Forty Rod. He contacted me via the SASS ferent town. Wire and told me about it, and I said sure, I Jim Dawson, recently released would be delighted to review it, and he made from prison for a crime he didn’t me promise I would be truthful in my opin- commit, is returning to Vengeance ion. I intend to be just that, truthful, so I and the ranching life he left behind. will tell you the biggest problem I had with Both Dawson’s and Annie’s trail this book right away. It is full of typograph- will soon cross. ical errors. There, I told y’all the negative The stagecoach is ambushed by stuff up front, so get over it. merciless bandits. An ill-fated rob- Apparently, Forty Rod has been writing for years. Those years included bery swiftly transforms into vicious stints in the Army and Marine Corp. He has been in numerous occupations bloodshed. and has, well, been around. I have never met him, but I have seen his photo Vengeance Trail twists and cast that includes a devious sheriff on the Wire and he ain’t no pretty boy, he’s been around the block a time or turns, keeping this Western film and his motley crew, cold-blooded two and it’s easy to tell. Why bother telling you this? Because “Legends” is action packed. The fast-moving murderers, a hired killer on the incredibly sentimental in many ways and to look at the author’s photo you’d story line is jammed-packed with a (Continued on next page) think he’s a tough old geezer, and you’d never expect sentiment from him. But the first half of the book is chock full of Old West/19th century charm and warmth and sentiment. In fact, in some respects, the early chapters of this book remind me of similar tales I read in grade school. It is not written at a grade school level, but it’s, well, it starts off so doggone fun and clean cut! It is the kind of story Disney might tell little kids or young adults, a story of growing up, of learning new things, discovering new skills, and realizing there is a great big world out there. Most importantly, the key figure in all this is a girl! A delightfully captivating, energetic, feminine tomboy of a girl named Martha, or Marty, a good-with-a-gun and good-with-party-planning type of enchanting, charismatic, teenaged girl. You’ll fall in love with her right away, and you’ll almost be sorry when the story involves anyone else! And, believe me, the story involves somebody else. Many others, actually, but most importantly it involves a young man who, as one clearly expects from the early going, will be Marty’s love interest. But he is more than that. He’s a tough kid who has seen too much at an early age, has learned to control it all, and is greased lightning with his guns. He can track anyone or anything; he can fight anyone or anything, and he places honor very high on his list of important character traits. The reader will like him from the outset, too. As a matter of fact, there are a considerable number of likable folks in “Legends,” but the boys will warm up to Jack quickly, just as the girls will warm up to Marty (everyone will warm up to Marty!). One could argue that there is a degree of foreseeability in what the various characters accomplish, but it’s really a matter of who cares. It’s just so much fun to read about them and the good time they are having! Naturally, after the good times are firmly established, with only minor tribulations, the wars begin, and it’s left to Forty Rod’s heroes to resolve them. The resolution is not hard to anticipate but, somehow, even knowing that the “white hats” have to beat the “black hats,” the reader hangs on every word, waiting with anticipation to see it all work out. Forty Rod’s details are well placed. He knows his western landscape; he knows his people; he knows the traditions of the time; and he knows how to weave a great tale. The title has special meaning as well – while the main story covers only a few short years, it concludes after more than forty years, and you will be moved and uplifted by the way the book concludes. The times have changed, but the Legends live on. © 2006 / AuthorHouseTM / Bloomington, Indiana October 2006 Cowboy Chronicle Page 71 THE LAST SCALP By Paul Cox Reviewed by Doc Blue, SASS #43100 am Bucklin finishes the Civil War in a Union Sprisoner of war camp. He returns home to Arkansas to the war’s destruction and Recon- struction, with news of free land and hope for a new beginning. It doesn’t take the Bucklin family long to decide to move to west Texas. They begin their new lives in Oak Springs, three miles south of Jacksboro. For a while their little cluster of homes is known as the “Bucklin Settlement.” A few months later it is the site of the Oak Springs Massacre. Away hunting, Sam is the only one in the family to escape an Apache raid led by Cabeza Blanca. Six Rangers trailing a raiding party find him grieving over the murdered members of his family and anxious to pursue the raiders to reclaim his stolen baby daughter and teenage sister. Tracking the raiders with the Rangers, Sam finds his baby murdered and his sister brutally assaulted. Four years later, the scalps of all the raiders, except one, a gray-headed Apache, Sam believes killed in the raid, are nailed to the charred remains of the Bucklin settlement. Thinking his trail of vengeance is at an end, Sam agrees to talk with Government representatives about stopping gunrunning to the Indians in New Mexico territory. In the interview, he learns the gray-headed Apache, Cabeza Blanca, who led the raid on his family, is the gunrunner’s major customer. So begins Sam’s long, dangerous ride to take the last scalp. Along the way to his showdown with Cabeza Blanca, Sam fights banditos, is hunted by cavalry patrols, rescues a young woman from renegades, frees her child, a captive in Cabeza Blanca’s stronghold, and finds love to fill the great empty place in his soul left by the murder of his wife and baby. SASS member, Paul Cox has written a classic western tale of which Louis L’Amour or Zane Grey would have been proud. Filled with action, historical characters, a hard-edged hero, and a compelling story of courage, revenge, and love borne in adversity, The Last Scalp is entertainment hard to put down. SASS members par- ticularly will appreciate the descriptions of nineteenth century firearms and their use, and the abundance of well-known and obscure historical characters such as Bigfoot Wallace, Cabeza Blanco, Che Dodge, and Jesus Arviso. After readers discover the pleasure of this novel, expect to see Sam Bucklin and his lady, Jennifer Mason, appear in the flesh at SASS matches. Paul Cox is also an excellent artist. With “The Last Scalp,” it is clear he can paint pictures in words as well as he can those with a brush. Read it and be immersed the Old West. The Last Scalp By Paul Cox Published 2005, Soft cover, 232 Pages Printed By Lumina Press ISBN: 1-59526-111-7 Order toll-free: 1-866-229-9244

VENGEANCE TRAIL . . . and many other Western stars. This spe- (Continued from previous page) cial feature is hosted by Western artist, loose, not to mention an attractive young actor, and recent inductee into the Texas lady in the lead and several SASS mem- and National Cowboy Halls of Fame, as bers with cameo appearances. What well as a SASS honoree of the annual more could we ask for? A drunken town Buckaroo Bronze Award, Buck Taylor doctor, a benign old man … yep, got ‘em! (Gunsmoke, Tombstone). Joining him is Stagecoach robberies, galloping horses … Western historian Phil Spangenberger got them, too. Along with historically (SASS’ 2005 Las Vegas Convention Master accurate firearms, saddles, and tack! of Ceremonies), and Vengeance Trail pro- Vengeance Trail comes to us via ducer Al Frisch. All the firearms they Western Cinema and director Stephen present in this feature have numerous McCurry. Executive Producers Al Frisch film credits, having come from the and Keven Russell’s goal was to produce armories at 20th Century Fox, Universal a hard-boiled, action-packed western in Studios, RKO, Republic, MGM, the tradition of such classics as The Stembridge Gun Rentals, and Ellis Mer- Searchers and Once Upon a Time in the chantile, all of which sold their firearms West. Along with producer Al Frisch (Doc inventories between 1970 and 2000. Brimstone, SASS #2072), several of the * * * actors in the movie are SASS members, To purchase a copy of among them Phil Spangenberger Vengeance Trail, go to: (Rawhide Rawlins, SASS #834) and Peter www.WesternCinema.com Sherayko (Texas Jack in Tombstone, aka Or contact them directly: Colonel Texas Jack, SASS #5760). Western Cinema As part of the DVD package, there is a “Star Guns of Western Films” Special 146 North San Fernando Blvd., Feature, featuring an arsenal of western Suite 214 movie guns that were used by John Burbank, CA 91502 Wayne, Clint Eastwood, Steve McQueen, (818-237-4411) Page 72 Cowboy Chronicle October 2006 ~~ EEARLYARLY SSHOOTHOOT SSAVESAVES CCOWBOYSOWBOYS FFROMROM HHEATEAT!! ~~

(Continued from page 1) SASS web site at: http://www.sass Riverhouse, located alongside the net.com/. Then click on shooting trout filled Deschutes River—a scene events, then on SASS Regionals. When right out of Sunset magazine. Couples possible, please support these sponsors. hovered on the edge of the deck over- Collectively they have donated count- looking the river and enjoyed their less dollars worth of merchandise, and cocktails whilst waiting for the steak we owe them a great deal. and chicken to be served. No umbrel- LET ‘ER BUCK HALE AWARD. la type drinks here folks, ‘cause we Every year the Horse Ridge don’t harbor wimp’s in Beaver country. Pistoleros present the Let ‘Er Buck Two California Shooters, The Hale Award to the most deserving and Moncton Kid, SASS #51713, and hard working Pistolero. This year The Sutter Lawman, SASS #24333, Legend, SASS #36069, the patriarch of arrived at the range before the shoot the Palmer family in Bend, received began, joined the working “Dirt this award for all his hard work and Brigade,” and helped set-up the range dedication to not only the club, but for the shoot. Cody, SASS #23154, and also to the Northwest Regional event. Shadow Creek, SASS #15069, who The Legend is the Grandfather to both helped not only their respective poss- Shifty McCoy and Smilin’ Matt es, but all the side matches as well, Hatfield, and Dad to Whispering soon joined both. Bad Eye Lefty, Wade. Legend proudly accepted his SASS #35114, from The Dalles, award before a standing ovation of Oregon and Sunrise Bill, SASS Motor Homes nestled amongst rows of white campaign tents over 100 people at the Saturday night #64301, ran the speed shotgun stage. giving the appearance of a civil war photo by Mathew Brady. banquet. Congratulations, Legend, A “spirit of the game” gesture by all and thank you from all us Pistoleros. these individuals—a gesture often haps the greatest joy was watching other. After the smoke cleared, Well folks that winds-up my unmentioned by writers, and unap- him win the SASS Scholarship Ore Badlands Bud prevailed as the winner accounting of this year’s Northwest preciated by readers whose zeal is to Cart event. Here he shot four rifle tar- on the male side, despite the fact some Regional. We owe a great deal to our get to the names in the Winner’s gets twice each, and one pistol target local pranksters hid his shotgun on Regional Committee organized by Circle. However, to this writer, it’s five times under 10 seconds, and while one match-up. Nevertheless, this stel- Leggs Balou, SASS #10400, and later personal contributions such as this descending at a good clip in the Ore lar shooter overcame all obstacles, steered by club president, Cow Boss. that makes Cowboy Action Shoo- Cart. Thanks, Bud, for enticing folks including mischievous cowboys, to Planning for and implementing a ting™, the “spirited” sport it is, not to try and beat you! The SASS win, whilst Nelly fought her way to Regional shoot is no simple task as just the fast shooters. Scholarship fund thanks you also! the top and won on the distaff Side matches should have been HOWEVER, if you are a competitor of side of the house. Nelly is one called “The Badlands Bud Show.” This Bud’s, do not despair, there is future of those unassuming lady com- California speedster won five of the hope—Badlands Bud will soon be petitors who seem to come out nine side events, and if he could have entering college, and hopefully he will of nowhere to win the big ones. shot the Couples event as a couple, he be so occupied with his studies, he will She is a joy to watch! probably would have won that also. miss a few major shoots. Good luck to Speaking of Side Matches, Pursued constantly by the likes of you in college, Badlands Bud—we shooters as well as spectators Wogg, Longhunter, JT Wild, Mid wish you well! marveled at the mounted “Ride Valley Drifter, Johnny Buck, and The Plainsmen event, also won by the Cart Shoot,” hosted by the Chisler Wood, Bud remained unflap- the Bud kid, was designed and con- Lone Pine Rangers of pable and coolly shot off 10 pistol ducted by another trio of stellar volun- Prineville, Oregon. The Cart rounds in 3.02 seconds and 8 rifle teers Hickory, SASS #5062, Tum- Ride combined with the magnif- rounds in 3.08 seconds, or perhaps the bleweed Thom, SASS #346, and icent horsemanship and per- other way around. Who knows, the Brownie Nash, SASS #3656. Hickory, formance of the Lone Pine timer came in second also, and yes, all who conducted last year’s RO-II class, Rangers made the entire shoot were shot clean! Watching Badlands is one of those traveling shooters who a perfect outing for visitors and Bud shoot is indeed a thrill, but per- help clubs throughout the states. participants alike. It’s amazing Need help? Call how much the appearance of Hickory, not Paladin. mounted riders adds to an If you want Paladin, Action Shoot. Speaking of then you must Wire adding to an Action Shoot, NW Regional Champion Wogg, and Ladies Paladin, SASS #5954, Texas Jack Omohondro (Frank Traditional winner, Pinto Annie, proudly who is another excep- Leaman), SASS #151, perennial display their respective trophies. tional volunteer. sponsor and supporter of Action Sunday was de- Shooting, was here again this year many of you realize. We owe them a voted to the Master offering not only his expert engraving big “THANK YOU PARDS!” Gunfighter Stage and gunsmithing, but also donating a I hope my description of this event designed by Shadow $500 engraving certificate. The certifi- has aroused your desire to come visit Creek, whose reputa- cate was won by Calamity Tam, SASS us next year. Our thanks again to tion for designing #60116, who was heard to say, “guess SASS and their representative, this stage is equal to I’ll have to purchase a ‘66 now!” Hipshot, SASS #7, who along with his the reputation Texas Thanks, Frank, for your continued sup- lovely wife, Blue Eyes, SASS #92, Jack Morales enjoys port of Cowboy Action Shooting™! graced our event with their presence. for designing conven- Another popular feature of the shoot Our thanks also to CD Tom, SASS tional stages. The was the daily (1 p.m.) drawing for #10411, who not only helped keep master Gunfighter firearms and other valuable prizes score, but also played Gunfighter very Mojave Mick looks on as Shifty McCoy opens the Stage pitted the top donated by SASS Regional sponsors. well. Hope to see you next year folks, Northwest Regional by singing the Star Spangled 25 men against each Once again, let it be said, “what would and God bless our military people Banner. Shifty is now a recruit at the other, and the top 16 we do without them?” To view a list of wherever they are! Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, California. ladies against each current SASS major sponsors go to the (Continued on next page) October 2006 Cowboy Chronicle Page 73 ~ The Great SASS Northwest Regional ~ (Continued from previous page)

Winners Senior Wilkes, SASS #28702 Ore Cart Badlands Bud Dance Hall Darling OVERALL WINNER S Duelist Silver, SASS #31581 Plainsmen Badlands Bud Sierra Sage Sue, Badlands Bud, 49er JT Wild, Buffalo Shoot Rick O’Shea Russ, SASS #57487 SASS #15821 SASS #20399 SASS #2221 Silver Screen Male NW Regional Champion Frontiersman Captain Landlocked, LR Rifle Rick O’Shea Russ Ima Lee, Wogg, SASS #28699 SASS #53043 Cowboy Trap Idaho Mustang SASS #55585 Master Gunfighter FCartridge Runamuck, Lady Nelly, SASS #11609 SASS #49216 Action Costume Contest MOUNTED SHOOTING EVENTS Man Badlands Bud F C Duelist The Man with No Working Costume Division 3 Name, SASS #8285 Cowboy Rocky Hill Rustler, Men Seymore Dust, MOUNTED SHOOTER’S Duelist Idaho Bad Company, SASS #60080 SASS #45987 Overall NW Champions SASS #28943 Cowgirl Buckshot Shell-E, Ladies Princess Pay Pay Man Bullwhip Bub, C Cowboy Buck Culpepper, SASS #37335 Division 2 SASS #66036 SASS#11387 Jr. Female Teal Rae, Men Bullwhip Bub, Lady Eliza Mae, Gunfighter Jess Ducky, SASS #72144 SASS #66036 SASS #66037 SASS #4275 Jr. Male Last Chance Morales Ladies Eliza Mae, Modern Theyl Perish, SASS #66037 ACTION SHOOTER CATEGORIES SASS #49004 Action Non-Working Costume Division 1 Grand Dame Lady Finger, Traditional Badlands Bud Couple Deadwood Doc Men John Gamble SASS #11528 Buckaroo Last Chance Smith, SASS# 4525 Ladies Hangin Hanna, E Statesman Palaver Pete Morales, Buckeye Lady, SASS #71159 L Senior Paniolo Lady, SASS #67180. SASS # 28964 Senior SASS #28694 B-Western Roy Mason, Best Dressed Men Tumbleweed Mann, L S Duelist Ozark Rose, SASS #16132 Lady Wildcat Annie, SASS #71099 SASS #60037 Young Gun Idaho Mustang, SASS #49268 Ladies Prairie Sunshine, L 49er Lefty Jo, SASS #51164 Gentleman Cody, SASS #23154 SASS #42323 SASS#18830 (2 years in a row) Junior Intimadator L Duelist Idaho Sue, Action Side Matches Best Military Colonel Douglas Wrangler Oregon Rattler, SASS #38585 Speed Cedar SASS #63144 L Traditional Pinto Annie, Pistol Badlands Bud Gussied-up Jr. Sharpshooter Awards SASS #27966 Rifle Badlands Bud Female Kissable Kim Calamity Cassie, L Modern Nelly SG (SXS) Badlands Bud Male Walksamite, SASS #62512, L Young Gun Kissable Kim, SG (’97) Chisler Wood, SASS #62661 John Gamble, SASS #58173 SASS #42859 and Intimadator Page 74 Cowboy Chronicle October 2006

SMOKE ON THE RANGE SASS 2006 Michigan Blackpowder Championship

By Faygo Kid SASS #26408

t was a warm and humid July 1st pointing out the window, and I spied Ias Doc and I stood by the picket the last of the gang trying to close in fence. Just by the look of things, we on us. I stepped over to the window could see fireworks were going to with my rifle and when the smoke start a little early this year. The finely cleared, Doc said, “Good job, Astuccio gang had spread them- Faygo. Now lets go get that Two- selves out all around the house and Rig-A-Tony.” two were coming right at us. I nod- The trail was dry and dusty as ded toward them and Doc took a step Moe, Mike, and I headed our steeds back just as I was leveling the SxS and wagon into the town of West on them. Before the smoke cleared, Walker. As we pulled up at the first Doc yelled, “That’s two down,” and hotel, we recognized a couple other we ran across the front yard into the Conestoga wagons, one belonging to house. Out the front window, I Lucky Lenny and Country Girl and knocked down two more with my the other to Dakota Doc and Cactus scattergun. Moving to the backdoor, Kay. As we stood eyeing the town, a I managed to get five more of Tony’s fellow some distance away started gang, but they were tough (must our way. Shortly, we could see it was have been from Nevada). I just kept the hard working hired hand, Deuce and told us where we could unload mounts, we set back and watched as shooting them back and forth until I Stevens. He greeted us by name, the wagon. the town filled with about ten or ran out of cartridges. Bullets were and we all shook hands. Deuce After setting up our tent empori- twelve more outfits. flying through everything. Doc was pointed out to us what was going on um and stowing the wagon and (Continued on next page) October 2006 Cowboy Chronicle Page 75 Tony started Smoke on the Range Winners with the Pledge of Allegiance to our great flag of the United States of Traditional Three Gun Cole, America and a few safety rules. SASS #50738 L Traditional K J Stevens, Then he turned us loose to have a SASS #62782 fun-filled, safe weekend. 49’er Faygo Kid, The range was setup with five SASS #26408 stages, totally changed for the second L 49’er Miss Elaineous, day of shooting. The stages, props, SASS #45042 and targets were setup very well for Modern Three Deuces McKee, blackpowder shooting (with a little SASS #24539 breeze that is). There were store- Duelist Doc Roy L. Pain, fronts, wagons, hay bales, and hors- SASS #28321 L Duelist Lily Orleans Mason, es. Big enough targets with a couple SASS #46755 smaller bonus targets that were no S Duelist Lucky Lennie, hit, no miss, just time. SASS #22244 Did I mention it was Hot and Gunfighter Cayuse Jack, Dry? But, Tony made sure we had SASS #19407 lots of water and moved the Saturday F Cartridge Slippery Pete, night BBQ and Sunday’s awards into SASS #40726 the air-conditioned clubhouse. F C Duelist Hondo Dan, There was lots of SMOKE made, SASS #45041 Frontiersman Mike Fink, lots of smiling faces, lots of stories SASS #29047 told, and lots of good friendship. This Junior Southpaw Zach, shoot can do nothing but get bigger. SASS #57324 After loading up the wagon and C Cowboy R. J. Law, saying our goodbyes to Two-Rig-A- SASS #15466 Tony and his wonderful wife, Barb, B-Western Tangueray Kid, we assured them we’d be back next SASS #65896 year. Then, we headed our team and L B-Western Miss Misery, wagon out of West Walker for the SASS #38072 Senior J.R. Hammer, East coast (of Michigan that is). (Continued from previous page) SASS #45907 The weather was hot, dry, and L Senior Cactus Kay, dusty. One would have no trouble SASS #15157 imagining being in the streets of E Statesman Deuces Uncle Johnny, Tombstone, Dodge City, or Deadwood. SASS #61848 / Saturday morning Two-Rig-A- Page 76 Cowboy Chronicle October 2006

REEL WESTERNS “Shootout Under the Midnight Sun”

By Old Gringo, SASS Life #2202

irchwood, AK—Cowboy mo- 30th to July 2nd, 2006, Friday, Bvies. Oaters. Horsesh** & Gun- Saturday, and Sunday. The theme smoke. Westerns. It really doesn’t was “Reel Westerns.” matter what you call them. If it Each of the twelve stages of the weren’t for the movies with which 7th Annual Shootout Under The we have all grown up and learned to Midnight Sun was designed around love, we wouldn’t be playing out our a memorable gunfight played out in fantasies with Cowboy Action a favorite Western movie. Starting Shooting™. So, Four Bucks, SASS with J.B. Books’ final showdown at Life #36386, the Territorial Gover- the Metropole Saloon in “The nor of the Alaska 49ers, decided to Shootist,” we progressed to pay homage to our heroes. Matthew Quigley’s confrontation Presented by the Single Action with Marston in “Quigley Down Shooting Society, hosted by the Under;” Boss Spearman and Alaska 49ers Cowboy Action Charley Waite’s stand against the Shooting™ Club at Moose Nugget cattle baron and his hired guns in Flats (also known as the Birchwood “Open Range;” Chris, Vin, and their Recreation and Shooting Park, small group taking on Calvera and Birchwood, Alaska) the 2006 Alaska his bandits in “The Magnificent Territorial Cowboy Action Shoo- Seven;” William Muny getting even ting™ Championships were con- with Little Bill in “Unforgiven;” ducted over a three day span, June Rooster Cogburn’s ride against Ned

Pepper and his gang in “True Grit;” the Earps and Doc Holliday against Handlebar Doc the Cowboys at the O.K. Corral in Shooting Schools “Tombstone;” Billy the Kid and the Regulators avoiding arrest by Buckshot Roberts in “Young Guns;” the Preacher outsmarting Marshal Stockburn and his deputies in “Pale Rider;” Josie Wales fending off bounty hunters in “The Outlaw Josie Wales;” Lt. John Dunbar shooting buffalo in “Dances With Wolves,” and John Russell protect- ing the stagecoach passengers from NEW SHOTGUN KNOCK-DOWN TARGET!!! robbers in “Hombre.” Shot at EOT, NE Regional, As Match Director, Four Bucks did an outstanding job of designing SW Regional and the stages and using props to re-cre- Mule Camp ate the scenes from the movies. potle’s Chuckwagon. Served under Each shooter opened the action by an open sky and around a large rock repeating a line taken directly from fire pit, it definitely made one sense the movie scene. Four Bucks laid the ambience of meals served on a out the four ranges that were used trail drive. The menu consisted of Shooting Schools so the three stages fired on each barbeque beef brisket, tropical Private Lessons range flowed smoothly into the next chicken, corn on the cob, potato for maximum efficiency. The Posse salad, tossed green salad, Iditarod Group Schools Marshals had the Posses well beans, and sourdough rolls. This One on One Via Video organized, and each day shooting was topped off with desserts—peach was completed ahead of schedule. kuchen, pecan pies, and margarita Focusing on your This also spoke well for the Range cake. Accompanied by cold drinks individual needs Officers and the admirable job they and hot coffee, no trail hand ever did. There were virtually no com- ate a better meal. It is amazing plaints, and the few issues that how Chipotle Pepper, SASS #68285, arose were quickly settled and all keeps coming up with these out- www.handlebardoc.com parties satisfied. Safety, of course, standing dinners. Just when you Handlebar Doc 903-732-5245 - [email protected] was paramount at all times. think she has created the ultimate On Saturday evening, an excel- meal, she produces another that is lent dinner was catered by Chi- (Continued on next page) October 2006 Cowboy Chronicle Page 77 Winners are appreciated! Territorial Champions Chipotle Pepper asked Man Four Bucks, me to be sure to mention SASS #36386 how much she appreciat- Woman Crazy Red, ed Marshal Jarod Stone SASS #57035 bringing his generator out and providing the power Category needed to keep the food 49er Marshal Jarod Stone, SASS #53366 hot. Without it, the din- C Cowboy Judge Yukon Hatch, ner would not have been SASS #13327 as tasty. Duelist Back Shot Dave, I am certain if I were to SASS #17987 try and acknowledge all of E Statesman Trooper John Smith, the individuals that made SASS #5561 positive contributions to F Cartridge Dusty Sterling, the success of Shootout SASS #48514 Under The Midnight Sun, I L 49er Toni Two Bits, SASS #20849 would fill up 3-4 pages. I do L Modern Stormi, SASS #12871 want to mention how much L Traditional Crazy Red we appreciated the people Modern Son of a Preacher that traveled from out of Man, SASS #31953 state all the way to Alaska Senior Pedro de Borealis, to shoot with us. We also SASS #51399 gratefully recognize the S Duelist El Rod, SASS #8849 contingent from Fairbanks Traditional Four Bucks and Juneau that made the Side Match Winners long trip to participate. Pistol Accuracy Alaska Bear Creek And last but not least, I Bill, SASS #61924 want to pay homage to and (Continued from previous page) Sunday after shooting was completed, Rifle Accuracy Doc Red Dawg, gratefully thank, each and even better. Little wonder Old Gringo they were quickly overcome and SASS #16761 every sponsor that con- appears to be well fed! awards were announced before anyone Buffalo Gun Accuracy tributed goods and prizes Special thanks also goes out to had to head for home. As these two Alaska Bear Creek Bill that made Shootout Under Marshal Jarod Stone, SASS #53366, hard-working people gain more experi- Pistol Buffalo Silhouette The Midnight Sun the com- and Tripod, SASS #57588, for the out- ence with the computerized scoring Alaska Bear Creek Bill plete success it was. Rifle Buffalo Silhouette standing job they did with the scoring program, they are becoming much Toni Two Bits, program. Although a few minor glitch- more proficient. I really hope they SASS #20849 / es delayed the final scores a bit on know just how much all their efforts

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JAIL BREAK—A BIG EAST TEXAS BANG! By Forest Shadow, SASS #40625 Photos by Blue Bonnet Belle, SASS #40624

ail Break ‘06 made an even bigger were simple, straight forward, and safe. RO-I and RO-II classes were offered, Jbang than the first annual Jail The stages all ran well with no backups. while elsewhere on the range Break in 2005. 226 shooters participat- Our Range Marshal, TX Scrounger, Handlebar Doc, SASS #35794, held ed in the 2nd SASS Texas State SASS #34675, did an excellent job the first day of shooting school. Championship to be hosted by the designing the stages and writing the Shooters from around the country Oakwood Outlaws. In addition, the gathered, boasting representatives Oakwood Outlaws will also host Powder from eight states. Most were from Blast ‘06, the SASS Southwestern Texas and surrounding states, but Territorial Blackpowder Match. there were shooters from as far away The Oakwood Outlaws dedicated as South Dakota and visitors from this year’s Jail Break to two very special club members - two cowboys who left us to ride range in heaven for the ultimate trail boss. The Outlaws remembered two men who contributed to our club, our sport, and our lives. These men enjoyed life, enjoyed our Charlie Waite won the top gun shoot sport, and helped us enjoy it too. off for the men, and Texas Jewel took top gun honors for the ladies. Cowboys who did their best, enjoyed Blue Bonnet Belle and the doing, and were contented in the Handle Bar Bob, SASS #4650, results: Jim Calahan, AKA Sundown were the masters of ceremony. Jim, SASS #12313, and Eddie Zevon, They got the awards AKA Yankee Z, SASS #44615. They ceremony rolling and kept exemplified the cowboy way. the crowd laughing! The scenes and stories for all the scenarios were excerpts taken from scenarios with the assistance of our Vice Sundown Jim’s newsletter “Beyond the President, Boss Spearman, SASS River.” The Cowboy Campfire was #32884. The match could not have been rededicated the Yankee Z Campfire and any smoother or more enjoyable. the Livery Stable became the Hole in Wednesday, May 3rd set the stage the Roof Livery – Sundown Jim with vendor tents going up while Proprietor. The scenarios themselves trailers filled the nearby pastures.

Captain Jarrett, the color guard for opening ceremonies.

Spain. Early birds spent Wednesday night tailgating, cowboy style, while the Outlaw’s Officers completed last minute preparations. Thursday our President, Justa Hand, SASS Life #23892, opened up Justa Kitchen serving breakfast as the Match Director, Texas Alline, SASS Life #21632, and Match Coordinator, Blue Bonnet Belle, SASS #40624, registered the shooters and made sure things were running smoothly. The Plainsmen Event and side matches started filling the air with the sound of gunfire and smell of blackpowder, as well as excitement and anticipation. Later while the competitors prepared for the evenings events, the posse marshals gathered for a walk-through of every stage to ensure a fair, fun, and safe shoot for all. After burning up the range all day, competitors burned up tongues and throats in the evening at the second annual chili cook-off. Texas Opa, SASS #64990, successfully defended his chili championship. The Regulators of Palestine, Texas took over the streets to (Continued on next page) October 2006 Cowboy Chronicle Page 79 (Continued from previous page) Saturday morning a downpour woke Village. What a charm it was for Forest man-on-man, and top gun shoot offs. reenact some Old West shoot ‘em ups. up many cowpokes earlier than they had Shadow, SASS #40625, who won the There were three stages with scenarios After dark, cowpokes gathered in the planned. The heavy rain had us a bit Model ’73 deluxe border rifle with a calling for each of the team members to gamblin’ tent near the range, just like worried, but TX Scrounger and his crew Cody Matic action job. shoot part of the scenario. The winning the cowboys of old. Some outlaws had the range cleaned and ready shortly Judge Roy Bean, SASS #1, present- team was Bear Gunz, SASS #47477, socialized late into the night at the pic- after the rain stopped. After the pledge ed the buckles to our Texas state cham- Jake Cutter, SASS #41344, Colt Faro, nic area while others gathered in the of allegiance, a few quick announce- pions Cowtown, SASS #29167, and and No No Bad Dog, SASS #34487. The camping areas or local hotels. ments, and a safety briefing, it was back Barbary Coast, SASS #21965, who both couple’s shoot had a scenario calling for Friday, Justa Kitchen opened at to your posse. The second day of the defended their titles from last year. In each couple to work together. The win- daybreak followed by opening cere- main match proceeded without a hitch. keeping with an Oakwood Outlaw tradi- ning couple was Cowtown and Texas monies. After a rousing benediction, During the day each Posse submitted a tion, Justa Hand presented the Jewel, SASS #35525. At the cowboy the national anthem accompanied the nomination for the Spirit of the Game Presidents award, which goes to the campfire were two identical stages set raising of the flag and pledge of alle- award and why their nominee deserved shooter who finished dead center in the side by side with all knockdown targets giance led by Captain Jarrett, SASS the award. No name is listed, so the pack. As we say, “Not the sharpest knife for the man-on-man and top gun shoot #24091. After a welcome speech, some president can select a winner anony- in the drawer, but a good solid tool.” off. Colt Faro won the man-on-man. announcements, and the safety meet- mously. While the shooters got ready for Hardly Able, SASS #13863, won this Charlie Waite won the top gun shoot off ing, the crowd gathered into posses. the banquet, Moose and BJ Salty, SASS award, and for the second year in row for the men, and Texas Jewel took top Again the sound of gunfire and smell of #40066, entered the scores and compiled Kirkpatrick Leather donated a full rig gun honors for the ladies. powder filled the air, as shooters nego- the results. The other Outlaw officers to our Justa Hand winner. The final Sunday evening was quiet. No ven- tiated five of the ten main stages. After made their own preparations while try- award was the Spirit of the Game dors to visit, and from the range only the main match, interested shooters ing to get ready themselves. Somehow it award. Justa Hand read out the nomi- the sound of occasional gunfire as one could part with a dollar and load three all came together for a great time. nation selected from the 10 submis- diehard cowboy practiced for END of rounds to attempt to cut a string hold- Blue Bonnet Belle and Handle Bar sions. It was posse three’s selection, TRAIL, and all the other cowboys and ing a window weight. Bob, SASS #4650, were the masters of written and submitted by Nueces cowgirls were gone. The officers of the That night the Texas sized grill was ceremony. After a Texas sized barbecue Outlaw, SASS #20282. Nueces Outlaw Oakwood Outlaws were winding down fired up for a traditional Outlaw cook- buffet, the MC’s announced the awards stood and called out Oklahoma Dee, from the adrenaline rush that kept out, where outlaws bring their own as our President, Justa Hand, and Vice SASS #44562. The plaque could not them going through the event. There goodies to grill. Colt Faro, SASS President, Boss Spearman, presented have been presented to a better cowboy. was still plenty of work to do after the #54579, arranged a poker tournament the plaques and congratulated the win- The only thing left to give out was the fact, but that could wait for now. Most and a cowboy joke off. Charley Waite, ners. Occasionally there was a pause to Quigley Sharps, the prize for the stretch of the officers had a long drive home and SASS #39772, is our poker champion, draw a shooter’s number out of the bin tickets sold for the SASS scholarship all needed a well-deserved rest. and Dan Yankee Brown, SASS #69974, for a prize. There was also a special fund. The lucky ticket belonged to I’ll stop jawin’, but if yer hankerin’ is our big Joker! The other late night drawing from the large bin of raffle tick- Grump E Guns, SASS #51251. for information about the Oakwood social gatherings were repeated from ets that were sold to raise funds to build Sunday morning the range was pre- Outlaws, visit www.oakwoodout the night before. a new saloon stage in Caney Creek pared for the team shoot, couples shoot, laws.org.

Costume Contest Winners L Gunfighter Curl E. Kay, El Statesman Ed Sieker-Texas Fastest Derringer Best Working SASS #40996 Ranger, SASS #15960 Men Saddle Rash, Cowgirl Red Dooley, Duelist Nuttin’ Graceful, Grand Dame Badland Cactus Lil, SASS #41524 SASS #36389 SASS #39117 SASS #53136 Ladies Sweet P. Instigator, Cowboy Doc Brazos, L Duelist Buffy Logal, SASS #51857 SASS #18033 SASS #46039 Special Awards Fastest Rifle Best Soiled Dove S Duelist Billy Boots, Justa Hand Hardly Able, Men Shalako Joe, Ellie May, SASS #20282 SASS #13863 SASS #24746 SASS #66089 F Cartridge Spur Roberts, Spirit of the Game Ladies Buffy Logal, Best Silver Screen SASS #14625 Oklahoma Dee, SASS #46039 Lady Bois D’Arc Jean, L Fr Cartridge Honey Graceful, SASS #44562 Fastest Long Range Rifle SASS #46439 SASS #51369 Men Little Doc, Man Shotgunner, F C Duelist Double Down Dan, Side Match Winners SASS #21939 SASS #55550 SASS #36183 Plainsman Bad Gene Poole, Ladies Curl E. Kay, Best Dressed C Cowboy T-Bone Dooley, SASS #46838 SASS #40996 Lady Texas Patron, SASS #36388 Fastest Pistol Long Range Big Bore Lever Rifle SASS #61749 C Cowgirl Shotglass, Men Shalako Joe, Men Little Doc, Man Cobb-Eye Zack, SASS #17153 SASS #24746 SASS #21939 SASS #19609 B-Western Reverend Trinity, Ladies Hey You Too, Long Range Big Bore Single Shot Young Gun SASS #53501 SASS #64946 Men Boss Spearman, Lady Little Star, L B-Western More Ammo, Fastest Long Range Pistol SASS #32884 SASS #53411 SASS #24745 Men Spur Roberts, Ladies Sweet Beulah Land, Male Texas Ric A Shay Frontiersman Bad Gene Poole, SASS #14625 SASS #55216 Buckaroo SASS #46838 Ladies Curl E. Kay, Fastest Rimfire Rifle Lady Miss Lynn L Frontiersman Texas Thorn, SASS #40996 Men Saddle Rash, Male Oakwood Dirty Dan SASS #68932 Fastest Dualist Pistol SASS #41524 Little Buckaroo L L Buckaroo Louisiana Star, Men T-Bone Dooley, Ladies Irish Gypsy, Lady Louisiana Star, SASS #67820 SASS #36388 SASS #36887 SASS #67820 Buckaroo Justin Parker, Ladies Sweet Beulah Land, Fastest Double Barrel Shotgun Male Yo Yo SASS #55217 SASS #55216 Men Nuttin’ Graceful, LBuckaroo Little Star, Fastest Gunfighter Pistol SASS #39117 Action Shooting Winners SASS #53411 Men Nueces Outlaw, Ladies Sweet P. Instigator, Texas State Champion Young Gun Hat Creek Jake, SASS #21794 SASS #51857 Male Cowtown, SASS SASS #39459 Ladies Curl E. Kay, Fastest Pump Shotgun #29167 LYoung Gun Minnie Pearl Handles, SASS #40996 Badlands Ben, Female Barbary Coast, SASS #56471 Fastest Pocket Pistol SASS #24747 SASS #21965 49er Non-Stop, Men Spur Roberts, Fastest 3 Gun Traditional Shalako Joe, SASS #17670 SASS #14625 Men Nueces Outlaw, SASS #24746 L 49er Kow Katcher, Ladies Rosie Rash, SASS #21794 L Traditional Hey You Too, SASS #53134 SASS #42709 Ladies Sweet P. Instigator, SASS #64946 Senior Texas Gunslinger, Fastest Rimfire Pistol SASS #51857 Modern Cowtown, SASS SASS #10706 Men Bear Gunz, #29167 L Senior Rosie Rash, SASS #47477 Presenting Sponsors L Modern Barbary Coast, SASS #42709 Ladies Rosie Rash, Cimarron Firearms Company SASS #21965 S Senior Old Jim, SASS #8207 SASS #42709 Brownells Gunfighter Badlands Ben, L S Senior Texas Irish Princess, Hampton Bullet Company SASS #24747 SASS #38760 Page 80 Cowboy Chronicle October 2006

THE BEAVER CREEK SHOOTOUT SASS Iowa State Championship By Kingdom Kid, SASS #46970

n August 4-6, 2006, the Tur- one round in a revolver, but had to Okeyfoot Cowboys once again hos- get that last revolver round from his ted the SASS State Championship. partner who had to toss it from sev- The side matches were held on eral yards away, ‘cause he was “Low Friday and Saturday afternoon with on Ammo.” good participation on both days. The Iowa Challenge ran all three With ten different side match events, days to give shooters more opportu- there was no shortage of gunfire to be nities to shoot while the final scores heard. On Saturday night we en- were being calculated Sunday after- joyed some mighty fine food and gave out several prizes as well as the side match and costume awards. The main stages had a special “twist” this year. We set up five of the stages to be Fast and Furious with bigger targets set close and shot these stages on Saturday. The other five stages were designed as Dead Eye stages, that required a little closer attention to the sights, and we shot them on Sunday. We scored the match based on all ten stages, just as we always do, but in addition, we gave separate awards for Iowa State Champions – Kingdom Kid and Shasta. the winners of the two different Kingdom Kid was also the overall match winner. Congratulations! the post civil war era when areas of survey, this was the favorite stage! the Texas border were being overrun The stages are still posted at with murderous bandits from www.Turkeyfoot.org for anyone who Cap pistols allowed EVERYONE to get in on the action! Mexico, stealing cattle, and terroriz- is interested. ing ranches. Iowa Challenge noon. Each entry entered the shoot- The movie is interspersed with Then there was the Iowa er’s name again in the pot for the many gun battles and great one-lin- Challenge, called “Low On Ammo.” Grand Prize Drawing, a Cimarron ers, some of which were used in the Each year this special side match Model “P” revolver. Speaking of scenarios. Each of the stages por- has presented a unique challenge. prizes, our generous sponsors pro- trayed something from the movie, This year it was a two-person team vided lots of merchandise, and no including one stage where Beaver competition consisting of 20 rifle, 21 one went home empty handed. Creek served as the Rio Grande, and revolver, and 8 shotgun rounds. Every shooter also went home with a Each of the stages portrayed we had to shoot at targets on the One of the team members had to full color mounted photograph of something from the movie, Texas other side. Based on the post-shoot reload five rounds in the rifle and (Continued on next page) Rangers, including one stage where Beaver Creek served as the Iowa State Champions F Cartridge Linn Co. Ranger, Side Match Winners Rio Grande, and we had to shoot Male and Over All SASS #34021 Speed Pistol: Trigger Happy Zack at targets on the other side. Kingdom Kid, Gunfighter Coralville Marshal, L Speed Pistol Greenbrier Rose The post-shoot survey showed SASS #46970 SASS #45644 Speed Rifle Lefty Henderson this to be the favorite stage! Lady Shasta, SASS #35320 Modern Lt. Gatewood, L Speed Rifle Hatchet Molly Top Lady Hatchet Molly, SASS #4356 Speed Shotgun styles. Besides the variety (some- SASS #59032 49er Kingdom Kid Double Lefty Henderson thing folks seemed to like) it was Category L 49er Hissyfit Hanna, L Double Greenbrier Rose also a bit of an experiment to see if Traditional A. Wall, SASS #61046 SASS #41139 Pmp/Lvr Cap Horn the two styles produce different win- C Cowboy Lefty Henderson, L Modern Greenbrier Rose, L Pmp/Lvr Hatchet Molly SASS #55021 SASS #50211 5X5 (5 rounds revolver & 5 rounds rifle) ners. That issue will be analyzed B Western: Maddog McCoy, L Traditional Hatchet Molly Kingdom Kid later in this article. SASS #5672 L Senior Granger Grannie, L5X5 Hatchet Molly Story Line Duelist Lanky Frame, SASS #44508 Derringer Cap Horn The story line for the match was SASS #44046 Young Gun Trigger Happy Zack, L Derringer Kalamity Horseshoe, taken from the movie, Texas Senior Cap Horn, SASS #53355 SASS #57381 Rangers, starring James Van Der SASS #44507 Buckeroo Bunny Sniper, Pocket Pistol Captain Benteen Beek, Dylan McDermott, Usher S F Cartridge The Blind Dutchman, SASS #55318 L Pocket Pistol Greenbrier Rose Raymond, Tom Skerritt, Rachel SASS #18065 Buckerette Summer Breeze, Long Range Rifle Leigh Cook, Randy Travis, and S Duelist Cole Starherst, SASS #61047 100-300 yds Kingdom Kid SASS #21275 400-600 yds Captain Benteen more. The movie is based upon the F C Duelist Captain Benteen, Iowa Challenge Team Event real-life character, Leander Harvey SASS #31100 / Maddog McCoy and Captain Benteen McNelly, Texas Ranger. It is set in October 2006 Cowboy Chronicle Page 81

(Continued from previous page) swings with the firearm without chance at winning. It just creates comment this match was one of the their posse, compliments of Dusty placing more than one round at a more misses and slower times (and best times they had ever had. Tagalong, SASS #32291. time on any one target. A calculation less fun), and the same people will Sometimes it is hard to put your fin- Analysis of the Two Styles of total times and total misses for the usually win both styles. But, it was ger on why one shoot is more fun Now, an analysis of our “dual two styles revealed, on the average, interesting to note the “yee-ha’s” and than another. After all, most match- style” match. First, it should be the Dead Eye Stages took 14% more cheers when that one long target es are similar; 10-12 main stages, pointed out the distances and sizes raw time to shoot and produced 45% was “dinged.” various side matches, prizes, and so of the targets between the two styles more misses. So, it seems clear people like a forth. But, I would have to say what were not drastically different. The So the big question is: “Do the challenging target here and there, as made this shoot a success was those main distance difference was the different styles generate different long as there are plenty of easy ones. in attendance - simply a great group Dead Eye stages usually had one winners?” We suspected not. We fig- Everyone likes to hear that “ding.” of people! Even though the numbers rifle target that was set farther out, ured the top shooters would still That is the fun of the sport, and we were down this year, everyone had a approximately 40 to 45 yards. One come out on top in both styles. And need to be sure there are enough great attitude and enjoyed them- stage was overall farther away, but it appears we were right. In fact, in dings to prevent discouragement selves immensely. What a fun time! it did have rather large targets. this case, it was exactly the same, and provide plenty of fun. The final awards were handed The other difference between the with Kingdom Kid, SASS #46970, Those are my thoughts on our out Sunday afternoon, and we head- two styles of stages was target sepa- and Hatchet Molly, SASS #59032, dual style match. Will we do it ed for home pondering the special ration. The Fast and Furious stages winning in both styles! again? I don’t know, but we will try moments and looking forward to had more closely spaced targets with The conclusion seems to be to provide some variety. next year. For more details on the dumps, double taps, and triple taps. smaller more challenging targets A Great Shoot! shoot please visit our web site: The Dead Eye stages required wider don’t give slower shooters a better Over and over I heard people www.turkeyfoot.org. Page 82 Cowboy Chronicle October 2006

THE 6TH ANNUAL “REVENGE OF MONTEZUMA” COWBOY SHOOT By Aneeda Huginkiss, SASS #23798

ortez, CO - The Colorado sky Cwas a bright Robin’s egg blue with white fluffy clouds thrown in here and there to break up the vast expanse. There was a soft breeze that stirred the dirt and swirled it around in a slow waltz. June 16th, 17th, and 18th had arrived in Cortez, Colorado and with it the 6th Annual “Revenge of Montezuma” Cowboy Shoot. We were transported back in time to a different era, one of cold-hearted gamblers, sassy saloon girls, dusty cowpunchers, and ladies in their fin- ery … yup, Cowboy Action Shooting™ at its best. And the “Revenge of Montezuma” is one of the most fun shoots you’ll ever attend … we guarantee it! (Who guarantees it? Our Action Shooting Club, the “Windy Gap Regulators” and our Mounted Shooting Club, the “Revengers of

Montezuma” do! Visit us on the Side Matches that included Long with a break in the Side Matches for web at: www.windygapregula- Range Pistol, Long Range Rifle Pistol lunch, and then the “no cost” Mini tors.homestead.com) Caliber, Long Range Rifle Lever Side Matches that were started … Friday June 16th, the first Action, and Long Range Rifle Single What fun! day of the “Revenge,” started at Shot. There was the usual Regis- The Mounted Shooters started 8:00 a.m. with the Long Range tration from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Continued on next page) October 2006 Cowboy Chronicle Page 83

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(Continued from previous page) Winners LA Rifle Sheriff Wolf Pack keep times and announce. We sure shooting Friday evening at 6:30 p.m. Overall SS Rifle Mancos Marader, love her! in the Mounted Arena, which had Men San Juan, SASS #1776 SASS #51623 After the Mounted Stages fin- been widened and finished with 2x6 Women Miss Ruby Redsmoke, Four Wheeler ished at Noon, we all broke for three-rail board all around … it sure SASS #48421 Men Ringer from Oz, lunch. Then the Side Matches start- was purty, thanks to Cannonball Category SASS #67752 ed again. Speed Rifle, Speed Pistol Charlie and Rustic Ruger who Black Powder Buckshot Randy, Women Crazy Kerri, Duelist, Speed Pistol Traditional, SASS #57483 worked soooo hard to get ready for SASS #57482 Speed Shotgun, and Speed Tootsie C Cowboy Largo Casey, tongued! Shooting was fast and the shoot. Two team stages were SASS #19191 Roll POP kept shooters hoppin’. The shot Friday night, and not many bal- C Cowgirl Lead R Rip Lu, competition tight, but with a won- ever-popular Four-Wheeler Mounted loons escaped with their lives. We SASS #59176 derful camaraderie that SASS shoot- Match was held in the Mounted did have one mishap. Sassy Spur- E Statesmen O Bar Freddie, ers love! Shooters all the way from Arena. Mounted Shooters provided straps parted ways with her horse, SASS #22369 New Zealand and Australia joined us the guns and blanks, a driver … “Mister,” and ended up with a won- GunFighter Lefty Rhodes, this year, and we sure enjoyed their Helda Huginkiss (who has her own derful visit to the local hospital and SASS #14206 comin’. Hope they join us again next tip-o-meter if the Four-Wheeler’s a dislocated elbow. Being the cow- L 49er Alvira Sullivan Earp, year! Piedra Kidd and Silver Claw, tires come off the ground … a sound girl she is, she was back for the fes- SASS #4300 along with countless others did an you’ll never forget!) and a four- L Senior Senora San Juan, amazing job on the whole match! tivities later that evening. We fin- SASS #57173 wheeler (of course!). The competi- ished off the night with a Pizza and L Traditional Miss Ruby Redsmoke The Mounted Shoot began with tors ride behind the driver and shoot Pie Social and a Campfire Singalong, 49er Rowdy Finn, a Shooters’ Meeting at 9:00 a.m. five balloons in a set pattern. They Aneeda Huginkiss played her guitar SASS #54595 and three Mounted Stages. Fifteen change their guns at a staged table and sang and recruited Crimson Sue Duelist Sam Balin, mounted riders participated this and shoot the remaining five bal- to play guitar and sing with her! SASS #31217 year. It keeps growing. The first loons … fastest time wins! This is Saturday June 17th was clear Modern Hank Watt, stage was “Round and Round” … one side match you don’t want to and beautiful as most Colorado days SASS #27787 whew … we almost got dizzy! miss! One Aussie, Ringer from Oz, are. The sky sure is blue here! The Senior San Juan Stages “The Galloping Goose was brave enough to try Mounted Traditional Long Step, Chase” and “Rough and Tumble” Action Shooters’ meeting began at SASS #28354 Shooting … he did a great job by the 7:30 a.m. and the five main match S Duelist Silver, SASS #31581 followed. All went smoothly, and way. We think he’s hooked! stages kicked off at 8:00 a.m. Some Young Gun Kidd Finn, Sassy Spurstraps was back to help (Continued on page 88) of the stages shot were “Don’t forget SASS #66438 the Gold!” “Where’s my Rifle?” and Side Matches “Interrupted Constitutional!” (that Wild Bunch San Juan VISIT THE SASS WEB SITE AT had something do do with an out- Long Range house … go figure!). The shooters PC Rifle Pecker Bird, WWW.SASSNET.COM were keen eyed and some even silver SASS #44680

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HAVIN’ TO MOVE YOUR CLUB? WELL … IT IS JUST *&%#@! By Deadly Dangerous Deranged Derringer Di (or Dx5) SASS #7174

UT, as is the cowboy way, adver- year, we made the decision to move and raccoons. could help make this master plan Bsity and obstacles are just new our range. We searched for afford- It has only been a year since we become a reality. opportunities, by crackie!!!! NE- able property situated for our sport, moved to Brock’s Gap, but oh what a Well, like I said, a year can make VER GIVE UP! That is the cowboy and in the meantime, we had the difference a year makes. When we a big difference. It is just phenome- attitude!!! After all, there were good sense to take Tango Kid and first moved into the club, we met nal a million dollar project (had we some of our sister clubs in Parlor House Pearl’s suggestion of with Havana Jim, El Diablo Grande, had it done commercially) can be Louisiana that really had it tough, moving into a gun club called Steel and Denim Dan. We could not done for so much less by using inge- so we quit our whining, moved, and City/Brock’s Gap Training Center believe our eyes and ears. We nuity, being ever on the lookout for got on with it. Every cloud has a sil- just south of Birmingham in thought we had died and gone to discounts, good ol’ horse tradin’, and ver lining, and let me tell you, Old Hoover, Alabama. The Vulcan Long cowboy heaven. Brock’s Gap had a bunch of great cowboys, cowgirls, York Shootists are STILL alive and Rifles were shooting there already just a year prior purchased land to and gun club members working kickin’ and doing better than ever on the second Saturday, and they expand. The master plan they want- themselves to death. This especial- at our new home on the range! were willing to share their range ed to implement was just exactly ly describes Denim Dan (whom we Yeeeeehhhhhh haaaaaaawww! with us on the fourth Sunday of the what we wanted. Denim Dan had refer to as Trail Boss, our project Over the years, Old York month. This range is on a gorgeous put a lot of thought and had gone to manager and brains in this venture) Shootists has had its ups and downs piece of property with a scenic mile- great pains to draw up plans includ- and the Dirt Dobbers! We affection- with a landowner who ran hot and long driveway through a solid rock ing 14 action pistol bays, skeet and ately call them the Dirt Dobbers cold as far as his desire to have us gap mysteriously covered in oak sporting clays fields, a 1000 yard because they are constantly playin’ there. He was not a Cowboy Action leaf hydrangeas protruding from range, and best of all, dedicated cow- in the dirt. They move it here and Shooter and could never under- the rock and then right down onto boy bays! After hearing their plans there to create bays/berms and stand us dressing up like cowboys the ranges. Early morning and late and investigating with several other roads (Warlock, Denim Dan, Dirt and shooting guns. So in July of evening, you can encounter deer, Cowboy Action Shooting™ clubs that Dobber, and Hondo Mikell) working last year, the hottest season of the ground hogs, armadillo, rabbits, had teamed up with a gun club, long, hard, donated hours, not wast- including San Quentin with the ing a minute of the equipment time. Mule Camp Cowboys, we realized if Now, seven of the fourteen action we pooled our resources and talents pistol bays are finished and by the with Brock’s Gap, Old York Shootists (Continued on next page) e e AURORA DESPERADOS FIRST OPEN HOUSE By Destry, SASS #56533

e pulled on our boots, strapped on our spurs, November 8th through 12th, 2006 Wsnapped our suspenders, and presented the first Aurora Desperados Cowboy Action Shooting™ open Come On Down To The house June 2, 2006 at the Aurora Gun Club, Aurora, Ontario, Canada. This was the culmination of a year’s Desert Capital Of The World hard work and dedication by the Aurora Desperados Posse, resulting in a presentation that delighted and mesmerized crowd. Would you like to be entertained ? The western garb, painted cactus, wagon wheels, and old time photographs added to the Old West ambiance and truly embraced the spirit of Well we've got ya' covered pardner Cowboy Action Shooting™. The basic concepts of safety and fun were soaked up by the attendees Western Art Show - Musicians - Photography & Craft Exhibits and resulted in recruiting Death Valley '49ers Golf Tournament - Fiddle, Mandolin, Banjo numerous new talented & Guitar Competition - Cowboy Poetry - Campfires - Museums (Continued on next page) Pioneer Costume Contest - Horseshoe Contest - Breakfasts with Historians, or Artists, or Authors or Musicians, or Sing-along Gold Panning Contest - 4X4 Tours - Video & Slide Presentations Oratories - Pampered Pet Dress-up Contest - Wheelbarrow Races

Watch the Wagon Train and Desert Trail Riders arrive after days out on the Back Country Desert Trails. To Learn More Visit our website at Left to right: Destry, Barb Rutkay, www.DeathValley49ers.org Tom Luxemburger, Shaky, and Dannie Choy. Shaky shooting. October 2006 Cowboy Chronicle Page 85 HAVIN’ TO MOVE YOUR CLUB? WELL … IT IS JUST *&%#@! . . . (Continued from previous page) Cowboy Action Shooting™ clubs and time you read this article we will a gun club together, all with the have all our cowboy berms done same goal in mind, and well, along with at least 500 yards of our grandiose dreams can become a real- 1000 yard range (with a buffalo in ity. THAT is the 1890’s cowboy, pio- the making the same dimensions as neer spirit alive still in the year the one at the NRA Whittington 2006. Center in Raton, NM). Please come and check out our Like Denim Dan says, you have progress either the third Saturday to dream big, work toward that goal, with the Vulcan Long Rifles or the and GREAT things come together. fourth Sunday of the month and That is exactly what is happening at shoot with Old York Shootists. We Brock’s Gap for Old York Shootists are looking forward to a ribbon cut- and Vulcan Long Rifles. Dusty ting ceremony at our next match. Diablo is drawing up the plans for AND, despite the musings of the over 500 feet of storefronts on the naysayers and abominable no-men, opposite side of the road from the we will have our third annual 2-day berms to include a spectator gallery event we call Comin’ Thru the Rye along with several fully enclosed Gunnin’ Fer a SHOWDOWN 2006 at buildings to accommodate vendors. Brock’s Gap on the 21st and 22nd of We plan to build a bunkhouse back October. Please do come and help us in the woods, a cowboy hotel, and celebrate our new home on the already have primitive camping range so you can check out our spots. We now have the foundation progress next year. and frame up for our clubhouse nes- The moral of this story, as my tled near a creek where we will put grandson will roll his eyes toward picnic tables. the heavens and quote to you is, It is hard to believe just how far “COWBOYS KNOW WHERE we have come. It is amazing what THERE IS A WILL, THERE IS A two cowpokes can do, but put two WAY!”

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AURORA DESPERADOS FIRST OPEN HOUSE . . . (Continued from previous page) Pagwa River Kid, AKA John and enthusiastic members. Sklepkowycz, was a gentleman, The excitement of competition friend, and solid family man. He is was also evident when the timer missed by all. went off and the guns started bark- We thank our friends, Indian ing. Shaky achieved the best time Frank, Cisco Kid, Waddie Jullien and shooting score. Not bad for a Custuss Rainbow, and Bad Penny long legged cowpoke that just had for their dedication to Cowboy time to get down off his horse and Action Shooting™ in Canada and give a good show. setting a high standard for safety The night started with a and the value of friendship. moment of silence and then the first Cowboy Action Shooting™ is shot was sent down range in honor now alive and well in Aurora, of one of our own who had passed on. Ontario, Canada. Page 86 Cowboy Chronicle October 2006

W.E.L., SASS LIFE #18757 August 3, 1936-August 6, 2006 By Panama Hattie, SASS #52786

“Oh give me a home where the buffalo roam and the skies are not cloudy all day…

Spearfish, SD—Will Lantis, WEL, or just Will to all his pardners, died unexpectedly in his iron horse on Sunday, August 6, only three days after his 70th birthday. It is with sadness I reflect on one of the only real cowboys I ever had the pleasure of knowing. I knew WEL as my “boss” first and friend later. Somehow the friend part and boss part got reversed, which was better to our liking. I remember the first day I went to work for WEL at his offices in Spearfish—my desk sat right outside his office—and I heard a loud cracking sound. With trepidation I wandered over to his door and peaked in. Much to my surprise he was practicing his hand with his bullwhip. Years later, he’d be in shooting at laser targets with his Colt .45’s, but by then I was too. WEL was the driving force behind establishing the Deadwood Seven

Down Regulators in Spearfish, South Dakota. He owned a large piece of property with rolling hills and a dry riverbank. He had walked it many times and someone just said, “Will, ya oughta build a SASS shooting range.” By gum,

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q q October 2006 Cowboy Chronicle Page 87 W.E.L., SASS LIFE #18757 . . . (Continued from previous page) and was a proponent of helping the that was a great idea, but if you SASS Mounted Shooting events knew WEL, that’s not where it grow. He loved the people of SASS stopped. Nope, the range would be because they were down to earth built with his blessings, but he also and spoke his language. A firm gave the founding members of the handshake and a drop of spirits club one directive—we had to have a sealed deals. state shoot. WEL’s philosophy was WEL knew no stranger. He would always go to the wall—do it big or go often meet someone and let them home. So, knowing how much it know if they were in the area, his meant, the club did just that. One home was theirs. We all met some year after the range was built, the pretty interesting folks, thanks to first South Dakota State Cham- him. He rode the mighty MO in the pionship was held. Then it was held footsteps of Lewis & Clark, hanging again to the delight of WEL because his canoe in the rafters in his office. the turnout was fantastic. He was The only regret he had was losing his proud of his range and wanted to favorite old hat on that trip—he men- share it as much as possible. tioned it more than once. WEL became a Territorial I asked him once why he didn’t Governor so he could advance the have a regular “alias” and he thoughts and ideas of his club mem- responded he liked to hear announc- bers. He wasn’t one to sit around ers try to figure it out when it was and complain. He wanted to make a his turn to shoot. difference. That’s why he was a So long my friend—I know you Lawrence County Commissioner won’t be lonely—you took a piece of and sat on a number of boards. everyone’s heart with you when you WEL loved Mounted Shooting left.

GIVE TO THE SASS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION (A non-profit, tax-deductable charity) MAKE THE DIFFERENCE! Page 88 Cowboy Chronicle October 2006 THE 6TH ANNUAL “REVENGE OF MONTEZUMA” COWBOY SHOOT . . . (Continued from page 83) sunny. Five more stages were shot After the side matches, we all by the Action Shooters and the final cleaned up for the Banquet at the three Mounted stages. With names American Legion. Steak, baked like “Belly up to the Bar” and taters—the whole works—and boy, “Fishing for Trouble” that included a were we hungry! Prize drawings and Loch Ness Monster (Really … I saw door prizes were drawn, and every- it with my own two eyes!), you could- one went home with a great gift n’t help but enjoy yourself. The thanks to our ever-generous local Mounted Stages included “The West businesses and Crimson Sue, who just isn’t what it used to be …” and collected ‘em all. The Sheriff’s Posse, “Free Range Chicken,” each with a who helps sponsor this shoot ended story to get you in the mood! up with $2500 in donations for their In the afternoon, the Man on Scholarship Fund! After dinner our Man Action Shoot Off took place fol- Famous Poker Night sponsored by lowed by the ever popular (wonder the “Ute Mt. Casino” took place, but why?) Awards Ceremony. Thanks to we had only two winners this year. Stumble Leena and her crew for While they were fighting for 1st and timely scorekeeping. second, some brave shooters got up All in all it was a fun, friendly, and karaok’ed, including the exciting weekend shared with old Huginkiss Sisters, Aneeda, Helda, and new friends! If you missed the and Lenda, who made sure Poker “Revenge of Montezuma,” you might Night went off without a hitch. We want to mark your calendar for next even taught those Aussies to play year and join us for the most fun Poker … American Style! shoot in the West! It’s always the Sunday June 18th the final day 3rd weekend in June in colorful of the shoot again dawned clear and Cortez, Colorado!

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4488 October 2006 Cowboy Chronicle Page 89 HARVEST FAIR! . . . are expected to arrive. They ain’t much for cattle or minin’. They’ve (Continued from page 8) never been accused of havin’ calluses also be Choctaw, Quapaw, Shawnee, on their hands. Some people say Cherokee, and Lakota represented. they just like to fleece the cowboys. Basket Moon, Bear, Light Eagle, Red Those Earps call themselves entre- Weasel, and Dancing Elk will be preneurs, whatever that means. We doing beadwork, basket making, flint know they frequent the gamblin’ knapping, and story telling about the halls and saloons and try to separate Native American way of life. the hardworkin’ cowboys and miners And, ya know once the cowboys, from their money. miners, and Indians arrive, the Old Towns that were legends of the West sutlers won’t be far behind. West will live again at the Harvest The Harvest Fair is gonna have Fair. Visitors will feel like they are more mercantile than ever before. in Tombstone, Dodge City, Abilene, Some of the merchants that have or Virginia City. showed up in the past include the Three stages will have a wag- Cloak Drummer, the Traditional onload of entertainment everyday General Store, and Beaver Dick with including Old West shows, live coun- Hanson’s Leather and Supply, all try music, western music, a mariachi selling 1800’s traditional clothing band, folkloric dancers, Native and Western Americana. There’s American music, and Old West living November 11, there’ll be campfire 8088 Palm Lane, San Bernardino even some nice “foo feraws” for the history groups. dinners complete with barbecue (off 4th Street, one block east of ladies. We’ve also had Purple Clover Vintage antique cars will be on chicken and ribs, biscuits, corn on the Waterman). Take I-10 to San with fancy soaps and potions, display Saturday November 4 to add cob, cowboy beans, and apple cobbler! Bernardino to the Waterman north Victorian Designs by Lily, and Alter to the “Old-Time Atmosphere.” On Everyone is encouraged to dress exit. Drive three miles north to 4th Years with more fancy clothing and Sunday November 5, a Chili Cook- “Old West” or Country-Western. Street and follow the signs, partner. stuff for the ladies. The Grand Off will give Harvest Fair visitors a General admission is only $3. Proceeds benefit the Center for Victorian and Frontier Design have chance to experience some “darn Children under seven years with an Individual Development (C.I.D.). been hemin’ & hawin’ about comin’ good chili.” adult are free. The Harvest Fair is sponsored by (no pun intended). Also, on Sunday November 12 at Take a trip back to the Old West the City of San Bernardino Parks, The Buckskin BBQ, Santoya’s 1 pm there will be a Veteran’s Day at the 26th Annual Harvest Fair on Recreation, and Community Cantina, Golden Palace Chinese Parade and Ceremony, Old West November 4, 5, and 11, 12, 2006, Services Department; The Sun; K- BBQ, and Bob’s Roasted Corn will style, led by The W.E.S.T. Rough Saturdays and Sundays, in San Frog Radio; and San Manuel Band be cookin’ up some great Old West Riders, 1st Volunteer Cavalry Bernardino, California. We will be of Mission Indians. For further style vittles. Regiment, wearing the military col- open 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each information, call (909) 384-5426 or Once things get settled down, ors of the 1880’s. day. hitch up to the website, www.har Law Dogs n’ Ladies and the Earps On Saturdays November 4 and The Harvest Fair is located at vestfair.net (See AD on page 88). Page 90 Cowboy Chronicle October 2006 October 2006 Cowboy Chronicle Page 91 Page 92 Cowboy Chronicle October 2006

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Shelhart ...... 26 SASS - Corporate Membership . . . . . 75 Western Stage Props ...... 97 El Paso Saddlery ...... 22 Magma Engineering ...... 47 SASS - End of Trail 2006 DVD . . . . 52 Western Star Leather ...... 44 El Paso Saddlery ...... 69 Marble Arms ...... 45 SASS - Evil Roy DVD ...... 58 Wild West Mercantile ...... 2 Electronic Shooters Protection . . . . . 65 Masterblastersbullets.com ...... 61 SASS - Join SASS Today ...... 18 XS Sight Systems ...... 46 Elite Sports ...... 32 Meister Bullets ...... 10 SASS - Match Management ...... 89 EMF Company ...... 39 Mernickle Custom Holsters ...... 24 SASS - MERCANTILE ...... 90 October 2006 Cowboy Chronicle Page 101

SASS AFFILIATED CLUBS MONTHLY SHOOTING SCHEDULE Club Name Sched. Contact Phone City State Club Name Sched. Contact Phone City State Alaska 49er’s 1st Sat & 3rd Sun David Cook 907-243-0181 Anchorage AK Ledyard Sidewinders 2nd Sat Yosemite Gene 860-536-0887 Ledyard CT Golden Heart Shootist Society 2nd Sat & Last Sun Valencia Rose 907-488-7660 Chatanika AK CT Valley Bushwackers 2nd Sun Johnny Pecos 413-572-2820 East Granby CT Juneau Gold Miners Posse 3rd Sun C. W. Knight 907-789-2456 Juneau AK Homesteaders Shooting Club 3rd Sun Kidd Reno 860-536-3342 Ledyard CT North Alabama Regulators 1st Sun Six String 256-582-3621 Woodville AL Padens Posse 3rd Sun Deacon Will 302-422-6534 Seaford DE Alabama Rangers 2nd Sun RC Moon 205-410-5707 Brierfield AL Big River Rangers 1st Sat Nimrod Long 850-592-5665 Grand Ridge FL Gallant Gunfighters 3rd & 5th Sun Buck D. Law 256-504-4366 Gallant AL Howey In the Hills Cowboys 1st Sat Lady Robin 352-429-2587 Howey in the Hills FL Vulcan Long Rifles 3rd Sat Havana Jim 205-979-2931 Hoover AL Gold Coast Gunslingers 1st Sat L. Topay 305-233-5756 Miramar FL Old York Shootist 4th Sun Derringer Di 205-647-6925 Hoover AL Hernando County Regulators 1st Sun Yancy Jack Derringer 352-344-0912 Brooksville FL Cahaba Cowboys Quarterly TBA Curly Doc Coleman 205-988-9076 Argo AL Hatbill Gang 1st Sun Colonel Dan 407-359-7752 Titusville FL Mountain Valley Vigilantes 1st Sat Christmas Kid 501-525-3451 Hot Springs AR Resurrection Rangers 2nd Sat Tennessee Tonto 813-920-4280 Brooksville FL Running W Regulators 1st Sat & 3rd Sun Arkansaw M. Skinner 501-824-2590 Lincoln AR Fort White Cowboy Cavalry 2nd Sat Delta Glen 352-317-2357 Fort White FL Critter Creek Citizens Everglades Rifle & Pistol Club 2nd Sat Nick Simicich 561-368-1055 West Palm Beach FL Vigilance Committee 1st Sun Evil Bob 903-838-3897 Fouke AR Okeechobee Marshals 2nd Sat & 4th Sun Lead Pusher 561-793-5024 Okeechobee FL Outlaw Camp 2nd & 5th Sat Ozark Red 501-362-2963 Heber Springs AR Tater Hill Gunfighters 2nd Sun Judge JD Justice 941-743-4043 Arcadia FL Judge Parker’s Marshals 2nd Sat Reno Sparks 918-647-9704 Fort Smith AR Weewahootee Vigilance Committee 2nd Sun Weewahootee 407-857-1107 Orlando FL Arkansas Lead Slingers 2nd Sat & 4th Sun Dirty Dan Paladin 473-633-2107 Bentonville AR Panhandle Cowboys 2nd Sun Panhandle B. Kid 850-432-1968 Pensacola FL South Fork River Regulators 3rd & 5th Sat Standing Eagle 870-895-2677 Salem AR Southwest Florida Gunslingers 3rd Sat Swamp Fox 239-566-2047 Punta Gorda FL True Grit Single Martin County Marshals 3rd Sat Jasper Jim 561-747-4487 Stuart FL Action Shooters Club 4th Sun Sister Sundance 479-968-7129 Belleville AR Lake County Pistoleros 3rd Sat Brocky Jack Norton 352-409-3693 Tavares FL Rio Salado Cowboy Miakka Misfits 3rd Sun Lulu Ann 941-322-0846 Myakka City FL Action Shooting Society 1st Sat AZ Lightning Jack 480-820-7372 Mesa AZ Indian River Regulators 4th Sat Turkey Creek Red 321-728-7928 Palm Bay FL Cochise Gunfighters 1st Sat I.B. Good 520-366-5401 Sierra Vista AZ Panhandle Cattle Co. 4th Sat Tac Hammer 850-785-6535 Port St. Joe FL Cowtown Cowboy Shooters Assoc. 1st Sun & 3rd Sat Barbwire 480-488-3064 Cowtown AZ Cowford Regulators 4th Sun Dakota Lil 904-724-7012 Jacksonville FL Arizona Cowboy Five County Regulators 4th Sun Dead Shot Scott 239-261-2892 Punta Gorda FL Shooters Association, Inc 2nd Sat Sunshine Kay 602-973-3434 Phoenix AZ Doodle Hill Regulators 4th Sun Dave Smith 813-645-3828 Ruskin FL Pima Pistoleros Antelope Junction Rangers Fridays Mayeye Rider 727-736-3977 Pineallas Park FL Cowboy Action Shooter 2nd Sat Wander N. Star 520-744-3869 Tucson AZ Withlacoochee Renegades, The Last Sat Hungry Bear 850-929-2406 Pinetta FL Colorado River Regulators 2nd Sun Crowheart 928-855-2893 Lake Havasu AZ River Bend Rough Riders 1st Sat Georgia Cracker 404-219-0073 Dawson County GA El Diablo de Tucson 2nd Sun Big BooBoo 520-370-0806 Tucson AZ American Old West Cowboys 1st Sat Josey Buckhorn 423-236-5281 Flintstone GA Dusty Bunch Old Western Shooters 3rd Sat Squibber 520-568-2852 Casa Grande AZ Valdosta Vigilance Committee 1st Sat Big Boyd 229-244-3161 Valdosta GA White Mountain Old West Shootists 3rd Sat German Joe 928-537-7088 Snowflake AZ Doc Holliday’s Immortals 2nd Sat Easy Rider 770-954-9696 Griffin GA Los Vaqueros 3rd Sat Ole Deadeye 520-749-1186 Tucson AZ Pale Riders 2nd Sat Will Killigan 706-568-0869 Midland GA Mohave Marshalls 3rd Sun Mizkiz 928-753-4266 Kingman AZ Mule Camp Cowboys 3rd Sat San Quinton 706-335-7302 Covington GA Tonto Rim Marauders 3rd Sun Rye Creek Roberts 928-472-9136 Payson AZ Lonesome Valley Regulators 3rd Sun Wishbone Hooper 478-922-9384 Warner Robins GA Altar Valley Pistoleros 3rd Sun Hidalgo 520-665-2222 Tucson AZ Cherokee Cowboys 4th Sat Southern Breeze 770-597-7994 Gainesville GA Arizona Yavapai Rangers 4th Sat Whisperin Meadows 928-567-9227 Camp Verde AZ Maui Marshals 1st Sat Bad Burt 808-875-9085 Maui HI Tombstone Buscaderos 4th Sat Diamond Pak 520-743-0179 Tombstone AZ Turkeyfoot Cowboys 1st Sat Kingdom Kid 319-351-7572 Waterloo IA YRL-High Country Cowboys 4th Sun J. P. Trouble 928-445-2468 Prescott AZ Iowa South West Shootist 1st Sun Colonel J. Fighters 402-291-2053 Glenwood IA Colorado River Shootists 4th Sun ClueLass 928-726-7727 Yuma AZ Zen Shootists 4th Sat Rhett Maverick 515-270-8654 Ankeny IA Sunnyvale Regulators 1st & 3rd Mon Billy Two Bears 408-739-4436 Sunnyvale CA Southeast Idaho Practical Shooters 1st Sat Idaho Packer 208-589-5941 Idaho Falls ID Silver Queen Mine Regulators 1st & 3rd Sun Walks Fletcher 310-539-8202 Azusa CA Squaw Butte Regulators 1st Sun & 2nd Sat Acequia Kidd 208-365-4551 Emmett ID Escondido Bandidos 1st Sat Devil Jack 760-741-3229 Escondido CA El Buscaderos 2-4 Sun Often Cranky 208-448-0999 Spirit Lake ID West End Outlaws 1st Sat Rob Banks 714-206-6893 Myers Canyon CA Northwest Shadow Riders 2nd Sat Silverado Belle 208-743-5765 Lewiston ID The Outlaws 1st Sat Jackalope Jasper 530-344-8121 Sloughouse CA Southern Idaho Rangers 2nd Sat Snake River Dutch 208-237-2419 Pocatello ID Lassen Regulators 1st Sat Marshal Hankins 530-257-8958 Susanville CA Oregon Trail Rough Riders 2nd Sun & 3rd Sat Pinkeye Pinkerton 208-922-3671 Boise ID Two Rivers Posse 1st Sat & 4th Sun Cherokee Knight 209-477-8883 Manteca CA Hell’s Canyon Ghost Riders 3rd Sat J.P. Sloe 208-798-0826 Lewiston ID River City Regulators 1st Sun Max Sand 916-359-4041 Davis CA The Twin Butte Bunch 3rd Sat Mother Lode Shootist Society 1st Sun Dusty Webster 209-728-2309 Jamestown CA (April-November) ID Shady Layne 208-524-1597 Rexburg ID Hole In The Wall Gang 1st Sun K. C., U. S. Marshal 310-640-3653 Piru CA Panhandle Regulators 3rd Sun Long Rifle 208-245-4142 Plummer ID 5 Dogs Creek 1st Wknd Almost Dangerous 760-376-4493 Bakersfield CA Snake River Western Cajon Cowboys 2nd & 4th Sat Bojack 760-956-5044 Devore CA Shooting Society 4th Sat Missy Mable 208-736-8143 Jerome ID Chorro Valley Regulators 2nd & 5th Sun Solvang Shootist 805-688-3969 San Luis Obispo CA Shady Creek Shootists 1st & 4th Sun Dapper Dan Porter 309-734-2324 Monmouth IL Shasta Regulators 2nd Sat Cayenne Pepper 530-275-3158 Burney CA The Lakewood Marshal’s 1st Sat Pine Ridge Jack 618-673-2568 Cisne IL California Rangers 2nd Sat Melvin P. Thorpe 916-984-9770 Fair Oaks CA Rangeless Riders 1st Sat Inspector (The) 618-345-5048 Highland IL Palm Springs Gun Club 2nd Sat Deacon Dick 760-340-0828 Palm Springs CA Boneyard Creek Regulators 1st Sun Wild Pike 217-356-5136 Newman IL Dulzura Desperados 2nd Sat Tecolote Jack 619-987-9096 San Diego CA Kishwaukee Valley Regulators 1st Sun Apr-Nov Hawkinsville Claim Jumpers 2nd Sat Bloody Bill Anderson 530-467-4045 Yreka CA (No shoot in May) MN Mnt. Man Mike 815-899-0046 Sycamore IL Burro Canyon Gun Slingers 2nd Sun Smedley Butler 714-639-8723 Chino CA Effingham County Sportsman’s Club 2nd Sat Fossil Creek Bob 618-238-4222 Effingham IL Over The Hill Gang 2nd Sun Kooskia Kid 818-566-7900 Indian Canyon / Illinois River City Regulators 2nd Sun Chillicothe Outlaw 309-579-2443 East Peoria IL Lopez Canyon CA Salt River Renegades 2nd Sun Scribbler 217-228-9047 Quincy IL Double R Bar Regulators 2nd Sun Kentucky Gal 760-956-6921 Lucerne Valley CA Vermilion River Long Riders 2nd Sun Bailey Creek 815-442-3259 Streator IL Richmond Roughriders 2nd Sun Buffy 650-994-9412 Richmond CA Nason Mining Company Regulators 3rd & 5th Sat Lowdown Highwall 618-279-3500 West Frankfort IL NCSA Saddle Tramps 3rd Sat Graybeard 760-727-9160 Pala CA McLean County Peacemakers 3rd Sat Marshall RD 309-379-4331 Bloomington IL Shasta Regulators 3rd Sat Silver Buck 530-474-3194 Redding CA Macoupin County Regulators 3rd Sat One Good Eye 618-585-4868 Bunker Hill IL Robbers Roost Vigilantes 3rd Sat Coso Kid 760-375-9519 Ridgecrest CA Tri County Cowboys 3rd Sat Sierra Hombre 815-967-6333 Hazelhurst IL High Desert Cowboys 3rd Sun Doc Silverhawks 661-948-2543 Acton CA Illowa Irregulars 3rd Sun Sassparilla Ken 309-792-0111 Milan IL Kings River Regulators 3rd Sun Slick Rock Rooster 559-299-8669 Clovis CA Oak Park Sportsmen’s Club 3rd Sun Torandado 815-302-8305 Plainfield IL Murieta Posse 3rd Sun Black Jack Traven 530-677-0368 Rancho Murieta CA Marion County Renegades 4th Sat Shell Stuffer 618-822-6952 Sandoval IL South Coast Rangers 3rd Sun Swifty Schofield 805-968-7138 Santa Barbara CA Long Nine 4th Sun Black Jack McGinnis 217-787-2834 Loami IL Panorama Sportsman Club 3rd Sun Desperado 818-341-7255 Sylmar CA Dewmaine Drifters As Sched Wounded Knees 618-997-4261 Carterville IL Ukiah Gun Club 3rd Sun Will Bonner 707462-1466 Ukiah CA Prairie State Cowboy Mad River Rangers 4th Sat Kid Kneestone 707-445-1981 Eureka/Arcata CA Action Shooters As Sched Taquila Tab 217-496-3949 Sparta IL Deadwood Drifters 4th Sat K.C. US Marshal 310-640-3653 Piru CA Pleasant Valley Renegades 1st Sat Lizzy of the Valley 812-945-0221 Canaan IN Coyote Valley Sharp Shooters 4th Sat Hawk Hardcase 408-255-6111 San Jose CA Cutter’s Raiders 1st Sat Midnite Desperado 574-893-7214 Warsaw IN Pozo River Vigilance Committee 4th Sat Dirty Sally 805-438-4817 Santa Margarita CA Daleville Desperados 2nd & 4th Sat Frenchy Yukon 765-472-7123 Daleville IN FaultLine Shootist Society 4th Sun J.R. Harvey 408-245-5499 Gonzales CA Big Rock SASS 2nd & 4th Sat South Paw Too 812-866-2406 Lexington IN The Range 4th Sun Grass V. Federally 530-273-4440 Grass Valley CA Schuster’s Rangers 2nd Sun Coal Car Kid 219-759-3498 Chesterton IN The Cowboys 4th Sun Captain Jake 714-536-2635 Norco CA Thunder Valley 3rd Sat Redneck Rebel 812-755-4237 Campbellsburg IN Ojai Valley Desperados 4th Sun Paul Fielding 805-644-5637 Ojai CA Indian Trail Ambush 3rd Sat Dorvin Emery 765-853-1266 Modoc IN Windy Gap Regulators 1st Sat Piedra Kidd 970-565-9228 Cortez CO High Ground Regulators 3rd Sat Apr. - Nov. Blackjack Max 765-832-3324 West Terre Haute IN Colorado Cowboys 1st Sat Mule Creek 719-748-3398 Lake George CO 10 O’clock Line Shootist Club 3rd Sun Bunsen Rose 765-832-6620 Cayuga IN San Juan Rangers 1st Sun Sapinero 970-323-6566 Montrose CO Deer Creek Regulators 4th Sun C. Bubba McCoy 765-948-4487 Jonesboro IN Colorado Shaketails 1st Sun Yaro 303-646-3777 Ramah CO Wildwood Wranglers 4th Sun Four Corners Rifle and Pistol Club 2nd Sun Capt. W. K. Kelso 970-565-8960 Cortez CO (No Shoot in Dec & Jan) VOODOOMAN 219-872-2721 Michigan City IN Montrose Marshals 2nd Sun Big Hat 970-249-7701 Montrose CO Red Brush Raiders As Sched Chinaman 812-426-0793 Newburgh IN Rifle Creek Rangers 2nd Sun Miles Coffee 970-625-0657 Rifle CO Butterfield Gulch Gang 1st Sun Polecat 785-827-8149 Chapman KS Rockvale Bunch 3rd Sat Nevada Steel 719-784-6683 Rockvale CO Powder Creek Cowboys 2nd Sat Shawnee Shamus 913-236-8812 Lenexa KS Pawnee Station 3rd Sat Red River Wrangler 970-225-0545 Wellington CO Mill Brook Wranglers 2nd Sun Glacier Griz 785-421-3329 Hill City KS Four Corners Gunslingers 3rd Sun Cerveza Slim 970-247-0745 Durango CO Free State Rangers 3rd & 5th Sun Buffalo Phil 913-904-8733 Parker KS Castle Peak Wild Shots 3rd Sun Old Squinteye 970-524-9348 Gypsum CO Sand Hill Regulators 3rd Sat Latigo Max 620-663-8666 Hutchinson KS Thunder Mountain Shootists 3rd Wknd Pinto Being 970-464-7118 Grand Junction CO Capital City Cowboys 4th Sun Major Lee Wild 785-539-9508 Topeka KS Shootists Society of Pawnee Kentucky Regulators 1st Sat Kentucky Dover 270-658-3247 Boaz KY Sportsmens Center 4th Sat Cherokee Kat 970-484-3445 Briggsdale CO Hooten Old Town Regulators 1st Sat (Mar - Dec) No Purse Nez 606-633-7688 Mckee KY Northwest Colorado Rangers 4th Sat Sagebrush Burns 970-824-8407 Craig CO Knob Creek Gunfighters Guild 1st Sun & 2nd Sat Mountain Drover 502-817-8124 Shepardsville KY Sand Creek Raiders 4th Sun Sweet Water Bill 303-366-8827 Byers CO Green River Gunslingers 2nd Sat Yak 270-529-3775 Bowling Green KY Black Canyon Ghost Riders 4th Sun Double Bit 970-874-8745 Hotchkiss CO Crab Orchard Cowboy Shootist 2nd Sat Rowdy Fulcher 270-389-9402 Clay KY Echo Ridge Regulators 1st Sun Shiloh Beck 203-467-9577 Colechester CT Kentucky Longrifles Cowboys 2nd Sat Bullfork Shotgun Red 606-784-0067 Morehead KY Congress of Rough Riders 1st Sun Snake Eyes F. Tanner 203-612-8855 Naugatuck CT Ohio River Rangers 2nd Sat Jim Spears 270-443-5216 Paducah KY

If your Listing is incorrect, please notify SASS office (714) 694-1800. (Continued on page 102) Page 102 Cowboy Chronicle October 2006 SASS AFFILIATED CLUBS MONTHLY SHOOTING SCHEDULE (Cont.) (Continued from page 101) Club Name Sched. Contact Phone City State Club Name Sched. Contact Phone City State Highland Regulators, Inc 3rd & 4th Wknd Hezekiah Hawke 859-250-7766 Winfield KY Seven Rivers Regulators 3rd Sat Neches Jack 505-628-0028 Carlsbad NM Fox Bend Peacemakers 4th Sun Tioga Kid 859-277-9693 Wilmore KY Lost Almost Posse 3rd Sat Buncle Steve 505-662-6034 Los Alamos NM Devil Swamp Gang 1st Sat Captain Parker 985-537-7725 Thibodaux LA Rio Grande Renegades 3rd Sat & 4th Sun Rancid Roy 505-898-4894 Albuquerque NM Up The Creek Gang 2nd & 4th Sat Slugs 337-439-4579 Lake Charles LA Rio Vaqueros 3rd Sun J. W. Brockey 505-744-4488 T or C NM Bayou Bounty Hunters 2nd Sat Soiled Dove 985-796-9698 Amite LA Monument Springs Bushwackers 4th Sat Mesquite Bandit 505-392-5017 Hobbs NM Cajun Cowboy Shooters Society 2nd Sun Durango Dan 225-752-2288 Baton Rouge LA Picacho Posse 4th Sat La Lu 505-526-9668 Las Cruces NM Cypress Creek Cowboys 2nd Wknd Mav Dutchman 318-396-6320 Downsville LA Tres Rios Bandidos 4th Sun Long Step 505-325-4493 Farmington NM Grand Ecore Vigilantes 3rd Sat Ouachita Kid 318-932-6637 Natchitoches LA High Plains Drifters 1st Sun Fernley 775-575-3131 Fernley NV Deadwood Marshals 3rd Wknd Cajun Dove 225-751-8552 Sorrento LA Eldorado Cowboys 1st Wknd Charming 702-565-3736 Boulder City NV Shawsheen River Rangers As Sched Yukon Willie 978-663-3342 Bedford MA Pahrump Cowboy Harvard Ghost Riders As Sched Yosemite Kid 781-891-4089 Harvard MA Shooters Association 2nd Sun Brandy Alexander 775-727-4537 Amargosa NV Nashoba Valley Regulators As Sched Texas Jack Black 508-882-3058 Harvard MA Nevada Rangers Cowboy Action Mansfield Marauders As Sched Mohawk Mac 508-369-5093 Mansfield MA Shooting Society 2nd Sun Cactus McHarg 702-644-5903 Jean NV Danvers Desperados As Sched Pittsburg Mac 781-599-1930 Middleton MA Roop County Cowboy Gunnysackers Sat As Sched Nantucket Dawn 781-749-6951 Scituate MA Shooters Assn. 2nd Sun Russ T. Chambers 775-747-1426 Sparks NV Thurmont Rangers 1st Sun Rifleman C.W. 717-637-2663 Thurmont MD Silver State Shootists Club 3rd Sun Tahoe Bill 775-586-9178 Carson City NV St. Charles Sportsman’s Club 2nd Sat Rufus Lupus 301-499-7879 Waldorf MD Desert Desperados 3rd Sun Buffalo Sam 702-459-6454 Las Vegas NV Damascus Wildlife Rangers 4th Sat Chuckaroo 301-831-9666 Damascus MD Silver City Shooters Society 4th Sun Oklahoma 702-657-8822 Indian Springs NV Potomac Rangers at SCSC As Sched Tennessee Slim 301-743-7664 Waldorf MD Bar D Hombre’s 5th Sun Madd Mike 775-727-7476 Pahrump NV Capitol City Vigilance Committee As Sched Bum Steer 207-622-9400 Augusta ME Tioga County Cowboys 1st Sat Empty Cases 607-699-3307 Owego NY Blue Hill Regulators As Sched Dangerous D. Dalton 207-667-3586 Blue Hill ME Pathfinder Pistoleros 1st Sun Sonny 315-695-7032 Fulton NY Hurricane Valley Rangers As Sched Leo 207-829-3092 Falmouth ME Panorama Trail Regulators 2nd Sat Twelve Bore 585-638-8413 Penfield NY Big Pine Bounty Hunters As Sched Ripley Scrounger 207-876-4928 Guilford ME Bar-20 2nd Sat Renegade Ralph 315-363-5342 W. Eaton NY Beaver Creek Desperados As Sched Jimmy Reb 207-698-4436 Sanford/ The Hole In The Wall Gang 2nd Sun Patchogue Mike 631-289-8749 Calverton NY Springvale ME Boot Hill Regulators 2nd Sun Colonel Bill 845-354-4980 Chester NY Rockford Regulators 1st Sat No Cattle 616-363-2827 Rockford MI Border Rangers 2nd Sun Colesville Bob 607-693-2286 Greene NY Sucker Creek Saddle & Gun Club 2nd Sat Rodeo Road 989-205-0096 Breckenridge MI Diamond Four 3rd Sat Kayutah Kid 607-796-0573 Odessa NY River Bend Rangers 2nd Sat Jonathan Slim Chance 574-277-9712 Buchanan MI Circle K Regulators 3rd Sun Smokehouse Dan 518-885-3758 Ballston Spa NY Timber Town Marshals 3rd Sat Grizzly Bear Pete 989-631-6658 Midland MI D Bar D Wranglers 4th Sat Captain Maf 845-266-8611 Wappingers Fall NY Chippewa Regulators 3rd Sat Yooper Fred 906-635-9700 Sault Ste. Marie MI The Long Riders 4th Sun Mebbe L. Schute 585-377-0186 Shortsville NY Hidden Valley Cowboys 3rd Sun Charlie Ringo 269-327-4969 Sturgis MI The Shadow Riders As Sched Snake River Cowboy 631-477-1090 Westhampton NY Rocky River Regulators 3rd Sun Chili Pepper Pete 586-301-2778 Utica MI East End Regulators Last Sun Diamond Rio 631-585-1936 West Hampton NY Eagleville Cowboys 4th Sat Thummper John 231-377-7232 Central Lake MI Big Irons 1st Sat Deadwood Stan 513-894-3500 Middletown OH Double Barrel Gang 4th Sat Slippery Pete 269-838-6944 Hastings MI Middletown Sportsmens Club, Inc. 1st Sat Deadwood Stan 513-894-3500 Middletown OH Johnson Creek Regulators 4th Sat Cheyenne Raider 734-355-6333 Plymouth MI Tusco Long Riders 1st Sat Split Rail 330-364-6185 Midvale OH Wolverine Rangers As Sched Dodge City Dick 248-674-1254 Port Huron MI Firelands Peacemakers 1st Wed, 3rd Sat Saginaw Six-Shooters As Sched Katie Callahan 989-585-3292 Saginaw MI & 5th Sun Johnny Shiloh 440-984-4551 Rochester OH West Walker Rangers As Sched Sat Two Rig A Tony 616-891-6917 Grand Rapids MI Sandusky County Regulators 2nd Sat Kenny Vaquero 419-874-6929 Gibsonburg OH Lapeer County Sportsmans Ohio Valley Vigilantes 2nd Sat Rowdy K 419-529-0887 Mt. Vernon OH Club Wranglers As Sched Sun Ricochet Bill 810-441-2438 Attica MI Miami Valley Cowboys 2nd Sun Buckshot Jones 937-615-2062 Piqua OH Cedar Valley Vigilantes 1st & 3rd Sat Mogollon Drifter 507-838-7334 Morristown MN Shenango River Rats 2nd Sun & 4th Sat Shenango Joe 330-782-0958 Yankee Lake OH Crow River Rangers 1st Sun Cantankerous Jeb 763-682-3710 Howard Lake MN Scioto Territory Desperado’s 3rd & 5th Sun Lucky Levi Loving 740-745-1220 West Jefferson OH Lookout Mountain AuGlaize Rough Riders 3rd Sun Doc Carson 419-782-7837 Defiance OH Gunsmoke Society 3rd Sat Wagonmaster 218-744-4694 Virginia MN Briar Rabbit Rangers 4th Sat Grizzly Killer 330-204-4606 Zanesville OH East Grand Forks Rod & Gun Club 3rd Sun BB Gunner 218-779-8555 East Grand Forks MN Central Ohio Cowboys 4th Sun Buffalo Balu 740-569-3206 Circleville OH Ike’s Clantons 4th Sun Dawgnapper 507-276-2255 New Ulm MN Zane Trace Regulators As Sched Charlie Three Toes 740-962-3812 Cambridge OH The Ozark Posse 1st Sat Tightwade Swede 417-847-0018 Cassville MO Jackson Six Shooters Last Sat Flat Iron Fred 330-538-2690 North Jackson OH Rocky Branch Rangers 1st Sun Iza Littleoff 816-524-1462 Higginsville MO Shortgrass Rangers 1st Sat & 3rd Sun Captain Allyn Capron 580-357-5870 Grandfield OK Moniteau Creek River Raiders 2nd Sun Doolin Riggs 573-687-3103 Fayette MO Cherokee Strip Shootists 1st Sun Querida Kate 405-372-0208 Stillwater OK Gateway Shootist Society 3rd Sun Bounty Seeker 636-464-6569 St. Louis MO Oklahoma Territorial Marshals 2nd Sat & 4th Sun Stonewall 405-739-0545 Arcadia OK Central Ozarks Western Shooters 3rd Sun X S Chance 573-765-5483 St. Robert MO Indian Territory Single 2nd Sun, 3rd Sat, Southern Missouri Rangers 4th Wknd Smokie 417-759-9114 Willard MO Action Shooting Society 4th Wed, & 5th Sun Montana Dan 918-313-0249 Coweta OK Natchez Six Gunners 1st Sat Winchester 601-445-5223 Natchez MS Flying W Outlaws 3rd & 5th Sat Papa Don 580-225-5515 Elk City OK Mississippi Peacemakers 3rd Sat Squinter 601-825-8640 Mendenhall MS Tater Hill Regulators 3rd Sun Taos Willie 918-355-2849 Tulsa OK Mississippi River Rangers 4th & 5th Sat Casino Clair 662-838-7451 Byhalia MS Orygun Cowboys & Cowgirls 1st Mon, 2nd Sun Mississippi Regulators 4th Sat Lone Yankee 601-249-3315 McComb MS & 3rd Sat Transit Man 503-864-3311 Sherwood OR Sun River Rangers Shooting Society 1st Sun & 4th Sat Wapiti Willie 406-454-2809 Simms MT Merlin Marauders 1st Sat Rogue Rascal 541-472-8585 Grants Pass OR Honorable Road Agents Dry Gulch Desperados 1st Sat G. D. R. Goldvein 509-394-2418 Milton Freewater OR Shooting Society 2nd Sat Diamond Red 406-685-3618 Ennis MT Horse Ridge Pistoleros 1st Sun Cowboss 541-548-7325 Bend OR Rocky Mountain Rangers 2nd Wknd Jocko 406-847-0745 Noxon MT Siuslaw River Rangers 1st Sun Johnny Jingos 541-997-6313 Florence OR Bigfork Buscaderos 3rd Sat Bodie Camp 406-883-6797 Bigfork MT Table Rock Rangers 1st Sun Old Sam Scattershot 541-664-4532 White City OR Last Chance Handgunners 3rd Sat Bocephus Bandito 406-439-4476 Boulder MT Fort Dalles Defenders 2nd Sat & 4th Sun Mallard 541-993-3663 The Dalles OR Rosebud Drygulchers 3rd Sun Sgt. Blue 406-356-7885 Forsyth MT Klamath Cowboys 2nd Sun Wimpy Hank Yoho 541-545-3120 Keno OR Montana Territory Peacemakers 4th Sat Montana Rawhide 406-245-2854 Billings MT Jefferson State Regulators 3rd Sat Jed I. Knight 541-944-2281 Ashland OR Yellowstone Regulators 4th Sat Chisler Wood 406-646-9577 W. Yellowstone MT Oregon Trail Regulators 3rd Sat Road Agent 541-963-2237 La Grande OR Greasy Grass Scouts Call to Shoot Prairie Annie 406-638-2438 Garryowen MT Oregon Old West Shooting Society 3rd Sun & 4th Sat Mid Valley Drifter 541-259-2774 Shedd OR Flatwoods Cowboys 1st Sat W. “MO” Tompskins 910-325-1049 Hubert NC Umpqua Regulators 4th Sun Big Lou 541-484-5900 Roseburg OR Walnut Grove Rangers 1st Sat Ross Rutherford 828-287-4519 Rutherfordton NC Molalla River Rangers As Sched Gold Dust Bill 503-705-1211 Canby OR Old North State Posse 1st Sat Layden 704-279-7161 Salisbury NC Columbia County Cowboys TBA Kitty Colt 503-642-4120 St. Helens OR Old Hickory Regulators 1st Sat Father Time 252-291-3184 Wilson NC Perry County Regulators 1st Sat Snappy Lady 717-789-3893 Ickesburg PA Carolina Rough Riders 1st Sun Pecos Pete 704-996-0756 Charlotte NC Dry Gulch Rangers 1st Sat Pepc Holic 724-263-1461 Midway PA High Country Cowboys 2nd Sat Wild Otter 828-423-7796 Asheville NC Chimney Rocks Regulators 1st Sun Cove Lane 814-793-2844 Hollidaysburg PA Carolina Cattlemen’s Boothill Gang of Topton 1st Sun Lester Moore 610-821-8215 Topton PA Shooting and Social Society 2nd Sat Rev. Will U. Sinmore 919-693-1644 Raleigh/ Whispering Pines Creedmore NC Cowboy Committee 1st Sun Mac Traven 570-723-8885 Wellsboro PA Buccaneer Range Regulators 2nd Sat Dick Holliday 910-520-4822 Wilmington NC Logans Ferry Regulators 2nd Sat Mariah Kid 412-793-1496 Pittsburgh PA Carolina Single Action Heidelberg Lost Dutchmen 2nd Sat Cobb 717-949-6854 Schaefferstown PA Shooting Society 2nd Sun Carolina Kid 336-498-6449 Eden NC Mainville Marauders 2nd Sun Gettysburg 570-387-1795 Mainville PA Cross Creek Cowboys 3rd Sat Grizzly Greg 910-424-3376 Fayetteville NC Westshore Posse 2nd Sun Doc Hornaday 717-432-1352 New Cumberland PA Gunpowder Creek Regulators 3rd Sat Horsetrader 828-754-1884 Lenoir NC Dakota Badlanders 2nd Sun Dakota J. Gunfighter 610-837-8020 Orefield PA Piedmont Handgunners Assn. 3rd Sun Clint Crow 704-983-2909 Lexington NC River Junction Shootist Society 3rd Sat Mattie Hays 724-593-6602 Donegal PA Bostic Vigilantes 4th Sat Bostic Kid 704-434-2174 Bostic NC Jefferson Rifle Club, Inc. 3rd Sat Oracle Jones 410-239-6795 Jefferson PA Iredell Regulators 4th Sat Big Jake Hosey 704-604-1717 Statesville NC Blue Mountain Rangers 3rd Sun The Mad Tanner 610-562-8161 Hamburg PA Dakota Rough Riders As Sched Rough Rider 701-222-6612 Bismarck ND Silver Lake Bounty Hunters 3rd Sun Marshal TJ Buckshot 570-663-3045 Montrose PA Sheyenne Valley Peacekeepers As Sched Doc Neilson 701-588-4331 Kindred ND Purgatory 3rd Wknd Dry Gulch Geezer 814-827-2120 Titusville PA Alliance Cowboy Club 1st Sun Panhandle Slim Miles 308-762-7086 Alliance NE Elstonville Hombres 4th Sun Basket Lady 717-949-3970 Manheim PA Oregon Trail Regulators, NE 2nd Sat Doc Viper 308-623-1797 Scottsbluff NE El Posse Grande 4th Sun Black Hills Barb 570-538-9163 Muncy Valley PA Eastern Nebraska Gun Club 2nd Sun Flint Valdez 712-323-8996 Louisville NE Stewart’s Regulators 4th Sun Ellie Sodbuster 724-479-8838 Shelocta PA Flat Water Shootists 3rd Sun Scorpion Blain 308-226-2567 Grand Island NE Lincoln County Lawmen 4th Sun Longshot Logan 401-334-9466 Manville RI White Mountain Regulators As Sched Dead Head 603-772-2358 Candia NH Palmetto Posse 1st Sat Dun Gamblin 803-951-1986 Columbia SC The Dalton Gang Shooting Club, Piedmont Regulators 2nd Sat Chase Randall 864-843-6154 Anderson SC of NH LLC As Sched Littleton S. Dalton 603-444-6876 Dalton NH Hurricane Riders 3rd Sat Concho V. Charlie 843-997-4063 Aynor SC Pemi Valley Peacemakers As Sched Capt. Side Burns 603-539-4584 Holderness NH Savannah River Rangers 3rd Sun Creede Kid 706-860-0549 Jackson SC Merrimack Valley Marauders As Sched Sheriff R. P. Bucket 603-881-3656 Pelham NH Geechee Gunfighters 4th Sat Osage Pete 843-899-4370 Ridgeville SC Monadnock Mountain Regulators Last Sun La Bouche 603-352-3290 Keene NH Deadwood Seven Down Regulators 1st Sun Deadwood George 605-642-2301 Spearfish SD Thumbusters 2nd Sun Ol’ Sea Dog 732-892-7272 Monmouth NJ Cottonwood Cowboy Association 2nd Sun Dakota Nail Bender 605-532-5212 Clark SD Jackson Hole Gang 4th Sun Emberado 609-466-2277 Jackson NJ Black Hills Shootist Association 3rd Sun Hawkbill Smith 605-342-8946 Pringle SD Magdalena Trail Drivers 1st & 3rd Sat Slippery Steve 505-835-8664 Magdalena NM Bald Mountain Renegades 4th Sun Grease Cup 605-598-6744 Faulkton SD Rio Rancho Regulators 1st & 4th Sat Sam Brannan 505-400-2468 Rio Rancho NM Wartrace Regulators 1st Sat Will Reily 615-325-9585 Wartrace TN Otero Practical Bitter Creek Rangers 2nd Mon Sunset Evans 931-484-2036 Crossville, TN TN Shooting Association 1st Sat Alamo Rose 505-437-6405 La Luz NM Memphis Gunslingers 2nd Sat Sagebrush Jim 901-380-5591 Arlington TN Buffalo Range Riders 1st Sun Coyote Calhoun 404-580-5985 Founders Ranch NM Smokey Mountain Shootist Society 2nd Sat Hombre Sin Nombre 865-966-1168 Knoxville TN Bighorn Vigilantes 2nd Sat Travis Boggus 505-832-1302 Edgewood NM Greene County Regulators 3rd Sat Mort Dooley 423-335-0847 Greeneville TN Gila Rangers 2nd Sat Chico Cheech 505-388-2531 Silver City NM Tennessee Mountain Marauders 3rd Sat Cherokee Maddog 423-309-8552 Ringgold, GA TN Lost River Cowboys 2nd Sun Concho Viejo 505-622-9970 Roswell NM North West Tennessee Longriders 3rd Sat Can’t Shoot Dillon 731-885-8102 Union City TN If your Listing is incorrect, please notify SASS office (714) 694-1800. (Continued on page 103) October 2006 Cowboy Chronicle Page 103 SASS AFFILIATED CLUBS MONTHLY SHOOTING SCHEDULE (Cont.) (Continued from page 102) Club Name Sched. Contact Phone City State Club Name Sched. Contact Phone City State Tennessee Trail Bums 3rd Sun Wiley Fish 931-728-5327 Manchester TN CANADIAN MONTHLY MATCHES Ocoee Rangers 4th Sat Ocoee Red 423-476-5303 Cleveland TN Alberta Frontier Shootists As Sched Mustang Heart 780-464-4600 Kelsey ALB CANADA Purgatory Ridge Rough Riders 1st & 4th Sat Eldorado Cole 806-548-0074 Lubbock TX Rocky Mountain House El Vaqueros 1st & Last Sun Tom Doniphan 254-559-9896 Breckenridge TX Old West Shootists As Sched Luke A. Leathersmith 403-845-4347 Rocky Mnt. House ALB CANADA Texas Troublemakers 1st Sat Lefty Tex Larue 903-849-2655 Brownsboro TX Mission Frontier Shootist 1st Sun Rusty Wood 604-820-0048 Mission BC CANADA Texas Rivera Pistoleros 1st Sat Michael McKinney 361-991-7215 Corpus Christi TX Valley Regulators 3rd Sat High Country Amigo 250-334-3479 Courtenay BC CANADA Plum Creek Carriage & Western Canadian Frontier Shooting Society 1st Sat Delta Raider 512-376-2602 Lockhart TX Shootists Society As Sched Caribou Lefty 250-372-0416 Kamloops BC CANADA South Texas Pistolaros 1st Sat Long John Beard 830-663-4783 San Antonio TX Victoria Frontier Shootists As Sched Prairie Buck 250-655-1100 Victoria BC CANADA Nova Scotia Muzzle Comanche Trail Shootists 1st Sat & 3rd Sun Hoodoo Brown 432-682-1422 Midland TX Loading Association 3rd Sun Wounded Belly 902-890-2310 Camden NS CANADA Buckcreek Bandaleros 1st Sat & 3rd Wknd Doug Prine 254-897-7328 Nemo TX Waterloo County Orange County Regulators 1st Sat & 5th Sat Nate Kiowa Jones 409-984-5473 Orange TX Revolver Association 1st Sat Ranger P. Cooper 519-536-9184 Kitchener ON CANADA Old Fort Parker Patriots 1st Wknd Slowaz Molasses 254-412-0904 Groesbeck TX Wentworth Shooting Texas Peacemakers 1st Wknd Pecos Red 903-984-1951 Tyler TX Sports Club 2nd Sun Stoney Creek 1-905-664-3217 Hamilton ON CANADA Canadian River Regulators 2nd Sat Capshaw 806-335-1660 Clarendon TX Otter Valley Rod Texican Rangers 2nd Sat Dusty Chambers 830-896-7856 Fredericksburg TX & Gun Inc. 4th Sun Slick Sid [email protected] Strafforduille ON CANADA Barrie Gun Club As Sched Canadian Crow 705-435-2807 Barrie ON CANADA Bounty Hunters 2nd Sat Cable Lockhart 806-299-1192 Levelland TX Ottawa Valley Marauders As Sched Reverend Damon Fire 613-825-8060 Ottawa ON CANADA Travis County Regulators 2nd Sat Shotgun Sally 512-694-6803 Smithville TX Texas Tenhorns Shooting Club 2nd Sun & Last Sat Hoss Jack 903-546-6291 Greenville TX Oakwood Outlaws 2nd Wknd Texas Alline 903-545-2252 Oakwood TX Lone Star Frontier Shooting Club 2nd Wknd Lamesa Kid 204-802-2595 Ormsby Ranch TX EUROPE MONTHLY MATCHES Tejas Caballeros 3rd Sat Texas Heat 512-219-8280 Austin TX Sweetwater Gunslingers Austria As Sched Mercante 43121114251 Vienna AT Big Thicket Outlaws 3rd Sat Shynee Graves 409-860-5526 Beaumont TX Old West Shooting Gruesome Gulch Gang 3rd Sat Eli Blue 806-293-2909 Plainview Society Switzerland As Sched Hondo Janssen 01-271-9947 Zurich CH Czech Cowboy Action (Hale County) TX San Antonio Rough Riders 3rd Sat Dusty Lone Star 210-680-8840 San Antonio TX Shooting Society As Sched George Roscoe 420-777-220248 Oparany (South Bohemia) CZ SASS Germany As Sched Santa Klaus 0049-941-24924 Philippsburg DE Texas Historical Shootist Society 3rd Sun Longhaired Jim 979-373-9938 Columbus TX Cowboy Action Shooting-Germany Last Sat Kid O Folliard 0049 170382 9406 Werkstrasse, Edderitz DE Red River Regulators 3rd Sun El Rio Rojo Ray 903-838-0964 Texarkana TX Club Hipico Del Maresme As Sched Martin Rosell 93-759-1887 Barcelona ES Comanche Valley Vigilantes 3rd Wknd Nueces Outlaw 817-508-0774 Cleburne TX SASS-Finland As Sched Quincannon 358-41-5794962 Finland FI Butterfield Trail Regulators 4th Sat Cob-Eye Zack 325-698-0685 Abilene TX Old West Shooting Society Italy As Sched Mar Tex 39-0303737058 Gussago - Brescia, IT IT Alamo Area Moderators 4th Sat Tombstone Mary 210-493-9320 San Antonio TX Honky Tonk Rebels As sched Kaboom Andy 39 335 7378551 Vigevano IT Tejas Pistoleros, Inc. 4th Wknd Texas Paladin 713-690-5313 Eagle Lake TX Dutch Western Badlands Bar 3 4th Wknd T-Bone Dooley 903-628-5512 English TX Shooting Association 1st Sun Fat Bob 31-40-242-4076 Varies NL Texas Regulators 4th Wknd Shotglass 281-259-0284 Tomball/Cypress TX Scherpschutters Veghel 2nd un Cloggie Joe 31-4120-652694 Veghel NL Jersey Lilly Shooting and Western Shooting Club Social Club As Sched Ed Mcgivern 830-775-1983 Del Rio TX Stone Valley As Sched Pete Cody 31-4-6433-1075 Stein (LB) NL Copenhagen Valley Regulators 1st Sat Lefty Slack 435-730-0880 Mantua UT Quantrill Raiders As Sched Charles Quantrill 4793259669 Loten NO Crow Seeps Cattle Company L.L.C. 1st Sat Buffalo Juan 435-528-7432 Mayfield UT SASS Norway As Sched Charles Quantrill 47-932-59-669 Loten NO Dixie Desperados 2nd & 4th Sat Nitty Gritty Sandy 435-656-5211 St. George UT Schedsmoe County Rough Riders Thurs Jailbird 47-6399-4279 Korpaasen NO Rio Verde Rangers 2nd Sat Doc Nelson 435-564-8210 Green River UT British Western Shooting Society As Sched Badas Bob 16-422-53-3333 Redcar UK North Rim Regulators 2nd Sat Autum Rose 435-644-5053 Kanab UT Hobble Creek Wranglers 2nd Sat Hobble C. Marshal 801-489-7681 Springville UT Coal Creek Cowboys 3rd & 5th Sat Lineas A. Puffbuster 435-680-9275 Cedar City UT DOWN UNDER MONTHLY MATCHES Utah War 3rd & 5th Sat Jubal O. Sackett 801-944-3444 Salt Lake UT Gold Coast Gamblers 1st & 3rd Sat Dagger Jack 61-7-5537-5857 Gold Coast QLD AU Deseret Historical Shootist Society 3rd Sat Wind River Ranger 801-825-2521 Kaysville UT Adelaide Pistol Mesa Marauders Gun Club 3rd Sat Copper Queen 435-979-4665 Lake Powell UT & Shooting Club 1st Sat Roller Mill Hill Gunslingers 3rd Sat Widtsoe Kid 435-676-8382 Panquitch UT & 3rd Sun Lobo Malo 61-8-2890606 Korunye SA AU Diamond Mountain Rustlers 3rd Sat Dia. Mtn. C. Jumper 435-789-7563 Vernal UT Cowboy Action Shooters Wasatch Summit Regulators 3rd Sun Boots Rob 435-649-3625 Park City UT of Australia 3rd Wknd Tony Cohen 02-9975-7983 Beacon Hill NSW AU Wahsatch Desperados 4th Sat Sanpitch Kid 801-231-2643 Kaysville UT SSAA Single Action Castle Gate Posse 4th Sat Cowboy M. Maude 435-637-8209 Price UT Shooting-Australia 4th Sun Virgil Earp 61-7-4695-2050 Millmerran QLD AU Cavalier Cowboys 1st Sun Kuba Kid 804-270-9054 Richmond VA Fort Bridger Shooting Club Inc. 4th Sun Duke York 61-3-9551-2902 Drouin VIC AU Virginia City Marshals 1st Tues Virginia Vixen 703-455-4795 Fairfax VA Wiski Mountain Rangers, The As Sched The Caretaker Hare 414383845 Mt. Martha VIC AU Stovall Creek Regulators 1st Wknd Bear Creek Jesse 434-332-5310 Madison Heights VA Mount Rowan Rangers Sat Squizzy 03-5342-8400 Mt Rowan VIC AU Blue Ridge Regulators 2nd Sun Bad Company 540-886-3374 Lexington VA Bullet Spittin Sons O’ Thunder 2nd Sat Billy Deadwood 64-6-3564720 Palmerston N. NZ K.C.’s Corral 3rd Sat Sam Hades 804-264-3608 Mechanicsville VA Trail Blazers Gun Club 2nd Sun Sudden Lee 64-3-755-8870 Hokitika NZ Mattaponi Sundowners 3rd Sun Flatboat Bob 804-785-2575 West Point VA Wairarapa Pistol Club 2nd Sun Doc Hayes 0064 63796692 Gladstone NZ Pepper Mill Creek Gang 4th Sun Slip Hammer Spiv 540-775-4561 King George VA Quarry Gang 3rd Sat Kento Kid 64-6-857-7297 Waipawa NZ Roanoke Rifle and Golden Downs Rangers 3rd Sun Ian Douglas 0064-3-5418421 Wakefield NZ Revolver Club, Inc. 4th Sun Trapper Dan 540-890-5162 Roanoke VA Tararua Rangers 3rd Sun J.E.B. Stuart 64-6-3796436 Carterton NZ Verdant Mountain Vigilantes 2nd Sun Sgt Jake McCandless 802-862-1708 Marshfield VT Mica Peak Marshals 1st & 3rd Sat Old Timer Gus 509-325-9253 Spokane Valley WA North East Washington Regulators 1st Wknd Crossfire Scout 509-684-8953 Colville WA SOUTH AFRICA MONTHLY MATCHES Renton United Cowboy Western Shooters Action Shooters 1st Wknd Jess Ducky 425-271-9286 Renton WA of South Africa 3rd Sat Richmond P. Hobson 27-21-797-5054 Cape Town ZA Smokey Point Desperados 2nd Sun Mudflat Mike 425-335-5176 Arlington WA Wolverton Mtn. Peace Keepers 3rd Sat Hellfire 360-260-5299 Ariel WA Apple Valley Marshals 3rd Sat Silent Sam 509-884-3875 East Wenatchee WA Ghost Riders-Snoqualmie SASS MOUNTED MONTHLY MATCHES Valley Rifle Club 3rd Sun Sidewinder Sam 425-836-8053 Snoqualmie WA Northwest Arkansas Range Riders 1st Sat & 3rd SunLester Whitney 479-824-2590 Lincoln AR Black River Regulators 4th Sat Montana Slim 360-754-4328 Littlerock WA Coyote Valley Regulators 1st Sun Seymore Dust 408-591-4523 Gilroy CA Custer Renegades 4th Sun Slingshot Sam 360-410-6869 Custer WA Ghost Town Riders Poulsbo Pistoleros 4th Sun Alzada Slim 360-308-8384 Poulsbo WA Mounted Shooters 1st Sun Steely Eyes Earp 951-737-6596 Norco CA Old West Cowboys & Guns Roy Rogers Rangers 2nd Sat Wildcat Kate 951-928-4601 Winchester CA Shooting Society As Sched Bear Britches 800-735-1348 Cle Elum WA San Joaquin Valley Rangers 2nd Sun Jim Wild 209-941-4655 Stockton CA Rattlesnake Gulch Rangers Last Sat Crisco 509-628-0889 Benton City WA Fresno Stage Robbers 4th Sun Dewey D. Mented 559-846-6341 Fresno CA Beazley Gulch Rangers Last Sun An E. Di 509-787-1782 Quincy WA California Desperados Rock River Regulators 1st Sat Stoney Mike 608-868-5167 Beloit WI Mounted Shooters As Sched Gentleman Joe 661-538-9826 Acton CA Western Wisconsin Wild Bunch 2nd Sat Sierra Jack Cassidy 608-792-1494 Holmen WI California Range Riders Bristol Plains Pistoleros 2nd Sun Tex Hewitt 847-956-0947 Bristol WI Mounted Shooters As Sched Old Buckaroo 408-710-1616 Gilroy CA Liberty Prairie Regulators 3rd Sat Dirty Deeds 920-748-4833 Ripon WI Hat Creek Rangers TBD Bitter Creek Dalton 951-763-1168 Anza CA Blue Hills Bandits 3rd Sun Lone Lady 715-458-4841 Rice Lake WI Sand Creek Shadow Riders 1st Sat Wildkat Mike 303-644-5802 Byers CO Good Guys Posse 3rd Wknd Dangerous Denny 847-436-4570 Sharon WI Revengers of Montezuma As Sched Aneeda Huginkiss 970-565-8479 Cortez CO Wisconsin Old West Shootist, Inc. 4th Sat Tracker Jack Daniels 715-643-2011 Boyceville WI Colorado Cowboys Mounted As Sched Mule Creek 719-748-3398 Lake George CO Oconomowoc Cattlemen’s Idaho Regulators 4th Sun My Name Is Nobody 208-536-2641 Gooding ID Association 4th Sat Marvin the Moyle 414-254-5592 Concord WI Broken Spoke Mounted Posse As Sched El Paisano 217-964-2433 Mendon IL The Bad Guys Posse As Sched Speedy Dan 262-728-6577 Elkhorn WI Midwest Rangers, Inc. As Sched James B. Hume 309-219-2198 Rockford IL Dawn Ghost Riders 1st Sat Coffee Bean 304-327-9884 Hinton WV Thurmont Mounted Rangers 2nd Sun Timber Smoke 410-997-9370 Thurmont MD The Railtown Rowdys 2nd Sun Miss Print 304-589-6162 Bluefield WV Greasy Grass Scouts Mounted Call to Shoot Prairie Annie 406-638-2438 Garryowen MT Kanawha Valley Regulators 3rd Wknd Pike Marshall 304-925-9342 Eleanor WV New Hampshire Mounted Shooters As Sched Army Saddler 603-487-3379 New Boston NH Cowboy Action Shooting Buffalo Range Riders Mounted 1st Sat Nuevo Mike 505-832-4059 Founders Ranch NM Sports, Inc. 4th Sun Last Word 304-289-6098 Largent WV Rio Grande Mounted Rustlers 2nd Sat Buckskin Doc 505-440-0257 Belen NM Cheyenne Regulators, Inc. 1st Sat Overland Kid 307-635-9940 Cheyenne WY Pecos Valley Pistoleros 4th Sat Yankee Duke 505-308-9245 Hagerman NM Colter’s Hell Justice Gila Rangers Mounted Division 4th Sun Chico Cheech 505-388-2531 Silver City NM Magdalena Trail Drivers Mounted As Sched Rimrock Mike 888-823-5709 Magdalena NM Committee WSAS 1st Sat Lucky B. Thorington 307-754-5831 Cody WY Las Vegas Mounted Bessemer Vigilance Shooting Association Varies Cactus Concha 702-648-6434 Las Vegas NV Committee WSAS 1st Sun Smokewagon Bill 307-472-1926 Casper WY 1st Ohio Cowboy Mounted High Lonesome Drifters 2nd Sat Kari Lynn 307-587-2946 Cody WY Shooting Association As Sched Tatonka Dan 513-932-1021 Middletown OH Southfork Vigilance Lone Pine Rangers 3rd Sat Hawkeye Scout 541-447-7012 Prineville OR Committee WSAS 2nd Sun Wennoff Halfcock 307-332-5035 Lander WY Deadwood Seven Down Donkey Creek Shootists 3rd Sat Poker Jim 307-660-0221 Gillette WY Regulators Mounted As Sched Gentleman Cowboy 605-642-7736 Spearfish SD Powder River Justice Plum Creek Carriage & Shooting Committee WSAS 3rd Sun Red Angus 307-684-9473 Buffalo WY Society Mounted 1st Sat Delta Raider 512-376-2606 Lockhart TX

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SASS WESTERN REGIONAL SASS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP Last Stand at Chimney Rock Oct 5-8, ‘06 Five Jacks 760-949-3198 Lucerne Valley CA END of TRAIL Jun 15-24, ‘07 SASS Office 714-694-1800 Founders Ranch NM High Noon at Tusco Oct 6-8, ‘06 Split Rail 330-364-6185 Midvale OH SASS Maryland State Championship Guns In The Grove Oct 7, ‘06 Ross Rutherford 828-287-4519 Rutherfordton NC Thunder Valley Days Jun 21-23, ‘07 Chuckaroo 301-831-9666 Damascus MD The Whoopin’ Oct 7, ‘06 Texas Heat 512-219-8280 Driftwood TX SASS Wisconsin State Black Powder Shootout Underwear Day Oct 7-8, ‘06 G.D. R. Goldvein 509-301-2418 Milton Freewater OR Smoke in the Hills Jun 24, ‘07 Tracker Jack Daniels 715-643-2011 Boyceville WA Comanche Moon Shootout Oct 7-8, ‘06 Hoodoo Brown 432-682-1422 Midland TX SASS HIGH PLAINS REGIONAL Huntsman Senior Games Oct 10-14, ‘06 Buzzard’s Brat 435-627-2346 St. George UT Hell on Wheels Jun 28-Jul 1, ‘07 Overland Kid 307-635-9940 Cheyenne WY SASS Tennessee State Championship SASS Michigan State Black Powder Shootout Regulator’s Reckoning Oct 12-14, ‘06 Charlie Bowdre 615-896-8450 Wartrace TN Smoke on the Range Jun 30-Jul 1, ‘07 Two Rig A Tony 606-891-6917 Grand Rapids MI SASS California State Championship Blue Mountain Shootout Jul 6-8, ‘07 Lester Moore 610-821-8215 Topton PA Shootout at Durham Ferry Oct 12-15, ‘06 Cherokee Knight 209-477-8883 Manteca CA SASS NORTHWEST REGIONAL SASS Kansas State Championship Shootout at Horse Ridge Jul 11-15, ‘07 Cow Boss 541-548-7325 Bend OR Border Wars ‘06 Oct 13-15, ‘06 Buffalo Phil 913-904-8733 Parker KS SASS Indiana State Championship SASS Virginia State Championship Hoosier Ambush Jul 13-15, ‘07 Doc Molar 765-948-3844 Jonesboro IN Star City Shootout Oct 13-15, ‘06 Beer Slinger 540-314-3949 Roanoke VA SASS SOUTHWEST TERRITORIAL BLACKPOWDER SHOOTOUT Mississippi Fandango Oct 13-15, ‘06 Grump Hellrider 608-526-4687 Holmen WI - Powder Blast Jul 19-21, ‘07 Texas Alline 903-545-2252 Oakwood TX Gunfight At Wolf Creek Oct 14, ‘06 Wild Otter 828-423-7796 Asheville NC SASS NEW ENGLAND REGIONAL Shindig Oct 14, ‘06 Dusty Chambers 830-377-6331 Fredericksburg TX The Great Nor’easter Jul 26-29, ‘07 Capt. Morgan Rum 603-772-5041 Pelhan NH Buzzard Boil Oct 15, ‘06 Dave Heinig 203-457-1031 East Granby CT SASS North Dakota State Championship SASS SOUTHWEST REGIONAL Peace in the Valley Aug 3-5, ‘07 Wild River Rose 701-588-4331 Kindred ND Showdown at Buck Creek Oct 19-22, ‘06 Nueces Outlaw 817-508-0774 Cleburne TX SASS Washington State Championship “Comin Thru The Rye” Westmatch XVI Aug 3-5, ‘07 The Elder Katie 253-946-1438 Renton WA Gunnin’ Fer A Showdown Oct 21-22, ‘06 Derringer Di 205-647-6925 Hoover AL SASS Utah State Championship Diamond Four Roundup Oct 21-22, ‘06 Kayutah Kid 607-796-0573 Odessa NY Utah War Aug 8-11, ‘07 Jubal O. Sackett 801-944-3444 Park City UT Llano Estacado Shootout Oct 21-22, ‘06 Cable Lockhart 806-299-1192 Whitharral TX SASS Idaho State Championship Gunfight Behind The Jersey Lilly Oct 25-29, ‘06 Marshal Law 951-780-6467 Norco CA Reckoning at Black Creek Aug 8-12, ‘07 Pink Eye Pinkerton 208-922-3671 Kuna ID SASS Arizona State Championship SASS MIDWEST REGIONAL Bordertown Oct 26-29, ‘06 Quicksand 520-290-8599 Tucson AZ Guns of August Aug 9-12, ‘07 Deadwood Stan 513-894-3500 Middletown OH SASS Missouri State Championship SASS Oregon State Championship Show-Me Shootout Oct 26-29, ‘06 Smokie 417-759-9114 Branson MO Shootout at Saddle Butte Aug 17-19, ‘07 Mid Valley Drifter 541-259-2774 Albany OR Gun Smoke Among the Petticoats Oct 27-28, ‘06 Hungry Bear 850-929-2406 Pinetta FL SASS Nebraska State Championship 10th Annual Robbers Roost Regional Roundup Oct 27-28, ‘06 Doc Nelson 435-564-8210 Green River UT Shootout at Flatwater Sep 1-3, ‘07 Scorpion Blain 308-226-2567 Grand Island NE SASS New Jersey State and Delaware Championship SASS Colorado State Championship Purgatory In The Pines Oct 27-29, ‘06 Flat Iron Frank 609-693-6120 Jackson NJ Kid Curry’s Last Ride Sep 6-9, ‘07 Miles Coffee 970-625-0657 Rifle CO Comin’ At ‘Cha Oct 27-29, ‘06 T-Bone Dooley 903-628-5512 English TX SASS Minnesota State Championship Guns of Autum Oct 28, ‘06 Southern Breeze 770-597-7994 Gainesville GA Gunsmoke ‘07 Sep 13-16, ‘07 Mogollon Drifter 507-838-7334 Morristown MN October Shootout Oct 28-29, ‘06 Littleton S. 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