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2019 Fastest Gun Alive World Championship

Oregon Ranger Wins His Sixth Fastest Gun Alive Title While Flying Cowgirl Makes History as the Youngest CFDA World Champion!

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The Choice of Champions HigHly RegaRded as THe MosT dependable six-gun in THe WoRld Gunslinger’s Gazette Fall 2019 Page 3 GUNSLINGER”S GAZETTE Editorial Publisher Dead line Cowboy Fast Draw Association, LLC for me, this is actually a good thing as I am ALWAY Deadline to submit articles Director short on articles for our Spring Issue. So if you sub- Cal Eilrich “Quick Cal” #L2 mitted an article and do not see it in this issue, rest for the next Gazette is: assured it will be published in the Spring 2020 Issue. Editor Please feel free to contact me if you have any con- January 31st Erika Frisk ,“Hannah Calder” #L46 cerns or questions about an article you submitted. I Please submit all articles and Contributing Editors will need additional articles for the Spring Issue, so pictures to: Alotta Lead #L37 please send them my way! Mongo #L57 The Spring Issue is also the issue that in- [email protected] cludes the full article for the Overall Top Gun Points Copy Editor Winners, and Club of the Year. We usually have a Erika Frisk, “Hannah Calder” few people ask why these are not in the Fall Issue, so Life #46 Christmas is in the Air!!! we just want to clarify that we have always tradition- s I sit here, finishing my final edits on this -is ally published those articles in the Spring Issue. In Marketing and Sales Asue, we are having a nice little snow storm here this issue, we have included a list of the overall Top # Erika Frisk, “Hannah Calder” #L46 in Northern Nevada. Definitely makes for the per- Gun Champions (page 9). Congratulations to you Inside CFDA ...... 4 fect time to be sitting in my warm office in front of all, well deserved!!! Memberships/Product Orders: Membership News ...... 5 Alotta Lead #L37 my computer. The nice thing about a Nevada snow Jackie Daniels L2472 storm is that it is usually melted the next day! I Wishing you all a Very Merry Christmas & 2019 Fastest Gun Alive...... 6 know many of our Northern and East Coast friends Contents (775)575-1802 a Happy New Year! 2019 Minnesota State...... 13 www.cowboyfastdraw. com are not so lucky in that regard. I can hardly believe it is already time to Hannah Calder 2019 South DakotaArticles State & High Plains...14 CFDA Shoot For the Stars Scholarship Fund put out the Fall Issue, meaning that the 2019 shoot- Be sure to “LIKE” us on Facebook! 2019 Colorado State...... 16 Windmill Kid #L1748 & Miss Betty #L2457 ing season has already come to an end. And what [email protected] an amazing year it was! The Fall Issue is always Please send all articles and advertising to: 2019 Four Corners Territorial...... 17 or 432-664-1913 a fun issue to put together. I usually have quite a [email protected] .45 Side Kicks 1st Annual Event...... 19 Advertising few great articles submitted for this issue as well as (775)575-1802 the Fastest Gun Alive article. And this year was no 2019 Kentucky State...... 20 [email protected] exception. In fact, it MORE than exceeded expec- “Christmas in the Bunkhouse” By Texas Joe..21 tations, as I received more articles than would allow Please send Letters to the Editor to: for room (HUGE Thank you to all who submitted). Flying Cowgirl Part 2 Interview...... 22 [email protected] With the various articles and photos (and the FGA 2019 Shoot for the Stars Recipients...... 24 article taking up quite a bit of room), I usually do not Copyright 2019 by Cowboy Fast Draw Association, Regulators & Territories...... 24 LLC. All rights reserved under international and know how much room I will have until I start putting Pan American Copyright Conventions. Reproduci- it all together. It is like a giant 32 page puzzle. As Shoot For the Stars...... 24 ton in whole or in part without written permission such, there were unfortunately a few articles that did New Member List...... 26 of the publisher is strictly prohibited. not make this issue due to space limitations. BUT, Printed in the U.S.A. PO Box 5 - Fernley, NV 89408 Information (775)575-1802 CFDA General Store...... 27

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It’s no secret that we ran into ing these two great competitors soon. precise “conditioned reflex” of muscle memory an issue in the Main Match after Round 8 on Amazing Achievements movements that is extremely difficult to consis- Saturday. It just started to not eliminate shoot- I’ve said many times, “Anything tently repeat in highly competitive conditions. ers with 4-X’s. You can read about it in the Can Happen in CFDA!” Each year we witness Oregon Ranger (OR) won his first Men’s FGA FGA Article, so I won’t go through the details amazing achievements in our sport. Our sport title at age 14 in 2011. In 2015 at age 18 he here. Let’s just say that our great Scoring Team breaks down many barriers having to do with became the first man to win two FGA Overall got through the remaining Main Match on age, gender, physical limitations, etc. Cowboy Men’s World Championship Titles, and he has Drawing Cards, with little time lost. Fast Draw is a unique blend of speed, accuracy, now won the last 5 FGA’s in a row. Plus, two Speaking of Drawing Cards, we Merry Christmas! mental focus, determination, and adaptation. years in a row he has won Top Gun of the Year, should always have Drawing Cards and Round s you are receiving this issue of the Gun- No two championships are the same, no two and his first National Championship, complet- by Round Score Sheets on hand at any major Aslinger’s Gazette, we look forward to an- bouts between different or even the same op- ing a Grand Slam. Not only that, at age 22, contest as the ultimate backup. However, we other exciting year of Cowboy Fast Draw that ponents are the same. Every time we step on he has become a fine young man and a great are finding that many of our scorekeepers cur- stands before us. the line, we shake hands, wish each other luck, representative for our sport! rently do not understand how to run contests We just finished Thanksgiving, and do our best to perform the skills we have Green River wins Overall Men’s Virginia on anything but our CFDA Scoring Program. which is a special day set aside from every day trained to do. No matter whether we win or State Championship as a Shootist- Green Perhaps everyone should learn to understand or work and business to observe, cherish and hon- lose a round, we shake hands in mutual respect, River (KY) won the Men’s Division with a refresh their knowledge of how the Round by or all that we have to be Thankful for. As cus- and cherish the bonds that grow between our Shootist long-gun and holster shooting consis- Round Scoring System works and stay in prac- tomary at our holiday table before we begin to fellow . With that said, there are tently in the low 4’s and 3’s. With all the talent- tice by occasionally using it at local matches. feast upon the bounty that lays before us, we go many amazing things that happened in 2019, ed shooters who have developed in CFDA, this Current Testing- CD Tom and I recently have around the table and proclaim what each of us here are just a few of the most notable ones. truly stands out as an amazing accomplishment! been conducting forensic testing on the actu- are most thankful for. From our grandchildren The - I received a call from a fel- al backed up FGA Main Match to determined ranging from age 6 to 16, to the parents and la from Michigan named John Yothers a.k.a. CFDA Scoring Program what happened this year. We are not finished grandparents, a common theme was apparent. JC Dalton in January of 2019. He said his wife Our CFDA Scoring Program is a key as of the writing of this column, but will have Among them were God, country, and the joy and daughter were very interested in trying to part of running today’s CFDA Titled Cham- results soon and will report our findings on our we share in how close of a family we are. Also learn to shoot Cowboy Fast Draw with him. He pionship efficiently. There are many things a Facebook support community at (Cowboy Fast mentioned was our CFDA Family and how for- told me he had a stroke just 18 months earlier, Match Director needs to pay attention to in or- Draw Scoring Posse). tunate we are to be part of something we can and they all felt that our sport would be great der to produce an efficient and fun tournament. Goal- We are still finding some very small share with our friends throughout our sport. therapy for him. They quickly acquired guns, Perhaps there is nothing more important than adjustments that are needed, but the current We Thank You ALL for being part of it! holsters, timers, targets, lasers, and all the ac- having a good Scoring Team! CFDA has in- program is really a major improvement over cessories they needed from the CFDA General vested 10 years of commitment and thousands Version 16.5. Once another round of testing is CFDA 2020! Store and started right in practicing. They put of dollars into developing the CFDA Scoring completed, we will finalize the CFDA Scoring Currently, we have 26 CFDA Titled a lot of time and effort and made huge improve- Program. This project has involved many Program (Version 20), in early January, which Championships scheduled for this year, anoth- ments in their shooting in a very short time. Al- CFDA members and clubs, so much so that will hopefully meet our needs for a number of er record! The season is starting full-swing though they lived in an isolated location, from CFDA has declared our Scoring Program an as- years to come. earlier this year in March with the Oklahoma the standpoint of CFDA, they traveled 8 hours set to our sport, and now makes it available on Education- No program can ever be safe & Arizona State Championships, followed by to the closest club, the Black River Bandits, flash drive free to any CFDA Affiliated Club. guarded from user entry errors. Education championships every week or two. By May we in March for their first club shoot. JC Dalton, CD Tom, who created the SASS and practice are the key! Therefore, we will begin having multiple tournaments sometimes Dead Eye Daisy, and Flying Cowgirl soon be- Scoring Program, is our programmer and produce another series of Scoring Program In- on the same weekend for venues spread by came hooked on Cowboy Fast Draw. You can co-designer. This is a very complicated pro- structional Videos, complete with screen shots more than 1,000 miles. It all culminates with read Holli Day’s article about them in the last gram since it must eliminate shooters upon and narration, to replace the two 45-minute the FGA, always the 1st weekend of October. Gazette as well as a follow up on in this issue reaching the X-Factor, while performing a videos that are currently on our website for I’m surprised that we have yet to on page 22, so I won’t go into the details how number of other functions. CD Tom explained Version 16.5. I’m considering shorter and have a CFDA Titled Championship scheduled Dead Eye Daisy & Flying Cowgirl both won that there are many internal “tables” involved, more compartmentalized lessons covering one for after the FGA, especially in some of our CFDA Titled Championships in mid-season. therefore when any part of the program is or two topics in around a 10-minute session. warmer climates, or perhaps at an indoor facili- The Dalton Gang showed up at FGA changed it can affect the tables in all parts of ty. Just so folks know, any titled championship and continued their family’s legacy of amazing the program. That’s why education and prac- In Closing…. held after the FGA, would be “the beginning of accomplishments. Dead Eye Daisy and Fly- tice are necessary to learn proper procedures 2020 will be another busy year for the trail” for earning points for following sea- ing Cowgirl (Age 12), both made the Ladies for Match Set Up and data entry. We also try to CFDA with a lot of local, regional and national son’s Top Gun Awards. Magnificent 7 Shootoffs, with JC Dalton mak- make the program as user friendly as possible. activity for our membership to enjoy. I look ing the Top 10 Men. And, if that isn’t amazing 2019 has been a year dedicated to up- forward to visiting various regions this year Reflections of a Great Year (2019) enough, the crowd went wild on camera for a dating our program that has been working well to meet new members, make new friends and Top Gun of the Year- Congratulations to our show soon to be seen on Outdoor Channel, as since Version 16.5 we released in 2016, by the renewing old friendships. We all share a com- Top Guns of the Year, Oregon Ranger (OR) Flying Cowgirl won CFDA’s biggest title, on way, we name each version so that the first two mon passion, the love of the spirit of the Old and Lefty Lipscomb (ID)! Also, to all of our Cowboy Fast Draw’s biggest stage, and earned numbers are the year it was released. West, the thrill of six-gun competition, and the Top 10 Buckle Winners, that is a tough com- the right to wear the coveted Black Badge!!! At the beginning of this year, we camaraderie of our CFDA Family. petition throughout the year among many great Oregon Ranger wins 5 FGA’s in a Row- established a list of things we wanted to add See You on the Trail! gunfighters across the country. We will honor Cowboy Fast Draw is the most difficult form of or improve. In late May, we released Version our Top Gun Champions, as is tradition with Fast Draw ever developed, and perhaps among 19.5, which operated very well, but there still an interview in the Spring Edition of the Gun- the most difficult of all . The were some things that we wanted to improve. slinger’s Gazette, I look forward to interview- size and distance of our targets demands a very We made adjustments and tested the program Gunslinger’s Gazette Fall 2019 Page 5 Membership News and Announcements By: Alotta Lead, CFDA Membership Director

awards ceremony. Both will be on Thursday the next issue of the Gunslinger’s Gazette for breaks down to less than a half a cent a day or evening, and will be at the convention center. 2020. Believe me it will be fun and this gives 0.014 cents per day! Or a .41 cent increase per Life dinner will move to the convention the shooters Friday evening “free” to go out, month or 0.090 cent per week....pretty good for center for the much needed room. The event have dinner with their friends and family, see all the fun you’ll get! has become very popular, this way we can the sights of the area, win a jackpot or two and In closing, with Thanksgiving now accommodate more members and their guest. have a relaxing evening! There has also been behind us, and the Christmas season which We’ve made do at the Multi-Purpose room at some thought to bringing back the “Pickin’ and is quickly approaching, there are so many the range, but it’s time to move up to a bigger Grinnin” talent night and karaoke! We did that things to be thankful for. Family, friends, our hat a year for CFDA! venue for the dinner. The theme of the Life many years ago, headed up by “Mississippi loyal furry four legged pets, and our health! WTopped off by the bestFastest “ Gun dinner will be announced in the first issue of Marshall” and “Magnolia Blu” which was a Everyone take pause and remember the ones Alive”TM World Championship to date, a ton of the 2020 Gazette. We have a few ideas, but if blast! I didn’t know how many talented folks we’ve lost in the CFDA family, the many new fun was had by everyone, and just think, as of anyone has a thought of what would be a fun we have in the sport! We would however, need friendships that were made over the year and this writing, just 317 more days until theNEXT theme, email me or call our office with your someone to take charge of it, and organize the reconnections of old friendships of many “FASTEST GUN ALIVE”TM!! thoughts, we’ll pick the winning theme by the the evening at the multipurpose room at the years. CFDA has a way of bringing the best A big congratulations to all the end of this year so we can let everyone know to fairgrounds, but more on that at a later date. folks into our lives. A big huge thank you to all winners of a Cowboy Fast Draw Association get their costumes ready to go! Going to be a for your continued support of the best sport we Tilted Championship and a huge congratulations fun time. CFDA Membership Update all love. to the 2019 “Fastest Gun Alive”TM World I mentioned the Friday evening Many have already heard and it is a fact that Also please note that CFDA Champions- “Flying Cowgirl” the youngest in awards will also be held on Thursday.....”How CFDA membership fees are going up January Headquarters will be CLOSED from Dec. 23rd the history of CFDA and “Oregon Ranger” now will that work”...you ask! 1st 2020. It will rise $5.50 across the board for through Jan. 2nd so we can take some time off the 6 time World Champion! The Life member dinner Reception new and renewal primary, spouse, and youth to enjoy the Christmas Season with our family. It was a year to remember that will will be a closed door event only attended by member (that are 17yrs and younger, and live We’ll reopen the office at 8:30am – nd Jan2 go down in the history books, one of high the Life members and their guest that have at the same address as the primary) 2020 ready for business. competition and again, where great friendships RSVP’ed. It will begin a bit earlier than in The rise in the cost of EVERYTHING From our family to yours, Merry were reconnected and where many new the past, will go for approx. 2 hours and then connected to processing memberships has gone Christmas to one and all, see you in 2020 friendships were made. We were so glad to see the doors will open for seating to begin for up. We have not raised membership fees since down the CFDA Trail somewhere in this our wonderful friends from Switzerland and the category and side match awards, that will 2007. Almost everyone has been supportive of wonderful country we live in! France attending the big event again this year, start right after the life dinner. We have it all this increase and understand it’s necessary that Honcho, his wife Copper Red, Slowhand and worked out, and we’ll explain more about it in cost do increase. When you think about it, it Alotta Lead his wife, all from Switzerland, and Black Eagle Montana from France. They have made many great friends in CFDA and we’re all so glad to have them in the CFDA Family! We’re looking forward to seeing them again at the 2020 FGA! The week of the “Fastest Gun MARSHALLVILLE Alive”TM went by so fast, but we’re already gearing up for 2020 “Fastest Gun Alive”- NOW AVAILABLE on AMAZON World Championship with a few new changes !by JOHN WEST I think everyone will like. We’ll be announcing those upgrades to the match in the spring issue rouble weaves in and out of the peaceful town of Marshallville, of the Gunslinger’s Gazette! Stay tuned you Tsettled on July 4, 1868 in the Colorado Territory. won’t want to miss the best 2020 FGA so start Living in and about the town are several former making your plans to attend! lawmen, looking for some peace and quiet after spending years facing outlaws and bringing justice to the West. With similar Everyone here at the CFDA backgrounds they form a solid friendship. Buzzard Cooper, headquarters wants to send out a big heartfelt Shady Mike and Gentleman George are three of the old law thanks for all that was in attendance this year. dogs that like to 'belly up to the bar' in their favorite saloon, We know that school age youth shooters are in the Short Keg. The saloon is owned by a former Marshal, Ken school at this time, work might not allow you Knight and Deputy George Sundown. When trouble looms large for the lone sheriff, Quick Cal, to break away and take a week off, and life in he often asks Knight and his friends for help. They help general can throw us curves that will alter any prevent a bank robbery, save a kidnapped victim, and chase plans made. But the Fastest Gun Alive is going down outlaws who beat up the lady who runs the newspaper, to be around for many years to come, so there’s Hannah Calder. a chance you might be able to come on out to When a gang of killers threatens to take over the town, Ken Knight gathers his friends and the ex-lawmen face their most Fallon, Nevada for a great event one of these dangerous test yet. Some will stand, some will fall. Revenge, years! romance and retribution make this a real page turner. We had a lot of folks and shooters visit us in the CFDA General Store, to say Hi ARSHALLVILL Characters you will find in the book: Short Keg, Buzzard M E Cooper, Gentleman George, Shady Mike, Sundowner, and to purchase CFDA items, and as usual it Now Available on Miss Kitty, Hannah Calder, Quick Cal, Nevada Slim, was a blast to see everyone. My only regret is Amazon - 99 cents Skagway, Bryce, John, Van Gentry, Wild Shot, and Print Version that I don’t have enough time to chit chat. $9.99 Skinner, and Big Mark. Also there will be some changes to Get Yours Now! the 2020 FGA schedule, mainly the Thursday evening Life dinner and the Friday evening amazon.com/author/johnwestmarshallville Page 6 Fall 2019 Gunslinger’s Gazette

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allon, Nevada - CFDA’s Signature & Tourism Authority, who help fund a portion Mernickle Holsters, just as the wind we were for check-ins and walk-in registrations. Our FEvent - The Fastest Gun Alive (FGA) of our budget with a grant each year, and the expecting came up strong. Sunday Morning, team always does a fantastic job getting this every year brings together not only the best Churchill County Parks Department which we moved the War Wagon into place and with year’s 210 Shooters set up and ready to begin of the best competitors in the sport of Cowboy provides reasonably priced first-class facilities the help of several more Gun Hawks we had our World Category Championships by 10 Fast Draw, but also provides competitive and great service at the Churchill County Ranges A & B built within a few hours and all a.m. sharp. In the meantime, Curley Calhoun opportunities for all shooting abilities, and fun Fairgrounds. netting up and targets in place by mid-afternoon. heads up a committee of Regulators carrying activities for all. We also are grateful to local GREAT TEAM WORK! out Equipment Checks. We dedicate 4 of our Since moving the FGA from businesses who donate hundreds of items, and By Tuesday, all targets and timers 5 Six-Lane Ranges for this major undertaking. Deadwood, SD to our new Host City in Grasshopper who spends weeks in advance of were hooked up and tested, and firing lines and Quick and the Dead- a FGA 2008, Fallon has been a great location for our tournament collecting prizes and distributing ranges equipment were put in place. While Tradition began at 9 a.m. This event is a lot of our annual event. Fallon features a great posters throughout Northern Nevada. Alotta Lead, Hannah Calder, and Jackie fun and is probably the closest thing to what choice of reasonably priced motels, numerous Fallon in early October has typical Daniels began setting up the CFDA General a real gunfight would actually be like, except restaurants, and gaming locations. Our event early Fall weather here in the high desert. Store. that the losers are spared a one-way journey to has been embraced by this community of a Average daytimes in the high 70’s and lows in Boot Hill. The entry fee is 20 bucks, with 1/2 little over 20,000 and local businesses. We the high 40’s. The mornings are usually crisp Registration, U.S. Marshal’s Cup & Muster of the money collected going to 1st Place and are proud that our banner appears across US and cool, but the coming day warms rapidly Wednesday, Registration began. Our the other 1/2 is donated to Fallon Mayor Ken 50 the main road going through this farming/ with the rising sun, leading to very pleasant late Registration/Scoring Team Wild Shot, Ubet, Tedford’s Youth Fund, which is an outstanding military community, also known as the Oasis mornings and afternoons. But after all, it is Fall Cool Hand Suz, Lady Heather, and Bean local charity. of Nevada. Reno-Tahoe International Airport, and we have seen our share of unpredictable Counter did an outstanding job getting shooters Curley Calhoun ran the score with service from a number of airlines with weather from 2008, where it was unusually checked-in and matches set up on Wednesday, table, shuffling scoring cards and running this good connections and reasonable airfares, warm, to occasional days of rain, wind, or Thursday, and Friday morning. single-elimination, shoot till you hit, format. only an hour away. We have a number of cool breezes. This year appeared about 10 At noon, the Marshal’s Cup began The shooting was fast and furious as 1/2 of shooters fly from all across the U.S. and days ahead that it might our coldest FGA yet. on Ranges A & B, while we were still fine- the shooters are eliminated with each passing Europe. The first few mornings were a bit colder than tuning set-up of the event. The U.S. Marshal’s round. In this competition you are either We look forward to every year usual, but then turned into very nice days. The Cup is open to U.S. Marshals, Regulators, and quick, or you are dead, there is no second working with the City of Fallon’s Convention week ended with perhaps the most pleasant Deputies serving as representatives for their place winner. It is all in good fun and an weather we have ever experienced, especially clubs. This match is sponsored by CFDA as a exciting experience. When the smoke cleared on Sunday. way to build communication and camaraderie is was Joe Gun (KS), who was this year’s among the leaders of our sport. Congratulations winner of the Quick and the Dead! Set Up to Tank (ID) the winner of the U.S. Marshals Side Matches- Our Side Match We began setting up FGA as we pulled our Cup, for the Idaho Shootists. Director, Gun Hawk’s President, Nevada trucks and trailers into the Churchill County At 5:30, the Executive Director of Smith (NV), did a great job running our two Fairgrounds on the Saturday before our event. CFDA banged the gavel and began our 3-hour Side Matches all day on Thursday on Range This year, as with every year before, Cody was session to discuss various opinions regarding E. We had a Balloon-Disc Challenge and the first person we saw on site to help Dead our agenda items. It is apparent that U.S. Double Trouble. These matches are great Eye Kid, Chisum, Sheriff Rango, Double Marshals do not favor change for the sake fun and 50% of the funds go to Shoot for the Hump Gunslinger, and me with initial set up. of change, but rather when improvements Stars and the other 50% is split up to the Top Dead Eye Kid and I began laying out range or needed adjustments come to a consensus, 3. Congratulations to winners Romeo and tent locations with marking paint, and these discussions provides a necessary and (AZ), Balloon-Disc Challenge; and Crazy soon several Great Basin Gun Hawks showed valuable guidance for CFDA Management. A Legs (CA), Double Trouble. up to help. Shots B Wanderin, Olden Fast, BIG THANK YOU to Wench and Cool Hand World Category Championship- Secret Asian Man, Uncle Willy, Grasshopper, Suz, who volunteer each year as our Recording is a 2-X Nevada 8 Format, which keeps the Tuscarora, Ranger Reeves, Choctaw Kid, Secretaries. rounds flowing. By the end of the 2nd Round and Bogie, pitched in on several projects. By some shooters are eliminated and the rounds mid-afternoon, we had the backstops in place Thursday - World Category Championships, begin to run faster. Eliminated shooters can for Ranges C, D, and E, and the tent structures Quick and the Dead, and Side Matches go enjoy the Side Matches, help out running in place for the CFDA General Store and Thursday morning is always the busiest time ranges, or just visit with friends. As we get Gunslinger’s Gazette Fall 2019 Page 7 fewer and fewer shooters we start moving determine the 6th and 7th Seed, which often them to fewer ranges so shooters left in happens at FGA. Von Zipper became only the categories can help run other categories. second man in FGA Men’s Finals History to The entire event winds down and finishes make the finals as a Shootist. by around 2 to 2:30 p.m., which is quite an accomplishment for a competition this size. Divisional Sub-Category Shootoffs But, it is important not to wear shooters out on At the FGA we honor two distinct sub- this day with all the shooting that lies ahead in categories that compete within the Main the coming days. Match Men & Ladies Divisions, Shootists and 2019 Category World Juniors. Shootists deserve this recognition Champions: - Prickly Pear because they compete with their equipment (Shot with Traditional Ladies); Traditional against all comers in their divisions. In 2018, - Witlock (CA) & Prickly Pear (AZ); 49’R we began to recognize our Junior Shooters - Hafta B Fast (FL) & Sweet Fuse (WA); with their own Final Shootoff. We do not make Senior - Buckwheat James (ID) & Sassy these Main Match sub-categories available for Mustang Gal (CA); Super Senior - Thirsty Thursday’s Category World Championship, (AZ) & Snake Charmer (AR); Old Timers/ because there should only be named one Man Grand Dame - Everitt Hitch (AZ) & Legally and Lady Shootist or Junior Boy and Girl Loaded (ID); Golden Guns - Short Keg (NV); World Champions each year, for which they and Elder Statesman - Frontier Bob (CA); also receive Silver Championship Buckles. Congratulations to ALL! See other winners 2019 Fastest Gun Alive World Champions Top 5 Ladies Shootist- 5th Seed in the picture section and complete results at Miss Kitty & 4th Seed - Rebel Belle began CowboyFastDraw.com Flying Cowgirl and Oregon Ranger with Rebel Belle going on a roll defeating every lady in the line up and earning the Thursday Life Member Dinner followed by our Prayer, this year by Pastor all of the pictures of the winners. coveted Cat Bird Seat, as she watched Top Always a fun event! This year we had a Yosemite Sean. Seed, Snickers and 2nd Seed Sagebrush Sal great Tri-Tip & Chicken Dinner. Thank You Our Shooters Meeting begins by FGA Saturday, Second Chance, & battle in the Semi-Finals. Snickers ended Alotta Lead, Jackie Daniels, Philippine Red, thanking our sponsors; Ruger Firearms, Divisional Sub-Category Shootoffs up in 3rd as Sagebrush Sal came back to Star, and Ranger Reeves who did Pietta of Italy/EMF, Taylors & Company, Outdoor Channel - Shooting USA’s filming challenge Rebel Belle for the Championship the smoke cook’in of the Tri-Tip all day. Mernickle Holsters, and Fallon Convention & crew arrives as the FGA continues on Saturday Finals, where she had to defeat Rebel Belle This year’s theme was “Wild Wild Tourism Authority. Also, our great contributing morning. Round 8 goes off without a hitch and two bouts in a row. Sagebrush Sal came back West” Victorian Steampunk. There was a sponsors, Starline Brass, Hodgdon Powders, then we discovered when we drew Round 9 that with a 75% hit ratio for both rounds in the costume contest and a lot of smiling faces….. and Dead Eye Wax. some of the shooters who received their 4th X low 6’s becoming our Ladies Shootist World They even got me to dress all up and hardly There is a lot of match information were not eliminated from the match. Champion! Results: 1st-Sagebrush Sal (ID), recognizable! But in the end B.A. won the and details explained and then Mongo presents Our FGA Scoring Team went 2nd-Rebel Belle (TX), 3rd-Snickers (CA), Best Dressed Man and Cool Hand Suz won our Safety Meeting. As the meeting is wrapped into action to find the problem and worked 4th-Wench (CO), and 5th-Miss Kitty (AZ). the Ladies! Lots of fun! up, the shooters have an additional 10 minutes simultaneously on two options to keep the Top 5 Men’s Shootists- It’s no easy to confirm that their names appear correctly match running with the scoring program. I made accomplishment just to make the Top 5 Men on our Registration List, and then Round 1 is an announcement to the shooters that there Shootists, with 24 Men Shootists in the FGA! drawn and posted. would be about a 30-minute delay in shooting The shootoff began with a lot of back and before shooting would resume. I then proceeded forth winning and losing going on until 2nd FGA Begins & Friday Night directly to the General Store and obtained a Seed - Quigley came into the match shooting Category Awards deck of CFDA Drawing Cards and returned to consistent low 4’s and taking control of the Round 1 begins as the first shots are fired on the Stat Shack, were I began preparing Option Winner’s Bracket and Slowhand, who came the 5 Six-Lane Ranges within minutes of 3, while our team completed their findings on all the way from Switzerland, taking control each other. As the pace quickens our 225+ the first two options. I will write about why this of the 1-X Bracket with very consistent 6’s. competitors complete Round 1 in just under one happened in my column. When they faced off in the Championship hour. Within five minutes or so, after the last The Solution- We completed the Finals, Slowhand forced a final bout as he round is fired in Round 1, Round 2 is posted Main Match on Drawing kept hitting those 6’s. In and the sound of CFD Cartridges fill the air Cards and our team went the exciting final bout again. That’s what happens when a match into action to the point that Slowhand hit 4 in a row, has the benefit of a great scoring team! Wild the shooters claimed that and with the match tied Friday Morning Opening Ceremonies Shot, Ubet, Lady Heather, Bean Counter, and they barely noticed the 2-2 Quigley won the last Always special at FGA with our Wench as our roving Score Table Monitor keep delay. This all was going shot with a .412 winning Honor Guard - Nevada Nevada Veterans our event running efficiently through 7 rounds on while Bean Counter his first Shootist World Coalition - Presenting Our U.S,.Flag, as the first day’s Main Match winds down by continued running the Championship! Results: followed closely about 4:30. Running 7 Rounds on the first day Second Chance Match to its 1st-Quigley (CO), 2nd- by Grasshopper is always the goal at FGA and we have never conclusion without a hitch. Slowhand (Switzerland), singing our missed it. The measure of a great 3rd-Von Zipper (FL), National The shooters head to their rooms Scoring Team, is by what 4th-B.A. (UT), and 5th- Anthem. Then, or RV’s and get ready, they go out to one of happens when a problem Dry Gulcher (AZ). Our Pledge of Fallon’s great restaurants for dinner, and head occurs, they performed with Top 3 Junior Allegiance, to the Fallon Convention Center for our Annual excellence! THANK YOU! Girls- We had 3 Junior Category and Side Match Awards. This year Back to the Girls at FGA. Little Curley Calhoun Curley Calhoun and Cool Hand Suz were the Match- As we ran the Main Match down to the Money shot the first round with Idahay, who Being Presented Master of Ceremonies for this event! While Magnificent 7 Finals on Range A, whileWench placed 14th Ladies Overall, with Idahay with his Offical Dead Eye Kid, Hannah Calder, Jackie Daniels, organized the Placement Shootoffs on Range B. winning to take on Flying Cowgirl in the next “Prime Time and Sheriff Rango organized awards and took We had a very exciting Men’s 1-X Shootoff to round. Flying Cowgirl won the round hitting Announcer” chair Page 8 Fall 2019 Gunslinger’s Gazette is indeed a special night for honoring noteworthy True Grit Award- members who are getting their lives on the achievements. We start by acknowledging our The following is right path. I would also like to Thank Rodeo sponsors previously mentioned in this article, quoted from the Romeo (AZ), who contributes his tremendous we especially thank Mernickle Holsters one of inscription on this talent as a National Champion Auctioneer our greatest and long-standing sponsors, they award, “This Award and provides an entertaining auction for the have sponsored this ceremony for the past 12 is presented each enjoyment of all who attend. This is truly a years! Cliff, Lisa, and Hayley Powers, the new year to the CFDA special occasion for our organization! owners of Mernickle Holsters were behind member who their Hosted Bar serving beer, wine and snacks represents those Sunday (Blast for Cash!) Bracket Matches that they provided. As the shooters settled into who no matter what We began Sunday at FGA with their chairs at the Fallon Convention Center we challenges life Cowboy Church for those who like to attend, began with FGA Special Awards for our Shootist throws their way, Thank You Yosemite Sean (CA) for being our and Junior Champions, previously mentioned, face them and never guest Pastor this year. and the winners of our Second Chance Match. lose faith in the Cowboy Way; and serve as an After our Pledge and a Prayer at our Men’s/ 1st-Leethal (WA), 2nd-The Irishman example for the rest of their CFDA family to Shooter’s Meeting, we cover the day’s events (CA), and 3rd-Half Cock Willie (AZ). Ladies/ follow.” Our 2019 recipient Stanislaus (CA)! beginning with details for “Blast for Cash!” 1st-Sassie Cowgirl (ID), 2nd-Dancing Fish This is CFDA’s largest Bracket Match and is (ID), and 3rd-Sweet Fuse (WA). Sundowner (CFDA All the Way) Award- This included in the Main Match Entry Fee. There Ruger Early Entry Prize Guns- We is our highest award of contribution to our sport, is $5,000 in cash and prizes evenly distributed had two drawings for our early entry Ruger originally presented in 2008 to Sundowner in our four brackets, with a Pietta - Great Prize Guns, won by Thirsty (AZ) & Old Drifter (CA), a legend of Fast Draw dating back to II Six-Gun going to each of our 3 out of 5 in the mid-5’s, which set up a re- (CA). But then, something notable happened the 1950’s, and continues Bracket Champions. match in the Girl’s Semi-Finals. Little Money as often happens in CFDA, both of these Prize in his namesake. Those There are no ended in 3rd Place, sending Idahay in the Guns winners donated them back for auction to who have previously won separate sign-ups for Finals with Flying Cowgirl. Flying Cowgirl benefit CFDA Shoot for the Stars Scholarship this award then form a these Bracket Matches, went on to win her 1st Junior Girls World Fund! Thirsty also pledged one of his great committee that makes everyone is entered Championship at age 12! action jobs on the pistol he donated back and the final decision for except some key match Results: 1st-Flying Cowgirl (MI), 2nd- Dead Eye Kid donated an action job on the future recipients. The officials that must Idahay (OR), and 3rd-Little Money (FL). other. Buzzard Cooper and Curley Calhoun inscription reads, “To attend to other duties. Top 3 Junior Boys- We had 3 Junior won the bids, we sure have generous folks in the CFDA member(s) The CFDA Scoring Boys at FGA. In the first roundTank defeated CFDA! who stands out as great Program produces a Dynamite Kid with three smok’in hits in a row Ambassadors and Bracket Report that in the mid-3’s. Top Seed Sheriff Rango was Special Recognition Awards (Honoring promotes the sport of Cowboy Fast Draw, ranks every Main Match Shooter, by their next and you could tell these boys had shot contributions made on a sport-wide basis) wherever they go.” Our 2019 Recipients are a second fastest time of rounds entered into our competitive rounds together before, husband and wife team, Diamondback CFDA Scoring Program, it ranks all Divisions they went 1-1 and then 2-2, both Billy & Snake Charmer (AR) together to create one list. We then divide shooting mid-3’s, then the final shots Golden Spike Awards- CFDA it by four and enter the shooters into their Sheriff Rango .348 and Tank .346! Affiliated Clubs are the foundation appropriate bracket, we had about 55 shooters This left the crowd screaming with of CFDA. Wherever there are clubs in each bracket this year. There is truly a excitement wanting more! It also growing there are members enjoying competitive opportunity for shooters of all left the film crew from Shooting USA Cowboy Fast Draw. Building strong abilities at FGA! shocked with the crowd response clubs is the key to CFDA’s future, Blast for Cash Winners- Master and the level of high competition therefore we honor our clubs who are Gunfighters / 1st - Oregon Ranger (OR), they were witnessing from these two moving in a positive direction. We 2nd - Muletrain (AZ), 3rd - Curley Calhoun teenagers. Sheriff Rango won the are honored to announce our 2019 (ID); Gunfighters / 1st - Gun Hand (CA), next bout with 3 hits in a row all 35’s, putting Top Hand Awards- This special recognition Golden Spike Award Winners: 1st Place - 2nd - Secret Asian Man (NV), 3rd - Dead Dynamite Kid in 3rd Place. Tank needed one goes to our members who donate their time, Great Basin Gun Hawks (Fernley, NV); 2nd Eye Daisy (MI); Sheriff / 1st - Sassie more win, but Sheriff Rango was on a roll and work and talent to our CFDA Affiliated Clubs. Place - Crooked River Rangers (Terrebonne, Cowgirl (ID), 2nd - Slow (FL), 3rd - COB jumped out to a 2-0 lead with two 34’s, and They are nominated, in most cases, by their OR); 3rd Place - River City Gunslingers (CA); Deputy / 1st - Tuscarora (NV), 2nd on the next shot the crowd once again roared clubs to receive these prestigious awards. You (Bennington, NE)! - Stanislaus (CA), 3rd - Shortround (ID). with excitement as both displays read .358! can find the winners of these awards dating Top 25 Men & Top 20 Ladies- Congratulations to ALL! They shot again both hitting with Sheriff back to 2012 on CowboyFastDraw.com in the We then present our FGA Plaques and Prize Rango forcing a final bout with a .350! They Hall of Recognition. Money to all of the recognized places up to the Magnificent 7 Shootoffs switched sides to go at it again this time with Magnificent 7 Shootoffs, and then we announce Cowboy Fast Draw’s Biggest Stage! Shooters Tank jumping to a 2-0 lead with .342 and Spirit of the Game Award- An annual award the Men’s, Ladies, and Youth Seedings for our and spectators begin staking out seats in the .321, but then Sheriff Rango tied it 2-2 with that honors a person Championship Shootoffs. bleachers or moving chairs into viewing two .34’s. The cheering crowd suddenly fell who always promotes a CFDA Shoot for the Stars position hours before this event begins. silent with excitement as the commands were positive, supportive, and Scholarship Foundation (Annual Auction)- Outdoor Channel - Shooting USA’s film crew given by Curley Calhoun, the shots fired and uplifting attitude. The Miss Betty then takes the mic and gets our sets up their cameras for the best angles to a .341 won Sheriff Rango his 1st Junior World winner of this award annual auction rolling, she will make a separate catch the most exciting spectacle in shooting Championship! What a great and entertaining represents the reason report, but I would like to take this opportunity to sports. Their crew has said that there is no match by two of our finest young gentleman that so many of us look Thank Windmill Kid and Miss Betty of (Texas) other shooting event that they cover that gets shooters! forward to traveling to for taking over the reins of this worthwhile a crowd excited to the level of Cowboy Fast Results: 1st-Sheriff Rango (NV), 2nd-Tank CFDA events, because charity, that has captured the hearts of our Draw’s Magnificent 7 Shootoffs. (ID), and 3rd-Dynamite Kid (OR). our sport is really about members from coast to coast. We should all “the people”. Our 2019 be proud of the scholarships we have provided Youth Finals Saturday Night Annual Awards recipient is Holli Day through these years, our generous members We begin with our Youth where it comes CFDA’s Annual Awards Ceremony (AZ)! have made a huge impact for our younger immediately to the finals between Shell Gunslinger’s Gazette Fall 2019 Page 9 Shock (TX) and Prickly winning the Cat Bird crowd was cheering as Oregon Ranger stepped Oregon Ranger’s incredible reign of 4 FGA Pear (AZ). These Seat, and sending Flying to the line to square off against Former World Men’s Titles in a row? The crowd went silent two exceptional girls Cowgirl to face Miss Record Holder, Master . Master in anticipation as both shooters missed the next do not disappoint the B Haven in the Semi- Gunfighter started strong winning the match two shots, as they both were giving it all they crowd, as they come out Final Round. Flying with 3 out of 4 hits only a few thousandths of a had. Then Oregon Ranger found the target both shooting shots in Cowgirl soon jumped second apart ranging from .349 - .353, Oregon with 3 hits in a row .327, .335, and .343 to win the 5’s. Prickly Pear out to a 2-1 lead and fired Ranger had no answer missing 4 shots in a his 5th FGA Men’s World Championship in had won the Ladies the winning shot of .452, row. This set up the Cat Bird Seat for Master a row and 6th Overall, he won his first at age Traditional Category Miss B Haven came in Gunfighter, giving him a front row seat for 14 as a Junior Boy in 2011! World Championship 3rd. watching Oregon Ranger and High Strung Final Words on Thursday and Shell Flying Cowgirl shoot the Semi-Final Round. Some say this was the most exciting Shock who wasn’t able had the task of winning Oregon Ranger hit 3 in a row a .34 and fun FGA yet! Make your plans to travel to to compete on Thursday two bouts in a row against and two .33’s, High Strung ended up in a great the Super Bowl of Cowboy Fast Draw, same has been dominating our Stormie Weather. The 3rd Place finish! Oregon Ranger went back location, October 1st - 4th, 2020! See you Youth Division this year bout went to 2-2 within to take on Master Gunfighter for the title. All then! and is the current National four shots, but 4 out of Master Gunfighter had to do is win one bout Youth Champion. Shell 5 hits always beats 2 out and he immediately jumped out to w 2-0 lead, *Photos by Hannah Clader Shock won the first bout, of 5, and Flying Cowgirl as the crowd roared! Could this be the end of and Prickly Pear and forced the final bout. Shell Shock were tied They switched lanes to bout in the second bout, go at it again in the final with Shell Shock hitting round. Stormie Weather Best Dressed Awards the last shot to win her first Youth World jumped out to a 2-0 lead within 3 shots, while Championship! Flying Cowgirl adjusted her strategy from the mid-4’s to the low 5’s, finding her the target Ladies Finals with 3 winning hits! Flying Cowgirl did what Gunpowder Puff (CA) & Harley Quinn (CA) seemed impossible, she won the Ladies FGA started off shooting a closely contested bout World Championship at age 12!!! The in the mid-5’s, with Gunpowder Puff winning crowd went WILD! We have seen some pretty the round. 2017 FGA Ladies Champion, amazing things happen in Cowboy Fast Draw in Lefty Lipscomb (ID), came to the line as the past few years, and Flying Cowgirl in her the 5th Seed, but Gunpowder Puff nailed first year at age 12, winning a FGA Shootoff Couple - Fowl Shot & Overall Lady - Overall Man - Silverscreen Lady - Silverscreen Man - 3 winning hits in a row to win the round. against some of our most Legendary Lady Huckleberry Honey Slowpoke Spanky Blaze Patchem Quck Then, 12 year-old sensation Flying Cowgirl Champions in the history of our sport is (MI), who became the youngest person to certainly one of them! win a CFDA Titled Championship in an adult division. She won two of them earlier in this, Men’s Finals her first year competing in CFDA and came Just making it into the Magnificent to the line to the sound of a cheering crowd. 7 Finals is an accomplishment onto itself! She fired her first shot of .470, and hit 2 out This year 4 out of 7 of our Men’s Finalists of 3 of her next shots sending Gunpowder had also qualified last year Oregon Ranger Puff to the 1-X Bracket. Next, 3-Time FGA (OR), Master Gunfighter (OR), Dead Eye Kid Family - Gambler, Lady Hawk, 1800’s Lady - 1800’s Man - Annie Oakley - World Champion (05’, 07’, and 14’), Miss B (NV), and Run Fat Man Run (CA). The 3 Ambush, and Tilly Kansas Belle Vegas Vaquero Shell Shock Haven (ID) came to the line for the challenge. newcomers were Sgt. Buck (TX), High Strung Flying Cowgirl hit 4 out of 4 in the mid 4’s (AZ), and Von Zipper (FL), who made it as a to win the round, as the crowd cheered, while Shootist! An amazing fact, Master Gunfighter Shooting USA’s cameras where fixed as much has made our Magnificent 7 Shootoffs in 10 of on the crowd as on the firing line. Now a real the 11 years he has competed at FGA! test! Flying Cowgirl had to take on her 2nd Von Zipper went to a 2-1 and then Seeded Mom, Dead Eye Daisy (MI), who fired a .390, but Run Fat Man Run beat it by also won a CFDA Titled Championship in her .001 with a .389, as the crowd cheered, to make first year on the CFDA Circuit. They both it 2-2. Run Fat Man Run won the bout with Steampunk Lady - Steampunk Man - Working Cowgirl - Working Cowboy - appeared a little nervous to take on each other a final hit, bringing up 5th Seed Dead Eye Kid Harley Quinn B.A. Lefty Lipscomb missing their first 3 shots in a row. It was then to challenge. Dead Eye Kid went on to win 3 that they both hit their next 3 out of 4 shots, bouts in a row against Run Fat Man Run, High but Flying Girl was just a little faster and won Strung, and Sgt. Buck, but then ran into 2nd 2019 Top Guns of the Year the last shot with a .454 to her Mom’s .461! Seed 2009 FGA World Champion, Master See the FULL Article in The Spring 2020 ISSUE! Meanwhile, over on the 1-X Gunfighter. Master Gunfighter proved that 3 Bracket the final placing bouts resulted very out of 4 hits in the mid-3’s will beat 4 out of 4 in Men’s Division Pts Ladies Division Pts 1st Oregon Ranger OR 302 1st Lefty Lipscomb ID 290 competitive rounds placing Harley Quinn the 4’s, setting up the match Master Gunfighter 2nd Buzzard Cooper ID 267 2nd Madame K TX 278 7th, Gunpowder Puff 6th, Lefty Lipscomb was waiting for against 1st Seed and 5-Time 3rd Quick Cal NV 262 3rd K.K. Kid TX 278 5th, and Dead Eye Daisy 4th. Earning Miss B FGA World Champion, Oregon Ranger. 4th Old West WA 255 4th Huckleberry Honey CA 273 Haven her spot in the Semi-Final Round. Over in the 1-X Bracket, High Strung 5th Bounty Hunter ID 251 5th Miss B. Haven ID 266 Top Seed, Stormie Weather (NV), mounted a strong run winning streak, with final 6th Vic Torious AR 251 6th Flying Cowgirl MI 258 2012 FGA World Champion came to placing resulting as follows: 7th Place - Run 7th 2 Buck Chuck FL 247 7th Kansas Belle KS 257 challenge Flying Cowgirl. Former World Fat Man Run, 6th Place - Von Zipper, 5th 8th Everitt Hitch AZ 239 8th Holli Day AZ 242 Record Holder, Stormie Weather didn’t Place - Sgt. Buck, and 4th Place Dead Eye Kid. 9th Powder Keg WA 215 9th Billie VA 238 waste any time hitting three 37’s in a row, and Back to the Winner’s Bracket, and the 10th Crosswired OR 214 10th Texas Rose TX 230 Page 10 Fall 2019 Gunslinger’s Gazette 2019 Fastest Gun Alive Overall Results

Magnifient 7 Ladies (Finals) Magnifient 7 Men (Finals) 1st Flying Cowgirl MI, 2nd Stormie Weather NV, 3rd Miss B. Haven ID, 4th Dead Eye Daisy MI, 1st Oregon Ranger OR, 2nd Master Gunfighter CA, rd3 High Strung AZ 5th Lefty Lipscomb ID, th6 Gunpowder Puff CA, th7 Harley Quinn CA 4th Dead Eye Kid NV, 5th Sgt. Buck TX, 6th Von Zipper FL, 7th Run Fat Man Run CA

8th Huckleberry Honey CA, 9th Kansas Belle KS, 10th Grasshopper NV, 11th Cali Red CA, 12th 8th Crosswired OR, 9th Dag Nabit CA, 10th JC Dalton MI, 11th Buzzard Cooper ID, 12th FL, Philippines Red NV, 13th Kiss-N-Tell CA, 14th Idahay OR, 15th Madame K TX, 13th Sheriff Rango NV, 14th Quigley CO, 15th Old West WA, 16th Slow Hand SW, 17th Short Keg NV, 16th Tilly ID, 17th Bam Bam ID, 18th Snickers CA, 19th Sagebrush Sal ID, 20th Risky Dame CA 18th Everett Hitch AZ, 19th Wild Onion Willie AZ, 20th Bounty Hunter ID, 21st 2 Buck Chuck FL, 22nd Hafta B Fast FL, 23rd Half Fast Eddy ID, 24th Diamondback Billy AR, 25th Quick Cal NV

Ladies Traditional Men’s Traditional Ladies 49’r Men’s 49’r

Ladies Senior Men’s Senior Ladies Super Senior Men’s Super Senior

Grand Dame Old Timers Golden Guns Elder Statesmen Gunslinger’s Gazette Fall 2019 Page 11

Men’s Shooitsts (Top 5 Finals) Ladies Shooitsts (Top 5 Finals) Overall Youth Junior Boys Junior Girls 1st Quigley, 2nd Slowhand, 3rd Von Zipper 1st Sagebrush Sal, 2nd Rebel Belle, 1st Shell Shock 1st Sheriff Rango, nd2 Tank 1st Flying Cowgirl, 4th B.A., 5th Dry Gulcher 3rd Snickers, 4th Wench, 5th Miss Kitty 2nd Prickley Pear 3rd Dynamite Kid 2nd Idahay, 3rd Little Money

Master Gunfighter Gunfighter Sheriff Deputy 1st Oregon Ranger 1st Gun Hand 1st Sassie Cowgirl 1st Tuscarora 2nd Muletrain 2nd Secret Asian Man 2nd Slow 2nd Stanislaus 3rd Curley Calhoun 3rd Dead Eye Daisy 3rd COB 3rd Shortround

Second Chance Match Men Ladies Quick & The Dead Balloon-Disc Challenge Double Trouble 1st Leethal 1st Sassie Cowgirl Joe Gun 1st Rodeo Romeo 1st Crazy Legs 2nd The Irishman 2nd Dancing Fish 2nd Everitt Hitch 2nd Skinner 3rd Half Cock Willie 3rd Sweet Fuse 3rd Cowboy Up 3rd Riverside

Range Wars (State Team Shoot) Fastest Times Top Couple Farthest Traveled Lester P. Larceny Award 1st Place Nevada Gold Team Men - Witlock .310 JC Dalton & Honcho & Slowhand Dirty Dan and Hot Flash Quick Cal, Grasshopper, Nevada Smith, Ladies - Honey Badger .345 Dead Eye Daisy Dead Eye Kid & Sheriff Rango (Michigan) Golden Spike Awards Annual CFDA Recognition Awards Sundowner Award - Diamondback Billy & Snake Charmer Spirit of the Game - Holli Day True Grit Award - Stanislaus

Full Results Available at 1st Great Basin Gun Hawks 2nd Crooked River Rangers 3rd River City Gunslingers www.cowboyfastdraw.com (Fernley, NV) (Terrebonne, OR) (Bennington, NE) Page 12 Fall 2019 Gunslinger’s Gazette More 2019 Fastest Gun Alive Pictures available on the Cowboy Fast Draw Society Facebook Page!

10th

Mar 13th - 15th2020

Main Match: 17" Targets @ 15’, 4X/3 out of 5–Top 7 Shoot-off Format ***EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DISCOUNT*** ***AWARD WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE CLUB WITH THE MOST MEMBERS REGISTERED IN THE STATE SHOOT*** Friday: Category Shoot; OK Couples Shoot; OK Bandit Shoot Meet and Greet at the Fairground Cowboy Arena Saturday: Banquet at Freddies Steakhouse Sunday: Bracket Shoot (More Details Will Be Forthcoming in the Schedule of Events) Gunslinger’s Gazette Fall 2019 Page 13

Minnesota State Results

Top 15 Men 1st Lucky O’Riley 2019 Minnesota State 2nd Guy With No Gun 3rd Deadeye Darrell 4th Destry Championship 5th Hyde Hunter 6th Wildcat Willy 7th JC Dalton ope, MN - South Dakota and Wisconsin always help out After the smoke cleared, Lucky 8th Boulder Vaquero HHowdy Folks, Dobbs here, from the at our shoot, and we are very grateful to them. O’Riley and Flying Cowgirl walked away North Star Bandits. Yet another CFDA Don’t be afraid to extend a helping hand to with the points, the cash and the hardware. 9th Gentleman George MN State Shoot is in the books. Seems a club you visit for their shoot. It is always Congrats to them; they deserved it! We got 10th Two Bit Pat like I start this article out the same way appreciated. (Thanks, Miss Christy...she knows the show in by 5:30 PM, so we retired to 11th Wagon Trader every year. why.) the banquet room for fun and feast. Awards 12th Fossilman The year went well for us up The weekend weather was great! It were presented, jokes were told, door 13th Real McCoy here in the Northland. We picked up a was sunny and 74 degrees both days. Saturday’s prizes won, and folks trickled out back 14th Lefty few new members who are having fun competition started at 9 AM sharp. All went to their motels till the AM for the Sunday 15th Snake Shooter and seem to fit right in. Speaking of new pretty smooth with very few hiccups. Both the Fun Shoot, which had a good turnout. shooters, how about the new folks from ladies and the men were up for the game again It’s always nice when folks Overall Ladies Michigan? I’m talkin about JC Dalton, this year. The fun meter was pegged, as we stick around for the Sunday Fun Shoot as 1st Flying Cowgirl Dead Eye Daisy and Flying Cowgirl. watched new shooters climb to the top of the it allows us to donate all the proceeds to 2nd Dead Eye Daisy One year in the sport, and they are in leader board. For the men, Lucky O’Riley and Shoot for the Stars. And, just as soon as it the top 10, and the gals each have won Guy With No Gun (a newer shooter) faced each started, it seems like it ends. Thank yous 3rd Lightnin a competition! They seem to be naturals other for the top spot, with age and experience and goodbyes are said, vehicles leave, 4th Whippin & Spurrin (wish I could shoot like a girl)! overcoming youthful exuberance. And for the and it gets quiet. Pack up the gear, take it 5th Kansas Belle Not everyone who joins a Fast ladies, it was the mother and daughter show home, put it away, and it’s all a memory. 6th Texas Rose Draw Club will win a sanctioned shoot, of Deadeye Daisy and Flying Cowgirl (both Thanks to all who helped us make it a 7th Shady Lady but as for me, I enjoy the sport and the with less than a year in the sport) shooting good one. 8th Sassy folks in the sport. Fun...that’s what I need it out for the win. This time it was youthful 9th Black Eyed Susan out of it. The people in the sport make it exuberance over a couple more years and no See y’all down the trail, Dobbs out. 10th Dixie Gal what it is. Our neighboring clubs from more experience! 11th Silver Lady

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Sundowner Buckle for his dedication and with contestants coming from 19 states. Sign-up for the High Plains support to CFDA. Next, Boulder Vaquero The PHRR event was sponsored Territorial Match was open Friday evening. presented Sundowner with a CFDA by Bass Pro/Cabela’s as well a number of A Steak Fry was held at the Bollock Range Clock for Lifetime Achievement with local businesses and individuals. There was in lieu of a formal banquet. The PHRR Cowboy Fast Draw. Lastly, Boulder also an opportunity to attend the Pre-Sturgis held a Silent Auction with proceeds presented Sundowner with a buckle from Motorcycle Rally event with Daredevil benefiting three groups: Shoot For the the first Golden Gun Category Shoot in “Cornstar” Cole Freeman performing an Stars, Veteran’s, and Rebel Wolf. Rebel which Sundowner and Boulder’s father, unprecedented jump on a Harley-Davidson Wolf is a PHRR member who is bravely Powderhorn Wrangler, were the two Road Glider. Mitchell also hosted a “First battling cancer. Squares on a Raffle Board participants. Boulder went on to explain Friday” event on Friday evening with food were sold to win a CFDA gun- the winner that Sundowner won the match however, and music. was Marshall Tucker, son of Roscoe and upon receiving the buckle at the award Sign-up for the matches were held Lady Doc. We were entertained with ceremony he felt it should belong to dancing by Lady Doc and Roscoe, karaoke Powderhorn Wrangler. Boulder, in his 2019 High Plains Territorial singers, and games. Check out the video on awesome tenderness (and ability to make Champions - the PHRR Facebook site. The Range was everyone tear up), returned the buckle to Whip Lash & Flying Cowgirl open each evening for those who wanted the rightful owner, Sundowner. James a relaxed place to gather and connect with Higgs (Hyde Hunter) and his wife, Karen Black powder Gun. friends, old and new. (Hyde’s Honey), received the Spirit of The PHRR came up with an idea Troy Bollock (Boulder Vaquero) the Game for all the work they do for the for a Silver Dollar Shootout Bracket Match led each opening ceremony, Bryce Norwick PHRR club. and presented this to the Mitchell Sport’s (Boothill Bryce) conducted the safety There were 100 shooters (32 Authority, which sponsored the event with meeting, Diane Royalty (Lucky Lady) women, 5 kids, and 62 men) in the South additional support from Captain Kaufman, did roll call, and the participants recited Dakota State Championship match held Wine-A-Rita, and the PHRR. One hundred the Pledge of Alligience. Wednesday Wednesday and Thursday. The match was eight people (39 women, 5 kids, and 65 was Pink Day in honor of all our loved a 3 out of 5, 4X event, Last Man Standing. men) competed in this event. This was a ones who have lost their fight to cancer. The Second Chance Shoot took free shoot for those who entered in either Friday was Red, White and Blue Day to place in a 3 out of 5, 3X match for those the SD State or High Plain Territorial honor our Veterans. On Friday, Boulder who went out in the eighth round. Awards Championship. The bracket match would presented all the Veterans in attendance were given to the top three winners. give 18 more people the opportunity for a with Silver Kennedy Half Dollar Painted The PHRR ran the Boothill chance to win money. The match was 3 out Coin commemorating the 75th anniversary Challenge for those who placed 16-25 in of 5, 3X event. Contestants were separated of D-Day. Special guests attended to the final standings plus two random draws. by average shooting times into 6 brackets 2019 South Dakota State participate in the National Anthem; The rounds were 3 out of 5, 2X format. and the top three in each bracket won a cash Champions - Lightnin & Big Ugly st nd rd Jamison Gross and the Barbershop Quartet, Diamond Girl and Whip Lash each won a payout, 1 place- $300, 2 place-$200, 3 Gunslinger’s Gazette Fall 2019 Page 15 place-$100. The weather did not cooperate, as it rained most of the afternoon, however we stuck it out. Special thanks to those who stepped up to keep the match going (and remembering to bring rain gear)! Saturday and Sunday brought 109 shooters to Mitchell (39 women, 5 kids, and 65 men) for the High Plains Territorial Championship. We started a little late, waiting for the weather front to pass. The South Dakota State Championship st nd rd th st nd rd th event was 3 out of 5, 4X match. MEN 1 -Big Ugly, 2 -Powder Keg, 3 -Boulder Vaquero, 4 -Lead Poison, WOMEN 1 -Lightnin, 2 -Lakota Lady, 3 -Lefty Lipscomb, 4 -Lady Doc, 5th-Gun 4 Hire, 6th-Everett Hitch, 7th-Old West, 8th-Smokin’ Hank, 5th-Shady Lady, 6th-Huckleberry Honey, 7th-Flying Cowgirl, 8th-Shy Queen, The Second Chance Shoot was 2 9th-Johnny Three Toes, 10th-PG Taylor, 11th-Likety Split, 12th-Gray Ghost, 9th-Legally Loaded, 10th-Texas Rose, 11th-Gunpowder Puff, out of 3, 2X with awards given to the top 13th-Snake Shooter, 14th-Dobbs, 15th-Bounty Hunter 12th-Sweet Fuse, 13th-Rebel Belle, 14th-Ali Cat, 15th-Lucky Lady three winners. Shooting finished by 1pm and the awards ceremony started shortly after. Photographs of individual winners and groups were taken. Congratulations to all the winners! Pictures are posted on both the PHRR website and the CFDA Society site by Miss E and Shutterbug. Special thanks to our sponsors, hand judges, range masters, scorekeepers, computer gurus, announcers, runners, and cheering sections. We want to thank EVERYONE for the great support, High Plains Territorial Championship assistance, and comradery over the five MEN 1st-Whip Lash, 2nd-Beaver Creek Kid, 3rd-Vic Torious, 4th-Buzzard Cooper, WOMEN 1st-Flying Cowgirl, 2nd-Miss B Haven, 3rd-Lefty Lipscomb, days of shooting. PHRR looks forward to 5th-Everett Hitch, 6th-Bounty Hunter, 7th-Gray Ghost, 8th-Boulder Vaquero, 4th-Huckleberry Honey, 5th-Lightnin, 6th-Shady Lady, 7th-Mother Nature, seeing our friends from near and far each 9th-Trampus, 10th-Deadeye Darell, 11th-Jayhawker, 12th-Buck Chuck, 8th-K K Kid, 9th-Whippin & Spurrin, 10th-Sagebrush, 11th-Cat Balou, year and hope that we did not disappoint! 13th-Buckboard Jer, 14th-Johnny Three Toes, 15th-Powder Keg, 16th-Gun 4 Hire, 12th-Mighty Munchkin, 13th-Kansas Belle, 14th- Sweet Fuse, 15th-Gunpowder th th th th th th th (photos by Mary Eileen Russell “Miss E”) 17 -K J Kwik, 18 -Rebel Yell, 19 -Old West, 20 -Northern Lights Puff, 16 -Lakota Lady, 17 -Snake Charmer, 18 -Dreamcatcher, 19th-Legally Loaded, 20th-Miss Nellie

Billy the Kid Annie Oakley Overall Juniors SD State Top Couple High Plains Top Couple Boothill Challenge

ADDITIONAL SOUTH DAKOTA STATE AWARDS BOOTHILL CHALLENGE Whip Lash and Diamond Girl OH CRAP Cat Balou and Vic Torious JUNIOR YOUTH Twelve Gauge and Flying Cowgirl ANNE OAKLEY 1st-Baby Boulder, 2nd-Emerlasting, 3rd-Pebbles BILLY THE KID 1st-Lil James, 2nd-Marshall Tucker TOP COUPLE Powder Keg and Sweet Fuse HIGHEST PLACING STATE RESIDENT Boulder Vaquero and Lakota Lady SECOND CHANCE SHOOT MEN 1st-Buzzard Cooper, 2nd-JC Dalton, 3rd-The Abacus Kid WOMEN 1st-Sweet Fuse, 2nd-Kansas Belle, 3rd-Diamond Girl Additional High Plains Territorial Awards OH CRAP Buford T Justice and Sky Queen JUNIOR YOUTH Twelve Gauge and Flying Cowgirl ANNE OAKLEY 1st-Baby Boulder, 2nd-Emerlasting, 3rd-Pebbles BILLY THE KID 1st-Lil James, 2nd-Marshall Tucker TOP COUPLE Beaver Creek Kid and Mother Nature HIGHEST PLACING TERRITORIAL RESIDENT Beaver Creek Kid and Mother Nature SECOND CHANCE SHOOT MEN 1st- Big Ugly, 2nd-Roscoe, 3rd-Kemosabi WOMEN 1st-Lady Doc, 2nd-Diamond Girl, 3rd-Dreamcatcher Silver Dollar Shoot/Bracket shoot OUTLAWS (3’s) 1st- Vic Torious, 2nd-Whip Lash, 3rd-Gun 4 Hire REGULATORS (4’s) 1st-Buzzard Cooper, 2nd-Buck Chuck, 3rd-Boothill Bryce PINKERTONS (5’s) 1st-Marshal B.K. Gunn, 2nd-Mongo, 3rd-Gentleman George POSSE (6’s) 1st-MN Maverick, 2nd-Council Bluffs Ranger, rd3 -Swootz PILGRIMS (7’s) 1st-Sagebrush, 2nd-Rebel Belle, 3rd-Cowboy Untamed APPLE DUMPLING GANG (8’s and above) 1st-Forgunz, 2nd-Sky Queen, 3rd-Kentucky Rose Full Results at www.cowboyfastdraw.com Page 16 Fall 2019 Gunslinger’s Gazette 2019 Colorado State Championship

Vic Torious Honey Badger

agosa Springs, CO - The Colorado State Championship 2019 Colorado State PRockin’ -K- Ranch began on Thursday morning with check in, Fabulous Five Shoot Offs registration and equipment checks. We After the Bracket matches were finished Wednesday July 24th - Jackpot Match had a total of 94 shooter, Men, Ladies, the main match continued with round eight. We traditionally start our and Youths competing for the State Everything ran smoothly and by mid- Championships with an Early Bird Jackpot Championship. They represented 12 afternoon we were down to the Fabulous match for our early arrivals. This year the states, 32 zip codes and 35 clubs. Before Five Men, Ladies and Youth. prizes were a 1st place – new six gun from the shooting began Shellshock sang the However, Mother Nature once CFDA; 2nd place - $100.00 gift certificate National Anthem for us then we said the again got involved. It began to rain as to Goodman’s Department Store; 3rd place Pledge of Allegiance. Chief Run – A - Muck the finals started; this time with a little Top 10 Men - $75.00 gift certificate to Goodman’s lead us in prayer. The shooter’s meeting lightning involved. The rain was steady Left to Right 1-5 Front Row 1. Vic Torious Department Store; 4th place - $50.00 gift was held and we were off and shooting the but not heavy and the lightning stayed far 2. Bounty Hunter 3. Buzzard Cooper 4. Everett Hitch 5. Shady Mike certificate to Goodman’s Department first round. We spent Thursday shooting enough away that it was not dangerous. Left to Right 6-10 Back Row 6. Gambler th Store; 5 place - $25.00 gift certificate to round after round of the elimination match The youth shot first. After some 7. Gentleman George 8. Wa Hoo Goodman’s Department Store. using two six target ranges. We shot seven great shooting Shellshock prevailed and is 9. Silver Bullet 10. Old West There were 62 shooters that rounds by about 3:00pm so we stopped for our 2019 Colorado State Youth Champion! And now for the Men. Another signed up for the Early Bird Jackpot the day to let everyone rest, relax and enjoy great group of battles were fought before match. Everyone shot together in the our small mountain town. our Men’s Champion was determined. match. After the smoke had cleared these Friday morning after the opening Finally, after a great match Vic Torious were the results: ceremonies were concluded we began prevailed over Bounty Hunter for to the Bracket match. We divided all of the become our 2019 Colorado State Men’s shooters into four different brackets based Champion. on their second fastest time in the main The rain stopped as we finished match. Two brackets were assigned to each the finals. Immediately after the finals the range. The top three in each bracket are awards were handed out. Then Curley shown below with their plaques. Calhoun and Cruiser fired up the grill MASTER GUNFIGHTER BRACKET and started the burgers and brats for our Top Youth annual “meet and greet” at the Rockin’ Right to Left in Picture 1. Everett Hitch Left to Right - 1.Shellshock (shown 2nd) 1. Red Ryder 2. Arizona Cactus Kid 2. Buzzard 2. Deadeye 3. Roadrunner Wrangler “K” Ranch. 3. Everett Hitch 4. Brasada Spur 5. Wa Hoo Cooper 4. Deadeye Dub 5. Phoebe Ann 3. Holli Day Next up were the ladies. Once again there 2019 Colorado State Championship was some fine shooting before the match The CFDA Colorado State GUNFIGHTER BRACKET was decided. After the smoke had cleared Championship has been held continuously Honey Badger prevailed as our 2019 1. Gentleman since 2007. This year was the 13th annual George Colorado State Ladies Champion! Colorado State Championship. There are 2. Mongo four shooters that have attended every one 3. Arizona Top Couple of them; Curley Calhoun, our first State Cactus Kid Gentleman George Champion, Buzzard Cooper, our second Sheriff BRACKET and Texas Rose State Champion, and Mongo and Wench. 1. Uncle Willy The Colorado State Championship has 2. Brasada Spur been held here in Pagosa Springs since 3. Half Cocked 2012. This year the Colorado State Willie Championship was held at the Rockin’ K Ranch just outside of Pagosa Springs Deputy BRACKET where our range is located. What a great Top 10 Ladies venue! Two six target ranges with a view 1. Tishminga Left to Right 1-5 Front Row of the nearby mountains. The traffic lanes 2. Yowee 1. Honey Badger 2. Holli Day 3. K. K. Kid 4. Lefty Lipscomb 5. Jersey Girl into the property were graveled and wood 3. Legally Top Shootists Loaded Left to Right 6-10 Back Row chips were spread on both ranges in case 6. Texas Rose 7. China Rose 8. Gunpowder Puff Gambler and Lady Hawk of rain. 9. Granny Oakley 10. Bandana Kid More Results on Page 18! Gunslinger’s Gazette Fall 2019 Page 17 2019 Four Corners Territorial Championship

Bounty Hunter K.K. Kidd

agosa Springs,CO- Chance match on Sunday morning. We Every time a Youth We are currently planning 2020 events. Rockin’ -K- Ranch, stopped for the day after round seven so shooter won a round Tentative dates are: P nd everyone could go back and get ready for their name was Wednesday July 22 – Jackpot Match for Saturday July 27th – Sunday July 28th the Saturday night banquet. written on a piece of Shoot for the Stars fund raiser rd th The CFDA Four Corners Territorial Sunday morning after the opening paper and dropped Colorado State Championship July 23 -24 th th Championship has been held in Pagosa ceremonies were concluded we shot the in a bucket. At the Four Corners Territorial July 25 - July 26 Springs since 2012. This year the Four eighth round. If you went out after the Jake and Tinker Bell end of We hope to see all Y’all here Corners Territorial Championship was eight round you could still sign up for the the match two names were next year! held at the Rockin’ K Ranch in conjunction Second chance match. After the Eighth drawn; one for each rifle. And Please visit our web site at with the Colorado State Championship. round was completed, we began the the winners were Roadrunner WWW.SANJUANSHOOTISTS.COM The Four Corners Territorial Second Chance match. Awards would Wrangler & Phoebe Ann. for up to date information. Championship began on Saturday morning be given to the top three Men and Ladies The San Juan Mongo with check in, registration and equipment Second Chance Match finishers. Shootists Cowboy Fast check. We had a total of 96 shooter, All proceeds from the Second Draw club and the city of Men, Ladies, and Youths competing Chance Match were donated to the Pagosa Springs want to for the Territorial Championship. They Happy Trails Children’s Foundation. sincerely thank all of you who came to represented 12 states, 32 zip codes and shoot with us at the 2019 Four Corners 35 clubs. Before the shooting began the Territorial Championship! National Anthem was sung and then we said the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer was said. Traditionally at the Four Corners Territorial we honor our military Vets who are present. We gather all of our Vets together and draw one name out of the hat. Winner wins a CFDA provided Top Three Men Second Chance Finishers: 1st Deadeye, 2nd Sheriff Rango, 3rd Arizona Cactus Kid Single Action Six gun. This year’s winner is Skagway Sam! We then draw one winning name for each service the that is represented. Each winner receives a K-Bar fighting Top 15 Men knife with the Air Force winner receiving a pilot’s survival knife. 1. Bounty Hunter, 2. Vic Torious, 3. Buzzard Cooper, 4. Old West, 5. Everett Hitch The winners are: 6. Quick Cal, 7. Quigley, 8. Rainey, 9. Gentleman George, 10. Red Ryder, 11. Gambler 12. Curley Calhoun, 13. Taz, 14. Brasada Spur, 15. QC Carver Army: Don Key Navy: Curley Calhoun Top Three Ladies Second Chance Finishers: Air Force: Levi Younger 1st Gunpowder Puff, 2nd Silver Fox, 3rd Tishminga Marines: Wyoming Ranger Unfortunately, there was not a Cost Guard Once the Second Chance Match was representative in attendance this year completed, we continued with the Four Congratulations Guys! Corners Territorial until we got down to Thanks for coming! the Magnificent Seven Men and Ladies. Awards weregiven to the top 15 Men and The shooter’s meeting was held Ladies. and we were off and shooting the first We continued to shoot the main round. We spent Saturday shooting round match until we got down to the Magnificent after round of the elimination match Seven Men and Ladies. using two six target ranges. We shot Jake and Tinker Bell donated two Top 15 Ladies seven rounds by about 3:00pm. If you Henry .22 caliber bolt action rifles for our 1. K. K. Kidd, 2. Miss B Haven, 3. China Rose, 4. Huckleberry Honey, 5. Lefty Lipscomb went out of the match after the seventh youth shooters. Thanks Jake and Tinker 6. Texas Rose, 7. Lacy Gone Wild, 8. Holli Day, 9. Bandana Kid, 10. Grasshopper round you could sign up for the Second Bell! 11. Slowpoke, 12. Trouble Maker, 13. Legally Loaded, 14. Jersey Girl, 15. Honey Badger Page 18 Fall 2019 Gunslinger’s Gazette Additional Colorado State & Four Corners Territorial Results & Highlights

Colorado State Fastest Times Vic Torious - 346 Four Corners Terr. Four Corners Terr. Spirit of the Game Honey Badger - 351 Four Corners Territorial Overall Youth 1. Sierra Rose; 2. Shellshock; 3. Dead Eye Dub; Men’s Shootist Ladies Shootist Possum 4. Roadrunner Wrangler; 5. Heartbreak Kid Quigley Sagebrush Sal

Four Corners Resident Champions Four Corners Top Couple Everett Hitch & Holli Day Bounty Hunter and Colorado State Overall Resident Champions Legally Loaded Four Corners Fastest Times Old Leatherneck & Honey Badger Honey Badger .358 Full Results available at Vic Torious .364 www.cowboyfastdraw.com

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Hosted By tHe CraCker CowBoys CATEGORY STATE SHOOTS FLORIDA STATE “STAND ALONE” CHAMPIONSHIP FRIDAY MAY 1st MAY 2nd - 3rd 3 “X”, 3 OUT OF 5, 4 “X”, 3 OUT OF 5, “LAST MAN STANDING” “MAGNIFICENT 7 SHOOT-OFF”

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For more inFo, schedules, hotel inFo, registration Form, etc., Visit our website at www.cracker-cowboys.com or go to www.cowboyFastdraw.com Or COntaCt “SmOkin' Gun” at 386-931-5613 • [email protected] Gunslinger’s Gazette Fall 2019 Page 19 st the 1-year anniversary men’s bracket nor did the 1 Annual of the club’s creation, crowd slow up Blue Hawk .45 Sidekicks Event Celebrates but also, was part of the who won the woman’s top First Baptist Church’s gun award in the ladies Club Creation in Family Fall Festi- bracket. Also, the first The Villages, Florida val. ever Florida team event in By Blaster God blessed Cowboy Fast Draw was the competition with held and it was won by he Villages, FL - The smoke is cool weather and a little breeze. It was the ladies team consisting Tclearing, and the dust is settling. a true gift for those 26 competitors who of Blue Hawk, Diamond The Cowboy Fast Draw Club, “.45 Side- came from The Villages and around the Lill and Gypsy Gal from Kicks” in The Villages, FL, who are also state of Florida as the competition was hot. Brunnell Florida! Anoth- part of the God and Guns ministry at the All the time required for a shooter to re- er special prize was that of Florida Team Trophy Winners First Baptist Church hosted a bunch of act to the light and hit the target was less the “Young at Heart Prize” st Women’s Team from the Cracker Cowboys of Brunnel cowboys and cowgirls on September 21 than a second. The fastest time was .358 donated by Ken “Blaster” Blue Hawk, Gypsy Gal and Diamond Lil in a club Birthday Celebration Tourna- of a second from a shooter named “Black Woolley an embellished Red ment. This tournament marked not only Book” from St. Petersburg. All the partic- Ryder BB Gun. Ken took the standard Red were held on the First Baptist Church ipants had a fun experience Ryder and gave it some love with 9 coats ground. The 45. Sidekicks are looking shooting in front of a con- of Tung Oil, a new metal cocking lever and forward to even more fun next January sistent stream of spectators the .45 Sidekicks logo and the CFDA logo 10th & 11th when they host the second as the crowd held at a steady embedded into the stock. The criteria to Snow Bird Shoot Out. For more infor- stream of 10-15 people who qualify for this prize was to have a rel- mation about that call Island at 605-999- came to watch. The crowd ative of an age that they use the Red Ryder 7687 or come to one of the .45 Sidekicks saw not only the partici- to teach the youngster the skills and respect Tuesday night weekly practices at the pants dressed in cowboy and that is nec- First Baptist Church located at 432 Hwy cowgirl garb from the era, essary to 466, Lady Lake FL, 32159. but they also heard various handle 1880s trivia questions and any fire- answers from the announcer. arm. The The crowd or the ques- winner of Birthday Tournament Results: tions obviously did not de- this years Men’s Division tract Two Buck Chuck as he Red Ryder 1st Place – Two Buck Chuck was the top competitor in the BB gun 2nd Place – Island was Wild 3rd Place – Haft B. Fast Bill Hill. 4th Place – Wild Bill Hill 5th Place – Gun Smoke

After completing the shooting, all Women’s Division shooters and significant others enjoyed a 1st Place – Blue Hawk lunch provided for by the Church. After 2nd Place – Gypsy Gal the meal, those who wished and were able 3rd Place – Diamond Lil enjoyed the concert and other events which

2020 LouisianaMajor D State

The CFDA competition season is ending. FGA is done, and the local circuits are over. Clubs all over the country are looking at local stats and planning end-of-the-year festivities. At the same time, planners are getting ready for the 2020 season. It will be upon us in just a few months, and we want to give our shooters the very best in CFDA competition embodying the motto of Safety, Fun, Competition. The Cross Branded Peacemakers are hard at work getting ready for the 2020 Louisiana State to be held on April 3, 4, and 5, 2020. This will be the fourth annual state competition in Louisiana, and we want to make it the best ever. We are hosting an indoor event this year, at the Main Street Community Center, 708 Main Street, Pineville, LA 71360. The City of Pineville has agreed to partner with us and allow CFDA to use their premier event center to provide a remarkable venue for our members. We are excited that the City is giving us this opportunity to spotlight CFDA competition in the downtown area. Mark your calendars now for April 3, 4,5, 2020. We’re planning a great competition in a great venue, with good food, hot competition, and the very best hospitality that central Louisiana can offer. Much more information will be coming soon, but this Louisiana State Championship is shaping up to be the best ever! Laisssez les bon temps rouler! (Let the good times roll!) Page 20 Fall 2019 Gunslinger’s Gazette N IN THE BL OWDOW UEGRA SH 2019 SS KENTUCKY STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

ort Hartford, Kentucky- The 2019, from CFDA. Calamity Pam from Virginia Jayhawker 7th, Shenandoah 8th, Ghost 9th, Wildfire was the women’s resident state F6th annual Showdown in the Bluegrass won best dressed woman, Gun Doc from Arkansas Outlaw 10th, No Lead Ed 11th, champion. Kentucky State Championship of Cowboy Virginia won best dressed man, Sassy Cherokee John 12th, Chance Ramsey 13th, X Green River was the men’s resident state Fast Draw is in the books and what a great pants and from Texas won best 14th, and Big Ugly rounding out the top 15 champion. shoot it was. We had 84 competitors from dressed couple. men. The fastest shot fired for the women was 18 states show up to compete for the state Sunday September 8th, on The Youth and Junior shooters Billie Sioux @.425 title. The weather was near perfect, a little Sunday the main match continued while (Ladybug, Wild Horse, Wax Killer and The fastest shot fired for the men was warm some days but no rain. the resurrection match got under way after Appalachian Cowboy sold 50/50 raffle High Plains Drifter @.297 September 5th started off with the 8 round. Lone Star lil won the ladies tickets to raise money for shoot for the The Spirit of the game was awarded to 37 competitors shooting in the early bird resurrection match with Miss Shotwell 2nd stars. $760 was raised with $380 going to Shane match. $555 was raised from this match and Ladybug 3rd. Hafta B. Fast won the shoot for the stars and $380 going to the A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO and donated to the Ohio County Veterans men’s resurrection match with Tin Can Jac raffle winner, Diana Harrell from Vinita, THE BLUEGRASS FAST DRAW CLUB Honor Guard. Ms Cisco came in 1st place 2nd and Shane 3rd. Oklahoma. Rebel Bill raised another $159 MEMBERS for their week of hard work for the women with Miss Shotwell 2nd and After the smoke had cleared with a silent auction for a total of $539 setting up, running and tearing down the Billie Sioux 3rd. Big Ugly came in 1st for from the main match the overall youth raised for shoot for the stars. ranges, without you there would be no the men and Shenandoah Drifter 2nd and state champion was Wild Charles City Kid 3rd. Horse with Ladybug 2nd. Friday September 6th, We started The overall Junior state our Kentucky State Championship with champion was Ricochete First Ever nd 2020 our stand alone category championship. It Rebon with Wax Killer2 was another beautiful day and the shooters and Sinister Swint 3rd. were warmed up from the early bird match. The overall Congratulations to all of our category women’s state champion champions. (results on next page) was Calamity Pam with Saturday September 7th, Traveler 2nd , Billie we started our overall Kentucky state Sioux 3rd Wildfire th 4 , championship. The match started with 23 Cherokee’s Lady 5th, Women and 59 men and 2 youth shooters. Outlaw Angel 6th, Crazy We shot 7 rounds of the match by 3:30 and Jane 7th, Miss Cisco 8th, then everyone went to get all dressed up Simply Sophisticated 9th for the banquet. and Lonestar Lil round MAY 15-17, 2020 At the banquet the food was out the top 10 for the MONTICELLO AR provided by the Ohio County FFA alumni. Women. CONTACT RAZORBACK AT Everyone in attendance at the banquet The overall walked away with a door prize. The Men’s state champion 870-866-2244 category awards were also giving out at the was Jackass Jiles with 2 banquet. Snake Charmer from Arkansas Buck Chuck 2nd, Black Hosted by won the gun for early registrations and Book 3rd, Green River 4th, Mama Sass from New York won the gun Trapper Dan 5th, Grim 6th, Gunslinger’s Gazette Fall 2019 Page 21 Kentucky state shoot. The club appreciates the help of N IN THE BLU everyone that pitched in and helped out in DOW EGR what ever way you helped. OW AS Dates for the 2020, Kentucky State are SH S September 10-13, 2020. Pictures by Sam Bass See you down the trail somewhere. Shane

2019 Kentucky State 2019 Kentucky State 2019 Kentucky State Kentucky State Results Men’s Champion Ladies Champion Spirit of the Game Jackass Jiles Calamity Pam Shane Top 15 Men Top 15 Ladies 1st Jackass Jiles 1st Calamity Pam 2nd 2 Buck Chuck 2nd Traveler 3rd Black Book 3rd Billie Sioux 4th Green River 4th Wild Fire 5th Trapper Dan 5th Cherokee’s Lady 6th Grim 6th Outlaw Angel 7th Jayhawker 7th Crazy Jane 8th Shenandoah 8th Ms. Cisco Junior Boy 1st Place Youth 2nd Place Youth 9th Ghost 9th Simply Sophisticated 10th Arkansas Outlaw 10th Lonestar Lil Appalachian Cowboy Wild Horse Lady Bug 11th No Lead Ed 11th Sassy Pants 12th Cherokee John 12th No Tellin’ 13th Chance Ramsay 13th Miss Shotwell 14th X 14th Swootz 15th Big Ugly 15th Rose Overall Youth 1st Wild Horse Full Results Available at Best Dressed Best Dressed Best Dressed 2nd Lady Bug www.cowboyfastdraw.com Couple Lady Man 2020 California State Christmas Eve in the Bunkhouse By Texas Joe aka Joe Royer ChampionShip It’s Christmas Eve in the Bunkhouse and the snows fallin down. All the rest of my Pards done rode off May 15th-17th to celebrate in the town. Oakdale SpOrtSman Club It’s just me and my dog and a scrawny ol tree is all that’s left in the bunkhouse on this Christmas Eve. Oakdale, Ca The rest of my Pards have families you know, but Christmas for me is always the same $5,000 in Cash and Prizes except for my dog I spend it alone. Contact: Six Iron Butterfly at • Friday Jackpot Shoot I ain’t never known better but for me (209)484-1658 or 3X, Nevada 8 Format that’s just fine to let it be [email protected] •Main Match like it is and enjoy what I got at this holy time. More Info Available at: 4X, 3 out of 5, www.cowboyfastdraw.com It’s just me and my dog and a scrawny ol tree Magnificent 7 Finals All CFDA rules apply, must be a member in is all that’s here in the bunkhouse good standing to participate •Saturday Night Banquet on this Christmas Eve.

Hosted By copyright 2019 Joe Royer all rights reserved Page 22 Fall 2019 Gunslinger’s Gazette Cowgirl taking home the World Championship initial interview. Half-brother Cody, who lives in The Adventure of title. The winning moment was emotionally California and is also a cowboy fast draw shooter charged for everyone attending and when the dust thanks to the help of the Sundowners, was able Flying Cowgirl Continues! settled I got together with Flying Cowgirl and her to make it to worlds. The entire family was An Interview By Holli Day parents to talk about it all. grateful to the CFDA for bringing them literally With the time difference, cute as a and figuratively closer together. Because mom, button Kael beamed with her infectious smile (and dad and daughter live in Michigan and Cody is in very adorable Star Wars pajamas I might add) California, they were very grateful to be able to when I asked her about the win. When she won spend time together at worlds when they otherwise the ladies High Plains Territorial Championship at might not have been able to see one another given the age of 12 it rocked the fast draw community in the obvious distance. the very best kind of way. I first asked Kael how I asked some of my shooting friends her world championship win compared to her first what questions they might have for the new Territorial win not so long ago. She noted that her champ and one of them wanted to know about overall first time experience at worlds, including the books you could often find Flying Cowgirl the large volume of shooters, made it a much reading while lounging on her belly in the grass “bigger deal” for her. between rounds without a care in the world. Well When asked how her classmates folks, this straight A student is in an accelerated reacted, a good friend of hers told everyone at reading program at home, so while it was an school about her win and she will be in the school effective calming tactic she was actually doing paper which Kael was very humble and happy her homework while working on winning that about. world title. The book? It was from the Ranger’s I asked her what she learned both this Apprentice series, “Emperor of Nihon-ja”. year and at worlds. This past year she used to Another question was, “ If you could add anything get mad when she missed but now she just deals to your wardrobe what would it be?” Hats. She with it and has good and bad days taking them just loves hats. So much in fact that she picked Flying Cowgirl pictured with her brother “Lanky Yankee”, father “J.C. Dalton”, all as they come. She commented that at worlds up her new favorite blue and black wide brimmed and mother “Dead Eye Daisy” (photo courtesy Vic Torious) everyone already being friendly and helpful and hat in Virginia City, legendary for hat making, nice was even more accentuated and noted it with her winnings. While in Virginia City the he’s fun, she is fierce and she is the newest cowboy fast draw to rehabilitate. was very smoothly run. I asked about someone family visited the mine, took the train for a tour, Sladies overall Fastest Gun Alive, the 2019 It was a moment unlike anything fast important who influenced her at worlds and she picked up various meteorites for Kael to study and World Champion, Flying Cowgirl. draw has seen. If you didn’t see it, the ladies finals told me that Quick Cal was very prominent in that rocks for mom, Hanni Yothers’ (a.k.a. Dead Eye It’s a Cinderella story that many of us came down to then 12-year-old Kael Yothers, regard. She also made a few friends and was very Daisy) jewelry making. What many don’t know know where dad John Yothers a.k.a. J.C. Dalton a.k.a. Flying Cowgirl, and seasoned former World grateful for that. about this now notorious CFDA family is that dad suffered a devastating stroke and with the help of Champion and fast draw professional, Stormie Now I noticed at worlds there was a is really grateful for the overall experience and his family and the cowboy fast draw family, used Weather. It was a battle to the very end with Flying family member present that I hadn’t seen in our for things like the ability to go to Virginia City Gunslinger’s Gazette Fall 2019 Page 23 and Fallon, Nevada. After his stroke last year he weird experience(laughs). We are used to shooting were both missing. What’s cool about the balloon for one another and obvious championship wins. would rarely venture out of the home, when he did together (most recently in Nebraska where Dead targets is there’s no question, I was a bit away The family would like me to thank everyone for Kael and Hanni would aid him. With the help of Eye Daisy got first and Kael got second) but at from the range and could see from where I was their love, kindness, generosity and hospitality cowboy fast draw he not only travels to places like worlds there were people watching and it was a exactly what was happening. The win was super especially the family at the CFDA headquarters Virginia City but is able to do trips without the different target. I did the balloon disc challenge emotional for me. With the stroke, being overly and Lightnin and Fossilman for everything they aid of his spouse so that he and Kael may travel to get a little practice but when we went over to emotional in any regard is a side effect, so you can did for the family. Also, they would like to together. John explained that alone is a huge win practice together I filled a few balloons for Kael imagine what this was like. Prior to the stroke I extend a thank you to Thirsty who did last minute for him. and then I had to get back to the category match. was a competitor at martial arts for many years, overnight gun work on Kael’s preferred gun the Being the nosy little thing that I am, I was holding my breath when she was shooting but winning at any level is nothing compared to night before the competition. It was the gun she I had to ask Kael how she got all of that swag, against Stormie, but she is the queen of coming watching your child win.” won the High Plains Territorial with. some that was bigger than her I might add, home back. I was staring at the balloon willing it to pop. Kael: “The shoot offs leading up to the win were I asked mom and dad how Kael has to Michigan from Nevada. Well, the innovative When the last one did pop I wanted to get to her suspenseful, I didn’t have as much nervousness changed since winning the world title and they family went to the local Walmart, purchased some first knowing she’d be emotional. I just wanted shooting with my mom because we shoot together said it makes for a playful banter amongst the blankets, pillows and duct tape and secured it all in to give her a few extra moments to shield her and quite a bit. When I won the round against her she family members at practice time with Kael’s an extra bag to get it home. On the way home, the just let her get her bearings. Slow Poke was an said, ‘Great job, keep going. Love you’. It was a confidence level soaring after her win. Hanni Rossiman, who was on the plane as well heading awesome range master and I’m very grateful she true honor to shoot with Stormie Weather. It was a confided in me that Kael told her after the win that back East, let the pilot know of Kael’s win. The was there.” lot of fun and we had a good time but that last shot she would absolutely love it if some day, when she pilot made an announcement to the entire plane Dad: “It was so much more to all of us than and win was simply overwhelming, I told myself was older, a young shooter came along and was who applauded and rightfully so. Lightnin and shooting and competition, although doing well to settle down and let it sink in.” able to win against her. That would mean a great Fossilman were sadly unable to be at worlds this shooting was great, it brought us all together. Next year also looks very promising for deal to her. year, but were there with in the week to see them When we started the sport we were watching a Kael. She already started a new training regimen Lastly, I asked the 2019 Ladies World after the Yothers got home, which I’m told was a broadcast of the FGA and we had no idea it would in the weeks following worlds. She used to shoot Champ what she would tell people looking to win tearful reunion evolve into this. The girls jumped in after helping 12 to 15 shots , in just a few rounds, now she has a world title and her answer, while mind blowing, The reaction of Kael and her family me for rehabilitation purposes and if it weren’t a new, tighter, faster draw and adjusts her shot, somehow didn’t surprise me. This now teenager to the win is on video and if you haven’t seen it for Jackie Daniels, Lightnin, Fossilman and the not visually on the plate, but technically breaks with an old soul and huge heart said. “Handle it is very moving. Since that emotional moment, team at CFDA headquarters we probably wouldn’t it down. She may even be traveling more. Her it with grace.” It says it all. She’s humble and I simply have had one burning question. “What have pursued it. It’s unlike any sport. People who parents are wonderful parents who invest in her sweet and smart and successful. She gave back was running through your mind in those moments are openly helpful. As for finals, Stormie is such drive and promise. They encourage the travel, long before she was a success and that speaks up until and after the final winning shot?” I got the a great competitor when her balloon would pop education and experience that things like history, volumes about her dedication and character and perspective from mom, dad and Kael. I didn’t even need to look at the time, but I was generational gaps and competition provide. Who the champion inside, not just on that shiny new Mom: “Kael was a little nervous the day before. really proud of Kael because she kept pulling hard knows, I’ve set the challenge for her to get her buckle . It is also just what grace looks like. I kept telling her to ‘Find her shot’ and ‘Be and didn’t back down. I am always impressed pilot’s license and fly to shoots and I have no Congratulations again and thank you for allowing confident in it’. Leading up until the finals I was with how cool Kael is. She gets in the zone and doubt when she’s ready she will deliver. This us all to be a part of your beautiful Cinderella more nervous for Kael. It was a fun day, but then fully concentrates. That’s not something that she family is not just winning on the line, they are story. I started watching her shoot in the finals and then practices, it just comes naturally. As for the finals, winning our hearts with their success on and off I got a little bit nervous myself. Overall it was a I was watching and she caught up but then they the line in their rehabilitation, support and love Page 24 Fall 2019 Gunslinger’s Gazette Regulator’s & Shoot For The Stars Financial Report $46,933 Previous balance Territories -1000 Black River Tech. College ( Arkansas Angel) ME WA -1000 University of Colorado at Colorado Springs ( Trigger Happy) VT MT ND 1 MI NH MN NY MA -1000 Lamar Insititute of Technology (Lonestar Leadslinger) OR 4 CT ID WI MI WY SD PA NJ -1000 Lamar Insititute of Technology (Willy-Hit-It) IA 8 NE OH DE NV IL IN -1000 Lamar University ( Marshall Dylan) CA WV UT 5 VA 2 CO KS MO KY -1000 Cal State Fullerton (Harley Quinn) 7 NC Windmill Kid & Miss Betty 3 TN -1000 University of Wisconsin Eau Claire ( One Shot Barney) SC AZ OK N.M. AR [email protected] GA 6 MS AL -1000 Modesto Jr. College ( Miss Lily Belle)

TX LA AK -1000 Radford University ( Hot Lead Holligan) FL hank you to all who stayed for the Shoot for the -1000 Oklahoma State University ( Crazy Jane) Stars live Auction at the fastest gun alive. Curley -19000 Transferred to awared scholarship account HI T Calhoun won the bid on a new Mernickle holster. He 6000 Transferred from awarded account for returners Territory #1 – Great Northwest paid 3,000.00 and included a gun donated by CFDA. 86 Anton LeBear & Hanny Okley Black River Bandits Curly Calhoun & Cool Hand Suz - Appointed Original 188 Black River Bandits Mernickle then match the price of the holster. Thank [email protected] or 208-345-6722 626 Hanny Oakley, Black River Bandits P.G. Taylor - Appointed Original you to Red Ryder, Gentleman Jim and C & R Wax for [email protected] or 208-732-6123 1500 Treasure Valley Gunslingers Wild Shot - Appointed 2013 their donations that totaled 1100.00. The silent action 750 San Juan Shootist [email protected] or 209-675-2760 raised 469.00. 4103 The Cowboys 500 Shenandoh's Birthday Fundraiser Territory #2 – Western No Daisy - Appointed 2016 When the drawing was done for the guns for early 256 Blue Eyed Bandit Birthday Fundraiser [email protected] or 209-262-7643 entries, Thirsty won the first one, he then donated it 2411.5 Virginia Peace Makers back to be auctioned off with a Thirsty Action Job. The 335 Grandview Gunslingers Territory #3 - Four Corners 160 The Deputies Muletrain & Southwest KC - Appointed 2019 winner was Curley Calhoun. The second gun winner 480-710-3593 / [email protected] was Old Drifter and he donated it back for auction 300 North Star Bandits Thirsty - ReAppointed 2019 and Quick Cal threw in a Dead Eyed Action Job. The 178 CFDA FGA 602-300-1325 / [email protected] 210 Lynn Gentry Fudge Sale winner in the auction for this gun was Buzzard Cooper. Slowpoke - Appointed 2019 500 Red Ryder Donation 540-314-5413 / [email protected] 500 Gentleman Jim Donation Thank you to all the individuals and clubs that donated Territory #4 - High Plains 100 C & R Wax Donation Boulder Vaquero & Boulder’s Babe - Appointed Original in 2019. 750 Gun Auction Curley Calhoun [email protected] or 605-770-2442 750 Gun Auction Buzzard Cooper Boothill Bryce & Miss Christy - Appointed 2009 469 Silent Auction [email protected] or 605-770-4696 Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! Windmill Kid & Miss Betty 132 Mernickle Bar Tips Territory #5 - Great Plains 4490 Live Auction Kansas Belle - Appointed 2017 at FGA $43,227.5 Balance as of November 8, 2019 [email protected] 785-302-1463 (text only on weekdays until 4pm)

Territory #6 - Southern 2019 Shoot For the Stars Windmill Kid & Miss Betty - Appointed 2012 [email protected] or 432-664-1913 Gentleman George & Texas Rose - Appointed 2014 Scholarship Recipients [email protected] or 409-385-6367

Territory #7 - Eastern Arkansas Angel Trigger Happy Ringo - Appointed 2011 Arkansas Angel graduated Trigger Happy graduated [email protected] or 540-819-1697 Von Zipper - Appointed 2016 in the spring from Corning in the spring from Flower [email protected] 904-626-6520 High School in Corning Mound High School with Spanky - Appointed 2019 Arkansas. She holds CFDA a GPA of 4.25. He holds 804-986-6255 / [email protected] badge number 4399 and is CFDA badge number Territory #8 - Great Lakes a member of the Randolph 2327 and is a member Fossilman & Ligntnin’ -Appointed 2016 County Rangers. She of the Big Thicket [email protected] - 218-496-5715 Wa-Hoo - Appointed 2019 graduated with a GPA of Bushwhacker’s. You can 715-931-8018 / [email protected] 3.78. While in school her see his smile from a mile The Rossiman - Appointed 2019 extra-curricular actives away. He is now attending 217-691-2224 / [email protected] included, National Honor University of Colorado, International Society, Drama Club, Colorado Springs. He Honcho – Switzerland - Appointed 2016 International Thespian, Art was awarded a 4-year [email protected] Ueli Bracher (real name) and Science club, Spanish, scholarship in the amount FHA, FBLA, FCCLA, a of 8,000.00 for his studies Regulators at Large (not assigned to a territory) member of the Red Cross in Exercise Science to become a Physical Therapist. Jesse James (TX) - Appointed 2017 High School Leadership Committee. She is also a member of the Trigger Happy has played soccer for many years, in 2019 760-646-0765 / [email protected] First Methodist Church Praise Team. his team won state. He is a true champion winning the She was awarded 4,000.00 scholarship to attend Black River 2019 Texas State Championship in Needville. While in Qualified Range Master Instructors Technical College where she is working on a 2-year plan to start high school he was a member of Math Honor Society, Noah Chance (AZ) [email protected] Dangerous Dave (ID) - [email protected] a career in Pediatrics Radiology or become a radiologist tech. In English Honor Society, Valley Creek Church Youth The Draw (AZ)- [email protected] the future she plans to attend Arkansas State University to finalize Leader, FMHS Soccer Club, Ping Pong Club, Circle of Cowboy Up (CA) - [email protected] her goal. Friends and a member of CFDA since 2013. Green River (KY)- [email protected] Gunslinger’s Gazette Fall 2019 Page 25

Willy - Hit - It Lonestar Leadslinger Willy-Hit-It is a recent graduate of Lumberton Lonestar Leadslinger graduated from High School with a GPA of 2.76. He is a member Lumberton High School in the spring of the Big Thicket Bushwhacker’s holding with a GPA of 2.96. He holds CFDA CFDA badge number 2590. His hobbies badge number 2591 and is a member include Fishing, Bow Hunting, building perch of the Big Thicket Bushwhacker’s. His traps, going to the beach or lake, Hanging out hobbies include Fishing, Singing, Bow with friends and of coarse Cowboy Fast Draw. Hunting, Video Games, Cooking and

He is attending Lamar Institute of Technology of coarse Cowboy Fast Draw. He is in Beaumont Texas where he is pursuing a attending Lamar Institute of Technology career in welding. in Beaumont Texas pursuing welding. He received a scholarship for 2,000.00 for one year perusing a career in welding.

Marshall Dylan Marshall Dylan graduated from Lumberton High School in Congratulations to our Returning the spring with a GPA of 3.30. He is a member of the Big Shoot for the Stars Thicket Bushwhacker’s and holds CFDA number 2603. He has received a 4-year scholarship in the amount of 8,000.00 Scholarship Recipients! to attend Lamar University in Beaumont Texas where he is • One Shot Barney • Crazy Jane • pursuing a career in Robotic Engineering. While in high school Hot Lead Holligan Miss Lily Belle nd • • • he was awarded TCEA Robotics Competition 2 Regionals Harley Quinn and 2nd State. Lettered in Robotics and was on the Honor • • Roll. He also placed 2nd in the FFA Welding Competition for being on a team that built a trailer. He has won and placed in CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL AND various CFDA matches. While on the robotic team, he was KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK! lead engineer and has taken various engineering classes in high school.

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e are happy to announce our newest members into the CFDA Family. WELCOME NEW MEMBERS: 1. Daniel Dufour aka “Dangerous Dan Defour” Leesburg, VA WWhen you see these folks, give them a big “CFDA Howdy”. We welcome 2. Bryce Sage aka “Sour Sage” Lakeside, CA you! 3. Charles A. Harris Sr. aka “Parson Charlie” The Villages, FL. 4. Robert Potter aka “Blazin’ Bob” St. Augustine, FL. **Please Note: Life Members and New CFDA Members that missed the deadline 5. Kevin Hagerty aka “El Senor Don Gato” Tucson, AZ for this issue will be listed in the next issue of the Gunslinger’s Gazette. 6. Ricki Glenn aka “Old School” Tempe, AZ 7. Jeri Clark aka “Jeri Rigged” Citrus Heights, CA ** See a new member on the list that is close to your area & CFDA club? Check 8. Bonnie Thorn aka “ White Buffalo Woman” Cnino Valley, AZ with the CFDA office to see if your club got credit for them! 9. Michael Thorn aka “Mohave Mike” Chino Valley, AZ 10. Wayne Kidd aka “Dark Horse” Star, ID 11. Jerry Baettcher aka “Gunner” The Villages, FL. WELCOME LIFE MEMBERS: 12. Gerardo Lopez aka “Pistolero” Arlington, TX Anthony Banks aka “Ramblin’ Red” CFDA Life #5921 Corning, AR. 13. Robert Houzenga aka “Buck Staghorn” Clinton, IA Daniel Esteban aka “Gunfighter” CFDA Life #L113 Portland, OR.. 14. Rosalie Magistro aka “Arizona Desert Rose” Clinton, IA Tracy Staton aka “Holli Day” CFDA Life #3834 Buckeye, AZ. 15. Bob Morin aka “Bar Stool Bob” Palm Coast, FL 16. Robert Mason aka “Black River Bandit” Jonesville, LA Suzy Schulmire aka “ Copper Top” CFDA Life #3973 Blackfoot, ID. 17. Thomas Ponder aka “First Sergeant” Choudrant, LA Romeo Nicolo aka “Gunsmoke” CFDA Life #4681 Palm Coast, FL. 18. Randy Heideman aka “Wanna Be” Houston, TX Karen Wilson aka “Lonestar Lil’” CFDA Life #1783 Victoria, VA. 19. Christopher Moore aka “Colonel Moore” Manheim, PA Tony Wilson aka “Texas Pete” CFDA Life #1735 Victoria, VA. 20. Paul Carroll aka “Paladin” Muskogee, OK 21. Stephen Johnson aka “Preacher Man” Richmond, TX Mike Alaimo aka “Dago Mike” CFDA Life #3300 Jacksonville, FL. 22. Brian Sanders aka “Stoneface” Denair, CA 23. Stephanie Sanders aka “Mama Hen” Denair, CA International New Members: 24. Jason McCombs aka “Mud Slinger Okie” Drumright, OK 1. Martin Quesnel aka “Dr. Honolulu” Vancouver-BC Canada 25. Matt Seidel aka “ Roy Goode” Grand Island, NE 26. Joe Karraker aka “Waco Joe” Missouri City, TX 27. Kathy Wonders aka “Dusty Starr” Oaklawha, FL 28. Brooke Johnson aka “Bombshell” Prineville, OR 29. Rod Willson aka “Skeletor” Udall, KS 30. Riki Johnson aka “Pinkerton Princess” Prineville, OR 31. Terry Green aka “ Two Guns Green” Blackstone, VA 32. Mary Aldrich aka “Shot Gun Mary” Blackstone, VA 33. R. Slade Powell aka “Governor” Neosho, MO 34. Ronald Best aka “Rattlesnake Ron” Auburn, CA 35. Ken Tracy aka “Star Shooter” Blair, NE 36. John Combs aka “Crazy J “ Pagosa Springs, CO 37. Jerrick Lee Martinez aka “Specter” Alamosa, CO 38. William Kelly aka “ Dublin Kid” Palm Harbor, FL 39. Stuart Coombs aka “Desert Dingo” Roy, UT 40. Greg Hajny aka “Appaloosa Kid” Hamel, MN 41. Timothy Black aka “El Viejo” Fredrick, CO 42. Doug Graybeal aka “Left Hand Charlie” Boise, ID 43. Merrill Emfinger aka “Josey Wayne” Tallahassee, FL 44. George Amaral aka “Grand Master G” Palm Bay, FL 45. Shane Johnson aka “Sody Pop” Point Roberts, WA 46. Kelly Ford aka “Doc Harley” Yorktown, VA 47. Carl Bryant aka “Thatta Sir” Wauchula, FL Taylor’s & Co. proudly markets 48. Terry Jones aka “ Gabby Hayes” Mineral, VA finely-crafted historical firearms 49. John Branam aka “ San Fernando Kid” East Ridge, TN 50. A B Von Alstine aka “Lurch” Superior, WI for the collector. Manufactured 51. Lincoln Easley aka “Snake Eyes Kid” Grass Valley, CA 52. Noel Jiron aka “Crazy Cora” Alamosa, CO using precise modern machinery and 53. Kristopher Hyde aka “Jekyll And Hyde” Ashby, NE high quality modern materials, 54. Melisa Hyde aka “ Miss Daisy” Ashby, NE 55. Michael Landry aka “TBD” Kenbridge, VA these firearms are faithful 56. Glenn Elliott aka “Doc Elliott” Yuma, AZ 57. Jon Hetzler aka “Little Jon” Palm Coast, FL reproductions of those originally 58. Zachary Landry aka “ Rowdy Yates” Colgate, WI designed in the nineteenth century. 59. Barb Solem aka “ Barbwire” Culver, MN 60. Richard Rice aka “Capt. Rusty Wild Rice” Wildwood, FL 61. Betty Evans aka “Texas BaeBae” Monticello, AR (540)722-2017 62. Ronald Pigg aka “ Hogg Legg Kid” Fritch, TX [email protected] 63. Troy O’Neal aka “ Kilted Cowboy” Harker Heights, TX 64. Tyler Jensen aka “Cattleman” Phoenix, AZ www.taylorsfirearms.com 65. April Johnston aka “Shutterbug” Montrose, SD 66. William Walkup aka “Willie B. Fast” Hartsville, SC Proud SPonSor of the Cowboy faSt draw aSSoCiation 67. Richard J. Atwood Jr. aka “Pine Nut Willy” Minden, NV Gunslinger’s Gazette Fall 2019 Page 27 Are You Looking For a Cowboy Fast Draw Six-Gun?

ALL SIX-GUNS ARE COMPETITION READY! These six-guns are completely ready to go and come complete with a Dead Eye Kid “Six-Gun Setup”. We do not sell our six-guns any other way. All the six-guns we sell are brand new and have only been test-fired, unless we specifically state otherwise. Ruger Vaqueros are generally in-stock and Ruger Vaquero available. Colt-action style six-guns are also available, $849.00 (Six Gun Set-Up Included) with a limited stock of various models that are available. Caliber: .45 Colt - Barrel: 4 5/8” - Model We only stock guns offered by sponsors of the Cowboy #05105 (New Vaquero) Fast Draw Association. We support those who support Talo Short Spurs, Call for Availablity .45 Wax Bullet Brass our sport, as most of our members do. Those Sponsors $879.00 (Large Pistol Primer Drop-In) are Ruger, Pietta of Italy, and Taylor’s & Co. We This brass is customized for large pistol sincerely hope that when choosing your Six-Gun from any primers so that they will drop in and out source, that you consider who helps make Cowboy Fast just like shotgun primers do in our stan- Draw possible. dard CFDA Brass. Sold in a Bag of 12 - $14.99 or Payment, Shipping & Transfer Information (We a Box of 50 $40.00 Only Ship To FFL Dealers) Cowboy Fast Draw Association holds a Federal Firearms License (FFL). We only ship (usually USPS) and transfer firearms to other FFL Dealers, which costs $30 per gun. It is up to the purchaser to choose their FFL EMF Great Western II Dealer and instruct them to FAX (775) 575-5748) or email $669.00 (Six Gun Set-Up Included) ([email protected]) a copy of their FFL to us. Manufactured By: Pietta of Italy After receiving payment we will then ship the firearm to your Condition: (New) - Caliber: .45 Colt - Barrel Length: 4 3/4 - Model: Californian Timer Price $219 + S&H FFL Dealer, who will then be responsible to have you fill Gunslinger CFDA 5 Piece Target out the appropriate forms and conduct a background check, (Base Price - Timer Only) according to Federal and your State Laws and Regulations. Cowboy Fast Draw Timer Additional components are required to 24” - $219.99 + s/h operate timer 17 -3/16” - $207.99 + s/h The buyer is responsible to pay all transfer fees, background Components Sold Seperately or in packages We Now Carry ALL checks directly to their FFL Dealer of choice. Target Components All Firearm Sales Are Final. In the unlikely event that We Have Several Packages Without Targets Available: your FFL Dealer cannot process your transfer paperwork • One Lane Complete Timer Package Seperately, including due to a background check that did not pass. The buyer - $389 may contact our office and request a return of the firearm • Two Lane Complete Timer Package interchangable and a refund of the sale. The gun must be returned to CFDA Taylor’s & Co. -$759 24” or 17-3/16 only by the FFL Dealer that it was originally sent to, in • Four Lane Complete Timer Package (1873 Cattleman Smoke Wagon) Target Plates the original condition. A refund of the sale will be made, $699.00 (Six Gun Set-Up Included) -$1,449 minus the original $30 shipping fee and a 10% re-login/re- • Six Lane Complete Timer Package stocking fee. Available in the CFDA General Store -$2,149 CFDA Logo Items Condition: (New) - Caliber: .45 Colt - or Call CFDA Main Office at 775-575-1802 Barrel Length: 4 3/4 (Each package has the option of adding targets) and Apparel

Available Online! New Product in the CFDA General Store! EZ Wax Bullet Brushes Available in .45 and .38 caliber EZ Wax Bullet Nylon Brush- $12.99 each or $19.99 (2 Pack) Our new brush is a 6" Nylon Brush that works extremely well on wax build-up on lands of barrel riffling. When shooting wax bullets in any firearm CFD5 the barrel should be brushed often (about every 15 - 20 rounds), when cleaning barrels this often nylon Pictured brushes should be used. This is the best brush we have found! CFDA Custom Dead Eye E-Z Loader .45 CFDA Shotgun Primer Nickel Cases Mernickle CFDA Holsters Membership Badge Wax Bullets - .38 or .45 50ct - $40.00 Choose from a selection of EZ Wax Bullet Brush Mop- $95.00 Starting at $14.99 (Available in 100ct - $75.00 $12.99 each or 500ct, 1000ct, 4000ct, & 6000ct) CFD5 (Dropped Mexican Loop) CFD3 (Dropped Mexican Loop Canted) $19.99 (2 Pack) CFD15 (Canted High Ride) The EZ Brush Mop makes the final cleanup even handier, quicker and Lucas Oil - White Holster/Belt Combo...... $299.99 easier than using multiple patches Lithium Grease Holster Only...... $169.99 on brushes. The Brush Mop can be cleaned as needed with soap and $7.99 (8 oz. Tube) Belt Only...... $129.99 hot water. $69.99 per case of Brass Pouch...... $44.99 EZ Loader Speed Press 12 (5.83 each) Cartridge Slide...... $32.99 (Available in .38 or .45) Price $17.99 Combo Pack! Best Seller! $19.99 Hit’em Fast CFDA OFFICE HOURS One EZ Wax Bullet Nylon Brush and One EZ Wax Bullet Brush Mop Instructional Video Mon - Thurs 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.(West Coast / Nevada Time) $29.99 MORE ITEMS AVAILABLE ONLINE! Catalogs Available Upon Request To Order Go To: WWW.COWBOYFASTDRAW.COM/General Store Or Call (775)575-1802 Page 28 Fall 2019 Gunslinger’s Gazette

2020 CFDA Shooting Schedule Registration Forms,

Oklahoma State Championship* March 13th – 15th, 2020 Kelleyville OK Event Information, Arizona State Championship* March 27th – 29th, 2020 Phoenix AZ and Contact Information Louisiana State Championship* April 3rd-5th, 2020 Pineville LA Oregon State Championship* April 24th -26th, 2020 Prineville OR can be found at: Florida State Championship* May 1st-3rd, 2020 Bunnell FL www.cowboyfastdraw.com Texas State Championship* May 8th – 10th, 2020 Manor TX California State Championship* May 15th – 17th, 2020 Oakdale CA Arkansas State Championship* May 15th - 17th, 2020 Warren AR Great Northwest Territorial Championship* May 22nd – 24th, 2020 Caldwell ID Southern Territorial Championship* June 2nd - 3rd, 2020 Amarillo TX U.S. National Championship* June 4th - 6th, 2020 Amarillo TX Kansas State Championship* June 26th – 28th, 2020 Phillipsburg KS Virginia State Championship* June 25th – 26th, 2020 Amelia VA Eastern Territorial Championship* June 27th - 28th, 2020 Amelia VA Wisconsin State Championship* July 10th - 12th, 2020 Superior WI Nevada State Championship* July 10th, 2020 Fernley NV Western Territorial Championship July 11th & 12th, 2020 Fernley NV Grand Teton Gunfights July 17th-19th, 2020 Idaho Falls ID Colorado State Championship* July 23rd - 24th, 2020 Pagosa Springs CO * Indicates Titled Championship Match Four Corners Territorial Championship* July 25th - 26th, 2020 Pagosa Springs CO (Qualifies for Top Gun Points) South Dakota State Championship* July 29th - 30th, 2020 Mitchell SD High Plains Territorial Championship* August 1st - 2nd, 2020 Mitchell SD If You have a CFDA shooting Idaho State Championship* September 4th - 6th, 2020 Idaho City ID event you would like listed, Kentucky State Championship* September 10th - 13th, 2020 Hartford KY please email information to Nebraska State Championship* September 18th, 2020 Valentine NE Hannah Calder at Great Plains Territorial Championship* September 19th - 20th, 2020 Valentine NE [email protected] “FASTEST GUN ALIVE” WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP* Oct. 1st-4th, 2020 Fallon NV Gunslinger’s Gazette Fall 2019 Page 29 CFDA Affiliated Clubs and Clubs in the Works

Club Name Regular Schedule Contact Phone Website or email City State Assoc. of Arizona Gunslingers 4th Saturday of the Month Mike Holzer “Shady Mike” 602-770-1430 [email protected] www.azgunslingers.com Phoenix AZ Old Pueblo Gunfighters 1st & 3rd Saturday Eric Casteel “Hankerin Hank” 520-307-4677 [email protected] Marana AZ Rio Salado Vaqueros 2nd Saturday Bart Carr “Muletrain” 480-710-3593 [email protected] Mesa AZ Rented Mule Fast Draw Club 1st Saturday each month “Noah Chance” 928-772-0173 [email protected] Prescott Valley AZ 3:10 to Yuma Gunslingers George Wagner “ Saddle Horn” 719-660-9466 [email protected] Yuma AZ Arkansas Deadeyes Call for Schedule “Razorback” Lee Nelson 870-866-2244 [email protected] Rison AR Randolph County Rangers James Alphin “Diamond Back Billy” 870-892-3257 [email protected] Pocahontas AR Sundowners CFD Club 2nd Saturday George Narasaki “Sundowner” 510-233-2256 [email protected] www.gunfightergulch.com Vacaville CA The Cowboys 2nd Saturday Gene Dias “Stanislaus” 209-523-3683 [email protected] Oakdale CA The Deputies 3rd Sunday Mike Karsten “Cowboy Up” 909-527-5225 [email protected] Upland CA Golden State Gunslinger’s Every Saturday Kent Sandhagen “The Undertaker” 209-587-0572 [email protected] Los Banos CA Canyon Oak Rangers 2nd Saturday Guy Crawford 818-489-2729 [email protected] Sylmar CA Gold Country Out Riders 1st Saturday of month Johnnie Jones “Rooster Cogburn” 916-663-4786 [email protected] or www.goldcountryoutriders.com Newcastle CA The Bar T Gunfighters 2nd Sunday of Month Darin Wagner “Dag Nabit” 619-997-9588 [email protected] or www.bartgunfighters.com CA California Rangers Chris Feeback “Colt McCoy” 909-618-4958 [email protected] Pomona CA Hollywood Steampunks Vicki Heatherton “Six Iron Maiden” 213-705-2939 [email protected] Hollywood CA San Juan Shootists 3rd Saturday Dave Miller “Mongo” 970-731-9140 [email protected] Pagosa Springs CO Colorado Pistoleros 2nd Saturday Robert Cummings “Nitro Kid” 303-435-0152 [email protected] Watkins CO Single Action Savant’s 1st Sunday John Heitzel “Von Zipper” 904-626-6520 [email protected] Jacksonville FL Flatlanders Shootist Society 4th Saturday Don Lester “Yusta B Fast” 727-522-5068 [email protected] St. Petersburg FL Cracker Cowboys 2nd Sunday Martin Brabham “Smokin Gun 386-931-5613 [email protected] - [email protected] Bunnell FL Sunshine State Shootist 3rd Sunday DJ Kirby “Outlaw Ike” 904-502-0571 [email protected] Jacksonville FL North Florida Gunfighters 4th Saturday Buffalo Bill 305-984-0575 [email protected] Live Oak FL .45 Sidekicks FDC 3rd Saturday Kevin Yeo “Island” 605-999-7687 [email protected] The Villages FL Hickory Flats Shootists Society 3rd Saturday @ 9pm Steelman Borden “Stainless Steel” 208-539-5802 [email protected] Canton GA Midwest Cowboy Club Miles Budelier “Mr. Durant” 563-210-7180 [email protected] Durant IA Idaho Shootists 1st & 5th Saturday Roger Randolph “Smoke Wagon” 208-392-6044 [email protected] Boise ID Snake River Gunslingers 2nd Tuesday P.G. Taylor 208-732-6123 [email protected] Twin Falls ID Treasure Valley Gunslingers 4th Saturday “Krazy Kate” 208-250-7123 [email protected] Caldwell ID Eagle Rock Outlaws 1st Saturday Brett Gyorfy 208-881-8229 [email protected] Idaho Falls ID Sawtooth Shootist Society Wednesdays & 3rd Saturday Larry Lansdowne “Curley Calhoun” 208-860-1615 [email protected] Boise ID Prairie State Posse (Call for Information) “The Rossiman” 217-691-2224 [email protected] Chatham IL Pinkerton Regulators (Call for Information) “Joe Gun”Joe Richey 316-943-3572 [email protected] Witchita KS Deer Creek Regulators 1st Sunday, Tuesday & Saturday “Kansas Law Dog” 785-302-8403 [email protected] Phillipsburg KS Blue Grass Fast Draw 3rd & 4th Saturday each month James Casteel “Shane” 270-274-3784 [email protected] or www.facebook.com/BluegrassFastDraw Horse Branch KY Cross Branded Peacemakers 2nd Sat Practice/4th Sat Match James Dezendorf “Major D” 318-451-3043 [email protected] Libuse LA North Star Bandits Thursday & Sunday pm Mark Burnham “Snake Shooter” 507-456-4552 [email protected] Claremont MN Buccaneer Spurs Last Saturday of the Month Jeff Holland “Uncle Jeffro” 910-330-7179 [email protected] Winnabow NC Sparks Nebraska Spurs Thursdays 7pm “Beaver Creek Kid” 605-557-3337 [email protected] Sparks NE Sandhill Outlaws & Angels 2nd Sunday each Month “Dixie Starr” 307-365-1587 [email protected] Alliance NE Ft. Sidney Renegades 1st Wed & 3rd Sat Ann Vocu “Latigo Lace” 970-466-1223 [email protected] Sidney NE River City Gunslingers 2nd & 4th Wednesday 6-8 The Duece 402-660-3800 [email protected] Bennington NE Great Basin Gun Hawks 4th Mon.. & 2nd Saturday “Nevada Smith” 775-297-5229 [email protected] Fernley NV Reno Gunslingers Thursdays & 4th Saturday Bad Boy or Blondie 775-287-6706 [email protected] Reno NV Route 66 smOKin Guns 2nd & 4th Sunday Lisa Jenkins “Diamond Girl” 918-760-8179 [email protected] Mannford OK Green Country Gunslingers 3rd Saturday Missouri Jim 918-691-4884 [email protected] Owasso OK Crooked River Ranger 2nd & 4th Saturday Etta Mae 541-923-2631 [email protected] Terrebonne OR Keystone Gunslingers 1st Sunday Rod Bish “Dusty Trail” 814-786-9341 [email protected] Jackson Center PA Powder Horn Ranch Regulators 1st Sunday/ Last Sat. Night Troy Bollock “Boulder Vaquero” 605-996-6889 [email protected] Mitchell SD Snake Creek Boys Wednesdays 7pm Darrell Ronnfeldt “Dead Eye Darrell” 605-472-2122 [email protected] Redfield SD Cheyenne River Regulators 4th Sunday/month “Johnny Three Toes” 605-622-7332 [email protected] Edgemont SD North Texas Society of Gunfighters 2nd & 4th Saturday each month Jesse James 940-733-4780 [email protected] Gainesville TX Moon Renegades 1st & 3rd Sunday David Perry “Boss” 432-553-7687 [email protected] Odessa TX West Texas Rangers Randy Smith “Windmill Kid 432-664-1913 [email protected] Odessa TX Big Thicket Bushwackers 2nd Sunday George Dezendorf “Gentleman George” 409-385-6367 [email protected] Silsbee TX Lone Star Gunslingers 2nd Saturday each month “Willy Draw” Todd Van Note 713-828-1587 [email protected] Needville TX DFW Gunslingers 1st & 3rd Sat “Brad Quick” or Pixie Quick” 817-703-5835 [email protected] Mansfield TX Hill Country Fast Draw 1st Saturday “Slick Sixguns” Scott Severance 559-836-9209 [email protected] Burnet TX Texas Gun Club Regulators 1st & 3rd Tuesday & 2nd Sunday “Revelator” Scott Van Note 832-539-7235 [email protected] Stafford TX Texas Panhandle Pistoleros Every Tuesday & 2nd Saturday “Kid Curry” 806-443-4353 [email protected] Amarillo TX Vaqueros of South Texas Every Tuesday & 3rd Sunday George Gutierrez “Jefe” 956-744-3608 [email protected] Zapata TX Promontory Point Posse 2nd Saturday “BA & Slowpoke” 540-314-7300 utahfastdraw.com Odgen UT Old Dominion Fast Draw Jeff Duncan “Ringo” 540-819-1697 [email protected] Salem VA Virginia Peacemakers 1st Sunday Tim Duncan “Spanky” 804-986-6255 [email protected] www.virginiapeacemakers.com Amelia Court House VA Grand View Gunslingers 2nd Sunday Ken Hurt “Shenandoah 540-309-0726 [email protected] Bedford VA New River Fast Draw Club 4th Saturday each Month “High Country Drifter” 276-238-1571 [email protected] Woodlawn VA Wisconsin Peace Keepers 2nd & 4th Saturday Ron Nyhouse “Mule Skinner” 715-754-2469 [email protected] Marion WI Black River Bandits Every Sunday Debbie Stadin “Lightnin” 218-496-5715 [email protected] www.blackriverbandits.org Superior WI Yellow River Bandits 1st Saturday/Month Jon Paulzine “Dreamweaver” 715-431-0762 [email protected] Siren WI Prairieville Desperados Jeanne, Frank, or Nick Vincze 262-510-6745 [email protected] Waukesha WI Copper Creek Rangers Every Tuesday Evening Dick Gudowski “Scrap Iron” 218-348-3201 [email protected] Superior WI International Clubs Lake Valley Argovia Gunfighters Ueli Bracher “Honcho” 078-775-5869 [email protected] Alte Bernstrasse 31 Ch-5603 Staufen AG, Switzerland Golden Mount Gunfighters Every Sunday Afternoon Stephane Glacon “Black Eagle Montana” (33-1) 651.66.99.06 [email protected] Couzon-au-Mont-d’or France

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

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

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

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In This Issue: • 2019 Fastest Gun Alive Page 6 Cowboy Fast Draw Association PRST STD • 2019 Minnesota State Page 13 PO Box 5 U.S. POSTAGE PAID • 2019 South Dakota State & Fernley, NV 89408 FERNLEY NV High Plains Territorial Pg 14 PERMIT NO. 8 Shoot This To: • 2019 Colorado State Page 16 • 2019 Four Corners Territorial Page 17 Jayden Eilrich • 2019 Kentucky State aka "Sheriff Rango Page 20 2019 Junior Boys • 2019 SFTS Scholarship World Champion Recipients Page 24

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