MercantileEXCITINGSee section our NovemberNovemberNovember 2001 2001 2001 CowboyCowboyCowboy ChronicleChronicleChronicle(starting on pagePagePagePage 94) 111 The Cowboy Chronicle~. The Monthly Journal of the Single Action Shooting Society ® Vol. 20 No. 6 © Single Action Shooting Society, Inc. June 2007 2nd SASS NEW ZEALAND REGIONAL By Sudden Lee, SASS #19234
s it was the first time our See HIGHLIGHTS on page 74 Region had run the Pistol A New Zealand Cowboy Action were all the standard speed events, Shooting™ Nationals and SASS long-range events, Blazing Irons, New Zealand Regional Champion- and two new matches this year. The ships, the Trail Blazers Gun Club “Pat Garrett Match,” which involved members were proud to play host for using the normal match guns as well this event. Our club and Cowboy as a rifle-caliber rifle, and the “El Paradise were determined to make Grande Stage,” which was a stage the event as enjoyable and enter- designed just for those who like taining for the shooters as possible. shooting lots of lead down range Many long hours were worked in with maximum movement. To give the preceding months, building new you an idea how long the stage took, props and covering existing props. the fastest time was 121 seconds, Now, there is a new livery in range and that was Payden Kash, SASS one. This building is large enough to Life #28037! enable a full posse to shelter under All the side matches were keenly and shoot the stage. A new kitchen contested. Unfortunately, the wea- is now attached to the saloon, mak- ther got the better of the clay bird ing mealtime more convenient for shooters, with only the most dedicat- all, and next door there is now an ed completing that match. Most office for registration and scoring. shooters found their way into the This meant the old clubroom could saloon well before the 4pm finish. be converted into two bunkrooms, On Friday morning, the rain had which we called “The Den” and “The eased; however, it hadn’t given up. Men’s Club.” After the customary shooters’ brief- Shooters came from all over, ing was completed, we sorted our- including three of our cowboy com- selves into four posses and shot six padres from Australia, seventy-five main match stages. We wrote the shooters in all. It was good to see stages to be challenging, with lots of such a big turn out from the far This was the first time the Trail Blazers Gun Club hosted the New Zealand Cowboy Action Shooting™ Nationals. The range and props were completely movement, yet not difficult for even north, and it was great to be able to renovated for the event. Covers were supplied for each of the shooting areas the newest shooters. The targets offer them accommodation on range. … and they were needed! The venue was pure “Old West,” the shooting were big and close (amazing how you This event saw the biggest turnout was fast and furious, and the competitors were warm and friendly. can still miss ‘em!). yet of young’uns, eight in total. It was a great outing! When the day’s shooting was Most shooters wandered into town Regardless, the day was a full on done, it was time for supper and the SASS Cowboy Chronicle in time for the Wednesday night affair of side matches. Most of the Cowboy Action Shooting™ general BBQ and became reacquainted shooters turned up to shoot the side meeting (which lasted only about fif- again with old friends. matches, and it was a great opportu- teen minutes). Friday night is tradi- In This Issue As side match day dawned, the nity for folks to check out their tionally “card night.” Packs of cards rain was threatening, and sure shooting irons and work out any were on the tables, and James B 56 BIANCHI’S enough by mid-morning it started travel bugs. Each range had its own Wright, SASS Life #12717, had his DRY FIRE SIXGUN raining. It pretty much rained off particular match, and cowboy clays usual crowd of young’uns eager to by Phil Spangenberger and on for the next three days. were held down by the rocks. There (Continued on page 74)
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6 FROM THE EDITOR Fun Is The Name Of The Game At This END of TRAIL! Editorial Staff 8-24 NEWS Remington To Be Bought . . . SASS Museum . . . Silent Auction To Benefit Hoby . . . Tex Editor-in-Chief SASS Victorian Fashion Show A Success At NRA Convention . . . Cat Ballou 16 CAT’S CORNER Editor What’s Goin’ On . . . Chiz 18 CHIZ BIZ Managing Editor Advertising Director 26-28 LETTERS Comments From SASS Members . . . Adobe Illustrator Layout & Design 30 POLITICAL Random Views Of The Battlefield . . . Mac Daddy Graphic Design 32-39 ARTICLES Stealth Bullet Society . . . The Capgun Kid Rides! . . . The Railroad Track Donna Oakley Advertising Administrator 40-46 GUNS & GEAR Recoil Reducer Installation . . . History Of The Cartridge Belt . . . Contributing Writers Bob Boze Bell, Capt. George Baylor, Cinnamon Lucy, Col. Dan, 50-54 MOUNTED Tips From A Pro At END of TRAIL 2007 . . . Cree Vicar Dave, Ellsworth T. Kincaid, Holy Terror, Ioway, Joe Fasthorse Harrill, 56, 58 REVIEWS-PRODUCTS Bianchi’s Dry Fire Sixgun . . . EMF 1897 Pump Shotgun Juaquin Malone, Madd Mike, Mr. Quigley, Nubbins Colt, 57 Purdy Gear, Sierrita Slim, SASS CONVENTION ANNOUNCEMENT Swift Montana Smith, Tuolumne Lawman 60 HISTORY This Month In History . . . Little Known Famous People . . . The Cowboy Chronicle is published by The Wild Bunch, Board of Directors of The Single Action Shooting 62 REVIEWS-BOOKS No Tracks To Follow . . . Summer Snow . . . Society. For advertising information and rates, administrative and editorial Chiquita Bandita, SASS #74292 offices contact: 64 PROFILES Chronicle Administrator 23255 La Palma Avenue 65 TRAIL MARKER Yorba Linda, California 92887 714-694-1800 FAX: 714-694-1813 66- ON THE RANGE What’s Goin’ On In Your Town? . . . email: [email protected] http://www.sassnet.com The Cowboy Chronicle (ISSN 15399877) 86-92 CLUB REPORTS is published Monthly by the Single Action Shooting Society, 23255 La Palma MERCANTILE Nice SASS Collectibles . . . Avenue, Yorba Linda, California 92887. 94- Periodicals Postage is Paid at ANAHEIM, CA and additional mailing offices (USPS 101- CLASSIFIED #020-591). POSTMASTER: Send ad- dress changes to The Cowboy Chronicle, 23255 La Palma Avenue, Yorba Linda, 105- SHOOTING SCHEDULES (MONTHLY)-(ANNUAL) California 92887. DISCLAIMER - The Single Action Shooting Society does not guarantee, 111 SASS MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION warranty or endorse any product or service advertised in this newspaper. The recent NRA Convention in SASS® Trademarks The publisher also does not guarantee St. Louis was a huge success! It the safety or effectiveness of any prod- SASS®, Single Action Shooting Society®, was the largest Convention ever uct or service illustrated. The distribution END of TRAIL®, EOT®, of some products/services may be ille- held in St. Louis and the largest TM gal in some areas, and we do not ever held by the NRA. Some The Cowboy Chronicle , TM assume responsibility thereof. State and 60,000 NRA members trooped Cowboy Action Shooting , local laws must be investigated by the through the exhibit hall. Many CASTM, purchaser prior to purchase or use or were SASS members and many The World Championship of products/services. TM stopped by the SASS booth to Cowboy Action Shooting , WARNING: Neither the author nor The say, “Hi!” Black Jack McGinnis, Bow-legged Cowboy Design, and the Cowboy Chronicle can accept any Railroad Bill, and a host of local Rocking Horse Design responsibility for accidents or diffe- ring results obtained using reloading SASS members set up and are all trademarks of manned the booth while the data. Variation in handloading tech- Judge and Tex posed for pictures and presented seminars on Cowboy The Single Action Shooting Society, Inc. niques, components, and firearms Action Shooting™. Velvet Glove (seen here) and Fannie Kikinshoot trolled Any use or reproduction of these marks will make results vary. Have a compe- without the express written permission tent gunsmith check your firearms the aisles, leading wide-eye wanna-be cowboys to the SASS booth! before firing. Photo by Fannie Kikinshoot of SASS is strictly prohibited. Page 6 Cowboy Chronicle June 2007
FUN IS THE NAME OF THE GAME AT THIS YEAR’S END of TRAIL! By Tex SASS #4
contests and seminars, entertain- acting, but allow latitude in how Bahia de Coto on side-match day for ment and shows, award ceremonies many of the targets are engaged. an opportunity to put a few rounds and exhibitions, vendors galore, Great effort has been made to avoid on it with your own ammo. celebrities from different walks of acquiring procedural penalties All requested posse pairings life, food to tempt every palate, and (although cowboys are a creative lot, have been accommodated and dis- opportunities to kindle and renew and some will surely find a way to tributed to the shooters for comment friendships of fellow SASS members earn a few!). Target sizes and dis- and corrections. This gives those Tex, SASS #4 from around the world—all designed tances are right out of the SASS who see each other only once a year ~SASS Hall of Fame Inductee~ to keep everyone at the ranch, in cos- Handbook, at least for the “dingers.” an opportunity to renew friendships tume, and having a grand time from The flying buzzard is back again this and share their past year’s activities. he World Championship of the time they arrive until the even- year, “Fat Albert” (a very large, steel Even better, it’s an opportunity to Cowboy Action Shooting™ tual moment of departure after the SASS marshal) partially hides a meet new friends from across the T is set and ready to go! This Sunday awards! swinging target, and there are a cou- country and around the world. END fun-filled week of Cowboy Action fea- Shooting ple of “launched” aerial targets as of TRAIL has been blessed since the tures not only a shooting competi- Blazing six-guns on the range well. What about knockdowns? Yes, early days with a significant inter- tion designed to determine who the are the heart and soul of any shoot- there are some, and they are just a national community of competitors. best of the best are, but also stages ing competition, and END of TRAIL tad smaller than the dingers … one The “Fritzes” (mostly Lufthansa designed to be enjoyed by every com- is no exception! These world cham- needs to aim to ensure a good hit. employees) frequented many of the petitor in attendance—from master pionship stages are designed to test However, these targets are set to early END of TRAILs. Virgil and competitor to rookie shooter. And the mettle of all the champions and react with virtually any standard Alvira Earp have ensured the what happens when the shooting is “champions to be” while still being load of any legal SASS caliber. If Australians participated in large finished? More activities than any very “shootable” for less experienced your hand-load is faithful to your numbers for the past several years. one individual can accommodate! shooters. The stage scenarios reloading manual, it’ll likely work And now, we are again seeing many There are receptions and parties, require movement and a little play- just fine. Look for a test target in (Continued on page 29) June 2007 Cowboy Chronicle Page 7 Page 8 Cowboy Chronicle June 2007
HAPPY TRAILS CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION LEGENDARY 1880’S SADDLE WINNER! By Sweet Maggie Rose, SASS #26107
im Morris, Saddle Ma- hand-carved piece was made by was made especially for the Jker of Caballos, NM, renowned leather artist to the stars, Legendary 1880’s Plains Saddle. was the lucky winner in the Will Ghormley, of Des Moines, IA. This solid oak stand was designed most recent Happy Trails The award winning outfit, came com- and created by Terry Kirk, aka Children’s Foundation sad- plete with matching bridle, bit, Diamond Back Jack McCoy, SASS# dle opportunity drawing. tapederos, martingale, lariat, saddle 24761. The winning ticket was pockets, saddle blanket, rifle scab- We want to thank everyone who drawn during the Roy bard, and a Hartford Model 1892 .45 participated in this drawing that Rogers Jr. Concert, Sunday Colt caliber lever action carbine. To raised almost $68,000 to benefit the evening, February 18, in complement this extraordinary sad- abused children served by the foun- Apple Valley, CA. Jim pur- dle, a beautiful custom saddle stand dation. chased the lucky ticket at the 2006 SASS Convention CORRECTION in Las Vegas, NV. This award winning ANNABELLE BRANSFORD A CHAMPION Legendary 1880’s Plains Saddle is a magnificent and AT NEW ENGLAND REGIONAL authentic hand-carved Annabelle Bransford, SASS #11916, won first place Lady 49’er at replica 1880’s stock saddle the 2006 SASS New England Regional held in New Hampshire. When the similar to those made Happy Trails 1880’s Plains Saddle winner, Jim Morris. Congratulations! category winners were listed in the March Cowboy Chronicle, Lady 49’er was famous on the plains of old inadvertently left out. Apologies to Annabelle and congratulations on her the hallmark of a fine stock saddle of Wyoming. The saddle has all the shooting achievement! classic lines and details that were that era. This authentic beautifully June 2007 Cowboy Chronicle Page 9 Page 10 Cowboy Chronicle June 2007
HODGDON REVOLUTIONIZES RELOADING DATA
hawnee Mission, KS – From we supply to the canister market. source of reloading data delivery found on the RDC. With data for 144 Shis office at Hodgdon Powder And, it’s available at no charge.” ever offered by the shooting indus- rifle cartridges, 84 pistol cartridges, Company corporate headquarters in RDC can be accessed from try. No other single source offers the and 5 shotgun gauges, the RDC Shawnee Mission, Kansas, Mike www.hodgdon.com, www.wwpow- sheer volume of data that can be leads the way in reloading data. Daly, head of Hodgdon Customer der.com, or www.imrpowder.com.No Satisfaction, announced the intro- matter which website gateway is duction of the company’s new web used, data for Hodgdon, IMR, and based Reloading Data Center, also Winchester powders are available in know as RDC. Mike said, “The RDC the RDC. The RDC is supplied with will allow reloaders from around the a print function that will format world to access the same load recipe data into a printer friendly chart database used by the Hodgdon that fits neatly onto standard print- Customer Service staff to answer er paper. Selected data may also be customer questions.” Mike went on emailed directly from the RDC to a to say, “Day or night, weekday or separate remote computer or hand- weekend, the public now has access held data management device such to thousands of loads for rifle, pistol, as a PDA or cell phone. and shotshell using the 52 powders RDC is the most innovative
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REMINGTON TO BE BOUGHT BY CERBERUS FOR $118 MILLION
pril 5, 2007 — Remington U.S. government after Russian revo- 1990s. Stricter federal and state in fiscal 2007. The company had AArms Co., the gun maker that lutionaries defaulted on a contract laws governing the sale of pistols 2,150 employees at the end of has equipped U.S. soldiers for 150 in 1918 and benefited from its pur- prompted gun manufacturers to nar- February. years, agreed to be acquired by pri- chase during the Great Depression row their focus on shotguns and Bruckmann, Rosser, Sherrill vate-equity firm, Cerberus Capital by DuPont Co., which made rifles used for hunting and target owns 61.3 percent of Remington, and Management LP, for $118 million. improvements to gunpowder. shooting. The company’s guns Clayton Dubilier & Rice holds 13 The company, based in Madison, Cerberus is “getting a brand that include the $812 700 BDL Custom percent and controls 26.6 percent of North Carolina, produced its first has leadership in the rifle market,” Deluxe and $996 11-87 SPS Super the voting power. profit in three years in 2006 after said Cai Von Rumohr, a Boston- Magnum. Clayton Dubilier bought Re- struggling with rising material costs based analyst at Cowen & Co. who In December, Smith & Wesson mington’s assets from DuPont in and increased competition from follows Smith & Wesson. agreed to buy Thompson/Center 1993 for $300 million. The Wilming- Smith & Wesson Holding Corp. Winchester Rifles Arms, Inc. for $102 million to enter ton, Delaware-based chemical com- Remington was sold by New Von Rumohr said Remington the hunting-rifle market. Spring- pany purchased a 60 percent stake York-based private-equity firms may be able to gain market share field, Massachusetts–based Smith & in the gun maker in 1933 and Bruckmann, Rosser, Sherrill & Co. after U.S. Repeating Arms Co., Wesson, whose revenue is about half acquired the remaining shares in and Clayton Dubilier & Rice Co., which licenses the Winchester that of Remington, is known for its 1980. During its 191-year history, according to a company statement. brand, discontinued three models revolvers and pistols. Remington branched out to produce Remington was founded in 1816 and closed a factory in New Haven, $300,000 Profit typewriters, sewing machines, and by Eliphalet Remington II, who built Connecticut, where the rifles and Last year, Remington posted net cash registers, businesses it later his flintlock rifle in Ilion Gulch, New shotguns were made for a century income of $300,000 after three years divested. Remington expects to com- York, after placing second in a shoot- and a half. of losses. Sales rose 8.7 percent to plete the transaction by June 28. ing match and attracting the atten- Remington, led by Chief $446 million. Smith & Wesson last Credit Suisse Group advised New tion of other contestants. Executive Officer Thomas Millner, month said it anticipates earning York-based Cerberus, which man- The company was rescued by the stopped making handguns in the $12 million on $225 million of sales ages $23.5 billion. June 2007 Cowboy Chronicle Page 13
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SASS MUSEUM Proudly Presents THE SASS COWGIRL CALENDAR for 2008 By Ellsworth T. Kincaid, SASS Life/Regulator #6037
he ongoing mission of the SASS and Hall of Fame, a not-for-profit petitors. endar at END of TRAIL 2007, find TMuseum and Cowboy Action 501 (c)(3) educational institution, • They gracefully adorn the well- those cowgirls and get it personal- Shooting™ Hall of Fame is to pre- are tax deductible. heeled SASS cowboy. ly autographed. They’d be proud serve the historic significance of The 2008 SASS COWGIRL CAL- • Their contributions to SASS’ to sign it for you. They’d also Cowboy Action Shooting™ and the ENDAR was created to raise funds overall success are without equal. make great gifts! cultural aspects of the Single Action for the SASS Museum and Hall of • The Cowgirls of SASS do it all The SASS Museum needs Shooting Society, as well as docu- Fame. Why cowgirls? Consider: with ease while always looking financial support from many ment and preserve the American • In the Old West cowgirls played a good. In fact, no one does it bet- sources. Please be a part of this Western Culture for the enrichment key role in taming a wild frontier. ter. momentous milestone by becoming of the SASS membership, Western • Cowgirls roped cattle, rode hors- Well pardner, that’s twelve a Founding Contributor to the lifestyles public, and Cowboy Action es, busted broncs, and appeared months … twelve beautiful SASS Museum. Your contribution will Shooting™ industry. in Wild West Shows. They encou- Cowgirls … like the odds? That’s ensure the success in bringing The SASS Museum is funded raged their men and contributed just my game … such a worthwhile project to through contributions from the in securing their place in Wild You can purchase your 2008 fruition. membership of the Single Action West History. SASS Cowgirl Calendar or make a Thank you for helping to make Shooting Society, the Western The Cowgirls of SASS are no donation to the SASS Museum by the dream of a SASS Museum for Lifestyles public, and fundraisers different. contacting SASS directly at: 1-877- our game and lifestyle come true at membership events. • They ride hard, shoot straight, 411-SASS or by email: sass@sass- so others may enjoy it for years to Contributions to the SASS Museum and are successful shooting com- net.com. Better yet, get your cal- come! June 2007 Cowboy Chronicle Page 15 Page 16 Cowboy Chronicle June 2007
SASS VICTORIAN FASHION SHOW A RESOUNDING SUCCESS AT NRA CONVENTION By Cat Ballou, SASS #55
Fannie Kikinshoot volunteered Cat Ballou, SASS #55 her computer skills and put together ~SASS Hall of Fame Inductee~ a great DVD spotlighting SASS women at shooting events throughout t. Louis, MO – Not only was the US, as well as photos of the mod- Justice Lily Kate, SASS els in their shooting attire. Justice S Regulator #1000, the recipi- Lily Kate requested information from ent of the Marion Hammer Distin- the models concerning their outfits, Incoming NRA guished Woman Award at the NRA SASS interests and/or awards, and President Convention, she also organized and personal background, and wrote an John Sigler. emceed a Victorian Fashion Show entertaining presentation. presented to NRA spouses at a High By 3 PM on Thursday, the room Tea on Thursday afternoon, April was full, and tea, scrumptious little 12th. It was a fabulous opportunity sandwiches, and pastries were on to introduce many NRA ladies to everyone’s plates (except the models, SASS and the sport of Cowboy Action of course), and the show began. The Shooting™, while showing them how audience was primarily NRA women, SASS Victorian Fashion Show models we love to dress up! And, believe me, but some gentlemen were present, (l-r) Shotglass, Lizzie Marie, Fannie Kikinshoot, the event was a resounding success! including incoming NRA President, Cat Ballou, and Velvet Glove. But let’s start at the beginning. John Sigler. Judge Roy Bean enjoyed Months before, Katie had been the show, and Tex was the official Justice Lily Kate, approached to put together a program photographer. The presentation last- the emcee of the for the NRA spouses to give them ed two hours and many women SASS Victorian some insight about our sport and how stayed after to talk with us about our Fashion Show. women participate in and influence outfits and how wonderful it must be Cowboy Action Shooting™. She decid- to be involved in SASS. Of course it is ed to produce a Victorian Fashion – we get to dress up and shoot guns! Show and also deliver a brief seminar, Throughout the rest of the four- complete with slides, on SASS ladies day NRA Convention, we received shooting at matches. She recruited many compliments on the Victorian five SASS friends from all over the Fashion Show from various NRA offi- country to model – Shotglass, SASS cials. In fact, they may want us to Regulator #17153, from Texas, Fannie return next year to Louisville, Kikinshoot, SASS Regulator #33693, Kentucky, and put on a SASS from South Carolina, Lizzie Marie, Fashion Show during the day on the Cat Ballou’s SASS #19774, from California, Velvet main stage that would showcase our palomino leather Lizzie Marie Glove, SASS #50573, from Arkansas, SASS cowgirls and cowboys. Thanks cowgirl outfit, in her saucy The ever-so stunning and yours truly. Outfits would run the to Justice Lily Kate for a job well designed and made Saloon Girl outfit. Velvet Glove in a daytime gamut from everyday shooting garb to done – and thanks to all the models by Mad Mountain ensemble designed spectacular ballgowns. who participated. Mike of River Crossing. and made by herself.
After the fashion Shotglass attired in show’s successful one of her daytime conclusion, Judge Roy shooting outfits. Bean and Justice Lily Carolina Belle, She proved you can Kate treated the models Fannie Kikinshoot, “assemble” outfits to some much-needed models her B-Western reasonably and “libations” at the The attendees enjoying their Victorian High Tea. shooting attire. still look chic! hotel’s bar. June 2007 Cowboy Chronicle Page 17 Page 18 Cowboy Chronicle June 2007
with a great buffet and cold drinks. I was pleasantly surprised to see our friend Syd Masters & the Swing Riders performing on a stage off the main lobby. Upon entering the exhibition gallery, the first section is entitled A Darkened Room. What I liked best was the almost immediate appearance of the gun that The gun that killed killed Billy the Kid. Pat Garrett’s wellworn Billy the Kid — .44-40 Colt sits in a well lighted corner in a Pat Garrett’s clear acrylic box and really sets the tone for well-worn .44-40.
Chiz, SASS #392 SASS Marketing Director Kid had the great fortune to be Presides by invited to a pre-opening Bob Boze Bell I reception of Dreamscape Desperado—the Billy The Kid and the ensuing exhibition. Nearby is the table The Outlaw in America exhibition at on which the dead Billy was laid. By aim- the Albuquerque Museum of Art and ing a flashlight at a mirror under the table History. This great museum located you see his bloodstains. This truly incredi- in historic Old Town was the perfect ble exhibition really captures the spirit and place for such an exhibition. We the myth of the young outlaw who is joined Ellsworth T. Kincaid and Lady claimed to have killed 21 men, one for each Stetson, donned our Old West finest, year of his young life. The exhibition shows and headed downtown. The museum Chiz and Doc Drillum (l) and Ellsworth T. Kincaid and Lady Stetson (r) the letter Billy wrote to Governor Lew lobby was filled with invited guests visit with Bob Boze Bell at the Billy the Kid exhibit. (Continued on page 25) June 2007 Cowboy Chronicle Page 19
(of Wyatt Earp fame)
June 21-24, 2007 Founders Ranch, New Mexico 20 miles east of Albuquerque
Come Meet Bob Boze Bell and See His Classic Gunfights Come to Life
• SASS Championship gunfighters re-enact 12 Classic Gunfights • Buy original artwork from the Classic Gunfights Vol. I, II and III series • Be the first to own a signed copy of Classic Gunfights Vol. III • Meet Special Guest: Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp star Hugh O’Brian • Silent auction of Hugh O’Brian: Long May His Story Be Told, an original gouache painting by Bob Boze Bell. ALL proceeds donated to O’Brian’s Youth Leadership Program (HOBY)
For more information 888-687-1881 Hugh O’Brian: Long May His Story Be Told, by Bob Boze Bell, will be offered through silent auction starting June 21. A limited edition of 25 giclee prints will also be available. Page 20 Cowboy Chronicle June 2007
SILENT AUCTION TO BENEFIT HOBY Hugh O’Brian as Wyatt Earp Portrait by Bob Boze Bell
ND of TRAIL in association with Bob Boze Bell and True West Magazine will hold a silent auction during END of ETRAIL to benefit actor Hugh O’Brian’s HOBY organiza- tion. Boze Bell whose Classic Gunfight books are the theme of END of TRAIL has created a portrait of Hugh O’Brian in his classic role as the title character in the Television Western series, “The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp”. The actor who founded the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership program almost 50 years ago will be presented the portrait by Boze Bell during the Buckaroo Bronze ceremony on Thursday, June 21 of which O’Brian is the recipient. O’Brian’s HOBY organization to date has more than 367,000 high school sophomore alumni. A limited number of giclee prints of the portrait will be available. The por- trait will be on display in the True West Gallery from Thursday through Saturday evening when the silent auction will close. June 2007 Cowboy Chronicle Page 21 Page 22 Cowboy Chronicle June 2007
HODGDON POWDER“ INTRODUCES 2000 fps MUZZLELOADING PELLET
hawnee Mission, Kansas – Tom the monstrous 460 S&W Magnum. SBowen, National Accounts Mana- Tom, who is also a competitive muz- ger, announced Hodgdon’s muzzle- zleloader with numerous State and loading division will make a mid-year National titles to his credit, says, introduction of Triple Se7en“ “These Pellets provide extreme accu- Magnums. This new, more energetic racy with an extended lethal range. Pellet is being introduced “due to They are a sure winner for this year’s demand for flatter shooting, harder deer season.” hitting, in-line muzzleloaders” Tom The new Magnums Pellet, like all said. The creativity of the Hodgdon Triple Se7en“ products, has no rotten research and development team and egg smell, easily cleans up with just the high quality 209-primed in-line water, and fall freely down the bore rifles on the market today have made with no degradation or loss of pow- the Magnums possible. “Two Pellets, der. The Magnums are quick, easy, developing 2,000 feet per second, will and now truly faster in two ways. set a new benchmark for muzzleload- The first shipments are sched- ing” Mr. Bowen furthered. uled to arrive on the dealer’s shelves The new Magnums deliver by the end of June. incredible energy. With just two Look for Triple Se7en Magnums Pellets, a modern 209-primed muz- in the bright red box at your local gun zleloader and a 250 grain bullet can store soon. For more information deliver more energy at the muzzle visit www.hodgdon.com, call 913-362- than a .30-06 with a 200 grain bullet 9455, or write to 6231 Robinson, and will match the performance of Shawnee Mission, KS 66202. June 2007 Cowboy Chronicle Page 23
e e MOVIES ON THE GREEN KIDS & CLAYS AT LOS RIOS RANCHO ALL-AMERICAN TARGET CHAMPIONSHIP A SUCCESS ak Glen (Yucaipa), CA – costume contests. ORiley’s at Los Rios Rancho, in July 14th’s event, “The Singing ichigan City, IN – The Kids & million dollars for Ronald McDonald the scenic hills of Oak Glen above Cowboys,” will commemorate the MClays Foundation benefiting House Charities through our shooting Yucaipa, invites fans of classic centennial of Gene Autry’s birth. Ronald McDonald House Charities events. This event was the first one western films to come up for After the silent film, the feature hosted along with the ATA, NSSA, on our season’s schedule and has put Movies on the Green, July 14th will be “The Old Corral” starring NSCA, and SASS, the first ever reg- on us track to meet our goal,” states and 21st, 2007. Autry and a very young Roy istered Kids & Clays All-American foundation founder, Glenn Lubeznik. Each evening guests can watch Rogers. The July 21st event will Target Championship, March 22-25, Kids & Clays is a not-for-profit early westerns under the stars on celebrate John Wayne’s 100th 2007, at the National Shooting foundation committed to improving the beautiful picnic green. Movies birthday with a showing of his Complex in San Antonio, Texas. the lives of children and their fami- will range from silent films, to B- 1956 classic, “The Searchers.” The All-American Target Cham- lies by partnering with shooting westerns, to modern classics. For information, call (909) 797- pionship allowed shooters to come sports enthusiasts to develop pro- Showings are free to the public; 1005, or visit www.losriosrancho. together and shoot one or more of grams that generate funds to sup- guests are invited to bring blan- com. their favorite sports. The event port the operating needs of the kets or folding chairs and a picnic Los Rios Rancho is located at offered $25,000 Added Money in the Ronald McDonald Houses, Ronald basket. Seating is first-come-first- 39611 Oak Glen Road, Oak Glen. Trap, Skeet, and Sporting Clays McDonald House Family Rooms, and served. Food and drinks will also Take the Yucaipa Blvd. exit from I- events for almost 500 shooters. Ronald McDonald Mobile Medical be on sale. The films will start at 10; turn left on Oak Glen Road and Cowboy Action Shooters also partici- Units across the United States. To dusk. Starting at 6 p.m., there will follow the signs near the crest of the pated in the event. learn more about Kids & Clays or to be live music, trivia quizzes, and hill to Riley’s at Los Rios Rancho. “Our goal for 2007 is to raise view our event schedule, please visit awareness and net a minimum of $1 www.kidsandclays.com
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Chiz Biz . . . (Continued from page 18) paintings depicting scenes of Wallace in December 1880, as well as Tombstone and other famous gun- letters written by John Tunstall and fights will be on display and avail- others. It also captures the lure of able for sale. Billy as reflected in the posters of I also had the privilege of meeting more than 60 films and a variety of the Dreamscape Desperado exhibi- memorabilia. Mixed throughout the tion’s guest curator, Paul Hutton. artifacts of the exhibition was a Professor of History at the University series of paintings and art figures by of New Mexico specializing in U.S. a variety of artists. True West history, the American West, and U.S. Magazine’s Bob Boze Bell had a sig- military history, Hutton is also the nificant collection of paintings Executive Director of the Western depicting scenes of Billy throughout History Association. Paul is the key his outlaw years. Painter Thom Ross figure in the development of the exhi- also had a number of his unique Kid- bition and will be our guest speaker themed paintings. His art adorns the during opening ceremonies at END of covers of several popular books about TRAIL, along with Bob Boze Bell Billy the Kid. and, of course, Billy the Kid himself. I had a chance to visit with Bob I highly recommend the exhibi- Boze Bell. Bob will be attending tion to everyone interested in not END of TRAIL this year. In addition only New Mexico’s most famous citi- to his writing and recording the lead- zen, but also the most famous outlaw ins to all the shooting stages, Bob in American history. Folks visiting will have an exhibition his works in END of TRAIL should make it a a special gallery sponsored by SASS point to experience this unique and and True West Magazine. 16 of Bell’s important exhibition. ADVERTISING INFORMATION ASK FOR ~ DONNA ~ (EXT. 118)
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AIR SOFT COWBOY certified refuse to promote even paint- the Old West is being revisited. posse out looking for you, and my hus- ball, because it promotes pointing a gun There has been a story told for years band is one of the deputies.” Again, he The “Air Soft Cowboy” letter really at a human. I thought that was some- in my family, on my mother’s side, about very politely thanked her for her advice, got me down for a couple of reasons. thing SASS discouraged (pointing guns the September 7, 1876 Northfield Raid in and they rode off into history. First, was the recommendation to have at humans). I was expecting at least an Minnesota where Jesse and Frank James, This bit of history has been recorded airsoft cowboy matches. I know in some editor’s note to the effect at the bottom of Bob, Cole, and James Younger, Bill in our family tree chronicles. places shooting firearms is not an option, this letter. Chadwell, Clell Miller, and Charlie Pitts and if it came to air soft or nothing, then Lazero Wiltse, SASS #58340 attempted to rob the First National Bank. BUFFALO STAMPEDE maybe airsoft ain’t too bad. I visited a Hawley, MN My family, the Knapps, arrived in the shooting range once where a large corpo- (Lazero — Thanks for your note. And, Midwest around 1811. Being a law abid- A GREAT SHOOT ration next door had a court injunction you’re 100% correct! Don’t remember ing clan and proficient with firearms, I just wanted to thank you all for a banning shooting. They held a couple of what I was thinking when we published they created a perfect role – being a great shoot last weekend. My wife and I airsoft matches just to allow members to that piece ... SASS does not advocate Sheriff. One in particular, my great-great traveled from Grand Junction, CO and keep in practice while trying to resolve pointing guns at people. Also, I am not a grandfather, Joseph Knapp, was a Deputy met my folks along with family friends the conflict. However, they maintained fan of airsoft, wax bullets, or balloon Sheriff in Le Sueur County, Minnesota. down at Founders Ranch for Buffalo all the standard shooting safety regula- bust matches ... I’m concerned it poten- After the raid in Northfield, posses Stampede. This was the first time we had tions about carrying loaded firearms only tially adds fuel for the anti-gunners who were formed to chase the desperadoes, been to Founders. We were fortunate on the firing line and not pointing a gun could use these matches as evidence it’s Jesse and Frank James, who were wound- enough to shoot on Posse #7 with at a human. still fun to play with your guns, but one ed, but had managed to escape. Joseph Hipshot. We all had a GREAT time That brings me to my other problem. really doesn’t need any ammunition to Knapp was one of the posse leaders. As shooting and attending the entertain- The writer of the above article said some- play! – Editor-in-Chief) the story goes, while Sheriff Knapp was ment. The stages were a blast (literally)! thing to the affect of having real show- out with the posse, his wife, Margaret, I particularly enjoyed the ore cart, the down fast draw competition against each remained home on the farm with the chil- good variety of knockdowns, and the other. The writer said then you would MY FAMILY’S dren. While hanging clothes out on a line bonuses. Most of all I enjoyed the pres- know who the real fast draw was. This NORTHFIELD RAID to dry, she was approached by two men on ence of “the Spirit of the Game” among brings up a couple concerns. First, I horseback who very politely asked to ALL the shooters. That’s what makes it know a few guys who have competed in CONNECTION water their horses. “Certainly,” was her fun. We sometimes don’t see that up this fast draw and say that many times the By Dad Drapper, SASS #73483, and answer. She later would say they looked way at our local shoots. In fact, my wife match is won by mere hundredths of a Barby Brass Casing, SASS #747718 “shot up and tired.” was so impressed and had so much fun second. No human, no matter how good, After watering their horses, they she really wants to start shooting cow- can judge that kind of difference by Medical Lake, WI – Being a new mem- thanked her, at which time she asked, boy! We will not be able to make END of observation. ber of SASS, along with my daughter, we “Who are you two nice men?” The man TRAIL this year, but hopefully we’ll make Second, I am a certified muzzleloader look forward to reading The Cowboy doing all the talking said, “I’m Jesse ‘er next year! coach for 4-H. The 4-H programs in Chronicle every month. The Cowboy Chronicle James.” Margaret answered, “My good- Tyrel Roy, SASS #62756 North Dakota and Minnesota where I am is very informative and fun, as though ness. You’d better get going. There is a Grand Junction, CO June 2007 Cowboy Chronicle Page 27
HOW DID I MANAGE I have also had an interest in guns naturally assumed the game was played not to say the organizational goals are way since my early youth, thanks to my dad. pretty much “old-school.” off track, but it does hint at the need for TO MISS SASS? In the mid-80’s I was in a local gun shop What we are dealing with is evolu- this sport to examine its “Constitution,” and spotted a Ruger Colorado tion. The business decisions made to pro- and judge whether or not the organization By Desert Dancer, SASS #73276 Centennial Single Six, and as is said, the vide appeal toward a wide audience have is evolving as originally framed. rest is history. Holding this Ruger, I produced some unintended consequences. The Wild Bunch and the Territorial Fort Mill, SC – From my earliest child- could feel and see the history and legend These results are not “good” or “bad,” but Governors are headed for some tough hood memories, I was quite taken with of the Western Frontier and its people. I they are appearing to be quite different decision-making. The time has come to cowboys, Indians, and outlaws, either bought the Ruger and with that pur- from perceived goals. With a member stick to your guns. The alternative is to playing them in make believe or watch- chase the cowboys, Indians, and outlaws base that is now pushing six figures, stand by while some of the membership ing them on the Silver Screen on moved back into full view on my radar there is bound to be a number of compet- lobby for a “reestyle” category, where the Saturday afternoons. There were also the screen. ing interests. equipment is left up to the imagination of radio programs and the bi-weekly trips to I have discovered SASS later in life, As with any competitive sport, there the competitor. Nearly all other shooting Martin’s Drugstore to check out the latest and I don’t know how I managed to miss will emerge fierce competitors. With disciplines have naturally evolved toward issues of cowboy/western comic books. it. Being excited and thrilled to be a fierce competitors, there will be the this end. Then television came into our lives, member begins to say how I feel. To find innate desire for competitive advantage. I plan on aiding any effort that will and we kids could watch western movies out a large group of people exists that Look no further than the 2007 Daytona prevent Cowboy Action Shooting™ from in our homes. Life was just grand! All can help transport me to the best times 500, where several teams were disquali- straying too far from the games the Wild continued status quo until I reached mid- of my life is great. Knowing this group fied and/or fined. This type of attitude Bunch originally had in mind. It is my dle teens and discovered girls, dancing, exists to perpetuate and keep alive the will always be present where competition belief the perception of “winning” and and cars. Cowboys and westerns dropped history and times of the cowboy and the is involved. “champion” at SASS matches will erode, a little below the radar screen, never out West is wonderful. The only recourse available is regula- if the basis of our sport is not rooted in of sight, just not in the forefront. I want to thank the founders of tion. Any new decisions and regulations the values of the Old West. As time went by, cowboys and west- SASS for their idea and vision, and the will now be difficult, because of the evolu- Dakota Deadman, SASS #71305 erns began disappearing – no more many members who participate and add tion that has already taken place. This is Indianapolis, IN Saturday matinees at the Colonial to the legacy. Theater. Western television shows went away and the comic book selections EVOLUTION became fewer. Some years later, a local ADVERTISING INFORMATION television station began showing I have been following the debates “Cowboy Classics,” a two-hour show on over firearms, ammunition, and competi- ASK FOR Saturday mornings. Thank the Cowboys tive advantage for about a year now, with and Indians gods, I had the foresight to great interest. What has now emerged as ~ DONNA ~ record these on tape, and I continue to controversy never crossed my mind when (EXT. 118) watch them today. I joined SASS in the Spring of 2006. I Page 28 Cowboy Chronicle June 2007
DO YOU TAKE Since I have restarted I find many just amuse ourselves and have fun. mood as you could get at that point, and people have forgotten this was a fun I also believe we should raise the it showed. To avoid further problems, I YOURSELF sport. Do you think you are so good you penalty for misses. I see many people decided not to shoot any more. Within TOO SERIOUSLY? have to finish in the top three? Is that throwing lead just as fast as they can and seconds, everyone on my posse was offer- really why you joined SASS? Do you have hopping they hit most of the targets. ing the use of their ammunition, guns, or By Dirk McCloud, SASS #72130 to have the best outfit out there? These Think about it, young or old, man or simply providing encouragement. are questions you should answer to no one woman, if you didn't hit what you were Now my alias is a very good descrip- Our sport, Cowboy Action Shooting™, but yourself. Some of these ladies do need shooting at in the Old West, you could go tion of my personality, and I declined the has seen many changes. As with any their beautiful ball gowns. It always hungry that night or even end up with a offers. I did, however, remain with my sport open to the general public, we seem reminds us old cowboys why we like to bullet in you. A clean shoot is something posse and continued to function as a to draw all kinds of people and opinions. I come to town once in a while. that should be admired by all. member. The up side is I got to socialize began back in the late 80’s and really Have you been taking yourself so seri- If you are one of the whiners and this more with my friends than I would have found a great bunch of people and a great ously you have forgotten how to have fun article offends you, I give you my apology. if I had been shooting. sport to have fun at. I am sorry to say I at this sport? Is it really so important you Now get over it! If not, give your sport a I can’t remember everyone who didn’t join SASS at that time and drifted have to complain and whine about the new look and have fun out there. A fool offered their help and support, however, I away due to job requirements and health. rules to be competitive? I agree with may laugh at himself, but at least he is would like to name those I can remember: But as we get older, our ideas of what many that light loads and easy targets happy and enjoying life. You only get one Billy the Kidder, Bushy Cap, Railroad is important to us often change. I have are not necessary. Now, you can complain shot at life, so try and make it a good one Bill, Wolf Creek Jake, Hassayampa John been reading many of the letters in The it is not fair for some that the guns kick. – not just a fast one. Mossman, and my own father, Cowboy Chronicle about the direction the Or, you can’t hit every target every time. Cantankerous. To those not mentioned, sport is headed. One of the things that But, from what I have read, the Old West please don’t feel slighted. I truly have a has allowed this sport to become so popu- was not always a fair place in which to THERE REALLY IS A REALLY bad memory. lar is the friendliness of its people. In the find yourself. COWBOY WAY! Thanks to the great people with beginning, it was about having fun with a This would be an unproductive article whom I have the pleasure of shooting!! bunch of friends during our time off, and without some suggestions on a fix for the This past Saturday, I feel I got to Hardhead, SASS #66940 getting to shoot some of the old firearms problems. Try and rethink the motives for fully experience the “Cowboy Mentality.” O’Fallon, IL that made this country what it is today our sport. Go back to original ammo I have only been shooting cowboy for and having a good laugh or two along the specs. Take guns back to single action, about two years. I was finally able to way. Back then we did everything on the lever action rifles, and doubles. Specially attend my first match of the 2007 season For AD clock. You would be amazed at what some built pistols and pump guns should have on March 24,2007, at Sandoval, Illinois. people say on the clock, trying to get one to shoot in a modified category. That way I loaded up for the first stage and Rates simple line right or trying to light a fuse any that really want to prove how fast moved to the firing point. I ended up to blow the safe open. It was always they are can shoot the modified category with one squib load in each of my pistols, ~ DONNA ~ unpredictable and fun for all, even if you and have some real competition and some which pretty well ended the stage for me. (EXT. 118) were the one they were laughing at. good braggin’ rights! The rest of us can As you can expect I was in about as foul a June 2007 Cowboy Chronicle Page 29 FUN IS THE NAME OF THE GAME AT THIS YEAR’S END of TRAIL! . . . (Continued from page 6) entertainers. Many are nationally Europeans coming to the World known and the rest are regional Championships as Cowboy Action favorites. Be sure and grab the color begins to seriously take hold magazine when you arrive at the throughout Europe. Find out who ranch and take a look at the high- your posse members are … most of lighted entertainer groups and their our guests are from “out of state,” schedules. When you’re not shooting and many are from out of country! and you’re too tired to shop anymore, Get to know them. Numerous life- find a seat and a little shade, put long friendships have started on your feet up, and treat yourself to posses filled with strangers … and some swell “cowboy music!” you never know whom you may meet Years ago, Dutch set the stan- again as you travel to other Cowboy dard for Wild West shows with his Action matches across the country productions in the main arena and and around the world! cast of hundreds to the delight of The Rest of the Event … Cowboy Action Shooters and Years ago the Wild Bunch decid- Southern California “civilians.” We ed the World Championship of now have T.C. Thorstenson and Cowboy Action Shooting™ was much Harvey Wallbanger, Jr to wow the more than “simply” a shooting com- public. The bond between man and petition—it’s a western festival— animal is simply unbelievable. T.C. something that offers appeal for both is on a mission to raise the largest shooters and the general public buffalos in captivity. Today, the sec- alike. Non-stop entertainment on ond largest buffalo in the US is in not one, but two, stages provides a permanent residence at the Ranch. fun-filled diversion when not shoot- Keep an eye out for our herd while ing or watching the shooting compe- you’re visiting with us! tition. Singers, poets, fancy gun han- At the End of the Day … dlers, and storytellers all provide Living on the Ranch for the dura- interesting diversions and often are tion of the event is the “ideal.” You educational as well. Jim Dunham’s can sleep a little later in the morn- stories of Tombstone and Old West ings, have all your “necessities” easily gunfighters are mesmerizing. Bob at hand, and don’t have far to crawl to Boze Bell’s recounts of famous, and get home in the evening! Cowboys sometimes not so famous, gunfights have always been a resourceful group, are always interesting. Joe Bowman, and easily create their own entertain- the Master of Triggernomitry, has ment when need be. However, at been delightfully entertaining audi- END of TRAIL there is never the ences with his fancy gun handling necessity to do so. Late afternoon for more years than most of us have receptions are really pre-dinner par- been alive! And, of course, Bob ties for various groups. And following Munden, who was there at the very dinner there is always entertainment first END of TRAIL, continues to in the big tent and in the Belle Union. amaze both cowboys and the public Miss Tabitha will provide basic with his fast draw show and live fire “country” dance lessons Tuesday demonstrations. And, these guys evening in the big tent … and there aren’t the only ones! A new genera- will be opportunities to dance the tion of showmen are also very much evening away Friday and Saturday. in evidence. Joey Dillon is guaran- The Belle Union, of course, offers teed to keep the fine art of fancy gun gaming, soiled doves, Peaches O’Day handling alive for years to come. If and her Can-Can girls, and periods you haven’t seen these guys, make of unstructured time for resting and their shows a “must” while at END of visiting with friends. Dave Bourne, TRAIL. You won’t be disappointed! our favorite piano player, will be on In addition to these entertainers hand in the Belle Union to provide are a bevy of musicians and singers background music, just as he did for who provide a cowboy “way of mind” the series, Deadwood. at Founders Ranch. Miss Devon and As you can see … we have a full 14-year-old fiddle phenom, Jess schedule planned … a little some- Meador have become fixtures at thing for everyone. Come shoot your END of TRAIL and the SASS best match, meet old friends and Convention … they put on a great make new ones, and enjoy all END of show! And, so do the host of other TRAIL has to offer! See you there!
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RANDOM VIEWS OF THE BATTLEFIELD … Colonel Dan, SASS Life #24025
elow are some thoughts that version, or collusion. deployed, but inexplicably our bor- Bnever independently made it to ~ Any politician that took a ders remain wide open while our column status … yet … they’re just sacred oath of office and has voted “leaders” consume themselves over some isolated views from my saddle. for or signed legislation whose the firing of eight minor prosecutors, ~ Any politician that took a authority is not specifically rooted in who will pick our lettuce, and what sacred oath of office and has done lit- or traceable to the Constitution is a kind of light bulbs we should use— Colonel Dan, tle or nothing to actually stop the fraud. small things occupy small minds! SASS Life #24025 illegal alien invasion of America ~ Any politician that took a ~ Term limits will limit and/or supports the merging of the sacred oath of office and opposes careerism in Washington. way—let’s just kill that enemy by US, Mexico, and Canada under the laws that require proof of citizenship ~ Arrogance on the part of the truckload—you can’t offend a Security and Prosperity Partnership before being allowed to vote or advo- national leaders has fueled many corpse. program into some form of North cates any social benefits for illegals past revolutions … and so it will be ~ Until our enemies deathly fear American Union is a fraud and doing whatsoever is a fraud. with future revolutions. Washington US reprisals from courageous much greater damage to the sover- ~ Any politician that will openly would do well to read history. American leaders more than they eignty and well-being of our country stand up and ask, “What’s in it for ~ I don’t see how we can ever smell weakness, we will continue to than Benedict Arnold ever did. me despite what’s best for America” expect to win this current war when be attacked worldwide. ~ Any leader that tolerates bor- is just being honest about his priori- our political leaders are so PC in the ~ I’m looking for a non-PC leader der incursions of any kind; armed or ties and twisted principles. extreme they’re terrified of “offend- who will stand up strongly in not, with no strong retaliation from ~ Can you imagine … America’s ing” the enemy!?! Does that make defense of America and abide by our America deserves incarceration on a at war after being attacked on our any sense at all? How about we try Constitution. If anybody finds one, charge of criminal negligence, sub- home ground and we have troops winning this war the old fashion (Continued on next page) June 2007 Cowboy Chronicle Page 31
(Continued from previous page) arms Keith Ellison as a Muslim? formance enhancing drugs shouldn’t lenged for her party’s nomination please let me know. I’ve had it with ~ There’s nothing fair at all be playing at all, let alone have their and is unelectable in November 2008 elected “leaders” who consistently about the “Fairness Doctrine.” names in a record book. It wasn’t are assuming the process will be sell out America—does it show? Anything that violates the First their talent; it was their drugs, and fairly conducted, without threat of ~ Why do we still send foreign Amendment in such a blatant way that’s fraudulent. Maybe we should reprisal, above board, and judged by aid to those who hate us? And by the should see its sponsors in chains, not put the name of their drugs in the an informed, caring electorate. I way, can someone show me where in Congress. record book instead. don’t assume any of that. the Constitution authorizes foreign ~ If the goal is actually a color- ~ How can America tout the ~ Most gun organizations cor- aid in the first place? blind society, why do we still have a mantra of “Equal Justice under the rectly insist the right to keep and ~ One of the coming terrorist Black and a Hispanic Caucasus in Law” while so many unethical politi- bear arms is inalienable; God-given. assaults I fear will be in the form of Congress where the example of that cians are still walking the streets I often wonder, though, what these a computer-generated attack on colorblind society should be set for unfettered? same organizations will do the day a America’s financial institutions. the rest of the country? ~ Why is it a public display of socialist leaning government arbi- ~ If you think most national ~ The most admirable college Christianity is often challenged as a trarily negates the Second Amend- politicos run for office because of sports figures in America come from violation of the Constitution while ment. Will politics trump the divine? some saintly spirit of public service, our service academies. They consis- similar displays of other religions go ~ I hate political labels because spending millions seeking a job that, tently play their hearts out against unchallenged under the pretext that they often link you to a group with on the surface, pays an infinitesimal an often physically larger adversary we should be more inclusive, toler- whom you may only share one or fraction of their campaign invest- and after graduation can look for- ant, and equitable? two views … and the labels them- ment, I have a parcel of land on Mars ward to a professional signing bonus ~ “Constitutionally” removing selves change. Compare the terms I’d like to sell you. of Lieutenant or Ensign pay and the site of God from our country may “Liberal and Conservative” of ~ Why does the left express great “playing their next game” in places serve only to remove our country Jefferson’s era with those same concern over Mitt Romney as a like Iraq or Afghanistan. from the site of God … and that labels today. I consider my personal Mormon yet welcome with open ~ Sports figures that take per- scares hell out of me. political philosophy to be one of tra- ~ Why is it Americans believe ditional constitutionalism. I can anything politicians say whatsoever read the Constitution for myself, GIVE TO THE given their indisputable 200 year and it’s pretty darn clear. SASS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION track record? ~ Finally, the shooting part of (A non-profit, tax-deductable charity) ~ Don’t believe in Fading Cowboy Action Shooting™ falls Freedom? Think back to what we about third on the list of what I enjoy MAKE THE DIFFERENCE! could do as kids we dare not do most about this sport. As it always today. was with soldiers, its being around ~ All these “other” Democrats you fine cowpokes that’s been my running for President are really run- greatest reward. VISIT THE SASS WEB SITE AT ning to be Hillary’s Vice President. Semper Vigilans … ~ These Republican pundits who Contact Colonel Dan: WWW.SASSNET.COM say Hillary will be ruthlessly chal- [email protected]