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COWBOY FAST DRAW ASSOCIATION S APRIL/MAY ’ ISSUE 2016 GUNSLIN ER’S Official Journal of the Cowboy fast Draw assoCiation AZETTE ring the RomanceG and Legend of the Old ~ Hono West ~ GUNFIGHT AT OLD TOMBSTONE ARTICLE PAGE 10 2016 FOUR CORNERS ERRITORIAL T article on page 7 Cowboys Angels& 2016 Article page 18 Cover Photo Courtesy Holli Day & Vic Torious representing Blest of the West Photography Page 2 April/May 2016 Gunslinger’s Gazette FAREWELL TO A FAST DRAW LEGEND WES FLOWERS 1944 - 2016 Wes Flowers a.k.a. West Fargo CFDA #L21, passed away on the morning of May 3rd. Wes had many close friends all over the world. Not only was he one of the great Fast Draw shooters of all time. He worked in a number of Hollywood movies as a gun coach and had many friends who were actors and stuntmen. Wes also was featured in the very popular video game “Fast Draw Showdown”, which was a hit in arcades across the nation. Wes was also one of the best known pistol-smiths in the world and specialized in single action revolvers. His action work was sought after by many world- class competitors in both SASS and CFDA. Wes served during the Vietnam War only to come home and be injured in a terrible car-wreck. Although he suffered through years of pain, he lived his life to the fullest, competing in Fast Draw and Cowboy Action Shooting. He was a Silversmith, Elected Constable of Tombstone, and a Pistolsmith. He was an inspiration to everyone who knew him. The Choice of Champions HIGHLY REGARDED AS THE MOST DEPENDABLE SIX-GUN IN THE WORLD Gunslinger’s Gazette April/May 2016 Page 3 GUNSLINGER”S GAZETTE Publisher EditOrial ATTENTION Cowboy Fast Draw Association, LLC those who have reached out and sent in Deadline to submit articles Director photos from events. I very much appre- for next Gazette is: Cal Eilrich “Quick Cal” #L9 ciate it. Editor We have a lot of great compe- Erika Frisk ,“Hannah Calder” #L46 titions coming up within the next few June 3rd Contributing Editors months, so be sure to send those articles Please submit all articles and Alotta Lead #L37 in! And as always, I am always looking pictures to: Mongo #L57 for articles that pertain to our sport, be [email protected] it historically based or about a hot topic Copy Editor Erika Frisk, “Hannah Calder” in our sport. So feel free to contact me Life #46 with any questions. Also be sure to check the Clubs # Marketing and Sales Erika Frisk, “Hannah Calder” #L46 Section to make sure your information is still current. 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It will also prepare your club a few other appointed instructors are the only ones Cowboy Fast Draw Club that hosted the Town Folk better for conducting Annual Matches, which are that can conduct Range Master Courses. In matters Alley. Next, ask them if they enjoyed experiencing Class C Sanctioned Events, for which you advertise of safety, they have been delegated special power Cowboy Fast Draw. If they provide a positive and to invite shooters from other areas. Plus, if your by CFDA Management to actually revoke a sanction receptive response, then this is a perfect time to club already conducts or is planning to conduct a from any CFDA event that does not comply with invite them to your club. If they are interested, but CFDA Titled Championship, your club will be CFDA Safety Rules, which includes, but not limited they have a schedule conflict, then make sure that much better prepared for that. to Shooting Area Details, Backstop Requirements, you give them your contact information, and ask Equipment Must Be Checked at All CFDA Titled and Town Folks Alley Guidelines. them if you can contact them again in a few weeks Championships! owdy! There is so much positive energy in Thank You to all of our CFDA Leaders before the next event. If they say yes, make sure that It has been reported to me and confirmed HCFDA as our sport grows throughout the who have contributed so much to make Cowboy you write a down and actually do follow that up. that many of our CFDA Titled Championships are nation! We feel the excitement here everyday at Fast Draw into the wonderful sport that we have Should Your Club Charge Participants? not fulfilling the requirement to check shooter’s CFDA Headquarters. There are so many of our key developed into. Check them out our leaders posted We used to think it was a good idea as a equipment before the match. While they have leaders in various regions of our country who are in our Hall of Recognition, and tell them THANKS! fund raiser for your club. But, we have learned that been indeed checking six-guns, they have not been reporting a growing interest in Cowboy Fast Draw. the next time you see them. it is probably not a good idea after all. It’s really checking holsters to the level that they should. This Who are CFDA’s Leaders? Town Folk Alleys best to find a sponsor or just sponsor it yourselves. must be corrected! To become a leader in CFDA, you simply Town Folks Alleys can be a great In reality, your club member’s time and effort are far In 2013 our U.S.