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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 . 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. 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procedures and rule enforcement policies. They and First, let them know that you are a member of the outside of your club. 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. Marshals felt strongly have to “Ride for the CFDA Brand” and make a recruiting tool and many of our members really more valuable than the few bucks that are collected that this must be added to our rules. On Page 15 personal pledge to the “CFDA All the Way” motto. enjoy putting them on for folks to enjoy. We must to cover ammo costs. Keep your goal on recruiting of the 8th Edition of the Gunslinger’s Guidelines, A number folks start right at the top and actually also remember that CFDA Safety Rules are even members, not fund raising. Many times some larger “#4. Equipment must be checked by the Host or found and organize a CFDA Affiliated Club, if there more important to follow, since most if these events events will pay you a fee to cover your expenses, the Host’s appointed personnel at all CFDA Titled is not already one to support in their area. Our are held in public areas, and we’re dealing with after all you are actually providing a popular Championships and is highly recommended at all members who are fortunate enough to have a club many more inexperienced participants. attraction for them. We often make the first time sanctioned events. This check should be conducted in their area can become leaders within their club Safety of course is first, last and always, free, and then charge for those wanting to try again by CFDA Range Officers. Shooters must report to by supporting those who took the initiative to get especially when conducting a Town Folk Alley. and again. have their equipment checked wearing guns and it started. I can assure you, if you approach them These functions are also our best opportunity to What’s Truly the Most Powerful Recruiting Tool holsters. Officials should check dimensions and and pledge your support for the club and ask them meet one of our Primary Goals, as shown on Page for Your Club? angles with rulers and angle gauges, as needed. what you can do to help them, they will embrace 4 of the Gunslinger’s Guidelines. “* To educate as There is nothing more powerful than the Guns should have their actions checked by you with open arms. many people as possible in the safe and proper use network of a friend of a friend. Invite friends and operating the action to make sure that the exterior It’s not necessary to hold office in a of firearms.” family to come and try it out. And, I don’t just mean operation has not been altered. Safety, half-cock club to become a notable CFDA Leader, because How to Conduct a Town Folk Alley “invite them”, actually go pick them up and bring and full-cock notches must be able to withstand a commitment and talent are recognized by all of our On the CFDA website under “Forms them. Expect that they will sometimes turn you reasonable jar.” members and does not require direct involvement Download” in the left menu, you will find Town down, usually in the form of scheduling conflicts. Apparently, shooters have been showing in internal club offices. Just be part of the team, Folk Alley Guidelines, which is 8 pages long and But don’t give up too easily, ask them again. Let up for equipment check with their guns to get them and it won’t take long that your talent, support and really goes through most aspects of conducting a them know that it is important to you that they come tagged, but without holsters on, and many times commitment will be recognized. You will become Town Folk Alley. Do you know what the staffing and experience this with you. when they do they are not actually being checked a very valuable member of your club. Word requirements are to conduct a well-organized event? I believe that there is an “inner very closely. We need to improve on this. We gets around pretty quickly within our society of 2 Lanes (5-7), 4 Lanes (11-15), and 6 Lanes (16- gunslinger” in just about every American’s soul, should also keep in mind that our rules also state, , and you will soon establish a notable 20)! Please download and read these guidelines it’s buried deeper in some than others. Many folks “#6. Any equipment that has passed equipment reputation among other clubs in your region. Clubs carefully while planning a TFA. have imagined being in an Old West Shootout, it just check can be re-checked at any time during a may also nominate up to 2 or 3 of their club members The Fortune is in the Follow Up that they never imagined that they would actually competition.” annually for induction as a “CFDA Top Hand”. We I’ve noticed that some clubs conduct have the opportunity to try it. They may also be In Closing post our annual list of “CFDA Top Hand Award” Town Folk Alleys and harvest very few new intimidated by it at first. Perhaps many of you This year I have been dedicating my inductees permanently into our Hall of Recognition members for their effort. Hosting Town Folk Alleys reading this column actually thought this way before time when attending CFDA Titled Championships on the CFDA Website. CFDA Affiliated Clubs are can be very productive in recruiting members. If you actually got started too. But, once they get to an to focus on meeting and speaking with everyone the very foundation of our sport. your club is not actually producing many new actual club event, they see regular people, just like I can, as Executive Director of CFDA, and not Become involved in your club’s RO members, then it’s time to reassess your approach. them, having fun and enjoying the camaraderie that as a competitor. I am not retiring from CFDA Program. Then, when you have gained enough The key to recruiting members is making our sport offers. That’s when they begin to think, competition, I love it too much, and frankly I experience in the sport by traveling to and attending contact with folks that might show an interested maybe I can do this! I can share many stories that strongly believe that decisions must be made in titled championships, you may be ready to attend in joining your club and our sport. We do not folks have told me who resisted at first, but once the best interest for our sport, not only from the a CFDA Range Master Course. Range Masters recommend using the standard Master Sign-up they actually tried it and got involved with our standpoint of business, but also from the viewpoint receive specialized training to run a shooting line Sheet for Town Folk Alleys. Instead we now have CFDA Family, they were hooked and it literally of a competitor’s mind. This year marks 10 years at CFDA Titled Championships, as well as learning a Town Folk Alley Sign-up & Release Sheet on changed their lives for the better. It’s very common since our team has taken over the management of to properly be a Timer Operator/Announcers. our Forms Download Section right under the Town to hear these same people now express gratitude to CFDA, and 5 years since we moved the operation Communication is the key between our best teams Folk Alley Guidelines. You will find that it has those who didn’t give up on them. entirely to our main office in Fernley, NV. It’s time of Announcers and Range Masters, and to operate columns for phone numbers and emails, which are CFDA All the Way! to re-assess many aspects of CFDA, and for that I as a unit at the highest level, they must each have a quite different from standard master sign-up forms CFDA Affiliated Clubs should always must focus on my job as a Director, which takes complete understanding of each other’s set of skills. for contests. It’s also a good idea to provide some strive to run their local events in formats that are priority over my shooting. I will be back on the line Our members who develop talent in these areas also incentives for those who provide this information, as close as possible to what their members will shooting again, maybe I’ll even give that long-gun a become well-known nationwide as CFDA Leaders. in the form of prize giveaways. If Town Folk Alleys experience at major CFDA events. Complete with try again. CFDA Regulators are regional leaders are truly meant to be a marketing tool for your club, Range Masters, Hand Judges, Announcers, and even Hope to See You At a Contest This Year! and represent CFDA Management in matters of then why not make them count? use our CFDA Scoring Program. safety at any sanctioned event that they attend. While How to Contact Prospective Members By following the CFDA formats, this Hite’m Fast, they are not responsible to run any club’s events, When following up with participants better prepares your club members for what they QC they do serve as a great resource of knowledge on who tried your event, here are a few suggestions: will experience when traveling to CFDA events Gunslinger’s Gazette April/May 2016 Page 5 Membership News and Announcements By: Alotta Lead, CFDA Membership Director

we do offer a 3 month payment plan for event and we ought to give them information the year! Look for the online entries coming your convenience. Just give the CFDA about CFDA. He was surprised when I told soon! Let’s make this the year for the biggest headquarters a call and we can help you him that it was “Steampunk” in the style of turn out for competitors yet! Quick Cal’s upgrade your membership anytime! Also, if the more look. We saw more of it at hoping for over 300 Gunfighters! So head you have renewed recently there is no need the Single Action Shooting Society (SASS) your wagons West.....or East, or whatever it to wait until your next renewal date, since Convention, just a few weeks later. takes, and come have the best time ever! we calculate any unused portion of your dues So what is western-themed and deduct it from your Life Membership Steampunk? It’s based on H.G Well’s In Closing..... elcome to spring! The CFDA shooting Fee, as if you had upgraded on your renewal Victorian era costuming when steam engines All of us here at CFDA headquarters, located Wseason is really gearing up to be full of date. were the rage, so googles are often part of the in Fernley, Nevada, at the newly christened fun and excitement which is how we’d all like outfit. Think of the old TV series “Wild, Wild “QCAL Ranch” (we named it after our to spend our weekend and vacations. Hangin’ CFDA CLUB- NEW MEMBER PACKETS West” or the 90’s movie remake, or “Doc aliases QuickCalAlottaLead) want to thank out with the best bunch of folks ever. We’re One great recruiting tool for our Brown” in Back to the Future III”. We think you all so much for supporting CFDA and also getting CFDA Titled Championships CFDA Affiliated Clubs is to be able to offer it just might bring more young folks into our all the hard work that goes into it. We get lined up already for 2017. New to the 2017 new members the chance to join CFDA sport and we might just try out a Steampunk the best emails, letters, notes and phone calls shooting season will be the 2017 Montana through your club and receive their new outfit ourselves! We’re also going to have with such wonderful compliments, it truly State Championship, held in August and CFDA Badge and membership number right it as a “Best Dressed Steampunk” category melts our hearts. I just wish I had the time to also being resurrected is the 2017 Florida on the spot. The packet has everything in at the FASTEST GUN ALIVE WORLD call everyone from time to time just to check State Championship held in May! We’ll have it except the CFDA I.D. Card, which we’ll CHAMPIONSHIP this year as well! So go in and say Howdy!! Please know that we more info on these later in the year. Mark generate once we receive the enclosed and out and get your duds for this fun look, a lot always and greatly appreciate each and every them down on your “Where to go list” for numbered CFDA Membership Application of western clothing sites offer this style of one of you and we’re proud to have you in CFDA events along with the other great filled out and fee. Please....all clubs need clothing. With all the different options for our “CFDA Family” Championships held throughout the year. to take advantage of this offer....it’s free to costume style in CFDA.....this will be fun! A few tid-bits I’d like to bring up that are of clubs of course, all you need to do is email 2016 FASTEST GUN ALIVE is gearing up to be a Til next time- importance and interest. me your new member packet request. We fantastic event again. We hope you all make Remember, “Ride for the CFDA Brand” normally send out 4-6 packs at a time. We it, and mark it down on your calendars to “Alotta Lead” LIFE MEMBERSHIPS....”Where does the Life can usually get them out within 3-4 working head out West to the biggest CFDA Event of Membership fee go?” days. Easy breezy! Let’s make this the year In the past few years we have of a record number of new CFDA members!! been honored to see a large increase of NO COWBOY FAST DRAW CFDA members upgrading to CFDA LIFE CFDA HAS A NEW LOOK! MEMBERSHIPS. We really enjoy hearing We all know that a huge part of the MEMBERSHIP IS COMPLETE how much our organization has changed fun with CFDA is the costuming. We are an WITHOUT A SUBSCRIPTION TO their lives for the better and has become a “Old West” themed organization, with many lifestyle to them. They also tell us that the interpretations of the old west clothing we love the direction we’re heading, and how wear. Check out Page 7 under “Clothing” important it is to them to keep the Spirit of in the Gunslinger’s Guidelines and you will the Old West alive. “Honoring the Romance find the last paragraph where we consider and Legend of the Old West “is something anywhere from the late 1800’s, to the we all want to see keep going for many Hollywood movies, including B-Westerns generations to come. and TV Series that depict that era. Spectators A few years ago when we realized and fellow members love to see what we REGULAR that when a member becomes a Life Member, wear. PRICE: CFDA then has a duty to serve that member There’s a new movement sweeping for many years without future dues to count the country, especially interested are our $30.00 on. We also know of other organizations younger generation in their 20’s and 30’s, for that got themselves into revenue problems an even more colorful and stylish look. We’ve SPECIAL FOR this way. So, we decided to earmark a been getting a ton of emails and phone calls major portion of Life Member revenue for asking for us to consider the new costume FAST DRAW the purpose of growing our organization for choice, and that’s the “Western/Victorian the future, which is advertising and CFDA STEAMPUNK” look. It’s an interesting MEMBERS promotional material. These funds have twist to our theme of the late 1800’s. $25.00 helped generate new members, which more Late last year, Quick Cal and I took than replace dues we no longer receive from our grandson “Sheriff Rango” to Disneyland MORE ARTICLES Life Members. for a day. Off in the distance at one of the ABOUT THE OLD WEST We would like to thank all of our attractions was a group of about 30 people THAN ANY OTHER Life Members for their commitment and dressed to the hilt in the most awesome generosity and rest assured that we put that costuming. I told QC to take a look at them PUBLICATION money to good use. If you are one of our and asked him what he thought of the look...... Phone: 888/364-5253 Web: ChronicleoftheOldWest.com P.O. Box 2859 Show Low, 85902 members that would like to upgrade from an he loved it. He said it looked like a bunch annual membership to a Life Membership, of our members dressed up for an evening To get the discount use offer code: CFD Page 6 April/May 2016 Gunslinger’s Gazette Regulator’s & Territories

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Mongo & Wench - [email protected] The 2016 season is in full swing. Good Luck Gunfighters! (970)731-9140 or (308)842-0408 $ 17,941.55 Previous Balance 1,705.00 Shoot for the Stars Feb shoot at Diamondback Billy’s 654.50 Virginia Peacemakers 329.00 Grandview Gunslingers 180.00 Gentleman George matched the votes from tractor race at Texas State 1.Great Northwest Territory- 5. Great Plains- Bounty Hunter & Legally Loaded Deacon & Angel Lady- 400.00 Boss won the auction at Texas State for the Quilt [email protected] [email protected] donated by Boulders Babe PG Taylor - [email protected] Curley Calhoun- [email protected] 6. Southern- 85.00 Quickstrike won the auction for wine at Texas State Windmill Kid- [email protected] Wild Shot- [email protected] 162.00 Lester shoot Southern Territorial 2016 Gentleman George & Texas Rose [email protected] $ 21,457.05Current Balance as of 4/27/2016 2. Western- No Daisy- [email protected] 7. Eastern US- Ringo- [email protected] Scholarship Applications are available, to request an application 3. Four Corners- High Country Drifter- [email protected] please send an email to: [email protected] Thirsty- [email protected] 8. Great Lakes- th 4. High Plains Territory- Boothill Bryce & Miss Christy Deadline is June 30 [email protected] Thank you all Boulder Vaquero & Boulder’s Babe [email protected] Windmill Kid & Miss Betty Lucky Lady- [email protected]

Diamondback Billy’s Cowboy Fast Draw Club. The club < The Green CounTry Gun SlinGerS > After the shoot at Diamondback Billy decided that we needed to do more, Proudly Present the and Snake Charmer’s in February of so we came up with the Tractor this year I asked them to let us know Race, we chose contestants who we how this event got started. knew would be here for the event. In the summer of 2012 Snake With the help of the CFDA family Charmer and myself were talking sending in dollars for votes, the to Mongo and Wench, we found race alone raised 815.00. Our good out that they come to Hot Springs friend and club member Jayhawker State ChampiOnShip each year in February. So donated a custom holster, which was in February of 2013 we asked them auctioned for another $115.00. We th th to come and shoot with us. That year had a total of 31 shooters, with the may 13 - 15 , 2016 we had 6 or 8 shooters, not sure. Then entries we sent check to Shoot for the Shootout on Historic Route 66 creek county fairgrounds in February of 2014 they came again, Stars totaling $ 1705.00. Gentleman saPulPa, oklahoma this time we had 10 shooters, so we George will match his votes to the all decided to put in a small entry one that will be attended the Texas fee and donate 50% to Shoot for the State Championship in Ft. Worth. $5000 in Cash & Prizes Stars. As it turned out the top 5 who The Randolph County Rangers won the other 50% donated it back to would like to thank all who sent in the cause, so we sent in the $200.00. votes and helped out with this annual Main Match 4X, 3 out of 5 In 2015 Snake Charmer and I decided event. We look forward to doing it Top 7 Shootoff Format to take it upon ourselves to donate again next February and hope we This is a titled sanctioned CFDA contest; plaques to the top shooters and keep can improve on the total, we feel we all contestants must be CFDA Members 100% of the entries going to Shoot can’t do too much for the kids. Contacts: for the Stars. That year we had 21 Thank you so much, Okie Ed (918)894-9316 Steve Mills (580)763-2685 entries and sent in $ 400.00. By Randolph County Rangers E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected] February of 2016 we had established Diamondback Billy For More information go to: the Randolph County Rangers, www.cowboyfastdraw .com Gunslinger’s Gazette April/May 2016 Page 7 2016 FOUR CORNERS TERRITORIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Hosted by the Association of Arizona Gunslingers By Miss Kitty & Boss T

ioneer, Arizona - After stepping a place 12th in the main match for men. Phalf acre from your wagon, you enter Slow Poke shot her way up the the 1890s once again by simply crossing ladies ladder from 5th place to 1st place to the debarkation line between asphalt and take the cowgirl match. She was followed Arizona desert. Many a visitor has been by Honey Badger, Left Lipscomb, Snake taken victim by the friendly appearing pear Charmer and Southwest KC. Honey cactus at the opening walkway. You see Badger and Romeo received the the flatlanders bend down and touch the awards for top Resident Champions. cactus because they are in bloom. Ouch The cowboy side of the equation is normally the next set of words uttered was equally challenging and exciting. by the tourist to this mind altering event. Master Gunfighter had a great weekend by Pioneer Living History Museum holding off four scores of cowboys who has over 25 buildings that were occupied came to win the top champion award. His during the late 1880s and into the early round out best time was .347. Marshal 1900s. The outhouse smell is real since Cooper, Rodeo Romero, The Draw, and there are real outhouses (now blue due to Lawless Speed captured the next four health codes). Except for the lawn chairs places. and awnings brought into to range area The youth division (Annie by the 120 plus shooters, you are actually Oakley, , and Tenderfoots) walking through time as you wonder off was full of young hot shots who will soon the range area back into the 1890s. be up there in the adult standings. Beyond We actually had to stop setting the successes of Prickly Pear and Texas up the ranges so that some 400 elementary Marshall, eight youth shooters competed students could jump onto the bleacher 2016 Four Corners Territorial Champions with the big prizes going to Prickly Pear, areas and watch the Guns of Pioneer re- (Left to Right) Texas Marshall - Billy the Kid Champion, Ben Rumson and Coyote Kid. These three enactment group relive the cowboy period Slow Poke - Ladies Champion, Prickly Pear - Champion, winners were followed by Desert Rose, in America. Our break time was not wasted, Master Gunfighter - Men’s Champion, and Coyote Kid - Tenderfoot Champion Shell Shock, Buckaroo Ben, Dismal River we had the honor of a private talking too displays, ammo, flags and Wench to round of Friday’s Jackpot shoot. I watch Kid and Lil’ James. by the Wench and Mongo about CFDA. coordinate the scorekeeping. She worked ten cow pushers gather around the score As the sun slowly set in the West Somehow they had shown up for this big effortlessly to make sure everyone was kept board and watch to see who was fighting on Sunday, 35 club wagons left the four three day gunfight with the winner take all up to date and on track. The rosters were whom in the 8th round. Low and behold corners area in fifteen different directions of purse (ounces of Colorado gold). posted right after each round and seemed to three shooters had no X(s) and were at the returning to their home towns & states. At Construction in 1890 Relived… get shorter as the day went along. top of the sheet. One of the top guns was the Awards Ceremony on bath night, Miss Ready, Aim, Laser Light? Finally, the words of wisdom a very young shooter, Prickly Pear. She Kitty was presented with her black badge An event of this magnitude provided by AZ Thirsty reminded us to had shot her way to the top in true CFDA from the Fastest Gun Alive championships does not come about without a bunch of play safe when it came to shooting, dance spirit of the games. I watched the young by Quick Cal. Our charity committee had dedicated time and talents of the local hall girls and any rattle snakes (once seen guns mumbling around the score sheet, all raised more funds for CFDA charities and clubs sponsoring the events either with behind the barn). I asked myself, isn’t this nodding their heads in a little disbelief as the Rayleigh (Roo) Foundation. If you time, labor or equipment. In our case, the where the outhouse is located? Oh well, Wench posted the 8th round. In the end the would like to help our local charity family, Rio Salado Vaqueros, under the direction watch your step (for real). finals were won by a mixer of blue hairs, the McCann family, and especially little of Muletrain and Southwest KC had young guns and a one small princess from Roo, you can make a donation via their loaded by a Conestoga wagon or two with Jackpot Shoot… Winner Take All: Phoenix. She placed sixth in the on the GoFundMe page: //www.gofundme.com/ their shooting targets, barricades, timers, As sun rose over the distant mountains final gunfight roster. Good going, Prickly d54hed7w. and computers and made the harrowing north of Phoenix, you could hear the Pear. Ninety-two shooters had fought for In closing, this is not a one-time trip across the Valley of the Sun to come lighters going on those new-fangled hot the cash prizes with Master Gunfighter shot in the pan event. The two clubs to the assistance of the AZ Gunslingers. air flying balloons, one after another as the taking first place, followed by Col Hip involved plan to host other shoots this year Not only did the equipment final safety briefing and town rules were Shot, Cruiser, Boss 45 and Cowboy Up. and in the future. We plan to be holding arrive early in the morning to beat the heat, explained by the local shotgun carrying Main Match…Except for one, they all lost cowboy shoots well into the 20th century. there were twenty of so workers under sheriff and his deputy. No young-ins or by one shot! The CFDA concept is club based and as the direction of Muletrain to help out. He critters on leashes are allowed on the main The two day main match brought such we wish to thank both the Rio Salado could be seen tall in the sunrise giving street walkways and in the shooting areas. together the best shooters from 35 states Vaqueros and the Association of AZ orders and trying to reach for the top straw If you are dragging an animal around you and even a few flatlanders from Phoenix. Gunslingers for their hard work in keeping bales via a very short ladder. I went over to need to keep him or her on a leash. 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again for OPG’s Jackpot Shoot. Removing Tombstone Town. With the temperature the growth and debris from the stands and a brisk 28 degrees you had to clear the mending the buildings of the old western frost off your ride ( horse, car, or truck ) town front was the objective of the day. this morning. Sign in was at eight with unfight at Lead by Brasada Spur (Ron Hess) as a gun check to be sure no one had any G the ramrod Missouri Bear (Joe Ketterer) live ammo. The buzz is still strong in Old Tombstone Town and daughter Jade, Alonzo Slim (Craig Tombstone after the unfortunate incident By Specs Trowbridge), Horseshoe (Bob Hoffeld), with the re-enactment group in the fall. Bigfoot (Terry Tate), Dazzlin’ Daisy (Daisy After registration was closed Hankerin’ Tate), Detox (Jose Oropeza) , Ottomatic Hank (Eric Castell) greeted the crowd (Richard Kennedy), and Specs (Gene and led us in the Pledge to the flag and Jackson) they set to work.The day was cold Bigfoot said a prayer. Brasada Spur went and windy with snow flurries coming to over the safety procedures. Hankerin’ the Southern Arizona mountains. Working Hank informed us that we had fifty five fast just to keep warm the group finished gunfighters and would have a three the job in just a few hours.As they were bracket shoot best of five shots. Kurley heading for home they all were hoping it Kue (Kelly Norvelle) our announcer would be a lot warmer and calmer the day started the lane assignments and the ombstone, AZ - The Old Pueblo and with Doc Holiday marching of the shoot in January . gunfighting commenced. TGunfighters Fast Draw Club of down these same streets to the OK Corral The OPG crew set up the shooting The shooting went smoothly and Tucson Arizona had a great Jackpot Shoot to deliver Cowboy Justice. The town still venue on Friday the 15th of January. The when Hankerin’ Hank and his computer in 2015 in Tombstone, Arizona. We used has the feel of the Old West even if it is a morning was calm with some sun but the were working out the next round, Specs the last man standing format. For 2016 bit touristy now. wind came up early afternoon to make it took the microphone and began giving we decided to do a Jackpot Shoot with On December 29th, 2015 ten a bit cold. A few of the OPG members did away door prizes. OPG would like the three bracket format to spread out the members of the OPG had made the trek a little shooting just to be sure that all was to send a BIG shout out to the great winnings more. After all the Sport is for to Tombstone from Tucson to work on the in working order.Everything checked out thirty nine businesses of Tombstone and fun not for monetary gain which seems to venue. Armed with rakes, cutters, and weed and they headed for their hotels to warm Tucson that contributed prizes. Specs had be creeping in more and more, much to wackers instead of their Colts, Rugers, and up a little. Later in the evening we met at been rounding up as many items as he the chagrin of a lot of gunfighters. other weapons they were here to do battle Dazzlin’ Daisy and Bigfoot Tate’s rv for could. The local merchants in Tombstone The format may change but the with what Mother Nature could grow in the burgers, brats and chili furnished by the were more than generous in donations. chance to shoot your .45 in Tombstone is past year. Lee McKechnie, owner of Old Tate’s. Thanks for the hospitality. He was able to get enough items that still a bit of a thrill for any gunfighter.You Tombstone Town had graciously offered The morning of the 16th the all participants received a prize. What can’t help but think of Wyatt, Morgan, the use of his lower re-enactment stage bundled up Gunfighters headed for Old a variation. Shirts, hats, art (pictures,

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Bracket A: 1st Powder Keg from Phoenix Bracket B: 1st Gold Dust from Tucson Bracket C: 1st Rainy from California 2nd High Strung from Phoenix 2nd Hell on Wheels from Tucson 2nd Tishminga from Tucson 3rd Brasada Spur from Tucson 3rd Witlock from California 3rd Ashes to Ashes from Tucson hand-made bowls, painted tiles) gift and $45. A check will be sent to “Shoot for Plaques shaped like small two. Congratulations to all the winners certificates, gun cleaning kit, a hand the Stars”. Congratulations to E.B. from Tombstones with Tombstone engraved for a great job. We awarded ten plaques tooled rifle case, even local sarsaparilla. Phoenix as the lucky winner. bullets for legs were given to the top three and five of them went to five of our own The gifts were to thank everyone for After four rounds of competition finishers in each bracket. Our last place members. Great job from the home Club. coming to our shoot. A sponsor board was the brackets were set with A,19 shooters, contestant was Detox from Tucson. He Thanks to everyone who posted and we encourage all our shooters B,18 shooters and C, 18 shooters. The received a plaque with the inscription: travelled to our shoot. We hope you to support the businesses that support us. shoot off began. Some of the Gunfighters Some were accurate, Some were fast, I was enjoyed Tombstone (Gunfight Capital A “Shoot for the Stars” raffle made a strong run of fending off opponents neither, I got last! of the World). We hope to see you again was held with the winner receiving a and held their place at the line for quite He also got a 1880 Morgan Silver next year. And to all the Gunfighters out framed picture of the County a few rounds. But when the smoke had Dollar. The fastest time of the day came there who have not shot in Tombstone. Courthouse, a national historic landmark, cleared the winners were declared. from Witlock. He shot a 0.321 in round WHY NOT? Come on down.

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I think they sleep with them By Boss T, L3239 the rules of the CFDA and explained how for the Stars Scholarship Program. Do on. Noah by the way is a real cowboy they came about over the years. She also you ask yourself why a person like Shady and pony owner. He got me started in explained why she and Mongo came all the Mike gives up so much along with Noname, the sport once again going back to the s you step out of your ride and enter way to Arizona for this match. Why would Desert Gator, Miss Kitty and the rest of the cowboy way of helping others meet life Aback a century or two, all you can feel a couple drive so far and do so much for AZ Gunslinger members are always there? goals. Thumber is a mentor to so many is the pride of the old west coming alive no pay or gain? This couple volunteers This club sponsored shoots three weekends shooters it should be his middle name. right in front of you. Others will cover the countless hours for the love of the sport. in a row along with a town alley in Cave My final thoughts on cowboy bang-ping part of the 4 Corners Territorial Once again, I had a chance to Creek. Why are the Sundowners and Rio “spirit” brings to mind a poem from fifteen Championships, this article addresses that talk with Quick Cal about what makes Salado Vaqueros giving up their time? What years ago by Jeff Hillebrandt. … “A hidden value of “cowboy spirit.” Each one the “spirit” come so much alive with fast makes any club host such a large event? Cowboy’s ready and he’s willin’ to face of the nearly 120 shooters looked into the draw events. All you need to do is sit in I challenge each one of you to sit the foe, like Marshal Dillon. And when hot sun and saw that “spirit” come alive. your lawn chair and look around. What down and make a list of why you are with the gunsmoke clears away Cowboy Spirit It started on Thursday as some you see is cowboys and cowgirls hugging the CFDA. Here is the bottom entry on your wins the day. So, Cowboy Up. Pull your hat 40 volunteers from Association of AZ non-winners, shaking hands with fellow list…you just love being a cowboy! Prickly down tight and don’t back down from what Gunslingers and Rio Salado Vaqueros came competitors, giving help to each other. At Pear (Annie Oakley Shooter) came by me is right. We’ll bring back “Happy Trails” for th together to set up two shooting pits. The two times matches are stopped so targets can after her 4 win and was sad looking. All of you like Hoppy, Gene and Roy would do.” clubs service both ends (West & East) of the be properly checked for any questionable a sudden she turned to me and gave me a big I applaud all of the readers of Valley of the Sun and are about an hour and hits. Fairness is a prime concern for smile with two thumbs up. Her look was this Gazette. Please keep it going long twenty minutes apart in location. So, what all hand judges and range officers. a priceless reflection of her cowgirl “spirit” after I am gone. One bad aspect of being makes twenty members load up a long bed Meantime, Stud (who has CFDA along with the pink vest and cowboy boots. my age is getting old. We need one thing trailer with heavy targets, poles and then fame from being a picture stand in) was Many of us have never ridden on in “America” that can always be depended drive all that way to support another club? loading bottled water in coolers for the a horse or driven an eight up team. I doubt upon as being safe and family friendly. As I talked with Shady Mike shooters. He did not have to do it. Stud if many of you have ever tried to back a CFDA is it for my family. Together we can you quickly learned about the cowboy could have just sat there and let someone mule up and harness him to a rig. What promote the cowboy way of life every day. way of doing things. Shady said “we are else do it. Instead, he took it on and dragged is the difference between a front rigging here to support all CFDA clubs and make cases of bottled water around all day. Thank dee and a rear rigging dee? Do you even

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competitors who also serve as our and discussed a Rule 17 Enforcement Enforcement Policy Results Hand Judges, Line Judges, Range Policy that I had prepared after taking Masters, Scorekeepers, Announcers, in consideration many comments, Technical Rule #17 and Match Directors in a position opinions and viewpoints. We agreed By CFDA Staff to make as few judgment calls as that it was a good basis to begin necessary. Will occasional judgment with. Our CFDA Regulator Thirsty ost of our members are aware of We are a unique sport in that calls need to be made by our officials? #L107 and I were not competing in Mthe rule that was reinstituted and we the competing members of CFDA, Absolutely, we count on that! But, we this tournament so we served as the took effect at the beginning of this year. are also responsible to enforce our must keep our rules clear and concisse dedicated Line Judges and/or Range Technical Rule #17: Discharging rules upon our fellow competitors. It’s to the point that such judgment calls Masters as needed. We learned a the Gun with the Muzzle Behind extremely important to enforce our are not challenged as arbitrary and number of things that weekend. Plus, I the Holster is Not Allowed, had rules, without a clear set of rules that capricious. Hand Judges, Line Judges learned even more serving in that same been a rule that had existed since the define fair competition we wouldn’t and Range Masters already have a duty capacity recently at the Texas State & formation of CFDA in 2002. At the have a viable sport that stands for to make calls for a number of reasons, Southern Territorial Championships in time it had been removed for the 2012 anything worth more than a wooden most are made without hesitation, Fort Worth, TX. season, it was a weakly written rule, nickel. It would just be one gotcha after some are obviously missed, but show I believe that almost every with no enforcement policy, that was another. From the anarchy of cheating me any sport that can claim to be one of our members have adapted causing controversy within our sport fellow competitors, on one hand, to perfectly judged. We are not the NFL their draws and have accepted their with no clear way to enforce it as it overzealous Range Officers making where officials are paid over $200,000 responsibility to play by our rules was originally written. I have written unfair calls just to penalize someone a year to referee games, and yes they and not bend them to gain an unfair extensively about this in the past two for personal reasons, on the other. In still make mistakes too. So, we just do competitive advantage over a fellow Gunslinger’s Gazettes and I see no my almost 50–years of , the best we can to enforce our rules to competitor, which is clearly stated in our reason to rehash the whole issue here I’ve experienced such organizations the best of our ability, but what is also Gunslinger’s Guidelines as a condition again. We have finished the process of and I never wish to be involved with unique to CFDA, due to Spirit of the of paying membership dues and entry establishing a reasonable enforcement one again, and I doubt our members Game, we should also do our best as fees in our organization and matches. policy which should make this rule as want that either. competitors to play within the rules of To not accept this rule or any other is enforceable as any other CFDA rule It’s our ultimate goal to our game. in breach of the “Spirit of the Game”, we have going forward, as long as our maintain clearly stated rules that are At the Four Corners Territorial and they would be subject to a Conduct members are committed to enforcing simple and to the point. We should in Phoenix in March, the CFDA Violation Penalty, as determined by them. always strive to place our fellow Regulators in attendance reviewed an Arbitration Committee at a match, Gunslinger’s Gazette April/May 2016 Page 15

or CFDA Management if necessary Director’s Comments: beyond that. I have observed that over 90% of our It is time to move on and competitors are not even close to vi- NORTH STAR BANDITS play our game the way it is meant to olating this rule. Our highly com- PRESENTS: COWBOY FASTDRAW ASSOCIATION’S be played. Safety First, Fun Second petitive shooters who attempt to fire and Competition Third. the six-gun as close to the holster as SOTA S The following is the Official possible generally perform a follow NNE TAT Rule Clarification that had been through towards the target as part of MI E published on the CFDA Website since their draw and discharge the gun with CHAMPIONSHIP March 22nd. There is also an additional the muzzle at, near, or in front of the comment that I have added to aid Line front holster pouch cut. In some cas- TH Judge in the hope that this rule will be es, it would take a slow motion camera August 27 2016 Owatonna Gun Club-10749 SW 37th AVE enforced evenly across our entire sport. to verify precisely where the muzzle of the six-gun is at the moment of dis- Owatonna, Minnesota THANK YOU! charge. I do not think it is wise for $5,000.00 IN CASH & PrIzES Quick Cal, Executive Director our sport to ever attempt to use pho- Awards to top 15 men, 10 women tographic evidence or video replays to Shooters must be a CFDA member to participate. All CFDA rules apply Official Rule make these types of calls. Plus, our Friday August 26th Practice shoot and social Clarification rules prohibit anyone from attempting Saturday August 27th MAIN MATCH 21’ 4X (REPLACES) to use such evidence to overrule any Sunday August 28th Fun shoot 15’ 2X - (Weather Permitting) ADDENDUM #3 - EFFECTIVE call or non-call by any official. JANUARY 1ST, 2016 Page 23. Range Officer Details Main match: $90.00 Men - $80.00 Women - $30.00 Youth Before August 1st $80.00 Men - $70.00 Women - $20.00 Youth TECHNICAL VIOLATIONS: I have learned to position myself as a Saturday Banquet price: $15.00 Line Judge or Range Master about 3 Addendum #4 - Effective feet behind the firing line, but a lane March 22nd, 2016 or two and sometimes up to a few Contact: Shawn Pelot #17. DISCHARGING THE GUN yards further away from the shooter’s (507)456-2498 or [email protected] More InformationAvailable at: WITH THE MUZZLE BEHIND strong side. I make sure that I’m in or Mark Burnham www.cowboyfastdraw.com THE FRONT HOLSTER POUCH position to clearly see the front pouch (507)528-2376 CUT IS NOT ALLOWED. cut of the holster. Enforcement Policy: When a judge is in position, If a Hand Judge, Line Judge and/or the muzzle must be clearly and obvi- Range Master can clearly determine ously behind the front of the holster that a competitor has discharged the to the naked eye when the gun is dis- gun with the muzzle behind the front charged, before a penalty is called. holster pouch cut, the competitor shall I’ve also noticed, that this penalty does be given one “Official Warning”, if become clearly obvious when a shoot- the violation occurs again in the same er’s final lock-in point puts the muzzle round, then the competitor shall be in a position behind the front of the penalized with a “Loss of Shot”, if holster, it does not matter whether the the violation occurs again in the same gun is right over the elevation of the round, then the competitor shall be holster pouch or several inches high- penalized a “Loss of Round”. er. Both trigger control and fol- If a Line Judge has not been assigned, low through are also important for a and it is not clearly obvious to the judge to observe, because sometimes Hand Judge and/or Range Master that a the trigger is prematurely engaged, competitor is discharging the gun with usually resulting in a (low) missed the muzzle even with or in front of the shot. Such a shot is somewhere be- front holster pouch cut, then the Range tween a boot shot and just a shot fired Master will assign a Line Judge, who prematurely. Certainly it’s not a boot shall position themselves at a better shot unless the gun discharges in the angle to follow the above enforcement holster, but none the less if the shot procedures. Note: Assigning a Line was fired behind the holster, a penal- Judge does not in itself constitute an ty should be called immediately and “Official Warning”, unless the Hand without hesitation, much the same Judge and/or Range Master declare an way an umpire calls a strike in a base- “Official Warning”, before the Line ball game. Judge is assigned. 2015 Fastest Gun Alive Ammunition Page 16 April/May 2016 provided by Gunslinger’s Gazette Join the DeaD eye e Z LoaDers CFDA - Wax Bullets Telegraph

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Kickback Kate, who teams then shoot it out in you would think this is just like any other just started shooting in February, stands at 3 the regular round. charity match, but you would be mistaken foot nothin’. She might just be Idaho’s next We shot a my friend. This may be one of the most Spud, and Lil’ Reb, who is in his first year couple rounds and then unique matches in the country. You see, this of shooting. We also had some seasoned took a break to check is a team match that consists of one man shooters, who were experiencing this silent auction items and one woman per team, team points, coin twisted Sawtooth Showdown for the first and then shot a couple flips, and twisted shoot-offs. I’ll explain time. more. This brought us about how they all fit in shortly. This is Upon registration, each team up to lunch. This year shot at 21’ with 24” targets and is a 7 round member received a ticket that was for for lunch we had Cookie Come-to-Shoot format, with all the teams door prize drawings to be held throughout O’Callahan (Grubbin’ seeded in a 1X elimination shoot-off. the day. The lucky winner of a $15.00 BBQ) provide a lunch We shoot on four lanes, two gift card was Trinity, and Kickback Kate, that was crazy good teams at a time. The random draw pairs Krazy Kate, and Sense of Yuma all won chicken and smoked Champion Team - Trinity & Miss B Haven up two teams. The men from both teams books donated by Happy Trails Children’s sausage, garlic parmesan potatoes, his tie in a shoot-off so how do you keep that shoot against each other and the women Foundation. Congratulations to Krazy famous Sawtooth mesquite corn, oh my, from happening? Well, you don’t shoot all from both teams shoot against each other, Kate as well for having the winning ticket and rolls and a variety of cookies for four team members off; you only shoot-off all on the line at the same time. One team for a free entry to Lonesome Lowman in dessert. with two of them. I know…I know…you is on lanes 1&3 and the other team is on September. We were all full, but off and going guessed it again. It’s another coin toss. By lanes 2&4. The winners from each round Having 11 teams meant that we again. With the silent auction checked, the way, the coin is tossed so that it lands receive a point so each team can earn 0, 1, had By rounds to shoot. This is where our it was live auction time. We had Western out in the middle of the floor for all to Festival posters donated by Happy Trails anticipate and see how it comes up. Children’s Foundation that went to the The 11th and 10th seed team’s step first bidders, Sense of Yuma and Legally up and the coin is tossed…it’s Pink. Lady Cowboy Fast Draw Loaded. Next up, Skinner and Sagebrush Hawk and Blue Pony, who looked beautiful, Sal donated a full course Dutch-oven meal all decked out 1880’s style, stepped up and for 8 people, and the Sawtooth Shootist Lady Hawk took the win. The next round is Six-Gun Set-Up Society added a fun half-day of gunfights. Pink again so Lady Hawk stays on the line The 8 slots went fast! Skinner’s Dutch- and Kickback Kate steps up. Lady Hawk is By oven cookin’ is to die for. defeated. Pink again, so Miss Chevus comes Now, back to the match with to the line and she beats out Kickback Kate only 3 rounds to go before the shoot-offs . Pink is tossed again (what’s going on with there are 8 of the 11 teams separated by the coin?). Bam Bam comes to the line Dead Eye Kid only a couple points. Each team member to challenge Miss Chevus, and succeeds, is trying to get the point for their team and sending Miss Chevus packing. Round 5, CFDA Life #49 & SASS Life #15865 encouraging their team partner to do the and oh no, it is now Blue. Bam Bam’s team same. partner, Dangerous Dave, now takes her a Cowboy Fast DRaw six-gun set-up When the last shot in the main place on the line, and the next seed Tucson is MuCh MoRe than Just an aCtion Job! rounds was fired, all the teams needed to be saddles up. After 5 shots, Tucson takes the seeded. Now for the next twist, some teams win. Now, we are down to it. The winning are tied on points, so how do you seed team of the next round is guaranteed one Cowboy Fast Draw Basic Action Job staRts at $99* them when you have two people’s fastest of the trophies. These trophies are maybe times per team. You got it…the coin toss! one of the most creative ever, made by Pink, we use the women’s fastest time from two awesome club members, Ms. Hettie & Cowboy Fast Draw Six-Gun Set-Up round 7, Blue, we use the men’s. It was… Gray Wolf. RugeRs staRt at $135* Pink. Cool Hand Suz was doing the seeding Now with the pressure building, and this was not the toss she was hoping the coin flips. Oh, yeah…Blue. This means olts olt lones staRt at * C & C C $145 for as she didn’t hit the target at all in the Curley Calhoun and Tucson face off, and *Return Shipping or Extra Parts (if needed), Are Not Included Call for Time-Line Reservation & Shipping Instructions 7th round which dropped her team to the after a brutal 18 shot barrage, Curley comes bottom of a pack of four teams all having out on top. While he goes to clean that long FoR MoRe inFoRMation ContaCt: the same point total. Ugh! gun and get some more ammo, Blue comes C.J. eilRiCh aka “DeaD eye kiD” Now, for the last twist, here is up in the toss. (775)980-5163 oR [email protected] how the shoot-off goes: You can’t have a Since we are getting closer to Gunslinger’s Gazette April/May 2016 Page 19 crowning a champion team, I think it is Cool Hand Suz twice in the time to tell you a bit about those trophies I main rounds, and Curley did the mentioned earlier. There were 10 trophies same to Bounty Hunter. Here it for the top 5 teams. The trophies were goes…it’s in the air, and then on cowboy boots with a lasso, white feather the ground…Pink! Cool Hand wings and a halo attached. The boots Suz heads to the line to replace were mounted on a fine wood base. The Curley. Legally Loaded chooses Champion‘s trophies had a nice surprise lane 3, and after 5 shots, Cool in them. The woman’s boot had a bottle of Hand Suz redeems herself by Moscato (sweet like Ms. Hettie) and the helping to get her team to the men’s had a blended whiskey (stout like championship round. Gray Wolf). Also, it just so happens that The top seed team with a total the 2nd Place boots were Curley’s. A red & of 11 points out of 14 possible black pair he retired two years ago. for the day are one round Back to the line…The coin had away from the championship come up Blue so Buckshot Luther steps up trophies and the special Happy to put two long gunners on the line. Both Trails Children’s Foundation men hit 3 out of 4 shots and Curley keeps buckles. Let’s welcome 3 time his team in the shoot-off. Ms. Hettie and women’s World Champion (and Trophies made by Ms. Hettie & Gray Wolf Buckshot Luther get the first set of trophies. too many other titles to list here), Miss B up, so the two ladies, with over 10 titles Krazy Kate & Sense of Yuma move in and Haven, and her team partner, everyone’s between them, square off on the line, and Results: wait to see which of them will be shooting, favorite, Trinity. Here we go again, flip… after 9 shots, Miss B Haven seals the deal, Champion Team: Miss B Haven & Trinity and Cool Hand Suz is wondering if she will anticipation…Blue. Just when Cool Hand shootin’ 3 mid .4’s for the undisputed win. 2nd: Cool Hand Suz & Curley Calhoun shoot this time. The flip…it’s in the air… Suz found the target, she passes it back off As the trophies are being awarded, would 3rd: Legally Loaded & Bounty Hunter hits the ground…spins around…and then to Curley to battle it out with Trinity. you believe Curley won his own boots back 4th: Krazy Kate & Sense of Yuma stops…Blue! Curley appears confident and puts for the 2nd Place finish? They were a lot 5th: Ms Hettie & Buckshot Luther Shooters set…3 quick shots in a on the first winning shot, but then has to cleaner and definitely better smelling! 6th: Mustang Annie & Tucson row leaves Sense of Yuma shaking his head watch as Trinity hits the next 3 in a row What a great day! The Sawtooth Shootist 7th: Bam Bam & Dangerous Dave and winning the 4th Place trophies for his beating out Curley’s times, and taking the Society would like to thank everyone 8th: Miss Chevus & Idaho Stretch team. We have had four Blue flips in a row, championship for his team. Whoa, just as who got involved in helping to make this 9th: KickBack Kate & Lil’ Reb and the 2nd seed team, Legally Loaded and everyone starts to congratulate the winning Sawtooth Showdown a success, and at 10th: Lady Hawk & Gambler Bounty Hunter are hoping for a Pink flip team. The girls are wondering if the result the same time benefiting Happy Trails 11th: Blue Pony & Hell Hammer because Legally Loaded already defeated would have been the same had Pink come Children’s Foundation. Showdown in Dixie 2016 Virginia State ChampionShip & eaStern U.S. territorial ChampionShipS

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Thank You to our Sponsors or go to: All registrations stay in the TAYLOR'S AND COMPANY and WWW.COWBOYFASTDRAW.COM drawings to offer further RED DOG LEATHER opportunities to win!! Page 20 April/May 2016 Gunslinger’s Gazette hard feelings between some of our members. area distractions (like the shooter two lanes I truly wish that this would end. over jumping the light), or just a plain and Speed, Accuracy, Recovery, At the 2015 Marshal’s Muster simple brain-freeze. Why do we need to have I proposed what I had hoped would be a an inquisition after every late shot? and Late Shots solution to this issue. Which was a 1.500 This also happens to be a By: Quick Cal, Executive Director time limit imposed at all CFDA Titled competitive sport in which time is of the Championships in both Men’s and Ladies essence, especially since it is called Cowboy Divisions, not Youth Division. I was very Fast Draw. If a shooter’s opponent has Speed vs Accuracy gunfighters, normally gamblers, criminals, surprised when it was overwhelmingly missed, there should not be an unlimited Since the beginning of CFDA and thieves, and lawmen, who practiced drawing opposed by the U.S. Marshals. Had it been amount of time to fire a shot. decades before our organization existed, Fast their six-guns efficiently, the ones who usually supported and implemented, it would have at Our rules clearly state, “Under Draw shooters have debated speed vs accuracy survived concentrated on being smooth and least put an end to those reeeealllly long and no scenario will a shooter ever fire a shot since the origin of the general sport of Fast deliberate. To be called a “deliberate man” irritating late shots. Although, I doubt that it without an opponent or a time to compete Draw during the 1950’s. Various regions of was a term used to convey both respect and would have made everyone happy. against.” Therefore, to be able to take as long the nation established their own versions of fear. Two Extreme View Points: as a shooter wants to, “Ready-Aim-Fire”, the sport. Some based more on speed, some , who outlived almost On one extreme, some members amounts to nothing more than an execution based more on accuracy. Cowboy Fast Draw all of the gunfighters of his era, and actually believe that shooters should never even of one’s opponent, without the courtesy of a was designed to emphasize equal weight had a significant impact on Hollywood, be allowed a second attempt to re-cock the blind-fold. on both speed and accuracy, keeping them is credited with making two very relevant hammer, if the shooter half-cocks on the first A very interesting fact is that even balanced. Accuracy, in that shooters cannot quotes on this subject. The most famous, attempt. though the U.S. Marshals did not support the win anything unless they can hit the target “Fast is Fine, Accuracy is Final.” The other, On the other extreme, some believe 1.500 time limit by an overwhelming margin, with an acceptable degree of consistency. “Take your time, in a hurry.” Both of these that there should be absolutely no time limit they also had over 90% support for a rule to Speed, in that you must also develop enough quotes are two of the best examples of how to when a late shot can be fired. be created by CFDA Management forbidding speed so that you are able to hit your targets speed and accuracy should be balanced. Frankly, I don’t agree with either of the obvious hesitation in the firing of a shot. So, fast enough to record enough winning hits if The degree of difficulty of Cowboy above extremes: it is apparent that they acknowledge that this you wish to be competitive enough to place Fast Draw targets and distances, provides In the spirit of competitive is a problem and would like something done high or even win. for a continuous challenge in balancing perseverance, I believe that even after a bad about it. Cowboy Fast Draw is based upon speed and accuracy. Only a fool would ever initial draw that everyone is entitled to take a After carefully deliberating upon the Romance and Legend of the American proclaim that they are unbeatable in any recovery shot. I can quote endless examples the task of authoring the obvious hesitation Old West. If we lose our ties with the spirit given Cowboy Fast Draw event. where able competitors must be committed to rule that the U.S. Marshals overwhelmingly of the 1800’s time period, then we lose the Recovery & Late Shots a “never give up” attitude, in both sports and supported, I came to the conclusion that it was essence of the spirit of our game. Opinions of Cowboy Fast Draw real life. Quitters never win. impossible to create such a rule that could be In actual Old West Gunfights, these shooters vary greatly on this topic. The Besides there can be many reasons applied consistently for everyone, and that affairs were usually carried out on the spur most troublesome aspect for me as CFDA for a late shot, half-cocking the hammer is such a rule would place our Range Officers of the moment after heated disputes, usually Director, is that I’m aware that this issue has just one of them. Gun jamb, defective host in a position requiring arbitrary judgment involving alcohol. There were certainly caused several inter-personal conflicts and supplied ammo, or shotgun primers, contest while attempting to enforce it, based upon

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Re-printed from 2015 U.S. Marshals Minutes Report: And you’ll never shame him, for His Cowboy Ways. Note: When I receive any further complaints Copyright 2016 Joe Royer All rights Reserved regarding this subject, I will refer them to their U.S. Marshal, according to our guidelines U.S. Marshals have two responsibilities: Page 22 April/May 2016 Gunslinger’s Gazette tled in Arkansas and became a successful he captured became legendary. It is said Legend’s of the West farmer. This is also where he met his wife, that Bass Reeve’s was the inspiration of Nellie Jennie. Together they had 11 chil- the Hollywood classic “The Lone Rang- Bass Reeves dren. er.” Though this has been debated, one His quiet life on the farm came to can’t help but notice the many similarities From Slave to an end in 1875 when Judge Isaac Parker between the two. Honored U.S. Hero was appointed. The near Of the 3,000 outlaws it is said Bass was becoming largely lawless and at- that Reeve’s brought to justice, none of 1838-1910 tracted criminals from all over who were them were more difficult than having to hiding from the law, due to the fact that track down his own son who was accused personal companion of his owner’s there was no federal or state jurisdiction. of murdering his wife. But Bass Reeve’s son, George Reeves. When George Judge Parker tasked newly appointed U.S. did just that, as he was a true believer in went off to fight in the Civil War, he Marshal James Fagan with recruiting 200 the law. He tracked down his son and took Bass along with him to fight deputies to help curb the growing crime. turned him over to the U.S. Marshal’s, for the Confederacy. Sometime Bass Reeves reputation with a firearm where he was later sent to prison. His son before 1863, Bass Reeves left the along with his knowledge of the Indian was later pardoned and lived out the rest company of George and ran off. Territory and language quickly drew the of his life as a model citizen. Some say it was because George attention of Fagan. After he was appointed In 1907, Reeve’s time as a Depu- reneged on his promise to free a U.S. Deputy, Bass was tasked with track- ty U.S. Marshal came to an end with state Bass, and other accounts say is ing down outlaws in the Indian Territory. agencies taking over law enforcement. was due to a dispute during a card Though he could not read or Reeves then joined the Muskogee Okla- game. Whatever the reason, Bass fled and write, he was very effective in tracking homa Police Department, and spent the headed towards Indian Territory where he down criminals. It is said that he was also next two years keeping order. The end of ass Reeves was born in Arkansas to took refuge with the Cherokee, , a master of disguise, and would often dis- his career came when he was diagnosed Bslave parents in 1838. Working as and Creek Indians. During this time, Bass guise himself as a cowboy, gunfighter, in 1909 with Bright’s Disease. He died a field hand alongside his parents, most became quite the accurate shot with his outlaw, or farmer. When not in disguise, January 12, 1910. From a born slave to would have never dreamed it would one pistol and honed his new found skill, while he was an intimidating figure. Riding atop an honored member of the Deputy U.S. day be possible for a born slave to become also learning the language and customs of a white stallions, he was typically dressed Marshals, Bass Reeve’s name will live on a prominent law enforcement officer who his temporary home. in nice clothing, shiny boots, and a large in history for not only being one of the would earn a spot in history. But that is In 1863, Bass was no longer con- hat. The perfect picture of a gentleman. first black Deputy U.S. Marshals, but also just what he did. sidered a “fugitive” slave with the Eman- Little did people know that tucked under as one of the most effective lawmen of his The mild mannered Bass Reeves cipation Proclamation, and decided it was his coat were two colt pistols that he rarely time. eventually found himself becoming the time to leave the Indian Territory. He set- missed his mark with. Tales of the outlaws Courage and honor was some- SHOWDOWN ON THE SAN JUAN RIVER 2016 Colorado State Championship & U.S. National Championship of Cowboy Fast Draw

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Above: Bass Reeves (on the very left) pictured in 1907 with other Law Enforcement Officers. Right: Relative and CFDA member, William Lewis

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Welcome New CFDA Members

e are happy to announce our newest members into the CFDA Family. WWhen you see these folks, give them a big “CFDA Howdy”. We’re all CFDA Life Membership Payment Plan glad to have you! **Note: Life Members and New CFDA Members that missed the deadline for this issue will be Available listed in the next issue of the Gunslinger’s Gazette. The “primary member” cost is $600, and the Spouse or dependent is $400. We divide it up into 3 equal monthly payments that are deducted from your credit card each Welcome LIFE MEMBERS: month until paid. Real easy! Once the first payment is made, your new Gold CFDA Life Membership Badge is Tory Kaufman “Captain Kaufman” #L1125 Mitchell, SD ordered, which takes about 6-8 weeks to receive. All Gold Life Member Badges are custom Sheary Pumphrey “Shady Lady” #L1900 Phillisburg, KS made, and have your alias and “CFDA Life Number” on it. Upon receiving the 3rd and final Anna Davis “Annie B. Goode” #L1039 Boise, ID payment, you’ll receive your badge, new CFDA Life ID card, CFDA “Life Member” hat, Todd Beierman “The Nebraskan” #L3836 Wayne, NE and a certificate to proudly hang on your wall. It would also make a great gift for someone special. Margo Kinghorn “Denali” #L2555 Middleto, ID So call the CFDA office today at 775-575-1802, ask for Alotta Lead and we’ll get Cliff Girard “The Marshal” #L3106 Patterson, CA you going with your new CFDA Life Membership. You’ll be happy you did. Steve Henkle “Jailhouse Kid” #L1143 Alliance, NE WELCOME NEW MEMBERS: 1. Mark Crawford “The Mojave Kid” 29 Palms, CA 36. Ian Malone “Tabasco” Roanoke, VA 2. Christopher Banks “Voodoo” Ruther, VA 37. Daniel Zweifel “Okie Dan” Palm coast, FL 3. Thomas Craney “Keevan “The Quest” West” Tacoma, WA 38. Kevin Haugen “Hammer down” Madras, OR 4. Dean Sappia “Iron Hawk” Port Deposit, MD 39. Angel Manzanero “Big Angel” Burbank, CA 5. Deborah Maxey “Cherokee Rose” Lynchburg, VA 40. Jennifer Watson “Pistol Peach” Gainesville, GA 6. Donald S. Lee “Whistlebritches” Powhatan, VA 41. Cari Wilner “Lucky Left” Escondido, CA 7. Sandra Lee “Scarlett” Powhatan,VA 42. Steve Picha “Claim Jumper” Fernley, NV 8. William T. Hall “Buzzard Bait” Glen Allen VA 43. James Birkel “Everett Hitch” Anthem, AZ 9. Dave Freet “Dave Stretch Freet” Chandler, AZ 44. Marissa Apperson “Storm” Rochester, WA 10. Bryant Jackson “Kopper Head Kid” North Chesterfield, VA 45. John Lyons “Wiz” Suisun, CA 11. Hubert Sims “Slipshot” Huntsville, AL 46. Lucas Stelly “Cobra” Addis, LA 12. Roger Bryant “Rowdy Roger” Vinton, VA 47. Tory Grass “Swamprat” Plaquemine, LA 13. James P. Casteel “Jimmy James” Beaver Dam, KY 48. Dave Antonini “Sonoma Dave” Cloverdale, CA 14. Katie Brackett “Calamity Kate” Rogerson, ID 49. Tamra Gardner “Ms. Reb” Boise, ID 15. Gordon Ramsey “El Patron” Gilbert, AZ 50. Ina Hawkins “Limey Bill” Ypsilanti, MI 16. Charles Million “Cloudy Draw” Raymondville, MO 51. Barney Rosalia “Snow Leopard” Wilmington, NC 17. Jack Shoeman “TBD” Chelan, WA 52. Derck Amaron “Kid Clutch” Cypress, TX 18. Samuel Bowles “Longcolt” Farmville, VA 53. Danielle Amason “Dynamite Dani” Cypress, TX 19. Joe McNett “Scottish Bandit” Satsuma, FL 54. David Kuker “Col. Custer” Milford, IA 20. Sherrie McNett “Sure Shot Sherrie” Satsuma, FL 55. Linda Kuker “Rose of San Antone” Milford, IA 21. Tom Brandt “Timberwolf” Pacific, MO 56. William Walker “the Bucknay Kidd” Idaho Falls, ID 22. Calvin Bartrop “Big Bear” Boise, ID 57. Paul Byrnes “TBD” Waukesha, WI 23. Donna VanHorn “Lady Bluebonnet” Damon, TX 58. Annette Cersley “ShyAnne” Cumberland, VA 24. Steve VanHorn “Old Dog” Damon, TX 59. Ted Jenkins “Lead Poison” Mannford, OK 25. KristaShae Haugen “Kissin’ Kate Barlow” Madras, OR 60. Lisa Jenkins “Diamond Girl” Mannford, OK 26. Daniel Berck “Sharpshooter” Broken Arrow, OK 61. Sean Padua “Dirty Joker” Springfield, VA 27. Don Robey “Crowder Nicks” Houston, TX 62. Mark Jacobson “Big Jake” Superior, WI 28. Daniel Klawinski “Seminole Slim” Seminole, FL 63. Dane Johnson “Led Roses” Superior, WI 29. Andrea Johnson “Bushwack Barbie” Satsuma, FL 64. James Serio “Pistol Whippin’ Jim” Chicago, IL 30. Steve McNichols “Cactus Steve” Metropolis, IL 65. Joseph Saunders “Brigand” Huron, SD 31. Clinton Taylor “Cinch Ring Artist” Montgomery, TX 66. Larry Pennington “A.M. Wiker” Jerome, ID 32. Kevin Ylander “Yley” Alliance, NE 67. Jason Brown “Northfield Banker” Clinton, OK 33. Dennis Henson “El Vaquero” Green Valley, AZ 68. John DeLotto “Italian Stalian” Amelia, VA 34. Butch Weitzman “Rebel Wolf” Mitchell, SD 69. Tom Schnurman “Charles City Kid” Mechanicsville, VA 35. Sidney Defibaugh “ 2 $ Bill” Roanoke, VA 70. Jim Martin “Mad Dog Martin” Broomfield, CO Page 26 April/May 2016 Gunslinger’s Gazette

Are You Looking For a Cowboy Fast Draw Six-Gun? Many of our members have access to great choices of six-guns and competent gunsmiths that understand actions jobs suitable for Cowboy Fast Draw in some areas of the U.S. However, there are some areas of the country where obtaining a suitable six-gun with the action job and timing needed to make it smooth, reliable and resilient for Cowboy Fast Draw competition can be challenging. In keeping with our goal to provide a clearing house for products that our members need to get set up and started shooting in Cowboy Fast Draw as soon as possible, we now offer a very limited line of top grade Cowboy Fast Draw Six-Guns. 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 available. Colt-action style six-guns are also available, with a limited stock of various models that are available. We only stock guns offered by sponsors of the Cowboy Fast Draw Association. We support those who support our sport, as most of our members do. Those Sponsors are Ruger, Pietta of Italy, and Taylor’s & Co. We sincerely hope that when choosing your Six-Gun from any source, that you consider who helps make Cowboy Fast Draw possible.

Payment, Shipping & Transfer Information (We 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 Dealer and instruct them to FAX (775) 575-5748) or email ([email protected]) a copy of their FFL to us. After receiving payment we will then ship the firearm to your FFL Dealer, who will then be responsible to have you fill out the appropriate forms and conduct a background check, according to Federal and your State Laws and Regulations. The buyer is responsible to pay all transfer fees, background checks directly to their FFL Dealer of choice. All Firearm Sales Are Final. In the unlikely event that your FFL Dealer cannot process your transfer paperwork due to a background check that did not pass. The buyer may contact our office and request a return of the firearm and a refund of the sale. The gun must be returned to CFDA only by the FFL Dealer that it was originally sent to, in the original condition. A refund of the sale will be made, minus the original $30 shipping fee and a 10% re-login/re-stocking fee. Available in the CFDA General Store or Call CFDA Main Office at 775-575-1802 We Only Sell Six-Guns Setup & Ready for Cowboy Fast Draw or SASS!

Ruger Vaquero EMF Great Western II Taylor’s & Co. (1873 Cattleman Ranch Hand) $799.00 (Six Gun Set-Up Included) (ONLY 2 LEFT IN STOCK!) $599.00 (Six Gun Set-Up Included) Caliber: .45 Colt - Barrel: 4 5/8” - Model $744.00 (Six Gun Set-Up Included) Manufactured By: Uberti (Model REV450) #05105 (New Vaquero) Manufactured By: Pietta of Italy Condition: (New) - Caliber: .45 Colt Condition: (New) - Caliber: .45 Colt - Barrel Barrel Length: 4 3/4 - Grips: Smooth Walnut Dead Eye Kid (Six-Gun Setup Included) Length: 4 3/4 - Grips: Checkered Walnut Finish: Forged Steel, Color Case Frame /with Brass $135 Value Model: Californian Model SS (Stainless Steel) Backstrap & Trigger Guard * Action Job Special Feature: Cylinder has a Taylor’s Black Rock * Modified & Tapered Forcing Cone Dead Eye Kid (Six-Gun Setup Included) $145 Value Finish hardening process. * Cylinder/Barrel Gap Set (Colt Style Action) Dead Eye Kid (Six-Gun Setup Included) $145 Value * Head Spacing Checked * Action Job (Colt Style Action) * Breach Face Polished (As Needed) * Modified & Tapered Forcing Cone * Action Job * Cylinders Honed * Cylinder/Barrel Gap Set * Modified & Tapered Forcing Cone * All Guns are Test-Fired * Head Spacing Checked * Cylinder/Barrel Gap Set * Breach Face Polished (As Needed) * Head Spacing Checked * Cylinders Honed * Breach Face Polished (As Needed) * All Guns are Test-Fired * Chambers Honed * All Guns are Test-Fired Gunslinger’s Gazette April/May 2016 Page 27

Mernickle CFD5 Pictured

CFDA Holsters CFDA Custom Dead Eye E-Z Loader .45 Shotgun Primer Nickel NOW AVAILABLE in the CFDA Mercantile! Hit’em Fast Membership Badge Wax Bullets - .38 or .45 Cases Be sure to check our our new “Holster” section in the Instructional Video $79.99 Starting at $14.99 (Available in 50ct $40.00 - .38 or .45 Mercantile online. Choose from a selection of $29.99 500ct, 1000ct, 4000ct, & 6000ct) 100ct $75.00 - only .45 Mernickle Holsters CFD5, CFD3 (canted), or CFD15 .45 Wax Bullet Brass NEW!!! CFDA Laser Target (Large Pistol Primer Drop-In) Finally! A way to practice with your laser and being able to This brass is customized for large pistol record an actual time to measure your progress. There are primers so that they will drop in and out just like shotgun primers do in our stan- many brands of lasers on the market with different frequencies dard CFDA Brass. that will usually cause a reaction only on their brand of target. Sold in a Bag of None of the existing brand of targets are relative to Cowboy 12 - $14.99 or Fast Draw. a Box of 50 ONLY OPERATES WITH A GUNSLINGER TIMER (sold seperately) $40.00 CFDA OFFERS SURESTRIKE LASERS Surestrike Laser Cartridge (9mm) $109.99 This very dependable Laser Cartridge emits a 3 hundredths of a Timer Price $209.99 + S&H CFDA 5 Piece Target second red beam burst. It requires a 45lc Adapter to fit the 45lc Gunslinger (Base Price - Timer Only) $189.99+ s/h Chamber of your Six-Gun. Included: 9mm Laser Cartridge, Additional components are required to User Guide, and One Battery Pack. Cowboy Fast Draw Timer Gunslinger Timer Not Included: 45lc Revolver Chamber Adapter operate timer Be Sure to Check Laser Target Components Sold Seperately or in packages Out Our Variety $324.99 45lc Chamber Adapter $19.99 We Have Several Packages Without Targets Available: of Target and This stainless steel high quality adapter converts the • One Lane Complete Timer Package Timer Packages! 9mm Laser Cartridge, so that it will fit into your 45lc chamber. - $374 We Now Carry ALL • Two Lane Complete Timer Package Surestrike Laser & 45lc Chamber Adapter Combo Sets Target Components -$729 Set of 1 $124.99 • Set of 3 $349.99 • Set of 6 $679.99 • Four Lane Complete Timer Package Seperately, -$1,399 including Surestrike Battery Packs (3 Pack Shown) Each battery pack contain 3 actual batteries that are wrapped with insulation that is required to prevent the batteries • Six Lane Complete Timer Package interchangable -$2,069 from shorting out inside the casing. (Each package has the option of adding targets) 24” & 17 3/16 1 Battery Pack $9.99 • 3 Battery Packs (as Shown) $19.99 • 6 Battery Packs $29.99 Target Plates EZ Loader Speed Press Available in .38 or .45 Gunslinger Reaction Trainer Installing Dead Eye EZ Loaders into CFDA Brass is no problem, The Gunslinger Reaction Trainer is a ground breaking training tool not only for the sport of Cowboy Fast Draw, but for any activity which requires but getting them set to a consistent depth can take time. Reduc- ing casing capacity is a key component of achieving both maxi- the honing of reactions and conditioned reflexes. I’m no doctor, but I have have been studying human reactions for over 40 years and I believe mum and consistent velocity. The EZ Loader Speed Press is the that training one’s reactions through a conditioned reflex offers many benefits. Tuning your mind to be in bettersinc with your body, promotes fastest way to set a younger and quicker thought process which enhances all kinds of activities, even making you a more alert and reactive driver. any brand of wax Cal Eilrich a.k.a. Quick Cal, Director of CFDA bullet at a consis- Note: This device is designed to work exclusively with the tent depth. Gunslinger Cowboy Fast Draw Timing System. (Sold Seperately) How It Works! Price $17.99

Lucas Oil - White Lithium Grease $7.99 (8 oz. Tube) After years of searching for factory-made white lithium grease, that was really WHITE, we finally found a good one! We now carry it in convenient 8 oz. tubes for easier applications to targets. Manufactured Ready for Random Start LED Start Signal On! Time Recorded by Lucas Oil, we’re proud to stock this prod- Just plug the Gunslinger Reaction Trainer into the “Blue Port” of the Gunslinger Timer, it completely replaces the need for a target light and sensor. Operate the timer ac- uct, as one of their dealers! cording to normal instructions. Contest and Practice Modes work the same, plus it will display times on both the timers and audience displays. Great for Reaction Contests! $7.99 each Order Yours Today! - www.CowboyFastDraw.com - CFDA General Store - $59.99 $69.99 per case of 12 (5.83 each) MORE ITEMS AVAILABLE ONLINE! Catalogs Available Upon Request To Order Go To: WWW.COWBOYFASTDRAW.COM/General Store Or Call (775)575-1802 Page 28 April/May 2016 Gunslinger’s Gazette 2016 CFDA Shooting Schedule * Indicates Titled Championship Match (Qualifies for Top Gun Points) Go to www.cowboyfastdraw.com for full details amd registration information If You have a CFDA shooting event you would like listed, please email information to Hannah Calder at [email protected] Oklahoma State Championship* May 13th-15th Sapulpa OK Great Northwest Territorial Championship* May 27th-29th Caldwell ID Kansas State Championship* June 3rd-5th Phillipsburg KS Oregon State Championship* June 3rd-5th Canyon City OR Keepin the Peace Jackpot June 4th-5th Amherst WI South Dakota State Championship* June 17th Mitchell S.D. High Plains Territorial Championship* June 18th-19th Mitchell S.D. Nevada State Championship* July 7th-8th Genoa NV Western Territorial Championship* July 9th-10th Genoa NV Virginia State & Eastern Territorial Championships* July 7th-10th Amelia Courthouse VA Grand Teton Gunfights July 16th-17th Idaho Falls ID Wisconsin State Championship* July 15th-17th Superior WI Colorado State Championship* July 26th-27th Pagosa Springs CO U.S. National Championship* July 30th-31st Pagosa Springs CO Minnesota State Championship* August 27th Owatonna MN Idaho State Championship* September 1st-4th Caldwell ID Kentucky State Championship* September 8th-11th Horse Branch KY Return to Lonesome Lowman September 17th-18th Lowman ID Nebraska State Championship* September 16th Valentine NE Great Plains Territorial Championship* September 17th-18th Valentine NE Fire on the Prairie Jackpot Shoot September 24th-25th Waukesha WI Fastest Gun Alive World Championship* September 29th-October 2nd Fallon NV Aces & Eights October 15th Idaho City ID Virgil Earp Shoot October 22nd-23rd Hartford KY

2017 CFDA Shooting Schedule

Florida State Championship* May 5th-7th, 2017 Bunnell FL Montana State Championship* August 17th-19th, 2017 West Yellowstone MT

Dutch Oven Campfire Goodness Words of the West Roasted Corn Chowder with Savory Answer Key Sausages This Chowder can be made over your campfire or Home 1 D: Tinker Stovetop Cook time: 45 minutes 13D: Fernley What you’ll need: 18A: EagleRock 5 cups of Cubed Red Potatoes or Yukon Golds 3D: Ranahan 1 Large Red Onion- diced 1 Cup Small Dice Celery 16D: Pietta 1 Cup Small Dice Carrots 12A: Left 6 Ears of Corn (Yellow or White Corn-First roasted on your campfire grill) OR...you can sub the roasted corn with frozen corn. 5D: Renegade 2 Cans (15oz) of Creamed Corn 14D: Taft 1 ½ Lb. Sausage~ You can use Pork Sausage, or Chicken Sausage 5A: Rockwalledgarden 2 Packages of SWEET Italian Sausage, without casing 3 Cups Chicken Broth or Chicken Stock 17A: Calaboose 1 Can (12oz.) Evaporated Milk 19A: Cavvy TO TASTE: Salt, Pepper, and Garlic powder 9D: Chewgravel Here’s how to put it to gather: In a large pot, cover cubed potatoes in water and cook until just fork tender. Drain and set 6D: Cookie aside. In a large Dutch oven, start browning the sausages. Make sure to take the casing 4D: Ungulate off the Sweet Italian Sausage, crumble sweet sausage in the skillet along with your other sausages. ** Keep the sausages at a large crumble, makes it so good! Cook sausage until 7D: airtights brown, drain off fat. To sausage, add red onions, diced carrots and celery. Cook it all over 8D: App medium heat until almost done. Toss in the DRAINED potatoes. Next comes the good part.....add in your roasted corn (or frozen-a lot easier) then add creamed corn, evaporated 20A: Lobo milk, and chicken broth. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder to taste. ** If you like a thicker 11A: JohnB chowder, make a rue and add the chowder until the desire thickness. Like thinner chowder? Add more chicken broth. Simmer chowder over a medium hot campfire (or on your stove 10A Plug top) for approx. 45 minutes Yummm! Serve with warm buttery French bread or homemade 15D Chicago campfire biscuits topped with honey butter. Enjoy! ** Need to know how to roast ears of corn or make a rue? Refer to your favorite cookbook 2A: VirginiaCity for details. Gunslinger’s Gazette April/May 2016 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” 520-294-4770 [email protected] Marana AZ Cactus Patch Posse 1st & 3rd Saturday Mike Williams “Rattler” 520-289-0018 [email protected] Tuscon AZ Rio Salado Vaqueros 2nd Saturday Bart Carr “Mule Train” 480-710-3593 [email protected] Mesa AZ Rented Mule Fast Draw Club “Noah Chance” 928-772-0173 [email protected] Prescott Valley AZ Diamond Hog Leg Shooters Scott Banks “Diamond Jack” 501-772-5612 [email protected] Austin AR Randolph County Rangers James Alphin “Diamond Back Billy” 870-892-3257 [email protected] Pocahontas AR The Sierra Gun Hawks 4th Saturday Bob Meyers “Marshal Cooper” 559-259-8673 [email protected] Fresno 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 www.goldenstategunslingers.com Los Banos CA Sundowners CFD Club 2nd Saturday George Narasaki “Sundowner” 510-233-2256 [email protected] www.gunfightergulch.com Oakdale 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 Central Valley Posse 4th Sunday Eric Vierra 209-509-6383 [email protected] Los Banos CA California Rangers Chris Feeback “Colt McCoy” 909-618-4958 [email protected] Pomona CA Colusa Glenn Fast Draw Club Bob Hamilton “Dapper Dan” 530-701-6974 [email protected] Maxwell CA San Jaun Shootists 3rd Saturday Dave Miller “Mongo” 970-731-9140 [email protected] Pagosa Springs CO Colorado Pistoleros 2nd Saturday Robert Cummings “Nitro Kid” 303-435-0152 [email protected] Watkins CO Single Action Savant’s John Heitzel “Von Zipper” 904-626-6520 [email protected] Jacksonville FL Flatlanders Shootist Society Don Lester “Yusta B Fast” 727-522-5068 [email protected] St. Petersburg FL Cracker Cowboys 2nd Sunday Martin Brabham “Smokin Gun 386-931-5613 [email protected] Bunnell FL Sunshine State Shootist 3rd Sunday DJ Kirby “Outlaw Ike” 904-502-0571 [email protected] Jacksonville FL North Florida Gunfighters 2nd Saturday Jim Willis “Fast E Nuff” 386-466-5551 [email protected] Live Oak FL Hickory Flats Shootists Society Steelman Borden “Stainless Steel” 208-539-5802 [email protected] Canton GA 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 Sense of Yuma 208-461-8973 [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 The League of Extraordinary Gunfighters Jon Long “Blackjack” 208-724-4644 [email protected] Idaho City ID Big Iron Shooting Club Gary Adrian 785-562-6395 [email protected] Marysville KS Deercreek Regulators Every Saturday Paul Wisinger “Lawdawg” 785-302-1463 [email protected] Phillipsburg KS Blue Grass Fast Draw 3rd Saturday James Casteel “Shane” 270-256-1215 [email protected] or www.facebook.com/BluegrassFastDraw Horse Branch KY Thorn Valley Shootist Society Every Saturday Mark Markley “Big Mark 318-481-7209 [email protected] Oakdale LA Orrington Bounty Hunters 1st Saturday George Sullival “Derby George” 207-825-3888 [email protected] Orrington ME North Star Bandits Thursday & Sunday pm Mark Burnham “Snake Shooter” 507-528-2376 [email protected] Claremont MN Mahtowa Gunslingers Monday & Wednesdays Greg Jones 218-389-6213 [email protected] Mahtowa MN Buccaneer Spurs Last Saturday of the Month Jeff Holland “Uncle Jeffro” 910-330-7179 [email protected] Wilmington NC Sparks Nebraska Spurs Thursdays 7pm & Last Sunday “Beaver Creek Kid” 605-557-3337 [email protected] Sparks NE Sandhill Outlaws & Angels 2nd Sunday each Month “Auburn Angel” 308-762-7922 [email protected] Hyannis NE Great Basin Gun Hawks 1st Mon.. & 3rd Saturday “Ubet” 775-867-4263 [email protected] Fernley NV Genoa Mavericks EveryTues night & 4th Sat. Bob Williams ‘Genoa Maverick” 775-782-4716 [email protected] Genoa NV Green Country Gunslingers 3rd Sunday Steve Mills “Wishbone” 918-274-2930 [email protected] Tulsa OK Keystone Gunslingers 1st Sunday Rod Bish “Dusty Trail” 724-967-2340 [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” 605-450-9780 [email protected] Redfield SD River Regulators 4th Sunday/month “Johnny Three Toes” 605-622-7332 no email Edgemont SD Dakota Gunslingers TBD Richard & Donna Trautman 605-280-7697 [email protected] Pierre SD N. Texas Society of Gunfighters 1st & 3rd Sunday Chad Briley “Lightnin Jesse” 903-818-4164 [email protected] Gainesville TX Moon Renegades 1st & 3rd Sunday David Perry “Boss” 432-553-7687 [email protected] Odessa TX West Texas Rangers 2nd &4th Sunday Randy Smith “Windmill Kid 432-664-1913 [email protected] Odessa TX Big Thicket Bushwackers 4th Sunday George Dezendorf “Gentleman George” 409-385-6367 [email protected] Silsbee TX Texas Peacekeepers 2nd Saturday Ken Oliver “Knockout Ken” 281-732-5719 [email protected] Conroe TX Lone Star Gunslingers 2nd 7 4th Sunday Guy Gist “Texas Boer” 281-750-0624 [email protected] Richmond TX Old Dominion Fast Draw 3rd Suday Jeff Duncan “Ringo” 540-819-1697 [email protected] Vinton VA Virginia Peacemakers 1st Sunday Tim Duncan “Spanky” 804-986-6255 [email protected] www.virginiapeacemakers.com Amelia Court House VA New River Fast Draw Club 4th Sunday James Monroe “High Country Drifter” 540-230-9273 [email protected] Dublin VA Grand View Gunslingers 3rd Sunday Ken Hurt “Shenandoah 540-309-0726 [email protected] Bedford VA Pacific Northwest Bandits Monty Dorman “The Gunslinger” 206-209-8688 [email protected] Snohomish WA 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 Dave Hauan “Digger” 612-221-6416 [email protected] ---Webster WI Prairieville Desperados Jeanne, Frank, or Nick Vincze 262-510-6745 [email protected] Waukesha WI Copper Creek Rangers Dick Gudowski “Scrap Iron” 218-348-3201 [email protected] Superior WI

CFDA “Clubs in the Works”

Great Valley 6 Shooters Doug Crawford “Nickem Badley” 530-945-7437 [email protected] Cottonwood CA Hollywood Steampunks “Six Iron Maiden” 213-705-2939 [email protected] Hollywood CA The Cowboys “Stanislaus” 209-523-3683 diastg!sbcglobal.net Modesto CA 4 Town Regulators Dane Simmons “Crazy Dane” 386-469-9612 [email protected] Sand Pine Trail FL Boarder Marauders Bill Sills “Mud Marine” 208-627-8377 [email protected] East Port ID Prairie State Posse Gary Stevens “The Rossiman” 217-691-2224 [email protected] Chatham IL Yellow Stone Rough Riders Rex Portmann “Moose Man” 208-317-7498 [email protected] West Yellowstone MT 7 Branch Shootist Buddy Blackman “Quickshot McCrae” 910-813-7881 [email protected] Lumber Bridge City NC Lost River Ranger Jason Walker “Highlander” 541-693-4639 [email protected] Bend OR Tennessee Fast Draw Club Larry Fouse “Gunsmith” 356-339-6708 [email protected] Savannah TN Tall City Gunslingers Omar Carrasco “Dinero” 432-741-1840 [email protected] Midland TX Texas Panhandle Pistoleros 4th Sunday “Amarillo ” 806-443-4353 [email protected] www.texasfastdraw.com Amarillo TX

International Clubs

Lake Valley Argovia Gunfighters Ueli Bracher “Honcho” 062-777-6606 [email protected] Hallwil, Switzerland

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.

The Guns Shooting Style venues. To promote spirit of the American Old West and the Single-action revolvers, factory chambered for .45 Colt caliber, Most folks use a thumb-cocking method, but fanning is allowed. with non-adjustable rear sights such as: SAA Colt, Colt Bisley, Trigger finger must be out of the trigger guard. If used to cock Cowboy Way. 1858 Remington conversions, 1875 Remington, S&W Schofield the hammer the off-hand must not be placed in front of the body Contact Us and faithful reproductions thereof, plus most Ruger Vaquero before the start light comes on. Cowboy Fast Draw Association models. The external parts of the revolver must match factory Director’s Office stock contours and made of original type material: i.e. hammers Contests P.O. Box 5 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 Fernley, NV 89408 (775) 575-1802 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. [email protected] rels must be a minimum length of 4-1/2”, except in the Shootist man elimination. Category (7-1/2”). Hammer knurling may be smoothed. Gunslinger – 15 ft. Cowboy Fast Draw Association - Membership Services & Sales Gunfighter – 18 ft. P.O. Box 5 The Holsters & Gun Belts Master Gunfighter – 21 ft. (Titled Championship Distance) Fernley, NV 89408 • (775)575-1802 1800’s-style Mexican Loop, Slim Jim, and California Pattern There are Men’s, Ladies and Youth Divisions [email protected] holsters or leather rawhide construction. The over the belt-style Website: www.cowboyfastdraw.com holster will be worn on the side of the leg only. No cross-draw, Clothing shoulder, buscadero, contemporary Hollywood or steel lined hol- 1800’s period clothing is strongly recommended. Western cow- What You Get When You Join sters are allowed. boy, including working cowboy clothing is acceptable. Western • Membership Card boots or moccasins are acceptable footwear. Western-style blue • Gunslinger’s Guidelines (Rulebook) Ammunition and black jeans are acceptable. • Membership Number 95% of ammunition used in Cowboy Fast Draw is .45 colt cas- • Badge with Membership Number ings that are specially modified to accept 209 shotgun primers Motto • CFDA Decal and no gun powder. Velocities reach about 650 fps. Only in ma- “Safety First, Fun Second, Competition Third!” • CFDA Pin jor competitions Cowboy Fast Draw Cartridges are used, they • Subscription Gunslinger’s Gazette (North America) must be loaded by CFDA approved reloaders. Safety One of our primary goals is to educate as many people as pos- • A Whole Bunch of New Friends Targets sible in the safe and proper use of firearms. Even though we use The standard Cowboy Fast Draw target is a 24” round disc with wax bullet ammunition, we treat them as they were live ammuni- a start light in the center. The target will measure 50” from the tion and observe all established range safety rules. ground. White lithium grease is applied to the target to track all wax bullet hits. Some of our Goals To keep our clothing & equipment such as guns and holsters Competition Timers true to form of the time period that we represent (1873-1899). Digital timers must time to the thousandth of a second. Sanc- 1873 is the year that the Colt Peacemaker was introduced. tioned contests must use target with impact sensors. To promote a positive public image of our sport and gun sports in general, since Cowboy Fast Draw is commonly held in public Cowboy Fast Draw Association Membership Application

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

Phone: (____) ______Email: ______Share Email with CFDA Members? ____ Yes _____ No North America Annual International NEW MEMBER (INCLUDES BADGE) 1- Year 3-Year (Optional Mailed Gazette + $20) Life Membership (Includes Life Member’s Badge) Annual Membership Dues $59.50 $149.50 $59.50 or $79.50 w/Gazette Single: $600 Couple:$1000 -Spouse or S.O. $39.50 $89.50 $39.50 or $59.50 w/Gazette -Dependents (17 & under) $39.50 $89.50 $39.50 or $59.50 w/Gazette

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

Referral Club for New Members:______Signature: ______(If Any) Cowboy Fast Draw Association – Membership Services - P.O. Box 5 • Fernley, NV 89408 • 775-575-1802 • www.cowboyfastdraw.com • [email protected] PG L262x355.6h mm.indd 1 21-10-2011 14:47:23 Cowboy Fast Draw Systems Starting at $289.95 CFD9 REF3

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s Gazette April/May 2016

In This Issue:

• Four Corners Territorial pg 7

Cowboy Fast Draw Association PRST STD • Gunfight at Old Tombstone U.S. POSTAGE pg 10 PO Box 5 PAID Fernley, NV 89408 FERNLEY NV • Cowboys & Angels PERMIT NO. 8 pg 18

• Words of the West Shoot This To: Crossword Puzzle pg 24 Harold Ibolyi aka “Red Lead Slinger” 2015 Shootist Fastest Gun Alive World Champion