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What is Cowboy Action Shooting (CAS)?

Cowboy Action Shooting™ is a shooting sport created in 1982 by a few gentlemen now know as the Wild Bunch. In 1987 they officially formed the Single Action Shooting Society (SASS). Based in California, SASS is the largest and most widely accepted organization for western style shooting. This is not just a man's sport as there are many women and children who participate as well.

The sport recreates life in the old west through shooting courses of fire (called stages) designed to depict a movie scene, an old west historical shootout or just someone's idea of how it may have been in the late 1800's. For obvious safety reasons, shooters are required to have previous shooting experience with pistols, rifles and shotguns. Cowboy Action Shooting is not the venue to receive your initial firearms training.

To add to the "fantasy" experience, all shooters are required to wear some form of period dress. Typically, long pants (or dresses for the ladies), boots, cowboy hat and shirts with long sleeves. No shorts, ball caps or advertising is permitted on any clothing. For firearms, you will need at least one single action pistol (most folks use two), a lever action rifle (in a pistol caliber) and a side by side shotgun (without ejectors) or a Winchester model 1897 pump shotgun (or reproduction) with an exposed hammer. Guns generally must be designed prior to 1900 but modern versions like the Ruger Vaquero or Colt clones are acceptable. You will need holsters and a carrier for shot shells. All bullets are lead only and have a minimum power factor of 60 as a requirement. You do not need everything to start. Folks are happy to share to help a new person get started. In fact, it is recommended that you come out and try some of the firearms before purchasing your own.


We are a SASS Affiliated Club and all SASS rules apply What is Cowboy Action Shooting (CAS)? Cowboy Action Shooting™ is a shooting sport created in 1982 by a few gentlemen now know as the Wild Bunch. In 1987 they officially formed the Single Action Shooting Society (SASS). Based in California, SASS is the largest and most widely accepted organization for western style shooting. This is not just a man's sport as there are many women and children who participate as well. The sport recreates life in the old west through shooting courses of fire (called stages) designed to depict a movie scene, an old west historical shootout or just someone's idea of how it may have been in the late 1800's. For obvious safety reasons, shooters are required to have previous shooting experience with pistols, rifles and shotguns. Cowboy Action Shooting is not the venue to receive your initial firearms training. To add to the "fantasy" experience, all shooters are required to wear some form of period dress. Typically, long pants (or dresses for the ladies), boots, cowboy hat and shirts with long sleeves. No shorts, ball caps or advertising is permitted on any clothing. For firearms, you will need at least one single action pistol (most folks use two), a lever action rifle (in a pistol caliber) and a side by side shotgun (without ejectors) or a Winchester model 1897 pump shotgun (or reproduction) with an exposed hammer. Guns generally must be designed prior to 1900 but modern versions like the Ruger Vaquero or Colt clones are acceptable. You will need holsters and a carrier for shot shells. All bullets are lead only and have a minimum power factor of 60 as a requirement. You do not need everything to start. Folks are happy to share to help a new person get started. In fact, it is recommended that you come out and try some of the firearms before purchasing your own.