Cowboy
Action Shooting
What is Cowboy action Shooting?
The Spirit of the Game
Cowboy
Action Shooting (CAS) is a shooting sport in which contestants
compete with firearms typical of those used in the Old
West--single action revolvers, lever action rifles, and double
barreled shotguns. The shooting competition is staged in a
unique, Old West style.
The firearms are those typical of the American Frontier from
about 1860 to just after the turn of the century. During a match,
contestants shoot in several stages using 4 guns, 2 pistol, one
rifle and one shotgun. while firing at reactive steel targets.
Scoring is based on accuracy and speed.
Perhaps the most unique aspect of Cowboy Action Shooting is the
requirement placed on authentic period dress. Each participant is
required to adopt a shooting alias appropriate to a character or
profession of the late 19th century, or a Hollywood western star,
and develop a costume accordingly. Shooters are divided into
categories and classes depending upon the type of firearms used
and the style in which they shoot.
Cowboy Action Shooting is not a fast draw style of competiton.
Shooters' will find movement and plenty of action as they use all
three styles of firearms during engagement. CAS is designed for
all levels of shooters. Targets are generous in size and placed
at a proximity such that the difficulty or challenge competitors
face is primarily the speed they engage a course of fire.
However, one learns soon enough that no target is too big or too
close that you can't miss it.
The appeal of CAS lies in the fact that it is a family oriented,
recreational activity that is great fun. Shooters can
compete and enjoy the sport at any skill level. This promotes the
values often referred to as the spirit of the game, and is
perhaps best shown by the friends made while sharing a mutual
appreciation of what is the legend of America's most colorful and
exciting period, the Old West.
Cowboy Action Shooting is the fastest growing shooting sport in
the country. Last Chance Handgunners host a CAS match
monthly. You don't have to be good to attend these matches, just
safe. Everyone is welcome from novice to gunslinger.
Basically it is a bunch of folks who dress up in cowboy era clothing and play cowboys and Indians! Yes, it is allot of fun!. So come on down and check out the fun for yourself! Check out our shooting shedule.
What is S.A.S.S.? The Single Action Shooting Society, of which our club is a member,SASS makes the rules for Cowboy Action Shooting. you can learn more at there site.
SASS Home
Page -Single Action Shooting Society.
The home of Cowboy Action Shooting
Cowboy Mounted Shooting Society, CMSA
Western Action Shooting Association, WASA
The National Congress of Old
West Shooters,
NCOWS
and CAS City, CAS.
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