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Western Gun Holsters: A Brief History
Weapon holsters have been recorded to be around as early as biblical times. David had a pouch (a shepherd’s bag) on his waist to carry the stones that slew Goliath. The western gun holsters that we know today, however, had their first appearance in the early 1800’s. Nothing much have changed in their form and style since then. What is a gun holster for? After purchasing your gun, a gun holster is more likely the next important item on your buying list. There are several reasons why you will want to get a gun holster: A...
read moreWild West: Incorrect Impressions About Wild West Guns
For many, many years, a boatload of wrong ideas have cropped up regarding Wild West guns. Books, magazines, and films have helped brand these western firearms as a symbol of disgrace and infamy. One-shot kills, high noon duels, and desperadoes shooting up every town they visit – most of these incidents are incorrect. You’ll be surprised that what you’ve accepted as true and historical about guns of the Wild West are mostly false impressions. Dueling was an everyday occurrence Everyone knows this familiar scene in western...
read moreCAS Match: How to Pick Your Category Before Joining One
The Single Action Shooting Society (SASS) makes the CAS match fair by prescribing generally similar guns for every member. Shooters are placed in their respective categories according to their age, gender, and shooting style. The Cowboy and Cowgirl categories, which cover almost all of the adult membership, is participated in by most competitors. Older competitors can select categories that are only available to shooters past a certain age bracket. They can also choose to compete under the Cowboy or Cowgirl category. Under...
read moreSASS Shooting: Why You Should Participate in CAS Competitions
While the recreational sport of SASS shooting is only a few decades old, it has become one of the fastest growing shooting sports in the world. More often referred to as cowboy action shooting (CAS), this fun and exciting sport is governed and promoted by the Single Action Shooting Society (SASS) which is headquartered in New Mexico, USA. Due to its popularity, various CAS clubs have been established in over 18 countries outside the continental United States. Each weekend, local and regional competitions are held in the USA and in...
read moreWestern Wear: The Enduring Popularity of the Cowboy Boot
Due to the rugged nature of their jobs, 19th century cowboys and lawmen needed sturdy western wear. This included their boots which they liked to wear with higher heels. Today’s cowboy boots have evolved from different boot styles that spanned many, many years. In the early part of the 19th century, Britain’s Duke of Wellington wore a unique boot that came to be known today as the Wellington boot. The basic design of the hand-crafted boot comprised only four sections. Western wear of European origin The 1800’s saw...
read moreSASS Cowboy Shooting: Learn to Shoot Like a Western Gunslinger
SASS Cowboy Action Shooting could be for you! Have you ever thought about what it’s like to be a cowboy or cowgirl in the 19th century Old West? If you’ve fantasized about it, then dream no more because somewhere in your locality is a Cowboy Action Shooting (CAS) association that you can join. This exciting and fun sport has been featured in a Fox News article entitled Shoot Like a Real Cowboy. Want to learn how to shoot like a genuine Wild West gunslinger? Well, CAS offers you that opportunity. The Fox News article...
read moreCowboy Shooting Competition: What Happens in a Cowboy Action Shooting Match
Tales of the American cowboys in films, books, and magazines have fascinated many shooters and cowboy shooting competition aficionados for years, long after the West was won. It was for this reason that cowboy action shooting (CAS) and the Single Action Shooting Society (SASS) was born. A few decades after its establishment as a family recreational sport, CAS has spread not only throughout the United States but also in many countries worldwide. On a regular basis, the various CAS clubs will hold competitions or matches. These can be...
read moreSingle Action Shooting: Recreational Sport and Stress Reliever
Single action shooting, more popularly known as cowboy action shooting (CAS), has become very popular due to its fun yet competitive sport aspect for the entire family. It is done in a near authentic lifestyle and atmosphere of the Old West. People you meet there will be wearing 19th century cowboy outfit and even have their own western names or aliases. The hobby sport relives an old way of life that’s no longer a part of today’s society. It is known as The Cowboy Way. In both real life and fiction, many Old West cowboy heroes became...
read moreCowboy Shooting: How to be a Registered Member of SASS
There was a time when you were a kid (or perhaps until now) when you would be transported back in time with classic westerns like “Have Gun, Will Travel,” “Bonanza,” and “Rawhide.” You might even wonder what it would be like to be the good guy, or even the bad guy, back in the Old West’s cowboy shooting days. What if we told you that you don’t need a time machine to travel back to the 1800’s? What if you could experience the wild West lifestyle, the smell of gunpowder and the excitement of a western shootout today? That would all be...
read moreSingle Action Shooting Society (SASS) Overview
Single Action Shooting Society (SASS) is the administrative body behind Cowboy Action Shooting (CAS), a fun and exciting combination of costume event and shooting sport. SASS is also an international governing corporation for the promotion and preservation of the Cowboy Action Shooting sport. Its other functions include: Standing up for the protection of the 2nd Amendment rights of its members Planning, organizing and holding End of Trail Cowboy Action Shooting World Championships Holding and supporting regional...
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