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1 THE GREAT NOR EASTER North-East Western Shooters, LLC June 2015 Volume 2, Issue 3 BREAKING NEWS This just in from Capt. Morgan Rum, Match Director of the 2015 Great Nor easter: Effective immediately, and retroactively, Young Adults ages may register for The 2015 Great Nor easter at a $70 rate! Get those registrations in soon! Take a look at the AWESOME 2015 GNE T-Shirts! In This Issue: Breaking News 1 GNE 15 T- 1 No Price increases in 1 10 years SASS Sanctioning 2 Map & Updates New England 2 Regional is no more Texas Roadhouse GNE 3 Vendors Bertha 4 Gunfights of 5 the West Gunfights 6 continued 2014 Shade Canopy Sponsors 2015 Sponsors & Vendors Schedule 9 12 Stages for price of 10! No price increases in 10 years...such a deal!

The Northeast Regional The New England Regional is no more. We are now the Northeast Regional!

In 2014, SASS updated their sanctioning structure to create a new level; the Divisional.

2 The Northeast Regional The New England Regional is no more. We are now the Northeast Regional! The Great Nor easter becomes the SASS Northeast Regional Championship. In 2014, SASS updated their sanctioning structure to create a new level; the Divisional. As part of the changes The Great Nor easter now welcomes Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey folks to our rank. WELCOME! How the sanctioning works is the individual overall male and female State Champions get a free shoot at their specific Regional shoot. Then the male and female Regional Champions get a free shoot at their specific Divisional shoot. The Eastern Divisional Championship is the Mason-Dixon Stampede held in Thurmont, Maryland in October 2015.

3 Look for our next newsletter! We continue to share Information ABOUT THE 2015 event. Thanks to the Verdant Mountain Vigilantes for the use of the name The Great Nor easter. Texas Roadhouse will be catering for us again this year. After spending a long day on the range it was a wonderful dinner out with great friends And no dishes to do afterwards? When you sign up for the Saturday banquet, be sure to select either Beef or Chicken so we know which you want Great Nor easter Vendors Plan your purchases wisely as there are lots of good choices: Gunpowder Creek Trading Post Purveyors of western clothing, etc. Kelly Laster Gun engraver Klassic Laser Works Precision laser engraving services Moulton Lead Affordable cast lead bullets Perry Engraving Studio Rifles, Shotguns, knives and pistols engraved P T Litewell s Heliographic Emporium Professional photos taken Reloads N More Hardcast lead bullets proudly made in the USA

THE GREAT NOR EASTER Bertha paid multiple visits to the GNE folks last year, both on the range and

Come back this year to see if Bertha plays a part in any of the gunfights, or the dinner menu.

Shipping them to and from the match may be arranged. Contact Capt.

4 THE GREAT NOR EASTER Bertha paid multiple visits to the GNE folks last year, both on the range and at the dinner table. Come back this year to see if Bertha plays a part in any of the gunfights, or the dinner menu. Are you concerned about traveling with firearms to the 2015 Great Nor easter? Shipping them to and from the match may be arranged. Contact Capt. Morgan Rum for more information: It s time to Cowgirl Up and go shooting in STYLE! 2015 The Great Nor easter Registration change Young adults ages 17 to 20 may now shoot at the $70 rate. Be sure to get that registration in!

2015 Great Nor easter Gunfights of the west Gunfights of the West As I ve mentioned previously Wild Bill Blackerby is an historian who also likes to shoot.

Here is a taste of what s in store for 2015 GNE attendees: Mattie Silks versus Katie Fulton After numerous rounds of drinking games and bawdy fun, Mattie notices Kate Fulton, another madam from

5 2015 Great Nor easter Gunfights of the west Gunfights of the West As I ve mentioned previously Wild Bill Blackerby is an historian who also likes to shoot. With his attention to historical detail we are always sure to have a touch of realism in our stories and starting lines. Here is a taste of what s in store for 2015 GNE attendees: Mattie Silks versus Katie Fulton After numerous rounds of drinking games and bawdy fun, Mattie notices Kate Fulton, another madam from Denver s old red-light district, displaying an extreme amount of affection towards her man. Words are exchanged and threats made, neither of the Madams would back down. A duel is suggested and agreed to To facilitate better aim, both women strip to the waist Wyatt Earp versus Curly Bill Brocius Wyatt slid from his horse, unlimbering his shotgun. Scarely had his feet touched the ground when he let loose both barrels point blank at Curly Bill. The twin charges of buckshot struck him in the chest, literally blowing him apart and hurling him against the opposite bank of the wash. Will Bill Hickok versus Davis Tutt On July 20, 1865, the pair fell out over a game of cards, which left Hickok in debt to Tutt who took his prized Waltham watch as security for payment. Tutt, according to the stories circulated later, said that he would sport Hickok s watch on the Public Square the next afternoon, and Hickok told him that if he did it would become a shooting matter. Billy Thompson versus Chauncey Whitney When Thompson demanded his cut of the winnings, Sterling, aware that Thompson was unarmed, slapped him. John Morco then pulled his pistol and backed Thompson away. Hearing of the trouble, Sheriff Whitney responded, unarmed, and confronted the Thompsons, imploring them to accompany him for a drink and talk the situation over. As they walked to Brennan s, Morco and Sterling moved to intercept them. When another Texan yelled a warning to Ben Thompson, the latter turned and fired a rifle shot at the pair, and heard his brother fire his shotgun from behind him. Turning, Ben Thompson saw his friend Sheriff Whitney wither to the ground, shot,. Believed to have been accidental, Billy Thompson did not rush to flee. Bat Masterson versus A. J. Peacock and Al Updergraff When his train pulled into Dodge City on this morning in 1881, Masterson wasted no time. He quickly spotted Peacock and Updergraff and aggressively shouldered his way through the crowded street to confront them. I have come over a thousand miles to settle this, Masterson reportedly shouted. I know you are heeled now fight!

6 THE GREAT NOR EASTER Deputy Ed Short versus Black-faced Charlie Bryant Cocking his revolver he opened the door, fired at Short hitting him in the left breast. Short started working his rifle and sent three bullets toward Bryant, one slug tore through his body and severed his spinal column. Bryant emptied the revolver at Short as he died. Billy the Kid versus Joe Grant Already in the saloon is a drunk and rowdy patron from Texas known as Joe Grant, sometimes called Texas Red Grant. Grant, who is apparently looking for a reputation as a badman, confronted Billy earlier in the day and said I ll bet $25 I kill a man today before you do. Billy laughed off the bet though, possibly upsetting Grant. Billy Claiborne versus Buckskin Frank Leslie After the Earps had left Tombstone, Leslie became involved in an argument with Billy Claiborne, a survivor of the O.K. Corral gunfight. Claiborne, who demanded to be called Billy the Kid after the death of William Bonney, claimed that he had killed three men who had ridiculed him. On November 14, 1882, Claiborne argued with Leslie, when the gunfighter refused to refer to him as Billy the Kid. Bass Outlaw versus John Selman On April 6, 1894, John Selman met Texas Ranger, Bass Outlaw. Outlaw, who was in a drunken stupor, made his way to Tillie Howard s brothel and Selman followed. As Selman sat in the parlor, Outlaw made his way to the back. A short time later, Bass dropped his gun and it accidentally went off. All hell broke loose. The Trinidad Gunfight Sudenly, a shot rang out from Hammond s Hardware Store and Masterson quickly headed there, meeting Frank coming out the door, saying Jim, I m shot. Having gone into the hardware store to refurbish his ammunition supply, Frank had been struck in the back by a bullet. Four Dead in Five Seconds Gunfight In the meantime, when Campbell saw Hale go down, he exited the saloon, waving his gun and yelling, Gentlemen, this is not my fight! However, the wounded Krempkau disagreed and though down, fired at Campbell, striking him in the wrist and the toe. At the same time, Stoudenmire whirled and also fired on Campbell, pumping three bullets into his stomach. As Campbell crashed to the dusty street, he shouted, You SOB, you have murdered me! Long Branch Saloon Shootout Both men were still standing but Richardson had shot five shells from his gun and Loving s Remington No. 44 was empty. Deputy Sheriff Duffey threw Richardson down in a chair and took his gun, while Bassett disarmed Loving. Richardson then got up and started toward the billiard table, when he fell to the floor with a fatal gunshot in the chest, as well as a shot through the side and another through the right arm. Frank Loving, who ha sonly a slight scratch on the hand, was immediately taken to jail.

7 This is the last newsletter before the big match!! We would again like to thank those that sponsored the Shade Tents in 2014 to cover our loading benches. THANKS! Circle K Regulators Congress of Rough Riders of CT Connecticut Valley Bushwackers Country Pond Fish & Game Club Cowboy Gunworks Cowgirls Rule/ Tude Gang Dead Head Doc Silverfinger Harvard Ghost Riders Tick Ridge & Avocatessa White Mountain Regulators of NH Look at The Great Nor easter website, for pictures from previous years events.

2015 sponsors & vendors. THANKS! The 2015 Great Nor easter would not be possible without the help of these great sponsors and vendors! Americase Cimarron F.A. Co.

8 2015 sponsors & vendors. THANKS! The 2015 Great Nor easter would not be possible without the help of these great sponsors and vendors! Americase Cimarron F.A. Co. Country Pond Fish & Game Club Dixie Gun Works Green Mountain Rifle Barrel Co. Gunpowder Creek Trading Post Henry Repeating Arms Kittery Trading Post Kelly Laster Klassic Laser Works Lee Precision Mernickle Custom Holsters Midway USA Moulton Lead Numrich Gun Parts Pelham Fish & Game Club Perry Engraving Studio P T Litewell s Heliographic Emporium Redding Reloading Equipment Reloads N More Starline Brass RVB Precision LPL Bullets

9 2015 Schedule Subject to change Tuesday, 21 July 7:30 am - Pre-shoot shooters packet pickup in Main Clubhouse. 8:40 am - Mandatory Safety Meeting for those shooting on Wednesday. 9:00 am to 3:00 pm - Six stages of the Main Match for some shoot workers and early Vendors. Wednesday, 22 July 9:00 am to 3:00 pm - Six stages of the Main Match for some shoot workers and early Vendors. 9:00 am to 3:00 pm - SASS Wild Bunch Action Shooting (WBAS) Range Officer Training Course (Pre-registration required! to register.) Thursday, 23 July 8:00 am - 4:00 pm - Shooters packet pickup in Main Clubhouse SIDE EVENTS 10:00 am to 4:00 pm -.22 Lever/Pump Rifle Shooting Gallery 10:00 am to 4:00 pm - Single Shot Rifle - 200m cross-sticks - 10 shots in 2 minutes or less 10:00 am to 4:00 pm - Quigley Match - 200m offhand 10:00 am to 4:00 pm - Lever Action/Pump Action Rifle - Rifle Caliber - 150m offhand 10:00 am to 4:00 pm - Lever Action/Pump Action Rifle - Pistol Caliber - 100m offhand 10:00 am to 4:00 pm - Long Range Pistol - 50m offhand - 5 shots in 2 minutes or less Quigley, Lever Action/Pump Action Rifles and Pistol are all 5 shots in 2 minutes or less 12:00 am to 4:00 pm - Speed Shotgun, Speed Rifle, Speed Pistol 10:00 am - Wild Bunch Mini-Match. (This will be shot as a posse and this will be the only opportunity to shoot it.) 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm - The Squall mini-match 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm - Plainsman mini-match 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm - Cowboy Trap on the Trap Field - $3.00 per round 4:00 pm - Posse Leader Walkthrough Friday, 24 July 7:30 am - 8:40 am - Shooters packet pickup in the Clubhouse 8:40 am - Mandatory Shooters Meeting at the Clubhouse 9:00 am to 3:00 pm - Main Match (six stages) 4:00 pm - Territorial Governors Meeting in the Clubhouse 7:00 pm - Movie Night in the Clubhouse Saturday, 25 July 9:00 am to 3:00 pm - Main Match (six stages) 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm - Dinner in the Clubhouse 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm - Evening Extravaganza in the Clubhouse, Costume Contest, announcement of Top Gun and Wild West Sweethearts Shootoff qualifiers, and Side Match Awards. ****All are welcome to attend the entire evening in the Main Clubhouse, but a ticket is required to attend the dinner.**** Sunday, 26 July 9:00 am - "The Showdown" (Top Gun Men's Shootoff) and the "Wild West Sweethearts" (Top Gun Lady's Shootoff), followed by the "Top Gun Shootoff". 12:00 noon - Awards Ceremony at Main Clubhouse. Western outfits required to receive awards at the ceremony.

The Statement of Wyatt Earp, Epitaph Newspaper, 17 November 1881

The Statement of Wyatt Earp, Epitaph Newspaper, 17 November 1881 Ike Clanton came up and they all walked into the gunsmith's shop. I saw them in the shop changing cartridges into their belts. They came