cowboy fast draw association s Spring 2019 Gunslin er s Official Journal of the Cowboy Fast Draw Association Gazette ~ Honoring the Romance and Legend of the Old West ~ 2018 Top Guns of the Year Congratulations! Holli Day and Oregon Ranger Article on Page 6 2018 Club of the Year! Article on Page 12
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Gunslinger s Gazette Spring 2019 Page 3 GUNSLINGER S GAZETTE Publisher Cowboy Fast Draw Association, LLC Director Cal Eilrich Quick Cal #L2 Editor Erika Frisk, Hannah Calder #L46 Contributing Editors Alotta Lead #L37 Mongo #L57 Copy Editor Erika Frisk, Hannah Calder Life #46 Marketing and Sales Erika Frisk, Hannah Calder #L46 Memberships/Product Orders: Alotta Lead #L37 Jackie Daniels L2472 (775)575-1802 www.cowboyfastdraw. com CFDA Shoot For the Stars Scholarship Fund Windmill Kid #L1748 & Miss Betty #L2457 windmillkid1748@gmail.com or 432-664-1913 Advertising (775)575-1802 info@cowboyfastdraw.com Please send Letters to the Editor to: info@cowboyfastdraw.com Copyright 2019 by Cowboy Fast Draw Association, LLC. All rights reserved under international and Pan American Copyright Conventions. Reproduciton in whole or in part without written permission of the publisher is strictly prohibited. Printed in the U.S.A. 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Thank you to everyone who submitted articles and pictures for this issue. You are very much appreciated. I can t wait to see what this year has in store for CFDA. So please be sure to submit those articles and pictures! Good luck and safe travels to all competing this year! Best Wishes, Hannah Calder Be sure to LIKE us on Facebook! 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Page 4 Spring 2019 Gunslinger s Gazette Another great year of Cowboy Fast Draw has come and gone, as together we begin a new year filled with seeing old friends and making new ones, all in an atmosphere of enjoying the common interest we share, the sport of Cowboy Fast Draw! What is it, that makes Cowboy Fast Draw so unique, to the point that it has become a lifestyle to so many of our members, who we call our CFDA Family? I firmly believe that with each round drawn, we share something that creates a bond between us. When our names, by which we are known, are announced, we are drawn to the firing line to meet a challenge. The ultimate challenge is within ourselves to perform to the best of our ability, and that is what we share with our opponent. We were called to the line, we put it all on the line, we leave it all on the line, and we earned each other s respect. The (W s) and (X s) are just temporary, as they will soon just fade into the history of match results, but the bond of mutual respect is what remains and can last for many years to come. The above paragraph is how I feel, and I hope that all of our members find that out for themselves. I ve built a lifetime of friendships through shooting competitions, sometimes years and even decades have passed before we meet again. Yes, there may be some catching up to do, but in a very short amount of time, it feels like the last time we met was only a moment ago. 10th Edition - Gunslinger s Rules, Guidelines and Handbook We have enclosed a copy of the 10 Edition with this, our Spring Issue of the Gunslinger s Gazette. We have changed it back to the format used prior to the 9th Edition. While the 9th Edition with the thicker cover was nice, that format just didn t hold enough of the information. Back again are the Range Officer Program, Youth Program, and Affiliated Clubs sections. We had noticed a lot more questions at CFDA Headquarters recently regarding these subjects, so we felt our members needed more information at their fingertips. This publication is as much of a Handbook as it is a Rulebook. When you have questions, please refer to the Table of Contents, which has 13 major sections. These sections have been re-organized to Inside The CFDA By: Quick Cal, Executive Director better help you find the answers you seek. I suggest that all of our members read through this 10th Edition and keep your copy with you, as a reference, when traveling to CFDA events. Afterall, it is a member s responsibility to know the rules of our game. Major Safety Rule #1. - Warning!!! This is a very important Safety Rule adjustment that has been added beginning this season. CFDA has always prided itself on Our Motto: Safety First, Fun Second, and Competition Third! Just this one short phrase, defines most aspects of our sport. And, Safety is Always First! At the 2018 U.S. Marshal s Muster, we had quite a discussion about this topic. As an NRA Affiliated Organization, CFDA has always published THE NRA GENERAL FIREARM SAFETY RULES in our Rulebooks. In the 10th Edition, you will find them on Page 36. Beginning with this 10th Edition, we have moved Rule #1. into our MAJOR SAFETY VIOLATIONS (MSV) Section, where it should also be. Page 37, Rule #1. ALWAYS Keep Firearms Pointed in a Safe Direction, Loaded or Not. A Safe Direction means that the firearm is pointed so that if it were to discharge, it would not cause injury or unintended damage. Never Point a Firearm at Anything, Unless You are Willing to Destroy it! The U.S. Marshals felt that it was extremely important to Warn & Inform our membership on how the application of this rule would apply to our events, especially in THREE AREAS. First, the easier one to understand Page 34. Technical Violation #8. GUNS MUST REMAIN HOLSTERED on the firing line until the Load and Make Ready command is given by an official. This remains a (TV), for which the 1st Violation receives a Warning, but this rules has always assumed that since this command is normally given at the beginning of a round, that there is no one downrange. If there actually is someone downrange and a shooter unholsters their gun before the Load and Make Ready command is given, or if it occurs in the middle of a round, then it falls under Standard Safety Violation, Rule #1. Down Range Rule: (Page 36.) 1st Penalty is Loss of Round. Note: If a firearm is pointed directly at anyone, Major Safety Rule #1 Applies. This note is highlighted in Red for a very important reason. This means that if you re on Lane 6, for instance, and you unholster your gun while someone is downrange on Lane 1 or 2, and you do not point the gun in their direction, it is still an immediate Loss of Round. But, if you do point the gun in their direction, it is an immediate Match DQ. The Second, has to do with Cleaning Tables... Major Safety Violation, Rule #1. also applies to gun handling at Cleaning Tables, or anywhere else at a CFDA event! There are only two exceptions. (Please See Page 37.) A. Guns that have had cylinders removed for servicing/cleaning at a cleaning table. B. Entertainment or gun handling demonstrations approved by the Match Director, but must be certified as unloaded by an official. In regards to Cleaning Tables, we have noticed some shooters who do not remove their cylinders, have gotten into the habit of turning their six-guns around so that the barrel is sweeping everyone behind them while they rod out their barrel. This is no longer permitted, and could result in a Match DQ! If you do not remove your cylinder to rod out your barrel, then please practice either keeping your barrel pointed at the backstop in front of the cleaning table. Or, if this is too difficult, then just remove the cylinder and it is no issue. The Third is Gun Checking Tables We have seen Gun Check Tables situated in the middle of rooms, where it makes it almost impossible not to point the gun in someone s direction while being checked. Beginning this year, all Gun Check Tables must be situated against a wall or backstop and officials checking them must use caution and learn to position themselves, so that they don t sweep anyone while inspecting holsters and six-guns. CFDA Goals With each new edition of our rules, we ask all members to review our Founder s Letter page, along with our Goals on the following page. Our Second Bullet is: To educate as many people as possible in the safe and proper use of firearms. Because of our commitment to this goal, all CFDA Affiliated Clubs should be considered Community Service Organizations. Due to the many events we conduct in public places, we should always pride ourselves in being positive examples of safe gun handling. Our members, which includes youth and adults, who may never have had the opportunity to learn the proper rules of gun safety, receive training that far exceeds what is available to average gun owners in America. Such knowledge, when applied, helps prevent firearm accidents from happening for all of the lives that we touch, we should ALL be very proud of that! In Closing These past few year, I ve had to make some tough decisions. No decision was taken lightly and without looking at all sides of each issue. I believe our sport is better off because of these changes, and I fully realize that there are those who disagree. I sincerely wish there will never be a reason to change or make another rule again. But the reality is, that Cowboy Fast Draw, like any other sport, is an artform, therefore is a form of self-expression. There will always be those who define their art on their own terms. There must also be rules and limits to any sport, that protect the both the integrity and safety of the game. It has always been my goal, as Executive Director, to earn the confidence of our general membership in my leadership. I ve contributed decades of my life to sports and tournament administration in four different shooting sports, and I ve had over 40 years of business experience. There is also a team of dedicated members who are Club Leaders who manage our affiliated clubs and host our CFDA Titled Championships. There are also CFDA Regulators, U.S. Marshals and Approved Instructors, I consult with them, and do my best to provide them advise or whatever else they may need. CFDA is bigger than any one of us, and we have all worked together to refine our sport into what it has become, and we must stick together and continue to guide Cowboy Fast Draw into what it can become in the future. I have personally witnessed the general sport of Fast Draw fracture itself for over 60 years, arguing about the same old things, usually involving Speed vs Accuracy. Cowboy Fast Draw was designed to have the proper balance between speed and accuracy, and it s going to stay that way. With that said, there will always be those, who want it all about speed, and those, who want it all about accuracy. They, of course, are free to continue having those some old arguments amongst themselves. I, for one, don t have time for what doesn t work anymore, been there, done that. At CFDA events we ll just keep smiling, making friends, making history, and having fun. We will always welcome anyone to join the fun anytime they want. Hope to see YOU at a CFDA Titled Championship Soon!
Gunslinger s Gazette Spring 2019 Page 5 Membership News and Announcements By: Alotta Lead, CFDA Membership Director Happy New Year! The year 2019 will be a great one for CFDA. The sport is growing with new members, the fun and excitement is whirling around in the air for the chance to get the first shot off at a titled CFDA match and our itchy trigger fingers are ready to go! I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas holiday. We had a blast, as usual. The greatest gift of all was to be with all our family and extended family members for several days and watching the grand kids have a blast, having our big sleep overs around the Christmas trees, and watching our new pups have the best time of their lives. Yes, we have another CFDA critter we named Quigley. He s a Border Collie mix, about the same height as Rowdy and the same age, both youngsters. They re so much fun to have around, their doggy antics are hilarious, the dog politics can get pretty intense but they have been best buddies since the day we brought home Quigley. He s a wonderful addition to our family! Rowdy loves his new brother! All of us here at the CFDA Headquarters are working hard on the upcoming 2019 CFDA titled championships we host, which is the 2019 NEVADA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, THE WESTERN TERRITORIAL CHAMPIONSHIP, and of course the 2019 FASTEST GUN ALIVE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP. We have all hands on board helping make them the best matches we can produce. We have so much fun, with the meetings, all our discussions, ordering this and that, making tons of trophies, just getting all our horses in a row so to speak! Plan on attending the 2019 FGA World Championship! Online registration will be up and going by March 1 st. Don t miss out on CFDA s biggest event of the year. We have a few surprises in store so be there for the fun! So pack your duds and shootin gear and head to Fallon Nevada Oct 4 th 6 th with other FGA activities starting Wednesday Oct. 2 nd. If you have the 4 th of July weekend open, we re going to have the best time ever hosting the Nevada State and Western Territorial matches. This year s events land on the weekend of the 4 th, so what better way to celebrate than to have a 4 th of July BBQ, right here in our backyard at our ranch after a fun day of category matches and pot shoots and practice? Fernley is home to one of the best 4 th of July fireworks displays in Northern Nevada. Friday will be the start of the Nevada State, with Saturday and Sunday being the Western States Territorial Championship. Don t miss out on the fun, it s going to be a blast! Online registration is available now. This year s CFDA Life Member Dinner reception at the Fastest Gun Alive is going to be a hoot!. We have received many ideas from around the country on which theme to go with for 2019 and we ve elected to go with the theme... The WILD, WILD, WEST! If you need to check it out, refer to the 1960 s TV series of that name, also the movie with the same name starring Will Smith which came out about 20 years ago. Check out their clothing mainly for Victorian Steampunk inspirational ideas on how to win one of the many trophies we give out to all the best dressed winners. We had so much fun last year with the Spaghetti Western theme, and now that we re going to go with themes from here on out for this annual event, we can t wait to see what everyone comes up with. We ll be taking a vote from the life members in attendance what they would like to see the theme be for 2020!! We ll vote on it right then and there. That will be a ton of fun! Once in a blue moon we ll have a several items that come up that need to be addressed, so here s a few of interest... When sending CFDA a check or money order, please put a note in with it, paperwork, etc., anything to let us know what the check is for. Usually if it s for renewals, that s pretty easy to figure out, however we still need a name on it, but once in a while we ll receive just a money order or check with no name on it from a club or member for an odd dollar amount with no mention as to what it s for, please attach a short note or name to let us know where to apply it. Helps us a lot with our bookkeeping! The 10 th edition of the CFDA Rule-Handbook is loaded with so much information from cover to cover, keep it with you at matches, and refer to it even if you think you know the answer. There is a wealth of information right at your fingertips. Please try and keep in costume when at CFDA events, through the duration of a CFDA match, dinners, award ceremonies etc. We love to keep the fun atmosphere of the great western theme going on throughout the weekend! Western night time sleep wear is optional LOL. You re on your own there! A few other items will pop up from time to time and as they do we ll address them as needed. All in all, most everyone knows the what, where, and how of CFDA! But if there s ever a question that s burning at you, please contact us, we re always accessible to talk all and everything CFDA but please know we are always here, Quick Cal is always pretty much here in the office, and if you have a question, get it right from him, he s the most knowledgeable about CFDA, firearms, club information, Regulator questions, CFDA U.S. Marshal questions, you get the point, we re here and we aim to please!! In closing we want to thank all that purchase products from the CFDA General Store. It sure is appreciated and we thank you. Also please note that CFDA membership fees will be going up a bit January 2020. We ve gotten great support from the folks and members we mentioned it to and everyone understands and supports it. I might suggest that if you need to renew, do it now, get a 3 year renewal to lock in the current fee for three years. It will save you some greenbacks and you don t have to worry about your expiration date for three whole years. Give our office a call, 775-575-1802, ask for Jackie Daniels CFDA s membership director for help in getting you set up for the three year renewal at the locked in 3-year renewal fee. We ll see you down the CFDA trail somewhere soon! Take care and I m proud to say Ride for the Brand a truly honorable brand! Til next time ~ Have FUN and have a great CFDA Day! Alotta Lead Don t Miss Cowboy Fast Draw s Biggest Stage! Fastest Gun Alive World Championship October 3 rd -6 th, 2019 Fallon, Nevada Online Registration Opening Soon!
Page 6 Spring 2019 Gunslinger s Gazette 2018 Top Guns By: Quick Cal Men s Top Gun of the Year Oregon Ranger CFDA #2039 TJ Vonfeldt a.k.a. Oregon Ranger (Portland, OR) is a 3rd Generation Cowboy Fast Draw Shooter. He started shooting Fast Draw at a very young age (8 years old) under the guidance of his Father, Todd a.k.a. Oregon Cowboy CFDA #830, and his Grandfather, Jim a.k.a. Gentleman Jim CFDA #726, who began shooting Fast Draw during the 1960 s. Growing up, TJ loved to watch westerns with his Dad and Grandpa and said, It s my love of guns and the Old West that keeps me going. He also had great teachers with both Gentleman Jim and Oregon Cowboy being world-class competitors. Oregon Cowboy was runner-up at the 2010 FGA, and Gentleman Jim has won numerous CFDA Titles including back to back Great Northwest Territorial Championships (2010 & 2011). At age 12, Oregon Ranger caught the attention of CFDA Management as he began to develop his speed and accuracy, faster than any Youth Shooter we had seen at that point. This led to CFDA s adoption of the Level 4 Youth Program in 2010, which acknowledges the fact that our Youth Shooters develop their skills at different rates. At ages 13 & 14, Oregon Ranger started making appearances in final rounds of championships. He ended up in final round of the 2011 Nevada State Championship, placing 2nd with his Grandpa, Gentleman Jim, winning. But the Kid kept developing by learning to shoot consistent shots in the 3 s. Then, on October 2nd, 2011, Oregon Ranger (Age 14) accomplished something that stunned not only the Sport of Cowboy Fast Draw, but also millions of viewers on Outdoor Channel s - Shooting USA, he won the Men s Fastest Gun Alive - World Championship in Fallon, NV!!! Over the next few years Oregon Ranger did not win another CFDA Title. But, much like how Tiger Woods kept working on his Golf swing, even after winning the Masters, TJ kept working on developing his draw. In 2014, he made his second appearance in the FGA Finals, going up against Marshal Cooper in the Final Round. It was a hard fought duel against a man who was on a roll, and Marshal Cooper won capping off his incredible season! But, those of us who are students of the game noticed something different about Oregon Ranger, he had matured. The following year, 2015, he accomplished another milestone. He became the first man to win two CFDA FGA - World Championship Titles, at age 18. In the years since, he has become even more consistent and has now won four FGA Titles in a row, 5th Overall! In 2018, Oregon Ranger whose travels were limited to only six of CFDA s Titles in the Western U.S., won the Oregon State, Great Northwest Territorial, Nevada State, and Western Territorial, as he was preparing to defend his FGA Title. He was just hoping he would just place in the Top 10 in Top Gun Points, since he only competed in the 6 maximum Titled Championships that count in the points race, so he didn t have much room for error. The only major contest that he entered and didn t win was the California State Championship, where he only earned 14 points. Whereas, Old West in his quest to repeat his Top Gun of the Year Title had built a considerable lead in the points going in to FGA, including 60 points from his National Championship. It wasn t until Saturday Night, when former Top Gun of the Year, Bounty Hunter, told him that if he won the FGA Finals the next day he would win Top Gun of the Year by one point! As we all know, he pulled it off! According to Oregon Ranger, Winning both the FGA and Top Gun Title at the same time was one of the greatest feelings, I have ever had, it was really special! How about some tips for your fellow shooters? Watch and listen, you can learn a little from all shooters. But, realize that everyone is different, and no one draw can work for everyone. You must develop what works for you. Practice trial and error, especially at contests. He added, While practicing with others may be more fun, it s sometimes better to practice alone. You can concentrate your thoughts better and fine tune your movements. Focus on correcting mistakes in order to develop your own draw. Never give up and always have goals, strive to get better, and treat everyone with respect. What are your goals for 2019? My Goal for 2019 was to start shooting my long-gun, but that will have to wait as I am still developing my equipment. Instead, my goal this year is to win the National Championship, which is the only Major Title that I have not yet won. 1st: Oregon Ranger - 264 pts, 2nd: Old West - 263 pts, 3rd: 2 Buck Chuck - 256 pts, 4th: Bounty Hunter - 256 pts, 5th: Big Ugly - 253 pts, 6th: Quick Cal - 250 pts, 7th: Short Keg - 250 pts, 8th: Lead Poison - 241 pts, 9th: Crosswired - 241 pts, 10th: Tank - 233 pts
Gunslinger s Gazette Spring 2019 Page 7 of the Year! Ladies Top Gun of the Year Holli Day CFDA #3834 Tracy Stanton a.k.a. Holli Day (Buckeye, AZ) got interested in Cowboy Fast Draw in late 2014 when she attended her first club shoot with her Father, High Strung CFDA #3888. She was able to hit the target consistently in the 70 s & 80 s and in her very first round she shot against Fast Draw Legend (WOW) Wild Onion Willie CFDA #671 and won by hitting every shot, even though WOW was faster! Holli Day was hooked on CFDA right then, because instead of acting disappointed WOW came up and hugged her, and gave her words of encouragement, and has been doing so ever since. It was when Holli Day began traveling to CFDA Titled Championships and meeting the Lady Legends of our sport like Miss B. Haven CFDA #L91, Slowpoke CFDA #L2361, Alotta Lead CFDA #L37, Honey Badger CFDA #2902, K.K. Kid CFDA #L1868, and Lefty Lipscomb CFDA #L931 (just a few she named), she really became inspired about learning to compete at a high level. But, just competing at a championship level was just part of her commitment. Her ultimate goal was to become a True Champion, who whether they win or lose do so with honor and grace, and then give back to the great sport that CFDA has become. Holli Day worked hard to develop her skill during the 2015 season. She studied the top men and lady shooters of the game and kept trying different things to develop a winning strategy. But, she soon realized that practicing hard does pay off to prepare you for a contest, but when it comes to competing she said, You must let go of winning at all costs. You will have good days and bad days. The Lord, and the degree of difficulty hitting Cowboy Fast Draw targets, will humble you. She added, I m happy for everyone who wins a CFDA contest, because it is a hard thing to do for anyone. So, I just Have Fun with my shooting, focus on the light, because anyone that knows me also knows I like Bright and Shiny Bling! When asked what she is most proud of, Holli Day answered, I m most proud of being a Mom! But when it comes to Cowboy Fast Draw, it is definitely winning the 2016 Arizona State Championship! She added, That was my 1st CFDA Titled Championship and I was able to do that in the very location where I began this sport, and against a True Champion, Slowpoke. In the finals my gun broke and she was so patient and gracious. Then, after I got the gun fixed, I was able to keep my composure and give it my all to win my first championship! What does winning the 2018 Top Gun of the Year mean to you? Holli Day answered, I am Honored, and I m also so grateful to my family and friends who supported and helped push me to win! It was really the experience of a team effort of all the people that helped me to get there. What are your goals for 2019? Of course, winning the Fastest Gun Alive is always the ultimate goal. I just want to give back to a sport and group of wonderful people that have given me so much. Plus, I would just love to win a CFDA Title with my family members. Do you have some tips for shooters? Cowboy Fast Draw can be a real roller coaster, just keep working at it. You ll have good and bad days, look to the positives and go on. Change it up, don t be afraid to try new things. And, Don t Forget to Have Fun! 2018 Top Guns of the Year Holli Day & Oregon Ranger Director s Comment: It was my honor to interview these two great champions. It is CFDA Tradition to dedicate our Spring Issue each year to our reining Top Guns of the Year, that was earned in the previous season. I hope our members enjoy their inspiring words and attitudes, as much as I enjoyed writing them. Let s all look forward to a great 2019 Season! 1st: Holli Day - 294 pts, 2nd: K.K. Kid - 289 pts, 3rd: Madame K - 289 pts, 4th: Miss B Haven - 268, 5th: Lefty Lipscomb - 260 pts, 6th: Texas Rose - 253 pts, 7th: Debbie Sioux - 252 pts, 8th: Kansas Belle - 251 pts, 9th: Huckleberry Honey - 238 pts, 10th: Marshal s Daughter - 235 pts
Page 8 Spring 2019 Gunslinger s Gazette Last Chance Shoot By Mother Nature 2018 Nebraska State Championship and Great Plains Territorial Valentine, Nebraska - September 14 th of 2018 found shooters from all over the United States gathering in Valentine, Nebraska, the heart of the Sandhills, to gather those last few Top Gun points and to compete for honors in the Nebraska State Championship and the Great Plains Territorial hosted by the Sparks NE Spurs. The weather had cooled somewhat from the summer highs, but never fear, we had some beautiful days of shooting under the pavilion at the Cherry County Fairgrounds. Friday morning began damp and foggy with approximately 80 shooters gathering for the first day of shooting. The entire Nebraska State Championship was shot in one day, and when the smoke cleared, the winners were declared. For the women, Huckleberry Honey from California took first place, Lakota Lady from South Dakota had come in second, and Sagebrush, another fine South Dakota shooter, had placed third. In men s competition, Powder Keg from Nevada took first place, Hyde Hunter from South Dakota placed second, and the Spark s NE Spurs very own Beaver Creek Kid finished in third place. A relaxing evening was spent having supper alfresco at the Neon Lounge with the Raine Motel, giving us a chance to refuel after a busy day, then off to bed for another day of shooting on Saturday. Once again, we began the day with damp and foggy weather, but it quickly burned off and gave us another beautiful day for the Great Plains Territorial. A few new shooters showed up and some from the day before dropped out once again giving us around 80 shooters. We shot eight rounds on Saturday, quitting early enough to get dressed and ready for the banquet at the Peppermill, where we were served a delicious steak supper. A hilarious costume contest, with winners receiving coveted gift certificates furnished by Young s Western Wear, and some other hijinks by the MC, Sandbur, finished off the day s activities. Thanks to all the silent auction and live auction winners! Shooting resumed on Sunday and continued until the final winners were declared. Winning the ladies competition for the Great Plains Territorial was the K.K. Kid from Texas, Lefty Lipscomb from Idaho placing a close second, and another Texan, Texas Rose, coming in third. In a hotly contested men s match, Boulder Vaquero from South Dakota came in a smoking first, Bounty Hunter from Idaho was in second place, and another Spark s NE Spur member, Real McCoy, finished third. After the points were calculated, Top Couple award, a beautiful embroidered set of pillow cases donated by club member Loren Appleman, was given to Beaver Creek Kid and Mother Nature from the Sparks NE Spurs. Bragging Rights Trophies from the Second Chance Shoot went to Huckleberry Honey in third, Swoots in second, and Lakota Lady for first place. In the men s division Gun 4 Hire took third, Roscoe came in second and top honors went to Fowl Shot. The funds generated from the Second Chance Shoot were donated to the Nebraska Honor Flight to send veterans to Washington, D.C. The Hot Square Contest Gun was won by Fossilman from Minnesota. And with that, another Last Chance shoot was in the books. Congratulations were handed out, goodbyes were said, promises to get together again and everyone was on the road again. Thanks to all the contestants for making the journey to Valentine, NE and for all the help that we received to put on our shoot. Please join us next time September 20, 2019 for the Nebraska State Shoot and September 21 & 22, 2019 for the Great Plains Territorial Shoot. Get your LAST CHANCE for CFDA points at our shoot! Nebraska State Championship Overall Ladies 1. Huckleberry Honey, 2. Lakota Lady, 3. Sagebrush, 4. Lightnin 5. Debbie Sioux, 6. Mother Nature, 7. Lefty Lipscomb, 8. Shady Lady 9. Miss B Haven, 10. Buckwheat, 11. Sky Queen, 12. Ms Nellie 13. Texas, 14. Ima Empty, 15. Lady Doc, 16. Whippin & Spurrin 17. Snake Charmer, 18. Kansas Belle, 19. Wench, 20. Boulder s Babe Nebraska State Championship Overall Men 1. Short Keg, 2. Hyde Hunter, 3. Beaver Creek Kid, 4. Everett Hitch 5. Lucky O Riley, 6. Kemosabi, 7. WaHoo, 8. Johnny Three Toes 9. The Nebraskan, 10. Old Man River, 11. Roscoe, 12. Dead Eye Darrell 13. Mongo, 14. Silver Muzzle, 15. Sundowner, 16. Rb N Plunder 17. The Shiloh Kid, 18. The Buckney Kid, 19. Tomcat Charlie, 20. Gun 4 Hire
Spring 2019 Great Plains Territorial Championship Great Plains Territorial Minimum $5,000 in prizes and cash Buckles for 1st place in: Mens, Ladies, & Shootist Divisions Overall Ladies 1. K.K. Kid, 2. Lefty Lipscomb, 3. Texas Rose, 4. Debbie Sioux 5. Miss B Haven, 6. Snake Charmer, 7. Buckwheat, 8. Kansas Belle 9. Whippin & Spurrin, 10. Sagebrush, 11. Shady Lady, 12. Ms. Nellie 13. Lakota Lady, 14. Ima Empty, 15. Kentucky Rose, 16. Huckleberry Honey, 17. Lightnin, 18. Mother Nature, 19. Kimber Sabe, 20. Memphis Belle, 21. Dixie Gal, 22. Swootz 23. Sky Queen, 24. Wench, 25. Lady Doc Nebraska State Full Results Available at: www.cowboyfastdraw.com Youth- 1. Jolly Rancher, 2. Lil James Shootout On The Brazos - $100 per shooter - $40 Youth (Lunch Sat/Sun Included) Louisiana State Championship April 12th-14th, 2019 Located in Pineville, March 15-17, 2019 Harvest Park - Needville, Texas Hosted by the Lone Star Gunslingers - CFDA Rules Apply - 17 Targets At 15 - Covered Range For more details and registration information please see our website - www.lonestargunslinger.com or call The Shootist aka Doug Horn @ 713-205-3169 a is L 3001 Violet Steet Needville, TX 77461 Page 9 Great Plains Territorial Championship Overall Men 1. Boulder Vaquero, 2. Bounty Hunter, 3. Real McCoy, 4. Beaver Creek Kid 5. Jayhawker, 6. Everett Hitch, 7. Short Keg, 8. Wa-Hoo, 9. Tomcat Charlie 10. Hyde Hunter, 11. The Shiloh Kid, 12. Deadeye Darrell, 13. Wild N Wolly 14. Buzzard Cooper, 15. Nuff Said, 16. Johnny Three Toes, 17. The Abacus Kid 18. The Bucknay Kidd, 19. Snuffy, 20. Bad Wolf Bart, 21. Fowl Shot 22. Fossilman, 23. Heart City Kid, 24. Gun 4 Hire, 25. Kemosabi Youth - 1. Lil James, 2. Jolly Rancher Cash & Prizes in la er Gunslinger s Gazette ul sez o R Les Gunfght Main Match (4X, 3 out of 5) Hosted By The Cross Branded Peacemakers Louisiana Lagniappe Match 3x, Nevada 8, Last Man Standing Bracket Matches (2x, Nevada 8, Last Man Standing All Matches 17-3/16 Targets at 15ft Contact: Major D (318) 451-3043 ddezendorf@yahoo.com more info available at: www.cowboyfastdraw.com All CFDA Rules Apply Must be a CFDA member to Participate
Page 10 Spring 2019 Gunslinger s Gazette 2018 SOUTH DAKOTA STATE & HIGH PLAINS TERRITORIAL By Miss Christy M itchell, South Dakota - The Powder Horn Ranch Regulators were thrilled to be host to the 15th annual South Dakota State Shoot and 5th annual High Plains Territorial Shoot. The festivities began on Wednesday night with a Meet and Greet and Registration held at the home range. The shooters were treated to wonderful appetizers and music provided by Fossilman. Each shooter was given a shooters bag and T-shirt valued at $60 each. Thursday morning we moved to Cabela s to kick off the State Shoot. We had 107 shooters on 3 ranges. We were able to complete 8 rounds on Thursday before we let everyone go enjoy our beautiful city and do some shopping with The Work N Ranch. Shooting continued on Friday with conclusion of the state shoot, the Second Chance and finally the Boothill Challenge. Coming out on top for the men was Big Ugly, ladies was Whippin N Spurrin. Our top Billy The Kid was Wildman and Annie Oakley was Emerlasting. The winners of The Boothill Challenge were Fowl Shot and Mother Nature each winning a 1860 Black Powder Pistol. Friday nights activities included a Cook your own steak supper back at the range. The evenings entertainment was provided by Boothill Bryce with karaoke and dancing. A great time was had by all. Saturday morning was the start of The High Plains Territorial. 111 shooters came to compete. Again, we were able to shoot 8 rounds. Other than the heat, the weather was in our favor. We enjoyed an amazing meal for our banquet which was held at the Moose Lodge. A big Thank You to Victorious for setting up and taking pictures and to Dobbs for the hilarious Magic Show. We gathered again Sunday morning for the final rounds and the Second Chance shoot. Coming out on top were Big Ugly for the men, KK Kid for the ladies, Emi J for the Annie Oakley and Jittery Joe for the Billy the Kid. We look forward to seeing you all again Aug. 1st-4th, 2019 in Mitchell. South Dakota State Championship Overall Ladies and Men Overall Billy the Kid Overall Annie Oakley Overall Boothill Challange
Gunslinger s Gazette Spring 2019 Page 11 Overall Results South Dakota State Men 1. Big Ugly 2. Boulder Vaquero 3. Smokin Hank 4. Gray Ghost 5. Johnny Three Toe 6. Lucky O Riley 7. Buzzard Cooper 8. Beaver Creek Kid 9. Gentleman George 10. Snake Shooter 11. Old Drifter 12. Deadeye Darrell 13. Vic Torious 14. Kentucky Lawman 15. Red Lead Slinger 16. Fowl Shot 17. Roscoe 18. Moon 19. Hyde Hunter 20. Captain Kaufman South Dakota State Annie Oakley 1. Emerlasting 2. Emi J 3. Baby Boulder 4. Pebbles South Dakota State Ladies 1. Whippin and Spurrin 2. Holli Day 3. Legally Loaded 4. Stormy Stevens 5. Texas Rose 6. Shady Lady 7. Winny D 8. Wildhair Mary 9. Cat Ballou 10. Lady Doc 11. Kansas Belle 12. Sweet Fuse 13. Boulder s Babe 14. Mighty Munchkin 15. Lakota Lady 16. Lucky Lady 17. Memphis Belle 18. Sagebrush 19. Sky Queen 20. Black Eyed Susan South Dakota State Billy the Kid 1. Wild Man 2. Dismal River Kid 3. Lil James Full Results Available at www.cowboyfastdraw.com High Plains Territorial Men 1. Big Ugly 2. Boulder Vaquero 3. Beaver Creek Kid 4. Quick Cal 5. Old Drifter 6. Everett Hitch 7. Buzzard Cooper 8. Johnny Three Toe 9. Deadeye Darrell 10. Ghost 11. Gentleman George 12. Big Mark 13. Fowl Shot 14. Dobbs 15. Taz 16. Thumbzee McMuff 17. Old Man River 18. Silver Bullet 19. Hyde Hunter 20. The Abacus Kid 21. Deacon 22. Bounty Hunter 23. Gun 4 Hire 24. Yucca Kid 25. Sundowner High Plains Territorial Annie Oakley 1. Emi J 2. Baby Boulder 3. Emerlasting 4. Pebbles High Plains Territorial Ladies 1. K.K. Kid 2. Holli Day 3. Whippin and Spurrin 4. Texas Rose 5. Kansas Belle 6. Snake Charmer 7. Boulder s Babe 8. Cat Ballou 9. Kentucky Rose 10. Sky Queen 11. Lakota Lady 12. Legally Loaded 13. Trouble Shootin 14. Memphis Belle 15. Shady Lady 16. Lady Doc 17. Angel Lady 18. Mother Nature 19. Mighty Munchkin 20. Huckleberry Honey 21. Wildhair Mary 22. Stormy Stevens 23. Sagebrush 24. Winny D 25. Dreamcatcher High Plains Territorial Billy the Kid 1. Jittery Joe 2. Dismal River Kid 3. Wildman 4. Lil James High Plains Territorial Championship Overall Men and Ladies Overall Annie Oakley Overall Billy the Kid
Page 12 Spring 2019 Gunslinger s Gazette Since 2006, after each season the Directors of CFDA have the honor of recognizing our CFDA Club of the Year. We not only reflect upon the most recent year, but also consider past years of achievements of our entire network of clubs. It s always a challenging decision, since so many deserving club members are instrumental in building and developing their clubs. As new clubs form and develop, so grows our sport. CFDA Affiliated Clubs are the very foundation of the Sport of Cowboy Fast Draw! There are certain key factors we use in determining Club of the Year. Among them, consistently building the membership; hosting a CFDA Titled Championship (when such opportunities are available); overcoming obstacles, such as losing a range or key members; and just generally providing a positive experience for all CFDA members in their area to enjoy. This year we have chosen a club that is one of our oldest clubs in CFDA, founded in 2005, it was the first CFDA Affiliated Club in the Western Time Zone. This club has been overlooked in past years, even though its members have deserved this honor for a very long time. They have endured being the trial and error proving ground for almost every new innovation that is developed for our sport. This year, we have finally chosen the Great Basin Gun Hawks, of Fernley, NV! The Great Basin Gun Hawks have quietly become CFDA s largest club (86 Total Members) with 67 Primary Members being reported for the CFDA/NRA Insurance Program this year! 2018 CFDA Club of the Year The Great Basin Gun Hawks Fernley, NV The Great Basin Gun Hawks are based at CFDA Headquarters at the world-famous Bat Barn, which has been used to film many of CFDA s instructional videos. The facility is a 6-Lane Indoor Range, with tables and seating areas, and room to expand to 18 Lanes by installing two additional outdoor 6-Lane Ranges. The members of the Gun Hawks work hard, much of it behind the scenes, by helping to load ammunition, setting up and tearing down events, in association with CFDA as hosts the Nevada State, Western Territorial, and are a major part each year of the Fastest Gun Alive. The Gun Hawks have doubled in size, just in the past two years, through the Invitation to be a Gunslinger program. Club matches are held on the 4th Monday night and 2nd Saturday of each month, with open practice for members and guests every Monday night. Plus, officers can organize additional club practices for new and improving members. Our club s goal for the past several months has been to host one Invitation to be a Gunslinger session per month on the Sunday following our Saturday Match. Some sessions may only have a few Greenhorns, but we ve also had up to 12. By having this session the day after our monthly shoot, we know how many Veteran Gunslingers to ask to volunteer as coaches. Once, the Greenhorns have successfully completed the session, we have lunch and present Gunslinger Certificates. The Results Are: * The majority of our new Gunslingers end up acquiring equipment and joining the club, soon after. * Our Veteran Gunslinger Coaches reinforce their own knowledge, and enjoy meeting and making new friends to enjoy our sport with. * A more focused education program for our newest members, that makes them feel more involved and welcome. Crook County Fairgrounds 1280 Main Street ~ Prineville, Oregon Contact: ettamae@yahoo.com Facebook Page: Crooked River Rangers * A renewed interest from many of our older club members. * The spirit of our club has been revitalized. Our club feels young once again! 2019 Board of Directors: President, Nevada Smith, #L99 Vice President, Olden Fast, #L3613 Secretary, Jackie Daniels #L2472 Treasurer, The Lady Heather, #4486 U.S. Marshal, Chisum #L2052 Club Founders & Hosts: Quick Cal, #L2 & Alotta Lead, #L37 Congratulations to the Great Basin Gun Hawks - A Well Deserved Award!
Gunslinger s Gazette Spring 2019 Page 13 Congratulations Great Basin Gun Hawks! 2019 Florida State ChampionShip & eastern U.S. territorial ChampionShipS Shootout in the Swamp Cash & Prizes awards to top 15 Men & top 10 Ladies Gun drawings Florida state Championship April 25 th -26 th April 25 h - FLORIDA CATEGORY STATE SHOOTS STAND ALONE 3 X, 3 OUT OF 5, LAST MAN STANDING April 26 th -FLORIDA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP 4 X, 3 OUT OF 5, LAST MAN STANDING april 25 th -28 th Florida Agricultural Museum Palm Coast, Fl saturday Night social & dinner! Quick and the dead Jackpot outside VeNue EastErn territorial Championship April 27 th -28 th April 27 th -28 th - EASTERN U. S. TERRITORIAL CHAMPIONSHIP 4 X, 3 OUT OF 5 MAGNIFICENT 7 SHOOT-OFF 17-3/16 targets at 15ft These are Titled and Sanctioned CFDA Contests. CFDA Membership is Required. All CFDA Rules Apply. Please bring your CFDA Membership Card or Life Member Badge For more info, schedules, hotel info, registration form, etc., visit www.cracker-cowboys.com Or contact Smokin Gun at 386-931-5613 crackercowboys@gmail.com or go to: WWW.COWBOYFASTDRAW.COM Hosted By The Cracker Cowboys
Page 14 Spring 2019 Gunslinger s Gazette 2018 Nevada State and Western Territorial ChampionshipBy: CFDA Staff Fernley, Nevada - The Nevada State Cowboy Fast Draw Championship was held at the QC~AL Ranch in Fernley, NV, the home of Quick Cal & Alotta Lead and CFDA Headquarters. CFDA, in association with the Great Basin Gun Hawks hosted the Nevada State for the 2nd year, and this year added the Western Territorial for a 4-Day Event that ran August 16th - 19th. We rearranged our setup from 2017. Last year we used the War Wagon in the pasture to create two 6-Lane Ranges. In 2018, we installed two FGA Pipe Ranges next to the Bat Barn. Throughout the event, even though it started to get pretty warm in the afternoons, we were able pare the match down so that the final rounds ended up in the much cooler 6-Lane Range in the Bat Barn. We conducted our Jackpot Warmup Shoot on Thursday, with about 60 shooters. Curley Calhoun was on hand to teach a Range Master Class after the conclusion of the match, with a Meet & Greet starting at 5:30 NEVADA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP The Nevada State was conducted (Friday) all in one day. It was a Last Man Standing Format 4-X Contest, using 17-3/16 Targets @ 15. With three 6-Lane Ranges, it moved very quickly, thanks to great job of scorekeeping by The Lady Heather, with a helping hand from Six Iron Butterfly. The match was finished by 4:30, with the final rounds being conducted with everyone not in the final rounds watching standing room only inside the Bat Barn. Friday night was an Open Night, but wherever gunfighters gather, there are always cool drinks flowing and stories to be told. Many of the shooters were also camping at the ranch, and just enjoyed a relaxing evening. Even in the Summer, here in the Nevada High Desert of Northern Nevada, it cools down to a very pleasant temperature. 2018 Nevada State Champions Huckleberry Honey & Oregon Ranger 2018 Nevada State Championship Results 2018 Western Territorial Championship Results Top 15 Men 1 st Oregon Ranger OR 2 nd Quick Cal NV 3 rd Cowboy Up CA 4 th Crosswired OR 5 th The Shootist TX 6 th Alonzo Slim AZ 7 th Short Keg NV 8 th Run Fat Man Run CA 9 th The Texan ID 10 th Red Ryder CA 11 th Vic Torious AR 12 th Dead Eye Kid NV 13 th the Gunslinger ID 14 th Old Drifter CA 15 th Bad Boy NV Junior Boy 1 st Crosswired OR 2 nd Dynamite Kid OR 3 rd Tank ID Junior Girl 1 st Shotgun Diva ID Top 10 Ladies 1 st Huckleberry Honey CA 2 nd Miss B Haven ID 3 rd Harley Quinnn CA 4 th Cardoza Kid CA 5 th Lacy Gone Wild CA 6 th Sassy Mustang Gal CA 7 th Viper NV 8 th Calif Red CA 9 th Lady Hawk ID 10 th Alotta Lead NV Fastest Times Men Oregon Ranger -.310 Ladies Lacy Gone Wild -.401 Main Match Shootists Top 3 Men Top Lady 1 st The Shootist TX 1 st Lady Hawk ID 2 nd B.A. UT 3 rd Cody ID Top 15 Men 1 st Oregon Ranger OR 2 nd Cowboy Up CA 3 rd Quick Cal NV 4 th Vic Torious AR 5 th Run Fat Man Run CA 6 th Dangerous Dan WA 7 th Joker CA 8 th Old West AZ 9 th Oregon Cowboy OR 10 th Red Lead Slinger ID 11 th Tank ID 12 th Sheriff Rango NV 13 th Dead Eye Kid NV 14 th Bounty Hunter ID 15 th Buzzard Cooper ID Spirit of the Game - The Lady Heather Main Match Shootists Top 3 Men Top Lady 1 st Red Lead Slinger ID 1 st Lady Hawk ID 2 nd The Shootist TX 3 rd Cody ID Top 10 Ladies 1 st Miss B Haven ID 2 nd Lady Hawks ID 3 rd Sassy Mustang Gal CA 4 th Lefty Lipscomb ID 5 th Slowpoke UT 6 th Sweet Fuse WA 7 th Alotta Lead NV 8 th Viper NV 9 th Lacy Gone Wild CA 10 th Sagebrush Sal ID Junior Boy 1 st Tank ID 2 nd Sheriff Rango NV 3 rd Dynamite Kid OR Junior Girl 1 st Shotgun Diva ID Fastest Times Men Oregon Ranger-.319 Ladies Shotgun Diva -.408 Jack Pot Shoot Winners Men Ladies 1 st Quick Cal NV 1 st Lefty Lipscomb ID 2 nd Sheriff Rango NV 2 nd Cardoza Kid CA 3 rd W. Lefors CA 3 rd Harley Quinn CA Bracket Match Winners Master Gunfighter Gunfighter Sheriff 1 st Oregon Ranger OR 1 st Dangerous Dan WA 1 st Uncle Willy NV 2 nd Rooster Cogburn CA 2 nd Crosswired OR 2 nd Sagebrush Sal ID 3 rd Legend Hunter CA 3 rd Red Ryder CA 3 rd Stanislaus CA
Gunslinger s Gazette WESTERN TERRITORIAL CHAMPIONSHIP Saturday Morning began with a Shooter s Meeting where Match Director, Quick Cal asked his 5-year old granddaughter, Shelby, to lead Pledge of Allegiance, and she recited it flawlessly! Today s challenge was to run the entire Championship with a 4-X (3 out of 5) format down to the Magnificent 7 Finals, which would keep our Sunday Schedule so that we could have a Bracket Match for all, preceding the Final Shootoffs. Once again, the shooters pitched in very efficiently to run their posse s and the scoring team kept the rounds flowing all day. We were once again in the Bat Barn by mid-afternoon getting down to the Magnificent 7! The range was then closed and while some of the shooters relaxed under the shade trees to enjoy a cool drink, others went back to their RVs or motel rooms to get refreshed and ready to return to our Free Barbeque and Awards that could be presented so far for the entire weekend. It got a little dark for photos, but it sure was a pleasant evening. Sunday, after the Pledge and a Prayer. Quick Cal got us organized for the day and explained the details of the Bracket Shoot. There were 3 Brackets, and three 6-Lane Ranges to run them on in a Spring 2019 2-X (Nevada 8 Format), with one bracket assigned to each range. At 9 a.m., Lady Heather posted the Lane Assignments and gun shots were soon heard. We were finished by 11:30, then everyone had something to eat and drink, as they staked their claim for a good place in the Bat Barn to watch the Finals, using Balloon-Disc Targets. It was time for the Magnificent 7 Finals! Among the highlights were that Miss B Haven, who had finished second in the Nevada State, won the Ladies Western Territorial and proved to be the most consistent lady shooter for the weekend! In the Men s Division the top 3 men only changed slightly in order with Cowboy Up & Quick Cal trading 2nd and 3rd Place, from the Nevada State, but Oregon Ranger dominated the weekend by winning both the Nevada State & Western Territorial! This Kid is getting tough to beat, as just 6 weeks later he captured his 5th FGA Title! Thanks to everyone for making this one of the most fun and laid back tournaments on the Top Gun Points Tour! We ll see you again this year July 4th - 7th at the QC~AL Ranch, once again, for the 2019 Nevada State & Western Territorial! This year we are adding more shade for Range B, which is the only complaint we received last year. See Ya ll There!!! Page 15 2018 Western Territorial Championship Top 7 Men 2018 Western Territorial Championship Top 7 Ladies
Page 16 Spring 2019 Gunslinger s Gazette Gunslinger Laser Targets Gunslinger Laser Targets, an accessory to the Gunslinger Cowboy Fast Draw Timer, has been an ongoing project for the past 4 years. There are two main goals to this project. #1. To bring an affordable and convenient way for CFDA Members who want to improve and stay proficient with their Cowboy Fast Draw abilities. #2. To make these units reliable enough to someday be able to conduct Cowboy Fast Draw (Laser Version) Championships, in locations where shooting Cowboy Fast Draw with wax bullet ammunition is not possible. A Little History Chucky CFDA #L3, had a Laser Target working for the first time in 2006, that was compatible with the Precision Timer he pioneered. It required only one, but very expensive, Beam Hit Laser Unit that was inserted into the barrel of the gun. This laser unit emitted a short pulse, based upon vibration, when the hammer struck the frame. But, since we speed-cocked our sixguns it would actually emit two pulses, once when we cocked the six-gun, and a second pulse when the hammer struck the frame. That worked O.K. since all we were really concerned about was the second pulse. Then in late 2007, the manufacturer (Beam Hit) increased the length of the pulse, to make it compatible with the new Shoot or Don t Shoot training videos that were being developed at the time. This also increased the recovery time needed for the unit to reset after the first pulse. The result for us was that if we fired a laser-shot much faster than.500, there was just no second pulse, which rendered them useless for Cowboy Fast Draw. They refused to accommodate us, we were just too small of scale to get their attention. 1st Generation Laser Target In February of 2015, I began working on this project with my friend David Swanberg, who is my partner when it comes to creating the electronic boards that support the project functions that I design. After several months and thousands of By: Quick Cal dollars of R&D, we had a working model. We introduced the original Gunslinger Laser Target in the Spring of 2016! Our 1st Generation Laser Targets did have some limitations, such as having to adjust the units to lighting conditions in various rooms, and that they would just not work outdoors, even in the shade of a tent. They did work well though, and still do, when used within those limitations. We designed two modes, one (Universal) Mode, that would work with any Red Dot Laser. I felt this was important, since many of our members had already invested in various brands of cartridge lasers, plus we carried highquality SureStrike Lasers. But, the problem was that even though the standard SureStrike Laser Cartridge had only a 5/100th pulse, 5 hundredths of a second is an eternity to a high level Cowboy Fast Draw shooter. Fast shooters can initiate the pulse a few feet off of the target and still sweep the pulse onto the target to record a hit. That would render our 1st Generation Laser Target, in Universal Mode, useless in determining whether the shooter was actually firing a laser-shot that would actually hit a regulation CFDA Target. We needed a (CFDA) Mode, so I contacted the SureStrike company, which is actually located in Israel. Through a series of technical emails they agreed to program CFDA Sure/Strike Lasers to my specifications. These have a special frequency that is emitted only in the first 1/1000th, of the 5/100th pulse. While this does make Laser Competitions possible, the major drawback was the expense of these CFDA/Surestrike Lasers, with the required 45lc Adapters at $169. I have always thought this is too expensive and have definitely affected the demand for our 1st Generation Laser Targets, But, for those who could afford to purchase the targets and the required lasers, it did provide very convenient and relevant practice. Unfortunately, these units are also a little too temperamental for lighting conditions to be used for viable Laser Competitions. 2nd Generation Laser Target II We had already begun re-developing our Laser Target into a lighter and lower cost unit and were able to adapt our programming so that in most cases the laser will not record a hit on the target unless the initial pulse of the beam occurs on the target. We also were able to make the units less sensitive to lighting conditions so that indoor lighting hardly affects them. They also work well in most outdoor settings, and extremely well if the units are not in direct sunlight. We were also about to invest considerable R&D resources into developing our own brand of lasers. Then in March of 2018, I discovered and tested a low-cost laser, the G-Sight Laser. It showed considerable promise, so we contacted the importing company and set up an account with them. To receive a large enough discount to be able to sell them in the $50 range, we have to order hundreds of units at a time. We thought we brought it to a successful point, but noticed that at our display at the FGA this past year, that there was interference in the area with white noise, that affected the units to the point where they would record premature hits or sometimes not at all. Even though these units worked well in more controlled indoor areas, the increased light created dead spots, because the front defractor lenses did not spread the laser light enough to reach the sensors. Afterall, we really are aiming for a higher standard, in order to make Laser Competition possible. Laser Target II-B This is our latest version, that has gone from 8 to 15 sensors on a much larger round board (See Pictures), which gives it a much higher reliability. Plus, we ve added additional circuitry that has quieted down the susceptibility to white noise. This increased the price to $315, and we no longer can offer the one free G-Sight Laser, in order to keep the price as low as possible. Upgrades Unfortunately, we cannot offer upgrades to the 1st Generation Laser Targets, they are what they are and do work as they were designed, to the limit of the technology we had a few years ago. If you had purchased one of the 50 Laser Target II s that were sold last year, we can offer an upgrade the Laser Target II-B, at a cost that just covers our hard cost, which is $40 per unit, plus the shipping. You will need to call ahead to schedule the upgrade, so we are sure to have the retrofit in stock, and can turn it back around quickly. Exciting News! We are Working on a 17-3/16 Laser Target We have learned so much these past few years. Previously, I had thought that the larger laser targets would be totally out of reach and cost prohibitive. However, we may be on track to introduce a full size 17-3/16 Laser Target, for under $500. However, we have a long way to go and much testing to do. I believe that this could give birth to new clubs across our country and others where finding places to shoot is simply unattainable.
Gunslinger s Gazette Spring 2019 Page 17 TOP 25 Largest CFDA Affiliated Clubs (Based Upon 2019 Primary Membership Reporting) 1. Great Basin Gun Hawks Fernley, NV 67 2. Eagle Rock Outlaws Idaho Falls, ID 45 3. Virginia Peacemakers Amelia Court House, VA 43 4. Prairieville Desperados Waukesha, WI 40 5. Lone Star Gunslingers Richmond, TX 38 6. The Cowboys Oakdale, CA 37 7. Association of Arizona Gunslingers Phoenix, AZ 34 8.(T) Rio Salado Vaqueros Mesa, AZ 32 8.(T) River City Gunslingers Bennington, NE 32 10. Cracker Cowboys Bunnell, FL 31 11. Randolph County Rangers Pocahontas, AR 30 12.(T) Blue Grass Fast Draw Horse Branch, KY 29 12.(T) Treasure Valley Gunslingers Caldwell, ID 29 14.(T) The Deputies Upland, CA 28 14.(T) Keystone Gunslingers Jackson Center, PA 28 16. Wisconsin Peacekeepers Marion, WI 27 17. Powder Horn Ranch Regulators Mitchell, SD 26 18. Old Pueblo Gunfighters Tucson, AZ 25 19. Black River Bandits Superior, WI 23 20. DFW Gunslingers Mansfield, TX 22 21.(T) Big Thicket Bushwackers Silsbee, TX 20 21.(T) Grand View Gunslingers Bedford, VA 20 21.(T) North Texas Society of Gunfighters Gainesville, TX 20 21.(T) San Juan Shootists Pagosa Springs, CO 20 25. Crooked River Rangers Madras, OR 19 2019 CFDA Golden Spike Awards CFDA s Annual Membership Drive Top 3 Recruiting Clubs are Recognized at: The Fastest Gun Alive Saturday Night s Annual CFDA Awards 1st Place - Golden Spike Award Plaque Custom Banner & 2019 Club Affiliation Fee Paid $300 Certificate (CFDA General Store) 2nd Place - Silver Spike Award Plaque Custom Banner $200 Certificate (CFDA General Store) 3rd Place - Bronze Spike Award Plaque Custom Banner $150 Certificate (CFDA General Store) New Member Applications received by September 15th, that have a Club Referral Qualify. Clubs can also send applications on behalf of new members to insure credit. CFDA Staff cannot backtrack applications, once they are processed they are discarded. For More Information Contact: CFDA Office (775)575-1802
Page 18 Spring 2019 Gunslinger s Gazette Joel Dortch Executive Director Dale Evans, known to millions of fans throughout the world as the Queen of the West, was born Frances Octavia Smith, on October 31, 1912 in Uvalde, TX. At the age of 7, her family moved to Osceola, AR. She was a very bright child and progressed rapidly through school, skipping several grades. Mature for her age, she eloped at 14, had a baby boy at 15, and was divorced by the age of 16. She then attended business school in Memphis, TN, and got a job with a local insurance company. Her boss heard her singing one day and promptly put her on a local radio program. In 1931, she got a better job on a radio station in Louisville, KY, using the stage name of Marion Lee. A station executive changed her on-air name to Dale Evans. She later moved to Dallas, TX to be the featured singer on a popular morning radio show. She then moved to Chicago and joined the Jay Mills Orchestra. Within a short time, she was hired as the lead vocalist with the popular Anson Weeks Orchestra and spent a year touring the country with them. With a successful singing career, Hollywood beckoned. In 1944, Herbert J. Yates, president SILVER SCREEN LEGEND XXII DEDICATED TO DALE EVANS QUEEN OF THE WEST! of Republic Pictures, cast her in a leading role opposite Roy Rogers in The Cowboy and the Senorita. It was a magical match, and Dale went on to appear in 28 features with Roy, followed by 100 episodes of the Roy Rogers Show on TV from 1951 to 1957. They later starred in a variety series and numerous specials on television, while continuing to tour the country appearing in stage shows, headlining rodeos and state fairs. The Happy Trails Children s Foundation is very pleased to dedicate Silver Screen Legend XXII to a magnificent and talented lady, Dale Evans, Queen of the West! The firearms in this Tribute to Dale Evans include a magnificent pair of Colt Single-action Army revolvers from America Remembers in.45 Colt caliber with 5 1/2 barrels. They are beautifully engraved with Dale Evans, Queen of the West on the right side of the frame below the cylinder and Happy Trails down the backstrap. The cylinder is finished in gold and the frame has gold screws. The grips are genuine stag. Included is a gorgeous handcarved Roy Rogers style double holster rig with sterling silver spots and buckle sets. The holster rig is from the shop of Jim Lockwood s Legends in Leather. The gun belt is filled with dummy.45 caliber cartridges donated by Ten-X Ammunition in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Both guns are genuine and subject to all Federal and State firearm regulations. This a magnificent set of guns and holsters that anyone would be proud to own. This is the 22nd year the foundation, through the generosity of the renowned Colt s Manufacturing Co. LLC of Hartford, CT, has used very special guns to raise money for abused children. As a result of our association with Roy Rogers and Dale Evans, and the positive and wholesome family values and American Patriotic Traditions they represented, the Happy Trails Children s Foundation is the only known children s charity in the country today that actively supports shooting sports, Second Amendment Rights and responsible gun ownership. In turn, the foundation is supported by generous contributions from shooters, collectors, organized shooting sports, the media and firearms industry. We are proud of this unique partnership! Order your tickets today for this beautiful and unique museum quality one-of-akind cowboy collectibles that anyone would be proud to own! Tickets are $10 each U.S. or 11 tickets for $100. The drawing will be held Saturday evening, December 14, 2019. YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE PRESENT TO WIN! The winner will be notified by phone. You may check our web site for the winner s name, after the drawing. The total proceeds of this drawing benefit the Happy Trails Children s Foundation for abused children. The Happy Trails Children s Foundation is a charitable non-profit organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. All donations are fully tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. In accordance with postal regulations, no consideration is necessary to participate in this drawing. There are three easy ways to purchase tickets. You may order tickets by calling our toll-free ORDER LINE (855) 788-4440 and speak to a live person; by mail, Happy Trails Children s Foundation, SSL XXII, 10755 Apple Valley Road, Apple Valley, CA 92308 or online, www.happytrails.org. Discover, MasterCard and VISA accepted. THE 9TH ANNUAL COWBOY FAST DRAW OKLAHOMA O N STATE CHAMPIONSHIP SHOOTOUT H O IS T IC R May 3rd - 5th 2019 Creek County Fairgrounds Kellyville, OK Route 66 smokin Guns $5000 in Cash & Prizes 17 Targets Main Match 15ft, 4X/3 out of 5 - Top 7 Shoot-off Format Category Shoot Friday - $20 entry, 15ft, 2 out of 3, Last Man Standing Bracket Shoot on Sunday Saturday Night Banquet at Freddie s Steakhouse Registration and Hotel Information available at This is a titled, sanctioned CFDA contest. All CFDA Rules Apply. Participants must be CFDA members. www.cowboyfastdraw.com RV parking is available at the Creek County Fairgrounds for $30/day. Cost includes water, electric and dump station. Limited spots available. There are also discounted hotel rates available. For questions about reserving an RV spot or questions about the banquet, please contact Lisa Jenkins at 918-760-8179 or ljenkins@cimtel.net 2019 California State ChampionShip May 10 th -12 th Oakdale SpOrtSman Club Oakdale, Ca $5,000 in Cash and Prizes Contact: Six Iron Butterfly at (209)484-1658 or diastg@sbcglobal.net More Info Available at: www.cowboyfastdraw.com All CFDA rules apply, must be a member in good standing to participate Hosted By Friday Jackpot Shoot 3X, Nevada 8 Format Main Match 4X, 3 out of 5, Magnificent 7 Finals Saturday Night Banquet
Gunslinger s Gazette Spring 2019 Page 19 LEGEND XXII Silver screen a tribute to dale evans queen of the west! Featuring a Matched Pair of America Remembers Dale Evans - Happy Trails Colts! Tickets $10 Ea. or 11 For $100 The drawing will be held Saturday, December 14, 2019 YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE PRESENT TO WIN! An opportunity drawing benefiting For more information or to purchase tickets: Call 760.240.3330 or visit www.happytrails.org of the Internal Revenue Code. All donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Discover, MasterCard and VISA accepted, or you may mail your check to: Happy Trails Children s Foundation, Silver Screen Legend XXII, 10755 Apple Valley Road, Apple Valley, CA 92308
Page 20 Spring 2019 Gunslinger s Gazette TEXAS CIRCUIT By Windmill Kid L1748 After years of talking about more opportunities of shooting events it finally became a reality in January 2018. Boss and Windmill Kid had talked about creating a Texas Circuit shoot for years and then Brad The Quick started the talk again in 2017. Nothing really transpired until The Shootist took it upon him self to call CFDA headquarters and talk to Quick Cal to get it approved. The only stipulation was to not schedule anything that would conflict with the CFDA Shooting events. On February 13, 2018 in Needville, TX the Texas Circuit was born. The first event was hosted by the Lone Star Gunslingers. We had our first meeting of CFDA Regulators, U.S. Marshals and Deputies and the dates for the year were set. Anyone across the US can join us, the entry is $20.00 for adult and $10.00 for youth shooters. The entries are then split between the circuit and the hosting club. The circuit receives $8.00 per adult entry and the hosting club receives $12.00 per adult and 100 percent of the youth entries. Plaques are only given to the top 5 men and ladies, top 3 men and ladies shootist, top 3 Billy the Kid and Annie Oakley also fastest time awards. Some clubs gave special awards for best dressed etc. This is a great fundraiser for the hosting club along with the meals that are sold. We use the top gun system for points. Each club in the state of Texas held an event last year. In June we met up at the North Texas Gunfighters Society home range. It turned out to be a hot one. After the fireworks cleared in July, we were in Mansfield for the DFW Gunslingers shoot. In August we then headed North to Amarillo for the Texas Panhandle Pistoleros. In October we were scheduled to attend the event at the Big Thicket Bushwackers home range in Silsbee. A few weeks before the event Texas Rose found out she would be having heart surgery that week. After prayers were sent her way, then we made our way to Needville again where the Lone Star Gunslinger put a spook shoot together at the last minute. The season ended on November 24 with the final event hosted by Comanche Moon Renegade and the West Texas Rangers in Mansfield at the DFW Gunslingers home range. After a full day of shooting the evening ended with an awards banquet and dinner. Thank you to Miss Betty for keeping score at each event and keeping up with the top gun points. I am not sure who is the meanest, her or Wench when it comes to enforcing rules and keeping everyone in line. It would sure be a mess if we did not have a leader. Miss Betty also created a group on Facebook called TEXAS CIRCUIT. Please ask to join so you can keep up with the first ever state to create a circuit that makes it fun and easy for the ones who can not travel all over the United States for all the CFDA events yearly. We have had a number of Gunfighters from other states join us. Some of us Gunfighters have to drive 10 hours our more to these events in the Great state of TEXAS 2018 Top Gun Overall Winners of Texas Circuit Ladies Madame K Men Marshall Dylan (Jr. Boy) Jr. Boy Marshall Dylan Annie Oakley Texas Diamond (She also Won every match!) Billy The Kid Lasso Lee Ladies Shootist Marshall s Daughter Men s Shootist The Shootist Very special thank you to The Shootist for the design of the buckles and Boss for the fantastic year end tropies. On January 12 th the Texas Circuit kicked off the second season in Zapata hosted by The Cowboy Fast Draw Vaqueros. Had a small group of about 30 as we were deep in south Texas on the border. The second event has also happened in the west Texas oil patch hosted by Comanche Moon Renegade and The West Texas Rangers. It was a blistering 32 degrees and in Texas, that is COLD. Below is the schedule for 2019. Please come join the fun! Schedule of Events to come in 2019 March 30 th North Texas Society of Gunfighters- Gainesville, TX May 18 th Texas Panhandle Pistoleros- Amarillo, TX July 6 th DFW Gunfighters- Mansfield, TX October 26th Big Thicket Bushwackers- Camp Waluta Contact any Texas club for information
Gunslinger s Gazette Spring 2019 Page 21 Delicious Campfire Delights Campfire Pizza This super easy recipe just came to my attention, Pizza cooked on a campfire! Who doesn t like a good pizza and this will make it easy to have your pizza and eat it too while camping or even at home. Enjoy! Here s what you need for these delicious little morsels *8 Slices of bread- The bread of your choice *Margarine or butter for spreading on top of the bread *Goodies that are good on top of pizza: Sausage (precooked), pepperoni slices, bell peppers, onions, mushrooms-all diced very small! Anything you like. **Make sure your sausage is total cooked through before you put it on your bread slices. *Bottle of Pizza Sauce- Your choice of brand *Mozzarella Cheese- slices Here s what you do: Take your butter or margarine, spread it on one side of each slice of bread. Heat up your campfire skillet, place your bread on the skillet, buttered side down, put your pizza sauce on each non buttered side of each slice, then put your cheese slices on the bread slices, go ahead and place the other condiments and goodies you would like on your pizza. Put another slice of cheese on top of your goodies, along with the other buttered slice of bread...buttered side up. Let it cook in your skillet until golden brown, flip it over carefully- press down with your spatula to get it a little flatter. Cook over your campfire until cheese has melted and bread it golden brown on both sides. Just like a grilled cheese sandwich! This is a serving for four, holy cow these are good and you can make these on your kitchen stove as well! Yum- these are so good and easy! Wireless All in One Timer System Wireless Control - No More Cat 5 cables 6 Lane Display on Announcers Table 4 Inch Outdoor Visible LED Display Includes Voice Command Audio with 4 Voice Selections Includes Built in Practice Mode and 2-5 Sec Random Start Delay Simple to Setup and Use CFDA Approved WWW.QuickDrawElectronics.com 406-591-0506 Quick Draw Montana CFDA Member #2201
Page 22 Spring 2019 Gunslinger s Gazette The Rose of the Cimarron A Teenage Girl in the Closing Years of the Old West By Texas Joe aka Joe Royer Life was still pretty wild in Oklahoma Indian Territory in the late 1890 s. There where still bank and train robberies and old fashion shootouts. People in the bigger cities like Oklahoma City looked forward to the turn of the Century but folks in rural areas still contended with outlaws and indians. The Dunn family, four boys and a girl, lived on a small ranch near Ingalls, Oklahoma where they barely got by. Two of the boys took the outlaw road and hooked up with Bill Doolin after the Dalton gang got wiped out in Coffeyville, Kansas in 1892. The Doolins and Daltons where known to hang out in the saloon in Ingalls and go to the Dunn ranch for visits. One of the gang members was a dashing young man named George Bitter Creek Newcomb. He came from good parentage but at some point thought it was way better and more exciting to be an outlaw. This is where the Dunn girl enters. On one of the Gang s visits to the Dunn ranch Bitter Creek spots the young girl. She was at best 15 years old. In those days that was a marryin age. You know what the Beverly Hillbilly s Granny says, If you ain t married by 18 you re and Old Maid. Well Bitter Creek, eleven years her senior, and the young girl hit it off. The girl s name was Rose and Bitter Creek started calling her The Rose of the Cimarron for the river that ran just south of Ingalls. Not only did Bitter Creek fall for her but the whole gang worshipped Rose because of her good looks and calm and kind demeanor. She sometimes went to town for supplies when the heat was on. In 1893, the gang got cornered in the Ingalls saloon by US Marshals. A huge shoot out followed and during the event George Bitter Creek Newcomb was wounded. Rose was in the hotel when the shooting started. When she saw her man lying in the street she did what any fifteen year old would do, grabbed two belts of ammunition, a Winchester and headed to be by his side. While Bitter Creek loaded his Colt, Rose fired at the US Marshals with her Winchester. Her brothers where good teachers because some witnesses said she hit her mark and maybe killed three deputies. Then she helped Bitter Creek and Charley Pierce, both wounded, to escape. The law placed a $ 5,000 bounty on Newcomb s and Pierce s heads. Rose s brothers now turned bounty hunters wanted the dough so the Dunn brothers killed the pair. They claimed is was a fair gun fight but the condition of the bodies told a different story. Rose never was charged or prosecuted for her actions. She was married twice. Once to a politician and after his death to a business man. Both men claimed Rose was just a friend to the outlaws but had never been romantically involved. Ya right! Rose died in 1955 and was buried in Washington State. She was 77 years old..30,.357,.38,.45 & 45 Rifle Cal. Wax Bullets $27 per 1000 or High Temp $30 per 1000.38,.38 Rifle,.45 &.45 Rifle Casings $40 per 50 or $75 per 100 Add the items below to bullet order for one shipping fee! CFDA Approved Wax Cleaner $12 per 8oz. Silver Press Wax Bullet Loader.45 cal for $36.00 Counter sink bullets for higher velocity and consistency 760-421-6829 www.waxbullet.com
Gunslinger s Gazette.45 SideKicks Host the First Snow Bird Shootout in Lady Lake, Florida By Island L ady Lake, Florida - The smoke is clearing, and the dust is settling. The first Snow Bird Shoot Out is DONE! The Cowboy Fast Draw Club,.45 SideKicks in Lady Lake FL, who are part of the God an Guns ministry at the First Baptist Church, hosted a bunch of cowboys and cowgirls on January 11th and 12th. God blessed the competition not only with a great location to shoot at but shirtsleeve weather with little wind. A true gift for those competitors who visited from South Dakota; Swootz, M.T. Gun, Windy Winchester and Captain Kaufman. The South Dakota crew was ramrodded by Wine O Rita, who commanded from the scoring table. They not only shot well but played an integral part in conducting the shoot. From score keeping to range mastering, they truly exhibited the cowboy way. The rest of the participants were from the greater Florida area. Ranging from the north with Von Zipper, to Yusta B. Fast in the south. Coming from the middle was Gun Smoke who not only shot well but stepped up Spring 2019 and did a lot of range mastering. In fact, all hands helped a lot during the competition to make it sure it ran smooth. All the participants had an experience of shooting in front of a consistent stream of spectators as the crowd held at a stead 10-15 people who came to watch. Over 100 brochures, newsletters and club information cards were given out during the two days. These spectators not only saw some great shooting but also spoke with the competitors and gained information about the sport. The crowd obviously did not detract Two Buck Chuck as he was first on day one. And came in second on day two after winning a shoot off with Yusta B. Fast. First and Second places on each day were awarded miniature cowboy hats with various amounts of dollar coins. Third thru seventh place shooters were awarded certificates. After completing the first day, all shooters and significant others went to the Amerikano s Café in Spanish Springs square of Lady Lake Fl. Where they enjoyed a Greek meal. After the meal, while enjoying a local band, there were various beverages available for those who wanted to fortify themselves for the next day. Thank you to everyone who came. The 45. Sidekicks are looking forward to even more fun next year at the second Snow Bird Shoot Out. Hope you all can come!!! Page 23 Day 1 Day 2 1st Place Two Buck Chuck 1st Place Shenandoah nd 2 Place GunSmoke 2nd Place Two Buck Chuck rd 3 Place Captain Kaufman 3rd Place Yusta B. Fast th 4 Place Windy Winchester 4th Place GunSmoke th 5 Place Marlboro Man 5th Place Hafta B. Fast th 6 Place M.T. Gun 6th Place Windy Winchester th 7 Place Chuck Wagon 7th Place Chuck Wagon Gunfight at Old Tascosa June 5th - 9th, 2019 U.S NATIONALS Amarillo, TX Southern Territorial June 5th - Meet N Greet June 8th - Saturday Night Banquet June 5-6 th June 4th - Lester P. Larceny Fun Shoot Benefitting Shoot for the Stars th Hosted by west Texas Rangers, Comanche Moon Renegades, and The Amarillo Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau For Event Info Contact: More Info June 8th - 9th Matches will be shot on 17 Targets CFDA Rules Apply Must be a CFDA member to participate WindmillKid 432-664-1913 windmillkid1748@gmail.com available at U.S. National Championship Miss Betty 432-924-8116 bettysm43@gmail.com www.cowboyfastdraw.com
Page 24 Regulator s & Territories ME WA MT 1 ID MI CO 8 IA NE UT NY WI SD WY NV 2 NH MI MN 4 OR CA VT ND IL 5 KY 3 AZ N.M. AR TX MS AL MA CT NJ DE WV 7 TN OK 6 AK OH IN MO KS PA VA NC Spring 2019 NOW! Windmill Kid & Miss Betty cfdashootforthestars@gmail.com GA FL HI Territory #1 Great Northwest Curly Calhoun & Cool Hand Suz Appointed Original quickcurley@aol.com or 208-345-6722 P.G. Taylor - Appointed Original pgtaylor@q.com or 208-732-6123 Wild Shot - Appointed 2013 rfcomb@yahoo.com or 209-675-2760 Territory #2 Western No Daisy - Appointed 2016 nodaisy66@gmail.com or 209-262-7643 Territory #3 - Four Corners Territory #4 - High Plains Boulder Vaquero & Boulder s Babe Appointed Original bbollock@santel.net or 605-770-2442 Boothill Bryce & Miss Christy - Appointed 2009 bcnorwick@yahoo.com or 605-770-4696 Territory #5 - Great Plains Kansas Belle - Appointed 2017 at FGA dhadley@phillipshospital.org 785-302-1463 (text only on weekdays until 4pm) Territory #6 - Southern Windmill Kid & Miss Betty - Appointed 2012 windmillkid1748@gmail.com or 432-664-1913 Gentleman George & Texas Rose - Appointed 2014 gkdez@campwaluta.com or 409-385-6367 Territory #7 - Eastern Ringo - Appointed 2011 rabidringo@yahoo.com or 540-819-1697 Von Zipper - Appointed 2016 Vonzipper_jax@yahoo.comor 904-626-6520 Territory #8 - Great Lakes Fossilman & Ligntnin -Appointed 2016 mrstadin@frontiernet.net - 218-496-5715 International Honcho Switzerland - Appointed 2016 honcho@gunfighters-lakevalley.ch Ueli Bracher (real name) Regulators at Large (not assigned to a territory) Deacon & Angle Lady- Appointed Original (KS) Deacon: 785-562-6395 kdfadeacon@hotmail.com Angle Lady:785-562-6930 adrianangles@hotmail.com DEADLINE June 30th Recipients to be announced! August 1st! To request an application, please email us at: cfdashootforthestars@gmail.com Also, be sure to Follow us on Facebook at ShootFor TheStars for Additional Announcements and Updates Shoot For The Stars February 2019 $ 36,837.00 120.00 Winny D -1250.00 Arizona State University -1000.00 University of Idaho -1000.00 University of Houston -1000.00 Pima Medical Institute -1000.00 Modesto Jr. College -1000.00 Tulsa Community College -1000.00 Cal State Fullerton -1000.00 Sul Ross State University -1000.00 Radford University -1000.00 Mitchell Technical Institute -1000.00 University of Wisconsin Eau Claire` 11,250.00 Transfer from awarded scholarship account $ 36,957.00 IntroducIng QuIck cal s new Gunslinger Laser Target II-B Quick Cal has long been working on ways to innovate and develop affordable and relevant equipment for the enjoyment of Cowboy Fast Draw. When he developed the original Gunslinger Laser Target as an accessory to his Gunslinger Timing Systems, it worked well, but he still pursued improvements. The Gunslinger Laser Target II-B, greatly reduces the likelyhood that even a low cost continuous beam red-dot laser can not be swept onto the target, to record a time. It usually takes the initial pulse to score a hit, especially when using the G-Sight Laser Cartridge, which is now a stock item in the CFDA General Store, at a very affordable price. This allows the shooter to know if they are actually hitting the target. The Gunslinger Laser Target II-B, still has a CFDA/Surestrike Laser Setting that will only record a hit for that frequency. The possibility for Official CFDA Laser Matches is here! See Our Full Line of Gunslinger Timing Systems (Download the Information & Price List) at The CFDA General Store. To Order, go to: WWW.COWBOYFASTDRAW.COM OR CALL 775-575-1802 One Lane System (Shown) * Just a Laser Target II-B $ 315 (Includes: Y-2 & 2 Blue Cat 5) * One Lane System * Two Lane System $ 599 $1,164 G-Sight Lasers -.45 lc Cartridge (No Adapter Needed) CFDA now stocks G-Sight Lasers, they are a much more affordable Laser Cartridge that emits a continuous beam until the pressure is taken off of the primer switch. Colt actions must be re-cocked, or on Rugers just release the trigger (We recommend a 3 Cartridge Package, so that after each shot all you have to do is cycle the action once, reholster, and you re ready for your next Laser-Shot.) We modify the front taper of G-Sight Lasers so that they will fit in newer Ruger Vaqueros Models. We remove the O-Rings, but include them, and additional instruction in the box. Set of 3 (Shown) Jesse James (TX) Appointed 2017 at FGA texasjessejames@aol.com or 760-646-0765 Qualified Range Master Instructors Noah Chance (AZ) -noahchance@me.com Dangerous Dave (ID) - dangerousdave65@live.com The Draw (AZ)- thedraw99@msn.com Cowboy Up (CA) - deputiescfda@aol.com Muletrain (AZ) - muletrain2010@man.com Spanky (VA)- spanky0290@hotmail.com Green River (KY)- maidennick@yahoo.com Gunslinger s Gazette 2019 Scholarship Applications Available SC LA Shooter Set! Draw! See Your Time! Gunslinger Timer contest and practice modes! One to Six Lanes - Call for Quote! * Buy One for Only $50! *Set of 3 - Only $140! *Set of 6 - Only $269!
Gunslinger s Gazette Spring 2019 Page 25 Welcome New CFDA Members Welcome New CFDA Members! We are happy to announce our newest members into the CFDA Family. When you see these folks, give them a big CFDA Howdy. We all welcome you! **Please Note: Life Members and New CFDA Members that missed the deadline for this issue will be listed in the next issue of the Gunslinger s Gazette. WELCOME LIFE MEMBERS: Nara Medley aka Nara CFDA LIFE # 3369 Sonora, CA.. Marg Klebsch aka Dreamcatcher CFDA LIFE #3846 Frankfort, S.D. Jeff Klebsch aka Old Farm Boy CFDA LIFE # 3013 Frankfort, S.D. Quinn Ream aka Mean Wolverine CFDA LIFE #5268 Surprise, AZ. Rick Marron aka Cimarron Kid CFDA LIFE # 3223 Idaho City, ID. Donna Trautman aka Swootz CFDA LIFE # 1413 Pierre, S.D. Dave Thomas aka Trampas CFDA LIFE #5182 Litchfield, MI. David Hauan aka Digger CFDA LIFE# 1501 Zimmerman, MN John Rydgren aka Quigley CFDA LIFE #4989 Alamosa, CO. Kay Dezendorf aka Texas Rose CFDA LIFE #1968 Silsbee, TX Marie Kirby aka Dusty Rose CFDA LIFE # 5684 Fallon, NV Alan Kirby aka Wild Thing CFDA LIFE # 5683 Fallon, NV Eric Smith aka Quigley CFDA LIFE #4501 Claremore, OK. WELCOME INTERNATIONAL MEMBERS: Dominic Bardet aka Slowhand CFDA LIFE # 5271 Switzerland Rudd Molenaar aka Deadwood CFDA # 5149 The Netherlands WELCOME NEW MEMBERS: 1. Robert Leitz aka Point Blank Elk Rapids, MI 2. William Mozingo aka Primer Strike Coden, AL 3. Eric Piper aka Evil Eric Phoenix, AZ 4. Daniel Halstead aka Yosemite Law Weirsdale, FL 5. Sonya Aune aka Bugfuzz Benton, KS 6. Dale Cooper aka Black Gun Surprise, AZ 7. Earl Bartell aka Folsom Outlaw Citrus Heights, CA 8. Bryan Sivage aka Wichita Slim Wichita, KS 9. Jeremy Stanley aka Jeremiah Johnson Powhatan, VA 10. Ernest Emery aka Lefty Slade Riverview, FL 11. Joe Richey aka Joe Gun Wichita, KS 12. John Salmans aka Eight Ball Council Bluffs, IA 13. George Horst aka Hacksaw Omaha, NE 14. Jeannie Baker aka Sunrise Annie Bethel, OH 15. Christina Longoria aka Koda Waters Pendleton, OR 16. Olga Elizondo aka Lady Luna Zapata, TX 17. Dustin Morton aka El Capitan La Vista, NE 18. Zachary Saathoff aka Sawed Off Waco, TX 19. Peter Camarena aka Modesto Pete Modesto, CA 20. Brian Polte aka Fuzzworth Guatay, CA 21. Paul Lyttle aka Boogman Charleston, WV 22. William Grizzle aka Grizz Kisser Burlington, NC 23. Gilbert Helgeland II aka Heller with a Gun Ocala, FL 24. Bruce Moore aka River City Canyon, TX 25. Terry Tallant aka Rooster No Hit Amarillo, TX 26. Horton Westergard aka Norsk Kid Safety Harbor, FL 27. Kevin Feind aka Deacon Long Spur Solon Springs, WI 28. Gabriella Szachara aka Spur Slinger Reno, NV 29. Gregory Szachara aka Buford T. Justice Sparks, NV 30. Joseph Kozer aka Buck Warminster, PA 31. Robert Lynch aka Rocky Star Two Harbors, MN 32. Timothy McLaughlin aka Irish Tim Palm Coast, FL 33. Alan Kirby aka Wild Thing Fallon, NV 34. Marie Kirby aka Dusty Rose Fallon, NV 35. Glenn Fleming aka Walking Dude Uvalde, TX 36. Mohammad Shad aka Sidkid Brookfield, WI 37. Guadalupe Gutierrez aka Brown Bandit Zapata, TX 38. Jim Schreader aka Bronco Buster Mazeppa, MN 39. Michael Truden aka Waco Kid Boise, ID 40. Gene Gau aka Lucky Duck Bellevue, NE 41. Robert Ruboyianes aka Old Tapee Wichita, KS 42. Brad Libertowski aka No-Bird Brad Amarillo, TX 43. Rafael Garcia aka Rowdy Ralphie Zapata, TX 44. Gloria Shepherd aka Wild Rose Gainsville, TX 45. Tim Shepherd aka Ghost Rider Gainsville, TX 46. Cash Chalopnik aka Quick Cash Caldwell, ID 47. John Walker aka Coyote Cody The Villages, FL. 48. Vincent Anaya aka Lawdog Springtown, TX 49. John Herndon aka Silver Rebel Lodi, CA 50. Karyn Galindo aka Scarlett May Rancho Cucamonga, CA 51. Korrie McKinney aka Gold Digger Fallon, NV 52. Robert Taylor aka Time Hunter Savannah, TX 53. Bruce Moore aka River City Canyon, TX 54. Hanni Yothers aka Dead Eye Daisy Harbor Springs, MI 55. Kael Yothers aka Flying Cowgirl Harbor Springs, MI 56. John Yothers aka J.C. Dalton Harbor Springs, MI 57. Charles Bates aka Riverboat Rob Milwaukie, OR 58. Tim Bowen aka Virginia Slim Bridgewater, VA 59. Jeron B. Boyer aka Prairie Patriot Pocahontas, AR 60. Richard Murk aka The Damascus Gunslinger Damascus, OR 61. Tyler aka The Boogeyman Union, OR 62. Jessica Stacy aka Lil Sis Valentine, NE 63. Duane Schmidt aka Schmidty Winner, SD 64. Sophia Berry aka Half Pint Bluefield, VA 65. Kevin Ruhnau aka Eagle Rock Doc Idaho Falls, ID 66. Kayleigh Kennedy aka Phoebe Ann Tucson, AZ 67. Lucas Hohl aka Lucas Short Hugo, CO 68. Rebecca Morgan aka Pink Sunset Oakdale, CA 69. Robert Scott aka Whiskey Wrangler Brea, CA 70. Scott Cierzan aka The Rico Johnston, IA 71. Asa Coston aka Salado Slick Lamesa, TX 72. Marty Tobin aka Adirondack Kid Pomona Park, FL 73. Martha Higgins aka Dixie Rose Alexandria, LA 74. Cody Nagai aka Pakk Wichita, KS 75. Josh Jensen aka Arkansas Josh Biggers AR. 76. Anna Jensen aka Pistol Anna Biggers, AR 77. Joshua Jansen aka Goose Banger Biggers, AR 78. Nathan Jansen aka Deer Hunter Biggers, AR 79. Cameron Radli aka Wild Whiggly Fernley, NV. 80. Tucker Ross aka Marshal Tucker Edgemont, SD 81. Ervin Gunderson aka High Pockets Underwood, IA 82. Ray Kennedy aka Jar Head Omaha, NE 83. Star Bear aka Lilli Longshot Mannford, OK 84. Bill Bear aka Roley Bear Mannford, OK 85. Ryan Wilson aka Beardy McGee Coon Rapids, MN 86. David Mince aka Smoke Wagon Dave Venture, CA 87. Steven Talbott aka Marshal S. Lee Talbott Hicksville, OH 88. James Smith aka Whiskey Jim Wichita Falls, TX 89. Michael Matthews aka Red Man Gainesville, TX 90. Kaden Boettcher aka Guitar Kid Ipswich, SD 91. Shantel Gardner aka Tilly Lace Madras, OR 92. J. Ryan Bufton aka Buffy the Kid Madras, OR 93. Cassandra Torgimson aka Farm Girl Redmond, OR
Page 26 Spring 2019 Gunslinger s Gazette CFDA Custom Membership Badge $95.00 Hit em Fast Instructional Video $29.99.45 Wax Bullet Brass (Large Pistol Primer Drop-In) This brass is customized for large pistol primers so that they will drop in and out just like shotgun primers do in our standard CFDA Brass. Sold in a Bag of 12 - $14.99 or a Box of 50 $40.00 Timer Price $219 + S&H Gunslinger (Base Price - Timer Only) Cowboy Fast Draw Timer Additional components are required to operate timer Components Sold Seperately or in packages We Have Several Packages Without Targets Available: One Lane Complete Timer Package - $389 Two Lane Complete Timer Package -$759 Four Lane Complete Timer Package -$1,449 Six Lane Complete Timer Package -$2,149 (Each package has the option of adding targets) Dead Eye E-Z Loader Wax Bullets -.38 or.45 Starting at $14.99 (Available in 500ct, 1000ct, 4000ct, & 6000ct) EZ Loader Speed Press (Available in.38 or.45) Price $17.99 CFDA 5 Piece Target 24 - $219.99 + s/h 17-3/16 - $207.99 + s/h We Now Carry ALL Target Components Seperately, including interchangable 24 or 17-3/16 Target Plates CFDA Logo Items and Apparel Available Online!.45 CFDA Shotgun Primer Nickel Cases 50ct - $40.00 100ct - $75.00 Lucas Oil - White Lithium Grease $7.99 (8 oz. Tube) $69.99 per case of 12 (5.83 each) ALL SIX-GUNS ARE COMPETITION READY! 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 (info@cowboyfastdraw.com) 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/restocking fee. Available in the CFDA General Store or Call CFDA Main Office at 775-575-1802 MORE ITEMS AVAILABLE ONLINE! Catalogs Available Upon Request To Order Go To: WWW.COWBOYFASTDRAW.COM/General Store Or Call (775)575-1802 CFD5 Pictured Mernickle CFDA Holsters Choose from a selection of CFD5 (Dropped Mexican Loop) CFD3 (Dropped Mexican Loop Canted) CFD15 (Canted High Ride) Holster/Belt Combo...$299.99 Holster Only...$169.99 Belt Only...$129.99 Brass Pouch...$44.99 Cartridge Slide...$32.99 CFDA OFFICE HOURS Mon - Thurs 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (West Coast / Nevada Time) Are You Looking For a Cowboy Fast Draw Six-Gun? Ruger Vaquero $799.00 (Six Gun Set-Up Included) Caliber:.45 Colt - Barrel: 4 5/8 - Model #05105 (New Vaquero) Talo Short Spurs, Call for Availablity $839.00 EMF Great Western II $669.00 (Six Gun Set-Up Included) Manufactured By: Pietta of Italy Condition: (New) - Caliber:.45 Colt - Barrel Length: 4 3/4 - Model: Californian Taylor s & Co. (1873 Cattleman Ranch Hand) $669.00 (Six Gun Set-Up Included) Manufactured By: Uberti (Model REV450) Special Feature: Cylinder has a Taylor s Black Rock Finish hardening process. New Product in the CFDA General Store! EZ Wax Bullet Brushes Available in.45 and.38 caliber EZ Wax Bullet Nylon Brush- $12.99 each or $19.99 (2 Pack) Our new brush is a 6" Nylon Brush that works extremely well on wax build-up on lands of barrel riffling. When shooting wax bullets in any firearm the barrel should be brushed often (about every 15-20 rounds), when cleaning barrels this often nylon brushes should be used. This is the best brush we have found! EZ Wax Bullet Brush Mop- $12.99 each or $19.99 (2 Pack) The EZ Brush Mop makes the final cleanup even handier, quicker and easier than using multiple patches on brushes. The Brush Mop can be cleaned as needed with soap and hot water. Combo Pack! Best Seller! $19.99 One EZ Wax Bullet Nylon Brush and One EZ Wax Bullet Brush Mop
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Page 28 Spring 2019 Gunslinger s Gazette 2019 CFDA Shooting Schedule Texas State Championship* March 15th-17th, 2019 Needville TX March Madness Shoot March 23rd, 2019 Superior WI Louisiana State Championship* April 12th-14th, 2019 Pineville LA You re a Daisy if Ya Do April 13th-14th, 2019 Superior WI Cowboys and Angels April 20th, 2019 Idaho City ID Florida State Championship* April 25th-26th, 2019 Palmcoast FL Eastern Territorial Championship* April 27th-28th, 2019 Palmcoast FL Oregon State Championship* April 26th-28th, 2019 Prineville OR Northstar Bandit Jackpot April 27th-28th, 2019 Claremont MN Oklahoma State Championship* May 3rd-5th, 2019 Kellyville OK California State Championship* May 10th-12th, 2019 Oakdale CA Blazin Guns Jackpot May 18th-19th, 2019 Siren WI Marysville Kansas Shootout May 25th-26th, 2019 Marysville KS Great Northwest Territorial Championship* May 24th-26th, 2019 Caldwell ID Southern Territorial Championship* June 5th-6th, 2019 Amarillo TX U.S. National Championship* June 7th-8th, 2019 Amarillo TX Kansas State Championship* June 21st-23rd, 2019 Phillipsburg KS Keepin the Peace Jackpot June 15th-16th, 2019 Big Falls WI Virginis State Championship* June 20th-23rd, 2019 Amelia VA Nevada State Championship* July 5th, 2019 Fernley NV Western Territorial Championship* July 4th, 6th-7th, 2019 Fernley NV Wisconsin State Championship* July 12th-14th, 2019 Superior WI Grand Teton Gunfights July 20th-21st, 2019 Idaho Falls ID Colorado State Championship* July 25th-26th, 2019 Pagosa Springs CO Four Corners Territorial Championship* July 27th-28th, 2019 Pagosa Springs CO South Dakota State Championship* August 1st-2nd, 2019 Mitchell SD High Plains Territorial Championship* August 3rd-4th, 2019 Mitchell SD Minnesota State Championship* August 24th - 25th, 2019 Hope MN Idaho State Championsip* August 30th-Sept 1st, 2019 Caldwell ID Kentucky State Championship* September 5th-8th, 2019 Hartford KY Shootout on the Little Wolf September 7th, 2019 Big Falls WI Nebraska State Championship* September 20th, 2019 Valentine NE Great Plains Territorial Championship* September 21st-22nd, 2019 Valentine NE Fastest Gun Alive World Championship* October 3rd-6th, 2019 Fallon NV Aces & Eights October 19th, 2019 Idaho City ID Wisconsin Spook Shoot October 26th, 2019 Superior WI Virgil Earp Shoot October 26th-27th, 2019 Hartford KY Wanted your article Registration Forms, Event Information, and Contact Information can be found at: www.cowboyfastdraw.com * Indicates Titled Championship Match (Qualifies for Top Gun Points) If You have a CFDA shooting event you would like listed, please email information to Hannah Calder at hannahcalder@cowboyfastdraw.com Call ChuCky at (208)629-8967 SubSCription - $12 per year - 3 issues WWW.juniorShooterS.net
Gunslinger s Gazette Spring 2019 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 4 th Saturday of the Month Mike Holzer Shady Mike 602-770-1430 m_holzer@yahoo.com www.azgunslingers.com Phoenix AZ Old Pueblo Gunfighters 1st & 3rd Saturday Eric Casteel Hankerin Hank 520-307-4677 hankerinhank1@gmail.com Marana AZ Rio Salado Vaqueros 2 nd Saturday Bart Carr Muletrain 480-710-3593 muletrain2010@msn.com Mesa AZ Rented Mule Fast Draw Club 1st Saturday each month Noah Chance 928-772-0173 noahchance@me.com Prescott Valley AZ 3:10 to Yuma Gunslingers George Wagner Saddle Horn 719-660-9466 gwagner@rmi.net Yuma AZ Randolph County Rangers James Alphin Diamond Back Billy 870-892-3257 jaalphin@hotmail.com Pocahontas AR Sundowners CFD Club 2 nd Saturday George Narasaki Sundowner 510-233-2256 nnarrow@aol.com www.gunfightergulch.com Vacaville CA The Cowboys 2nd Saturday Gene Dias Stanislaus 209-523-3683 diastg@sbcglobal.net Oakdale CA The Deputies 3 rd Sunday Mike Karsten Cowboy Up 909-527-5225 deputiescfda@aol.com Upland CA Golden State Gunslinger s Every Saturday Kent Sandhagen The Undertaker 209-587-0572 kent.sandhagen@yahoo.com Los Banos CA Canyon Oak Rangers 2 nd Saturday Guy Crawford 818-489-2729 blade@guycrawford.com Sylmar CA Gold Country Out Riders 1 st Saturday of month Johnnie Jones Rooster Cogburn 916-663-4786 oldracer53@yahoo.com or www.goldcountryoutriders.com Newcastle CA The Bar T Gunfighters 2 nd Sunday of Month Darin Wagner Dag Nabit 619-997-9588 dagnabitcfda@aol.com or www.bartgunfighters.com San Diego CA California Rangers Chris Feeback Colt McCoy 909-618-4958 bubbas67@msn.com Pomona CA Hollywood Steampunks Vicki Heatherton Six Iron Maiden 213-705-2939 hollywoodsteampunks@gmail.com Hollywood CA San Jaun Shootists 3 rd Saturday Dave Miller Mongo 970-731-9140 sanjuanshootists@hotmail.com Pagosa Springs CO Colorado Pistoleros 2 nd Saturday Robert Cummings Nitro Kid 303-435-0152 NitroColt45@gmail.com Watkins CO Single Action Savant s 1st Sunday John Heitzel Von Zipper 904-626-6520 vonzipper_jax@yahoo.com Jacksonville FL Flatlanders Shootist Society 4th Saturday Don Lester Yusta B Fast 727-522-5068 flatlander2600@gmail.com St. Petersburg FL Cracker Cowboys 2nd Sunday Martin Brabham Smokin Gun 386-931-5613 crackercowboys@gmail.com Bunnell FL Sunshine State Shootist 3rd Sunday DJ Kirby Outlaw Ike 904-502-0571 ikekirby@yahoo.com Jacksonville FL North Florida Gunfighters 4th Saturday Buffalo Bill 305-984-0575 buffalobill4945@gmail.com Live Oak FL.45 Sidekicks FDC 3rd Saturday Kevin Yeo Island 605-999-7687 kyeo45@yahoo.com The Villages FL Hickory Flats Shootists Society 3rd Saturday @ 9pm Steelman Borden Stainless Steel 208-539-5802 hickoryflatshootistsociety@gmail.com Canton GA Midwest Cowboy Club Miles Budelier Mr. Durant 563-210-7180 sbudelier@gmail.com Durant IA Idaho Shootists 1 st & 5 th Saturday Roger Randolph Smoke Wagon 208-392-6044 oge_4117@msn.com Boise ID Snake River Gunslingers 2 nd Tuesday P.G. Taylor 208-732-6123 pgtaylor@q.com Twin Falls ID Treasure Valley Gunslingers 4 th Saturday Krazy Kate 208-250-7123 krazykazehr@gmail.com Caldwell ID Eagle Rock Outlaws 1 st Saturday Brett Gyorfy 208-881-8229 eaglerockoutlaws@hotmail.com Idaho Falls ID Sawtooth Shootist Society Wednesdays & 3 rd Saturday Larry Lansdowne Curley Calhoun 208-860-1615 quickcurley@aol.com Boise ID Big Iron Shooting Club Gary Adrian 785-562-6395 kfdadeacon@hotmail.com Marysville KS Deer Creek Regulators 1st Sunday, Tuesday & Saturday Kansas Belle 785-302-1463 dhadley@phillipshospital.org Phillipsburg KS Blue Grass Fast Draw 3 rd & 4 th Saturday each month James Casteel Shane 270-274-3784 bsjwcast@aol.com or www.facebook.com/bluegrassfastdraw Horse Branch KY Cross Branded Peacemakers 2nd Sat Practice/4th Sat Match James Dezendorf Major D 318-451-3043 ddezendorf@yahoo.com Libuse LA North Star Bandits Thursday & Sunday pm Mark Burnham Snake Shooter 507-456-4552 snake_shooter53@hotmail.com Claremont MN Buccaneer Spurs Last Saturday of the Month Jeff Holland Uncle Jeffro 910-330-7179 hh.holland@embarqmail.com Winnabow NC Sparks Nebraska Spurs Thursdays 7pm Beaver Creek Kid 605-557-3337 boxsranch@yahoo.com Sparks NE Sandhill Outlaws & Angels 2 nd Sunday each Month Dixie Starr 307-365-1587 tdubs_21@live.com Alliance NE Ft. Sidney Renegades 1st Wed & 3rd Sat Ann Vocu Latigo Lace 970-466-1223 anniesvocu@gmail.com Sidney NE River City Gunslingers 2nd & 4th Wednesday 6-8 The Duece 402-660-3800 rivercitygunslingers@gmail.com Bennington NE Great Basin Gun Hawks 4 th Mon.. & 2 nd Saturday Shadow Walker 775-426-8006 houseshorseranch@yahoo.com Fernley NV Reno Gunslingers Thursdays & 4th Saturday Bad Boy or Blondie 775-287-6706 carollytle@gmail.com Reno NV Route 66 smokin Guns 2nd & 4th Sunday Lisa Jenkins Diamond Girl 918-760-8179 ljenkins@cimtel.net Mannford OK Green Country Gunslingers 3rd Saturday Missouri Jim 918-691-4884 jcoffeyhd@gmail.com Owasso OK Crooked River Ranger 2nd & 4th Saturday Etta Mae 541-923-2631 ettamae@yahoo.com Madras OR Keystone Gunslingers 1 st Sunday Rod Bish Dusty Trail 814-786-9341 rodbish3@gmail.com Jackson Center PA Powder Horn Ranch Regulators 1 st Sunday/ Last Sat. Night Troy Bollock Boulder Vaquero 605-996-6889 bbollock@santel.net Mitchell SD Snake Creek Boys Wednesdays 7pm Darrell Ronnfeldt Dead Eye Darrell 605-472-2122 snakecreekboys@outlook.com Redfield SD Cheyenne River Regulators 4th Sunday/month Johnny Three Toes 605-622-7332 janetkoller15@gmail.com Edgemont SD N. Texas Society of Gunfighters 2 nd & 4 th Saturday each month David Mathews Levi Younger 817-818-7667 northtexassocietyofgunfighters.com Gainesville TX Comanche Moon Renegades 1st & 3rd Sunday David Perry Boss 432-553-7687 dperry@pbpfab.com Odessa TX West Texas Rangers Randy Smith Windmill Kid 432-664-1913 windmillkid1748@gmail.com Odessa TX Big Thicket Bushwackers 2 nd Sunday George Dezendorf Gentleman George 409-385-6367 gkdez@campwaluta.com Silsbee TX Lone Star Gunslingers 1st & 3rd Saturday each month The Shootist & Marshal s Daughter 713-205-3169 lonestargunslingers@yahoo.com Richmond TX DFW Gunslingers 1st & 3rd Sat Brad Quick or Pixie Quick 817-703-5835 sabrinakquick@gmail.com Mansfield TX Vaqueros of South Texas Every Tuesday & 3rd Sunday George Gutierrez Jefe 956-744-3608 hog1924@aol.com Zapata TX Old Dominion Fast Draw Jeff Duncan Ringo 540-819-1697 rabidringo@yahoo.net Salem VA Virginia Peacemakers 1st Sunday Tim Duncan Spanky 804-986-6255 spanky0290@hotmail.com www.virginiapeacemakers.com Amelia Court House VA Grand View Gunslingers 2nd Sunday Ken Hurt Shenandoah 540-309-0726 kenlinhurt@yahoo.com Bedford VA Virginia Wild Bunch 3rd Sunday Chris Banks Voodoo 571-236-2269 vawildbunchfastdraw@gmail.com Ruther Glen VA New River FDC 4th Saturday each Month High Country Drifter 276-238-1571 newriverfastdraw@yahoo.com Woodlawn VA Wisconsin Peace Keepers 2 nd & 4 th Saturday Ron Nyhouse Mule Skinner 715-754-2469 nyhouse@frontiernet.net Marion WI Black River Bandits Every Sunday Debbie Stadin Lightnin 218-496-5715 mrstadin@frontiernet.net www.blackriverbandits.org Superior WI Yellow River Bandits 1st Saturday/Month Jon Paulzine Dreamweaver 715-431-0762 yellowriverbandits@yahoo.com Siren WI Prairieville Desperados Jeanne, Frank, or Nick Vincze 262-510-6745 prairievilledeperados@yahoo.com Waukesha WI Copper Creek Rangers Every Tuesday Evening Dick Gudowski Scrap Iron 218-348-3201 rgudowski@aol.com Superior WI International Clubs Lake Valley Argovia Gunfighters Ueli Bracher Honcho 078-775-5869 honcho@gunfighters-lakevalley.ch Alte Bernstrasse 31 Ch-5603 Staufen AG, Switzerland CFDA Clubs in the Works Arkansas Deadeyes Razorback 870-866-2244 leenelsonguns@gmail.com Rison AR Great Valley 6 Shooters Doug Crawford Nickem Badley 530-945-7437 nickembadley@gmail.com Cottonwood CA Prairie State Posse Gary Stevens The Rossiman 217-691-2224 therossiman45@gmail.com Chatham IL Wolverine Fast Draw Club Allen Blohm Big Al 231-923-6660 tractor1963@frontier.com Shelby MI Yellow Stone Rough Riders Rex Portmann Moose Man 208-317-7498 rexportmann@gmail.com West Yellowstone MT Old North State Regulators Saloon Dawg 919-614-9885 kelly@americashomecheckers.com Durham NC C.S.M.A Wild Bunch Bodark 580-618-4987 jimmyrobertson818@gmail.com Davis OK Tennessee Fast Draw Club Larry Fouse Gunsmith 356-339-6708 larry.fouse07@gmail.com Savannah TN Heart of Texas Rangers Big Tex 254-493-4854 len.pawelek@gmail.com Elm Mott TX 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 hannahcalder@cowboyfastdraw.com.
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 Single-action revolvers, factory chambered for.45 Colt caliber, with non-adjustable rear sights such as: SAA Colt, Colt Bisley, 1858 Remington conversions, 1875 Remington, S&W Schofield and faithful reproductions thereof, plus most Ruger Vaquero models. The external parts of the revolver must match factory stock contours and made of original type material: i.e. hammers must not be bent in any way. No trigger shoes, no mods to the trigger guard or grip frame, etc. Front sights are optional and barrels must be a minimum length of 4-1/2, except in the Shootist Category (7-1/2 ). Hammer knurling may be smoothed. The Holsters & Gun Belts 1800 s-style Mexican Loop, Slim Jim, and California Pattern holsters or leather rawhide construction. The over the belt-style holster will be worn on the side of the leg only. No cross-draw, shoulder, buscadero, contemporary Hollywood or steel lined holsters are allowed. Ammunition 95% of ammunition used in Cowboy Fast Draw is.45 colt casings that are specially modified to accept 209 shotgun primers and no gun powder. Velocities reach about 650 fps. Only in major competitions Cowboy Fast Draw Cartridges are used, they must be loaded by CFDA approved reloaders. Targets (Three Standard Targets) 24 Round Plate 50 Height to Center - Start Light in Center 17-3/16 Rnd Plate 47 Height to Center - Start Light in Center 17-3/4 Balloon-Disc 47 Height to Center - See Specs White lithium grease is applied to target plates, to track all wax bullet hits. Competition Timers Digital timers must time to the thousandth of a second. Sanctioned contests must use target with impact sensors. Shooting Style Most folks use a thumb-cocking method, but fanning is allowed. Trigger finger must be out of the trigger guard. If used to cock the hammer the off-hand must not be placed in front of the body before the start light comes on. Contests Contests are shot elimination style, best 2 out of 3, or 3 out of 5 shots per round. The standard contest is luck of the draw man vs. man elimination. Target Distances (Set to Balance Speed and Accuracy) Championship Distances 24 @ 21 (or) 17-3/16 / Balloon-Disc @ 15 Try Cowboy Fast Draw / Exhibition Distances 24 @ 15 (or) 17-3/16 / Balloon-Disc @ 11 There are Men s, Ladies and Youth Divisions Clothing 1800 s period clothing is strongly recommended. Western cowboy, including working cowboy clothing is acceptable. Western boots or moccasins are acceptable footwear. Western-style blue and black jeans are acceptable. Victorian Steampunk is also allowed. Motto Safety First, Fun Second, Competition Third! Safety One of our primary goals is to educate as many people as possible in the safe and proper use of firearms. Even though we use wax bullet ammunition, we treat them as they were live ammunition and observe all established range safety rules. Some of our Goals To keep our clothing & equipment such as guns and holsters true to form of the time period that we represent (1873-1899). 1873 is the year that the Colt Peacemaker was introduced. To promote a positive public image of our sport and gun sports in general, since Cowboy Fast Draw is commonly held in public venues. To promote spirit of the American Old West and the Cowboy Way. Contact Us Cowboy Fast Draw Association CFDA Office P.O. Box 5 Fernley, NV 89408 (775) 575-1802 FAX: (775) 575-5748 info@cowboyfastdraw.com (Mon-Thur 8:30-4:30 PST - West Coast Time) Website: www.cowboyfastdraw.com What You Get When You Join Membership Card Gunslinger s Rules & Handbook Membership Number Badge with Membership Number CFDA Decal CFDA Pin Subscription Gunslinger s Gazette (North America) A Whole Bunch of New Friends 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? 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