Texican Star A Publication of the Texican Rangers An Authentic Cowboy Action Shooting Club That Treasures & Respects the Cowboy Tradition SASS Affiliated September 2015 WHATCHA LOOKIN FER Howdy, Texican Rangers Officers Happy Birthday Texicans E-Mail Addresses TG Agenda 2015 Champions Shindig 2015 Calendar of Events Monthly Shooting Schedules SASS Affiliated Clubs Longhorn Bullets 1 2 3 3 4 6 7 14 14 15 16 PO Box 294713 Kerrville 78029-4713 Howdy Texican Rangers! Wow! What a SHINDIG that was. We had 73 shooters come out to participate in our annual only for the fun of it match on Saturday September 12 th. Shindig and Comancheria Days scores are not included in the club ranking for the year. Tickets to forgive misses and procedurals were sold to shooters in search of a Clean Match Pin and a total of 17 shooters did have a Clean match some even without buying it. I was not among that blessed group, however, Joe Darter told me it was because I deserved to pay the price for writing a stage with a different shooting sequence for each of the four guns. So it was I guess. The Top 10 shooters for the main match were: 1. Two Spurs 2. Joe Darter 3. Skyhawk Hans 4. Alamo Andy 5. Dutch Van Horn 6. Wildcat Bob 7. Hopalong Herbert 8. Dusty Leather 9. Sheriff Robert Love 10. Shooting Iron Miller After the main match, our traditional world class Texas brisket brought in from Floresville by Two Shot Tex and Sassy Hatter was served up for lunch. During lunch we drew names for door prizes and every member present got one. Then some folks tried out Blazing Saddles and the Shooting Gallery. Two Spurs and Shooting Iron Miller rode off with the Cowboy Blazing Saddles Cadillac and Grouchy Spike for the 1911 Blazing Saddles. Skyhawk Hans and Shooting Iron Miller won the Kewpie Dolls at the Cowboy Shooting Gallery and Grouchy Spike won one also using a 1911. Later some exciting surprises occurred during the man-on-man shoot-off which ended when Grouchy Spike dropped the final pepper popper target a (and I kid you not) split second ahead of Skyhawk Hans. The two falling targets were in contact with each other on the way down. (continued on page 2) 1
OFFICERS President - Yuma Jack John Thomas San Antonio, TX (210) 240-8284 yumajack61@gmail.com Vice President- Judge GeePee Gary Powell San Antonio, TX (830) 980 7502 powellg@gvtc.com Secretary - Agarita Annie Janie Thomas Camp Wood, TX (936) 662-1962 agarita_a@yahoo.com Treasurer - Madam Ella Moon Joann Messer Kerrville, TX (830) 257-5904 madamellamoon@live.com Range Master Nueces Slim Johnny Thomas Camp Wood TX (936) 662-1004 nuecesslim@yahoo.com Territorial Governor Dusty Lone Star Don Hathorne San Antonio TX (210) 373-5517 dustylonestar@sbcglobal.net To submit articles to the Star, please send to: Texican Star texicanrangers@yahoo.com HOWDY, TEXICAN RANGERS (continued from page 1) Many then stayed around for the Annual Meeting. The slate of officers nominated for 2016 was approved. They are: President Judge GeePee Vice President Sheriff Robert Love Secretary Tombstone Mary Treasurer Madam Ella Moon Range Master A. D. Texaz (Although not elected as an Officer, Dutch Van Horn volunteered to assist Tombstone Mary in handling club communications and publications.) Members voted on several issues involving future club matches. The following measures were approved: Restrict Saturday monthly matches to Cowboy Action Shooting categories plus Cody-Dixon Allow 1911M and 1911T categories to be used at Sunday monthly matches only Allow the BAM category to be used only at Wild Bunch matches Long Range Matches and Bolt Action Military Matches will be scheduled as side matches only following main matches and not run concurrent with main matches Subject to Ranch Owner approval begin holding 1 weekday match per month We drew for a winner of an 1887 shotgun (Two Spurs) and gave all 40 of the volunteers who have worked so hard over the past year a Texican Ranger Volunteer Medal. We ended the day by giving out the Club Annual Ranking Awards by category, those results are highlighted on page 6. On Sunday 20 shooters showed up to complete another five stages and to begin the run for the 2016 Championship. Only two of those shooters, Dirty Dog Dale and Shotgun Hammond, walked away with no misses. The Top 5 shooters were: 1. Skyhawk Hans 2. A.D. Texaz 3. Cowboy Small 4. Frank Longshot 5. L. W. Hannabass After the main match, Grouchy Spike, Marshall Willy, Marshall Brooks and Firefly Judd enjoyed a 5-stage BAM Match. (continued on page 3) 2
HOWDY, TEXICAN RANGERS (continued from page 2) In other events, we had 25 shooters show up to compete in our second Wild Bunch Match for the year on August 29 th. Grouchy Spike and Shooting Iron Miller took the honors in the Men s and Ladies Modern category and Chihuahua Charlie took the gold in Traditional. Then on Sunday, August 30 th, the range was open for Long Range and Bolt Action Military (BAM) matches. Six shooters participated in the BAM match and nine cowboys and cowgirls showed up to try their hands and eyes at Long Range. In the BAM match shooters got to shoot bolt-action military rifles, 1911s and 97 shotguns. Long Range shooters also had options to use big bore and/or pistol caliber rifles and single action revolver or not. As always, remember our range is on a working ranch and while the cattle have been relocated to other pasture, they have left the fruits of their labors all over. So please watch your step and continue to keep the gates, beginning at the barn, closed at all times! So for now amigos, stay cool and I hope to see you on October 10 th. Texican Rangers, let s ride! Yuma Jack www.sassnet.com www.texicanrangers.org www.greenmountainregulators.org www.pccss.org www.stxpistolaros.com www.tejascaballeros.org www.traviscountyregulators.com www.trpistoleros.com www.texasjacks.com www.cimarron-firearms.com www.tsra.com www.wildwestmercantile.com SEPTEMBER A.D. Texaz Dangerous Don John Selman Kit Carson L. W. Hannabass Miss Annie Bellum Sapphire Sam Sonny Rhodes T Bone Paul Three Fingered Dutchman Uncle Nick Wilson Wildcat Bob Happy Birthday Texicans! OCTOBER Aunt T Crazy Clyde Culebra Blaze Dusty Leather Maid Jalaff Marshal Jamison Shady Mace 3
SASS 2015 TG SUMMIT AGENDA The Territorial Governors (TGs) will be meeting at the SASS Convention this December. The following are the issues that have been scheduled to be voted upon by that body. The rule changes that are reviewed by the TGs have the potential of affecting us all. So this is your opportunity each year to be heard on any of these issues that are of particular interest to you. Following each question is the recommendation of the Range Officers Committee (ROC) who will eventually incorporate any changes into the SASS rule books. Where appropriate I have included summaries by the ROC of discussion points on some of the issues. 1. Should the rules be changed to allow the inclusion of "sub-gauge" shotguns such as 28 and 32 gauge for Buckaroos/Buckarettes? The ROC recommends a YES vote. 2. Should the MSV for retrieval of dropped/ejected ammo be deleted? The ROC recommends a YES vote. A YES vote would remove ALL REFERENCES to dropped/ejected ammo from the rulebooks and associated clarifications (also the Lazarus Rule). Discussion points: Under the current rules, a shooter may stage ammo (including ON THE GROUND) for later retrieval during the stage. There is NO DIFFERENCE between reaching for rounds that have been staged purposely and rounds that land on a table after having been dropped or ejected. One still has to maintain muzzle control while reaching for the rounds in either case. 3. Should the equipment regulations for GUNFIGHTER-style shooters be changed to allow the butt forward carry/cavalry twist draw? The ROC recommends a YES vote. Discussion points: The butt forward drawing/holstering method is currently allowed for all other shooting styles in SASS. The primary objection has been that the T/O cannot see both revolvers at the same time. This is true whether carrying/drawing butt-forward or from two standard holsters (current rule). Spotters are assigned to watch for any safety issues that the T/O might not be in position to observe. If a shooter is unable to SAFELY use this method, they WILL BE penalized by the safety rules currently in place. Moreover, canted holsters do NOT create an issue with this rule change, as the same restrictions against breaking the 180º apply to ALL HOLSTERS and METHODS of DRAW/REHOLSTER. (continued on page 5) 4
SASS 2015 TG SUMMIT AGENDA (continued from page 4) 4. Should the penalty for not holstering revolvers at the end of the revolver shooting string be changed from a MSV to a Procedural penalty? The ROC recommends a YES vote. Discussion points: Currently the SASS Stage Convention is: Revolvers must be holstered at the end of the shooting string unless otherwise stated in the stage description. The ROC believes that failure to reholster at the end of the revolver strong is NOT SAFETY issue. Changing the penalty from a MSV to a Procedural penalty is far more appropriate and more in keeping with the type of penalty. There are some unintended consequences which need to be considered: A shooter could already have one P on the stage for some other reason, and then NOT re-holster to save time, knowing that only one P" may be assessed. If it can be determined that the shooter did so on purpose for a competitive advantage (e.g. to make up some of the time penalty for the initial P ), then a Spirit of the Game penalty could be assessed. This is a situation that is correctable on the clock before the next gun is fired. 5. Should the penalty regarding a shooter NOT complying with the CRO/TO commands of cease fire or stop while on the firing line be changed from a Match DQ to a Stage DQ? The ROC recommends a YES vote. Discussion points: Currently the rule for a shooter not complying with the commands of the CRO/TO is a MDQ. There is a perception that this rule is rather harsh for the first offense, and that a SDQ is more appropriate. There are also a number of other items that will be discussed at the Summit but that are not yet Voting Items. They are listed below without all of the detailed explanations. If there is a specific issue that is of importance to you, you may contact Yuma Jack and he will provide any additional detail(s). 1) Shall we consider a change to the maximum number of P s per stage to two or one per gun/type of firearm? Also, should we reclassify P s for stage/target engagement issues vs out of category progressive penalties? 2) NON-SASS matches sometimes allow NON-SASS legal firearms. Clubs advertising as SASSaffiliated need to follow SASS rules. 3) Should the wearing of logo d outerwear during inclement weather (up to, but not ON the stage) be allowed, particularly during cold/wet seasons? 4) Suggestion from some TGs regarding attendance at the TG Summit. Should a TG be "present to vote? 5) Should the RO1 Course materials be amended to disallow CRO/TOs running the timer for family members? 6) Should the B Western rules be amended to allow any SASS-legal rifle? 7) Classic Cowboy/Cowgirl: should rifle (all firearms) cutoff be changed to 1880? 8) Should chaps and spurs be MANDATORY in the Classic Cowboy/Cowgirl category? 9) Should Territorial Governors (TGs) be required to take a Mandatory RO I and/or RO II refresher at least every two (2) years? If you would like to submit your vote on the five Voting Items or provide comments on any of the discussion questions you may send them to yumajack61@gmail.com or directly to Dusty Lone Star at dustylonestar@sbcglobal.net. 5
TEXICAN RANGERS - CHAMPIONS-2015 Congratulations to the 2015 Category winners: 1911T BAM B Western Cattle Baron Cowgirl Duelist Duelist Senior Duelist Senior (2 nd ) Duelist Silver Senior Elder Statesman Elder Statesman (2 nd ) Elder Statesman (3 rd ) Frontiersman Frontiersman (2 nd ) Frontier Cartridge Frontier Cartridge Duelist Frontier Cartridge Gunfighter Forty-Niner Lady Gran Patron Gunfighter Gunfighter (2 nd ) Gunfighter Senior Senior Senior(2 nd ) Senior (3 rd ) Silver Senior Silver Senior (2 nd ) Silver Senior (3 rd ) Silver Senior Lady Cleanest Fastest Female Shooter Fastest Male Shooter Firefly Judd Grouchy Spike Alamo Andy El Paso Lee Shooting Iron Miller Culebra Blaze Bandera Kid Newt Ritter Marshall Willy Bison Jim Frank Longshot Dusty Leather L.W. Hannabass Texas Sarge Hopalong Herbert Texas Tony Yuma Jack Shootin Star Shotgun Hammond A.D. Texaz Charlie Reynolds General Burleson Nueces Slim Marshall Brooks Eaton Crowe Skyhawk Hans Lars Christopherson Chihuahua Charlie Haddy Heard Chihuahua Charlie and Newt Ritter Shooting Iron Miller Skyhawk Hans 6
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Head Um Up Move um Out TEXICAN RANGERS 2015 October 10.. Final Match of CY2015 November/December... Range Closed 2016 January.....stay tune for dates February 13-14....Monthly Match March 12-13.. Monthly Match April 7-10...COMANCHERIA DAYS May 14-15... Monthly Match June 11-12... Monthly Match July 9-10. Monthly Match August 13-14..Monthly Match September 10..SHINDIG 2016 September 11 Monthly Match October 8. Final Match of CY2016 November/December..Range Closed Oct 2-4 Oct 15-17 Oct 17 Oct 31 Dec 2-6 Feb 22-28 Mar 17-20 May 13-15 May 19-22 Defend Old Ft. Parker SW Regional Whoopin TSRA CAS South Regional SASS Convention 2016 Winter Range (25 th Anniversary) Trailhead (25 th Anniversary) Jail Break Fall of the Fort (SASS TX State Championship) Ft. Parker Oklahoma City Tejas Caballeros Texas Riviera Pistoleros Las Vegas Phoenix THSS Oakwood Outlaws Ft. Parker CENTRAL TEXAS MONTHLY CLUB SHOOTING SCHEDULES 1 st Saturday Plum Creek (Lockhart) 1 st Saturday South Texas Pistoleros (San Antonio) 2 nd Saturday Texas Riviera Pistoleros (George West) 2 nd Saturday Travis County Regulators (Smithville) 2 nd Sunday Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros (Pharr) 2 nd Weekend Texican Rangers (Comfort) 3 rd Saturday Tejas Caballeros (Dripping Springs) 4 th Saturday (Cowboy) and 4 th Sunday (Long Range) Green Mountain Regulators (Marble Falls) 14
SASS AFFILIATED CLUBS IN TEXAS WESTERN AREA Bounty Hunters (Levelland) (2 nd Saturday) Butterfield Trail Regulators (Abilene) (3 th Saturday) Canadian River Regulators (Clarendon) (2 nd /3 rd /5 th Sat) Comanche Trail Shootists (Midland) (1 st Saturday) Concho Valley Shooters (Water Valley (2 nd /4 th Saturday) El Vaqueros (Breckenridge) (1 st Sunday) Gruesome Gulch Gang (Plainview/Kress) (3 rd Saturday) Lajitas Rangers and Rogues (Lajitas) (2 nd Saturday) Purgatory Ridge Rough Riders (Slaton) (4 th Saturday) Texas Tumbleweeds (Amarillo) (1 st Saturday) CENTRAL AREA Green Mountain Regulators (Marble Falls) (4 th Saturday ) Plum Creek Shooting Society (Lockhart)(1 st Saturday) Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros (Pharr) (2 nd Sunday) South Texas Pistolaros (San Antonio) (1 st Saturday) Tejas Caballeros (Dripping Springs) (3 rd Saturday) Texas Riviera Pistoleros (George West) (2 nd Saturday) Texican Rangers (Comfort) (2 nd weekend) Travis County Regulators (Smithville) (2 nd Saturday) EASTERN AREA Badlands Bar 3 (Clarksville) (3 rd weekend) Berger Sharpshooters (Greenville) (3 rd Sunday) Big Thicket Outlaws (Beaumont) (3 rd Saturday) Buck Creek Bandoleros (Nemo) (1 st Sat/3 rd weekend) Comanche Valley Vigilantes (Cleburne) (4 th weekend ) Lone Star Frontier Shooting Club (Cleburne) (2 nd weekend) Magnolia Misfits (Houston) (4 th weekend) Oakwood Outlaws (Oakwood) (2 nd weekend ) Old Fort Parker Patriots (Groesbeck) (3 rd weekend) Orange County Regulators (Orange) (1 st /3 rd Saturday) Red River Regulators (Texarkana) (3 rd Sunday) Tejas Pistoleros (Eagle Lake) (4 th weekend) Texas Historical Shootist Society (Columbus) (3 rd Sunday) Texas Peacemakers (Tyler) (1 st weekend) Texas Tenhorns Shooting Club (Leonard) (last full weekend) Texas Troublemakers (Brownsboro) (1 st Saturday) Thunder River Renegades (Magnolia) (1 st weekend) Trinity Valley Regulators (Mansfield) (3 rd Sunday) Willow Hole Cowboys (North Zulch) (3 rd weekend) [information obtained from Cowboy Chronicle] 15
Longhorn Bullets Hopalong Herbert Donald Herbert 210-602-6994 Rick Page 210-844-9362 Caliber Weight Config PRICE/500 PRICE/1000.38 100 RNFP 32 64 105 FP 33 66 125 RNFP 35 70 125 FP 35 70 130 RNFP 36 72 158 RNFP 39 77 158 FP 39 77 158 SWC 39 77.380 100 RNFP 33 65.38-55 245 RNFP 59 117.41 215 SWC 49 98.44 180 RNFP 41 81 240 SWC 52 104.44-40 200 RNFP 45 90.45 COLT 160 RNFP 46 92 180 RNFP 41 81 200 RNFP 45 90 250 RNFP 53 106 9MM 124 RN 35 70 125 CN 35 70 40 S&W 180 FP 41 81.45ACP 200 SWC 45 90 200 RN 45 90 230 RN 51 101 45-70 405 FPT 111 222 16