"How do I become a member?"

Come out to a monthly shoot or a monthly Business Meeting and talk to us! We shoot at the JCSA Park on the first Saturday of every month starting at 9:00 AM, and we meet and eat together at the Black Forest Restaurant at 820 NE "E" Street in Grants Pass, the second Tuesday of every month. (6:00 PM)

"What do I get as a member?"

Well, besides the fun of recreating a part of the Old West, shooting in a SASS-sanctioned club with some of the friendliest folk around, getting to dress funny and laugh a lot, you'll be enjoying the fastest-growing, and most family-oriented shooting sport in the country and the free world.

And there's ALWAYS the pleasure of our company!!

ALL THIS for just $25 a year for individuals, and $35 for a family membership!! (Immediate family, living together)

"What stuff do I need to have?"

Guns:

2 Single-action revolvers of the period from 1851-1899, 1 Lever-action or "pump-action" rifle in a "pistol-caliber" of the same period, and 1 Shotgun, typical of the period. These may be either originals (Usually very expensive and they ARE antiques) or modern copies of the guns (MUCH less expensive and readily available from MANY manufacturers, importers and distributors - See your local gun shop or give "Sweetwater Jack" a buzz.

Shotguns typical of the era would be Side by Side guns with "coach length" barrels, an external hammer pump (original, or modern copy of the Winchester Model of 1897), or a lever-action shotgun. Some examples of cartridge-firing revolvers (must be single-action) would be Colt Single Action Army models, Remington Model of 1875s, S&W "Schofields", etc. (Originals or modern copies, including Ruger Vaqueros.) Rifles must fire a pistol-caliber cartridge. Some examples are Winchester models of 1860 (Henry), 1866, 1873, 1892, and Marlin Model 1894s. Colt "Lightning Rifles" are also becoming popular.

Some examples of "Pistol Calibers" would be: .45Colt, .45 Schofield, .44-40 (44WCF), .44spl, 38-40 (38WCF) , .38spl, .32-20 (32WCF), 32H&R Magnum & .32S&W.

Ammo:

MUST be lead bullet ammo, usually RNFP (Round Nose, Flat Point) No jacketed ammunition of any kind is allowed. (No ricochets off the steel targets, please) Many brands of "Cowboy" ammo are available that will not exceed the velocity maximums of 1000fps for pistols and 1400fps for rifles. Shotgun shells: Target loads and light target loads are all that are needed. (No larger than #6 shot)

Clothes:

Cowboy or "packer" Boots, Cowboy hat, long-sleeve shirt and jeans will work to start. The more "period-correct" clothing will accumulate as you go...believe me! The ladies may shoot in shirt and jeans, "prairie dresses", "saloon gal outfits", etc.

An ALIAS!

We don't shoot using our real names.......your alias can reflect your origin, a historical ancestor, a humorous play on words, or nearly anything that isn't obscene, profane or degrading. When you join SASS, your alias will be registered and protected, and yours alone!

See the SASS Website for more details on just about EVERYTHING to do with Cowboy Action Shooting at : (www.sassnet.com)

A good thing to download is the SASS Shooters' Handbook.

CLUB OFFICERS:

PRESIDENT

Bear Bone Smith - Rick Smith

PAST PRESIDENT

Rogue Rascal - John Hudick

VICE PRESIDENT

Kidd Krystin - Ed Rea

TREASURER

Johnnie Eight Toes - John Stubbe

SECRETARY

Molly B 'Dam - Heike Arnold

TERRITORIAL GOVERNOR

Sweetwater Jack - Gary Hanson

MATCH DIRECTOR

Johnny Dingus - Vince Willams

RANGE SAFETY OFFICER

Johnny Dingus - Vince Willams

BOARD MEMBER

Gaye Abandon - Martha Warr

BOARD MEMBER

Treacherous Jack - Mike Klosterman

BOARD MEMBER

Imnaha Chuck - Chuck Pool

BOARD MEMBER at LARGE

Har Trigger - John Saliba