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Welcome
Welcome to the 18th anniversary of the “THE FRACAS AT PEMI GULCH” and
the 2016 SASS NH Cowboy Action Shooting Championship. This match is
presented by the Single Action Shooting Society, Belle Evans SASS #56517, the
Pemi-Valley Peacemakers and hosted by the Pemigewasset Valley Fish & Game
Club.
The Peacemakers have been involved in cowboy action shooting since its
inception in 1997, hosting the first (unofficial) New Hampshire State
Championship in 2000.
As always, it is our goal to present a fun and challenging shooting experience
to all competitors and create an atmosphere where friends, families, shooters
and non-shooters alike can have an enjoyable time.
This year’s state championship returns to Holderness after a four year absence.
The White Mountain Regulators have graciously hosted the State
Championship during this intervening time, as the Peacemakers recovered
from a rather rough, but interesting transition in leadership. A dedicated group
of cowpokes have breathed new life into the Pemi club and we now feel that we
are ready, once again, to host a state championship.
The Peacemakers have pulled together what we feel is the “Best of the Pemi”,
for our ten-stage Fracas at Pemi Gulch match. The Match Director has
combed the Pemi archives and selected past scenarios worthy of a state-level
championship match.
This is a SASS sponsored and sanctioned cowboy action shooting match.
Shooters MUST be a SASS member in order to compete. This not a match for
new shooters and as such, we encourage new shooters to watch this match as
a spectator and come to one of our club matches to learn “the game”. The Pemi
Valley Peacemakers follow SASS Conventions, and the rules set forth the SASS
Handbook.
So, here’s the opportunity to put your finely honed skills to the test. But, most
of all, to simply do your best and have FUN.
Awards places will be determined by how many entrants there are in each
category.
# of Shooters Per Category # of Plaques
1-2 1
3-5 2
6-10 3
10-15 5
16-20 6
21-25 8
26 and above 10
Overall Match Top Gun Male/Female
Men’s/Ladies New Hampshire State Champions
All Young Guns will receive a plaque.
CATEGORIES AND AWARDS WERE DETERMINED AS OF JUNE 30th. PLEASE
NOTE: NO CATEGORY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WERE ALLOWED AFTER
THIS DATE.
Registrations are being accepted up to the day of the event, but you’ll have to
choose and shoot in a category established as of June 30, 2016.
ATTIRE: Please keep in mind that you are attending a cowboy shoot, and you
should plan your attire for the weekend accordingly. All registered shooters will
be required to wear appropriate Old West period clothing of ALL events. This
includes side matches, the main match, and awards ceremony. Shooters not in
costume will be included in any award photos.
Schedule of Events
Thursday July 7
8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Match set-up
Friday July 8
8:00 am to 4 pm
Shooters package pickup at the Main Clubhouse
Side Event Day
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Wild Bunch Mini-Match
Stages 1,2 & 3
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
3 Stage Warm-up Match
Stages 4, 5 & 6
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Speed Events: Rifle, Pistol & Shotgun
50 & 100 yard Covered Ranges
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Pocket Pistol & Derringer
Stage 7
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Plainsman Mini Match
Stages 1,2, & 3
RO Walkthrough immediately after side events @ 4:00 pm
5:00 pm
All ranges are closed, all guns put away
Note: No alcoholic beverages may be consumed on club property until all ranges are shut down
and guns have been put away for the day.
Schedule of Events
Saturday July 9
7:30 am to 9 am
Shooters package pickup at the Main Clubhouse
9:00 am
Mandatory Shooters Meeting at Main Clubhouse
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Main Match 6 Stages
All ranges are closed, all guns put away
6:00 pm
Saturday Night BBQ Dinner
At the Main Clubhouse
6:00 pm
Territorial Governor’s Meeting in the Main Clubhouse (downstairs)
Sunday July 10
7:45 am
Cowboy Church, Main Clubhouse
8:30 am to 12:00 pm
Main Match 4 Stages
1:00 pm
Awards Ceremony, Main Clubhouse
Western outfits REQUIRED to receive awards at the ceremony.
Check the Bulletin Board at the Main Clubhouse for Updates!
Note: No alcoholic beverages may be consumed on club property until all ranges are shut down
and guns have been put away for the day.
Match Procedures
All competitors are responsible for knowing and understanding SASS rules, Shooters
Handbook Version 21.6, February 2016 Edition.
This is a cold range, firearms may only be loaded at the loading tables and firing line.
Only registered shooters are allowed to wear firearms or shoot.
All competitors must wear their shooter’s badge during the NH State Championship.
Any non-shotgun round over a berm is an automatic match disqualification.
It is the shooter’s responsibility to stage/restage firearms safety. A precariously
staged/restaged firearm that falls is NOT a prop failure.
Malfunctioning firearms brought to the unloading table should be pointed in a safe
direction and remain untouched until the owner completes his/her stage. He/she will
request help if needed.
Pistols start loaded with a maximum of five rounds, hammer fully on an empty chamber.
Rifles start loaded with action closed hammer fully down on an empty chamber.
Shotguns start with action open and chamber’s empty.
Dry firing of firearms is not allowed at the loading tables.
Unloading tables are designated “SAFE” areas.
Side match and main match are considered separate events.
Upon the command of “Cease Fire” all shooting must stop immediately and all firearms
made safe.
COWBOY STAGE CONVENTIONS
Stage Conventions or standard range behaviors are a list of practices every shooter is expected to
know and follow on every stage. These stage defaults should be followed in all SASS Matches
unless otherwise directed in stage descriptions.
1. All knockdown shotgun targets may be reengaged until down.
2. All knockdown targets (shotgun, rifle, or revolver) must go down to count. Any knockdown
target still standing once the shooter has engaged the next sequence of the stage will be counted as
a miss.
3. All staged guns shall have their barrels pointed safely down range. All long guns initially staged
on a horizontal flat surface shall be staged lying flat where at least the rear of the trigger guard is on
the staging area. All handguns initially staged on a horizontal flat surface must be staged with the
entire handgun lying flat on the staging surface.
4. Staged shotguns will be open and empty.
5. Shooters may not start a stage with ammunition in hand.
6. Long guns will be discarded open and empty with their barrels pointed safely down range. If the
action of a long gun closes after being opened and emptied, the shooter will, at the conclusion of
the stage, show it to be clear to the TO or spotter. Appropriate additional penalties will be applied
if it is not clear. No one other than the competitor may handle the gun in question.
7. Revolvers are returned to leather after the shooting string.
8. Revolvers are drawn and used in accordance with the shooter’s category.
9. If no starting position is given the shooter shall stand upright with revolvers holstered, hands at
the side not touching any firearm.
10. Cowboy port arms is defined as standing upright with the butt of the long gun at or below the
waist of the shooter, the muzzle at or above the shoulder, and the long gun held with both hands.
11. Interpersonal conflicts WILL NOT be tolerated.
Failure to observe Match Procedures will result in a minimum 10 second procedural penalty or
higher in the case of SASS defined rules.
All competitors and spectators must wear eye and ear protection when in shooting areas.
Re-Shoots ALLOWED
If the shooter’s gun jams, ammo failure or other equipment failure results BEFORE the first
round is sent downrange.
If there is a range failure that prevents the shooter from continuing the course of fire or prevents a
score from being recorded. This may be a timer malfunction, a prop malfunction (except as noted
below) or a RO intervention halting or impeding the shooters progress unnecessarily.
NOT ALLOWED
If a prop fails but does not prevent the shooter from continuing the course of fire.
If a target breaks or fails while a shooter is on the clock. In such a case, the shooter should
discharge the round where the target was originally located and the hit will be scored.
Challenge, Appeal and Protest Procedure
Match/Posse Officials are the ONLY ones who may judge a shooter. These judging responsibilities
range from watching for misses and hits, correct target order engagement, appropriate completion
of stage instructions, safety violations, legal or illegal equipment, appropriate ammunition,
appropriate dress, and category specific requirements, such as to adequately produce smoke by the
black powder category participants. The shooter is the ONLY person who may question a call
made by any of the Posse Officials on the line. If a shooter feels unfairly judged by the assigned
Posse Officials on any stage, it is important to follow this recommended process and observe an
appropriate chain of command.
If there is a question, the shooter should approach the assigned Chief Range Officer (the timer
operator) upon completion of the stage after all firearms have been made safe. The use of recoded
audio, video or still photography cannot be used to challenge the call of the Posse or Match
Officials. Any further challenge must be taken to the Range Master for assistance in the resolution.
Any further challenge must be initiated by filing a $50.00 protest fee and completing an
OFFICIAL PROTEST FORM. This OFFICIAL PROTEST must be made ONLY to the Match
Director. An OFFICIAL PROTEST should only be filed as a last resort AFTER discussions with
the appropriate chain of command.
The Match Director will appoint a jury to make the FINAL decision. At the NH SASS
Championship, the jury will consist of a least three experienced SASS competitors, Territorial
Governors, if possible.
SAFETY PRACTICES
FIRST, LAST, AND ALWAYS
All competitors and spectators must wear eye and ear protection when in shooting areas.
The Fracas at Pemi Gulch The SASS New Hampshire State Championship
Program
1. “Them Slim’s Just Got Slimmer”
Sponsored by Cowboy Custom Gunworks Scenario taken from Pemi’s first match on June 22, 1997.
2. “Coffeeville”
Sponsored by Back River Trades Scenario used at the 2011 SASS NH State championship.
3. “Ya Gotta Save the Cows”
Sponsored by Ironhorse Pete SASS #
4. “Get Out, Now”
Sponsored by Klassic Laser Works Scenario used at the 2015 “Fracas”.
5. “Gunfight at the Cabin”
Sponsored by Klassic Laser Works Scenario used at a local Pemi match May 5, 2013.
6. “I Gotta Help the Marshal”
Sponsored by Splinter Bill SASS# Scenario used at the 2013 “Fracas”.
7. “Rebel’s Raid at the Freight House” Scenario used at the 2015 “Fracas”.
8. “Things Ain’t Too Pretty” Scenario used at the 2014 “Fracas”.
9. “Time to Dance” Scenario used at the 2014 “Fracas”.
10. “You Have No Idea How Little I Care”
Stage No. 1 2016 NH SASS CAS Championship - July 2016
Them Slim’s Just Got Slimmer
10 Pistol, 8 Rifle, 6 Shotgun
History
This scenario is from the Peacemakers first cowboy action shooting match June 22, 1997. It was
part of a “Pony Express Challenge”, a match set up and shot the same way by registered cowboy
action shooting clubs across the country. The only difference here is a prop and two extra
shotgun targets.
Scenario
You’re sitting in the local saloon having a drink. Then, from outside, you hear someone yelling
your name and saying something about their little brother. So you get up to look and see what all
the ruckus is about! There they stood, Slippery and the whole “Slim family”, except for that lo-
down cheatin’ Slim named “Dorado”. They want your hide because you shot their little brother
Dorado, who had cheated you on a coat you bought from him. “Darn thing smelled like ‘fish’
when it got wet.” So you round up your trusty rifle and scattergun, step outside and start
eliminating Slim’s. Now the Slim family ain’t got no branches left!
Pistols, loaded, holstered.
Rifle, loaded with 8 rounds, staged on table in doorway.
Shotgun, empty, staged on the table in doorway, at least 6 rounds on person.
Action: Shooter starts standing in the doorway, hands on pistols. When ready say, “Hey you
Slim’s, here I am! At the signal, engage the left pistol target with 5 rounds, then the right pistol
target with 5 rounds. Holster empty pistols. Grab the rifle, and engage the rifle targets, double
tapping each left to right and repeat. Make the rifle safe and retrieve the shotgun. Engage the
three left targets, then the three right targets. After being cleared by the RO, proceed to the
unloading table.
10 pistol
8 rifle
6 shotgun
• 10 pistol
• 8 rifle
• 6 shotgun
Shooting Order
Stage No. 2 2016 NH SASS CAS Championship - July 2016
Coffeeville 10 Pistol, 10 Rifle, 4 Shotgun
History This scenario was used at the 2011 SASS NH State Championship match. Minor changes have
been made to the original sequences to make the scenario more contemporary. There is no story
line in the original scenario, so one was borrowed from 2000 VT Great Nor’easter.
Scenario You plan on robbing this bank while your brothers rob the other one. The town folks have other
ideas. See if you can get out of town.
Pistols, loaded, holstered.
Rifle, loaded with 10 rounds, held in hand.
Shotgun, empty, staged at the far left or far right window, at least 4 rounds on person.
Action Shooter starts standing beside the horse, rifle in hand. When ready say, “We have to get outta
here.” At the signal, move to one of the center windows and engage the rifle targets with 5 rounds
each. Move to whichever window has the shotgun, make the rifle safe, retrieve the shotgun and
engage the shotgun targets in front of that window. Move to the window on the other end that also
has a table and engage the 2 shotgun targets. Make the shotgun safe, on the table. Move to the
nearest door and engage the target with all five rounds from the first pistol. Holster and move to
the remaining door and engage the target with all 5 rounds from the second pistol. Holster. After
being cleared by the RO, retrieve long-guns and proceed to the unloading table.
10 rifle
2 shotgun
START
START
10 rifle 5 pistol
5 pistol
2 shotgun
• 10 rifle
• 2 shotgun
• 2 shotgun
• 5 pistol
• 5 Pistol
Shooting Order
Stage No. 3 NH SASS CAS Championship - July 2016
“Ya Gotta Save the Cows”
10 Pistol, 10 Rifle, 4 Shotgun
Scenario
You’ve been put in charge of guarding the boss’s cattle. Suddenly, you notice a nasty looking
bunch of desperados trying to sneak up on you. You must chase them off before they can steal the
cattle. You’re well-heeled and more than good enough to scatter this lot.
Pistols, loaded, holstered.
Rifle, loaded with 10 rounds, staged on the right side of the outhouse.
Shotgun, empty, staged on the left side of the outhouse, at least 4 rounds on person.
Action
Shooter starts standing in the outhouse. When ready say “You ain’t getting these cows”! At the
signal, exit the outhouse, turn left, retrieve the shotgun and engage any 2 shotgun targets. Make the
shotgun safe. Move to the other side of the outhouse, retrieve the rifle and engage the 3 targets with
all 10 rounds, hitting each at least 3 times. Make the rifle safe. Move back to shotgun and engage
the remaining two shotgun targets. Make shotgun safe. Move to fence and engage the pistol targets
with a John Wayne Sweep (1-2-3-3-2-1-1-2-3-3). After being cleared by the RO, collect long guns
and proceed to the unloading table.
START
insde
10 rifle
R1 R2
R3
2 and 2
shotgun
P2
P3
P1
10 pistol
• 2 shotgun
• 10 rifle
• 2 shotgun
• 10 pistol
Shooting Order
Stage No. 4 NH SASS CAS Championship - July 2016
Get Out, Now!
10 Pistol, 10, Rifle, 4 Shotgun
History
This scenario was written for “The Fracas” held July 12, 2015.
Scenario
A lawless band of desperados have taken over the Jersey Lilly saloon. The marshal and town’s
people have been powerless to do anything about it. Well, we can’t have that now, can we? We’ll
get them out.
Pistols, loaded, holstered.
Rifle, loaded with 10 rounds, staged at the right window.
Shotgun, empty, staged in left window, at least 4 rounds on person.
Action Shooter begins standing at the left window, both hands on the sill. When ready say “Get out
NOW”! At the signal, retrieve the shotgun and engage the shotgun targets in any order. Make the
shotgun safe. Move to the right window, retrieve the rifle and engage targets with a Hermit Joe
Sweep (1-1-1-2-1-3-1-4-1-5). Make the rifle safe. Move to the doorway and with your pistols engage
the pistol targets with a continuous Hermit Joe Sweep. After being cleared by the RO, collect the
long guns and proceed to the unloading table.
4 shotgun
10 pistol
10 rifle
START
R1
R2
R3
R4
R5
R1
R3
R4
R5
R2
• 4 shotgun
• 10 rifle
• 10 pistol
Shooting Order
Stage No. 5 NH SASS CAS Championship - July 2016
Gunfight at the Cabin 10 Pistol, 10 Rifle, 4 Shotgun
History This scenario based loosely on the film “Connager”, was written for a Pemi match held May 5,
2013
Scenario You’re trying to round up a small herd of stolen cattle when you find the rustlers hide-out.
There’re not prepared for you, so you move in to retake the herd.
Pistols, loaded, holstered.
Rifle, loaded with 10 rounds, staged on table.
Shotgun, empty, staged in the doorway, at least 4 rounds on person.
Action Shooter begins standing at the inside doorway, hands on pistols. When ready say “That’s the life
of an outlaw, tough, ain’t it “? At the signal, engage the shotgun targets in any order. Make the
shotgun safe and move to the window. Through the window, engage the pistol targets in a
continuous San Juan Sweep (1-1-2-1-2-3-1-2-3-4). Holster pistols. Move to the hitching rail,
retrieve the rifle and engage the 4 targets in a San Juan Sweep. After being cleared by the RO,
collect long guns and proceed to the unloading table.
10 rifle
4 shotgun
10 pistol
R1R2
R3
R4
R1
R3
R4
R2
START
• 4 shotgun
• 10 pistol
• 10 Rifle
Shooting Order
Stage No. 6 NH SASS CAS Championship - July 2016
“I Gotta Help the Marshal” 10 Pistol, 10 Rifle,4 Shotgun
History This scenario was written and used at the 2013 “Fracas”.
Scenario:
Your walk around town has taken you past the jail, where you discover a jail break is in progress.
The town marshal seems to have his hands full, so you step in to help.
Pistols, loaded, holstered.
Rifle, loaded with10 rounds, in hand.
Shotgun, empty, staged on left table, at least 4 rounds on person.
Shooter starts standing to the left of the jail, rifle in hand. When ready say “I’ll give ya a hand,
marshal”. At the signal, engage the rifle targets by sweeping twice from either end. Make the
rifle safe. Move to the left table, retrieve the shotgun and engage the four targets in any order.
Make the shotgun safe, then with your pistols engage the pistol targets sweeping twice from
either end. Pistol targets may be engaged anywhere along the firing line. After being cleared by
the RO, collect long guns and proceed to the unloading table.
START
R1
R2
R3R4
R5
R1
R3
R4
R2
R5
10 rifle
4 shotgun
• 10 Rifle
• 4 shotgun
• 10 pistol
Shooting Order
10 pistol
Stage No. 7 NH SASS CAS Championship - July 2016
Rebel’s Raid at the Freight House
10 pistol, 10 Rifle, 4 Shotgun
History This scenario was used at the 2015 “Fracas” and modified from the Wild Bunch match held the
weekend of July 10, 2015.
Scenario You have drawn guard duty this evening at the Freight House. There’s been trouble since bandits
moved into the territory. About midnight you amble over to the house to relieve the late night
boredom. As you peer into the night from the freight house platform, you notice movement. It’s
a raid!
Pistols, loaded, holstered.
Rifle, loaded with 10 rounds, staged on the front window.
Shotgun, empty, staged on the front window, at least 4 rounds on person.
Action Begin standing on either of the platforms, to the right side or left side of the freight house, hands
to the sides of your face, as if you were peering into the darkness. Yell, “Wake-up, it’s a raid.”
At the signal, draw your first pistol and engage the pistol targets with an Arkansas Shuffle (1-1-
2-3-3). Holster. Move to and retrieve the rifle engaging the targets in a Double Arkansas
Shuffle (1-1-1-1-2-2-3-3-3-3). Make rifle safe, Retrieve the shotgun and engage the knockdown
shotgun targets in any order. Make shotgun safe, Move to the second platform. Engage the
remaining five pistols in an Arkansas Shuffle. After being cleared by the RO, collect the long
guns and proceed to the unloading table.
P1P2
P3
R1
R2
R3
5 pistol
P1P2
P3
5 pistol
10 rifle 4 shotgun
START
START
• 5 pistol
• 10 rifle
• 4 shotgun
• 5 pistol
Shooting Order
Stage No. 8 NH SASS CAS Championship - July 2016
Things Ain’t too Pretty 10 Pistol, 10 Rifle, 4 Shotgun
History The basis for this scenario comes from the 2014 End of Trail and a shooting sequence developed
by T.A. Chance. The story line was authored by Dakota Joe SASS #3471 and incorporated to a
scenario used at the 2014 “FRACAS”.
Scenario The railroad, it seems has by-passed Pemi Gulch. The old station has burned down and it’s a sad
sight to behold. All that’s left is an old outhouse.
Pistols, loaded, holstered.
Rifle, loaded with 10 rounds, in hand, standing at the right table.
Shotgun, empty, staged on left table, at least 4 rounds on person.
Action Shooter starts standing at the right table, rifle in hand. When ready say “Things ain’t as pretty
as they used to be”. At the signal, engage the rifle targets in two 1-3-1 Sweeps, from either end.
(I can’t believe this sweep doesn’t have a real name!). Make the rifle safe. Move to the barricade
and with the pistols, engage the pistol targets in two separate 1-3-1 Sweeps from either end.
Holster pistols. Move to and retrieve the shotgun and engage the shotgun targets in any order.
After being cleared by the RO, retrieve long-guns and proceed to the unloading table.
START
insde
10 rifle
R1 R2
R3
2 and 2
shotgun
P2
P3
P1
10 pistol
• 2 shotgun
• 10 rifle
• 2 shotgun
• 10 pistol
Shooting Order
Stage No. 9 NH SASS CAS Championship - July 2016
Time to Dance
10 Rifle, 10 Pistol, 4 Shotgun
History: This scenario used for the 2014 “Fracas”, written by Dakota Joe SASS #3471. As in
many of our smaller matches target placement is often repeated, while shooting sequences can be
quite different.
Scenario: You come across an old saloon and spy the town’s gang of hoodlums hanging around.
They’re looking for trouble and you’re going to give it to them.
Pistols 10 rounds, holstered.
Rifle 10 rounds, staged in the right window.
Shotgun, empty, staged in the left window, at least four rounds on person.
Shooter starts standing at the right window, hands on the sill. When ready say “All right boys,
let’s dance”. At the signal, retrieve the rifle and Sweep the targets from either end. Make the
rifle safe. Move to and retrieve the shotgun and engage the shotgun targets in any order. Move to
the doorway and with the pistols Sweep the pistol targets from either end. Holster pistols. After
being cleared by the RO, retrieve the long-guns and proceed to the unloading table.
4 shotgun
10 pistol
10 rifle
START
R1
R2
R3
R4
R5
R1
R3
R4
R5
R2
• 4 shotgun
• 10 rifle
• 10 pistol
Shooting Order
Stage No. 10 NH SASS CAS Championship - July 2016
“You Have No Idea How Little I Care” 10 Pistol, 10 Rifle, 4 Shotgun
Scenario
You and the boys have driven a herd of horses to the railhead only to be met by a group from a
rival ranch. While standing outside the depot, you and the other foreman have words and before
you know it, a fight breaks out. There’s a lot of shooting, but luckily no one’s killed. As you sit
back to back, exhausted, you ask him his name. He says “Rudy”.
Pistols, loaded, holstered.
Rifle, loaded with10 rounds, staged at the hitching rail.
Shotgun, empty, staged at the inside doorway, at least 4 rounds on person.
Action Shooter starts standing at the hitching rail, hands at their side.
When ready say “You have no idea how little I care.”! At the signal, retrieve the rifle and
engage the targets in a Progressive Sweep (1-2-2-3-3-3-4-4-4-4). Make the rifle safe. Move to
the inside doorway, retrieve the shotgun and engage the targets in any order. Make the shotgun
safe. Move to the window and engage the targets in a continuous Regressive Sweep (4-4-4-4-3-
3-3-2-2-1). After being cleared by the RO, retrieve long-guns and proceed to the unloading table.
10 rifle
4 shotgun
10 pistol
R1R2
R3
R4
R1
R3
R4
R2
START
• 4 shotgun
• 10 pistol
• 10 Rifle
Shooting Order
Wild Bunch Side Match
Friday July 8th 2016
This three-stage side match offers an opportunity for us Cowboy’s to shoot firearms from a
different era. Welcome to “The Fracas at Pemi Gulch” Wild Bunch Side. We will not be using a
rifle during this Side Match.
You may expect up to three magazine changes per stage and the occasional shotgun reload. All
Wild Bunch conventions will be followed regardless of the firearms you are using. The Wild
Bunch conventions are printed on the following page.
Safety in Wild Bunch shooting is paramount, so we must all be vigilant and mind where we keep
our trigger finger.
Have Fun and be SAFE.
Wild Bunch Stage Conventions
STAGE CONVENTIONS
Stage Conventions, or standard range behaviors, are a list of practices every shooter is expected
to know and follow on every stage. These stage conventions should be followed in all Wild
Bunch™ Action Shooting matches unless otherwise directed in stage descriptions.
1. Knockdown targets that do not fall may not be re-engaged. All shotgun targets are Non-
Comstock.
2. All knockdown targets (shotgun, rifle, or pistol) must go down to count. Any knockdown
target still standing once the shooter has engaged the next sequence of the stage will be counted
as a miss.
3. All staged guns shall have their barrels pointed safely down range. All long guns initially
staged on a horizontal flat surface shall be staged lying flat where at least the rear of the trigger
guard is on the staging area. All handguns initially staged on a horizontal flat surface must be
staged with the entire handgun lying flat on the staging surface.
4. Shooters may not start a stage with ammunition in hand.
5. After the shooting string, long guns are made safe with muzzle down range, action open, and
containing no live ammunition.
6. Pistols are discarded open and empty with muzzle down range. They are never re-holstered
until cleared at the end of the stage by the RO.
7. Pistols are shown clear on the firing line at the end of the stage prior to holstering.
8. Safe gun handling is the shooter’s responsibility. The 170-degree safety rule is in effect.
9. If no starting position is given, the shooter shall stand fully erect with pistol holstered, hands at
the side not touching any firearm.
10. Cowboy port arms is defined as standing fully erect with the butt of the long gun at or below
the waist of the shooter, the muzzle at or above the shoulder, and the long gun held with both
hands. It is not recommended that stages start with the shooter in this position.
11. Only the shooter may handle his firearms from the loading table to the unloading table.
12. Interpersonal Conflicts WILL NOT be tolerated.
SAFETY FIRST, LAST AND ALWAYS
Stage No. 1 2016 NH SASS CAS Championship - July 2016
Wild Bunch Side Match
Just Trying to Have a Drink
20 Pistol, 6 Shotgun
Scenario
You’re sitting in the local saloon having a drink. Then, from outside, you hear someone yelling
your name and saying something about their little brother. So you get up to look and see what all
the fuss is about! There’s this guy yelling about how you shot their little brother. This isn’t going
to end well for someone
Pistols, loaded, holstered, at least 3 magazines on person or staged.
Shotgun, loaded, staged on the table in doorway.
Action: Shooter starts standing in the doorway, hands on belt. When ready say, “Hey, I’m just
trying to have a drink”! At the signal, engage the 4 targets with 5 rounds each, in any order.
Safely ground the pistol. Retrieve the shotgun. Engage the three left targets, then the three right
targets. After being cleared by the RO, proceed to the unloading table.
20 pistol
6 shotgun
• 20 pistol
• 6 shotgun
Shooting Order
Stage No. 2 2016 NH SASS CAS Championship - July 2016
Wild Bunch Side Match
Coffeeville 20 Pistol, 6 Shotgun
Scenario You plan on robbing this bank while your brothers rob the other one. The town folks have other
ideas. See if you can get out of town.
Pistols, loaded, holstered, at least 3 magazines on person.
Shotgun, loaded, staged at the far left or far right window.
Action
Shooter starts standing beside the horse, hands on the saddle. At the signal, move to one of the
center windows and engage the targets with 5 rounds each, any order. Move to whichever
window has the shotgun, ground the pistol, retrieve the shotgun and engage the shotgun targets
in front of that window. Safely, move to the opposite window and engage the 3 shotgun targets.
After being cleared by the RO, retrieve long-guns and proceed to the unloading table.
3 shotgun
START
START
20 pistol
3 shotgun
• 20 pistol
• 3 shotgun
• 3 shotgun
Shooting Order
Stage No. 3 NH SASS CAS Championship - July 2016
Wild Bunch Side Match
“Save the Horses” 20 Pistol, 6 Shotgun
Scenario
You’re guarding the troop’s horses. Suddenly, you notice a nasty looking bunch of desperados
trying to sneak up on you. You must chase them off before they can steal the horses. You’re
well-heeled and more than good enough to scatter this lot.
Pistols, loaded, holstered, at least 3 magazines on person.
Shotgun, loaded, in hand.
Action
Shooter starts standing in the mine. When ready say “Stop them from getting the horses”! At
the signal, exit the mine, move to the left table, and engage any 3 shotgun targets. Make the
shotgun safe. Move to the other side of the mine, and with pistol engage the furthest set of 3
targets with two separate Nevada Sweeps. Move back to shotgun, ground the empty pistol,
retrieve shotgun and engage the remaining three shotgun targets. Make shotgun safe. Retrieve
pistol, move to fence and engage the pistol targets with two separate Nevada Sweeps. After
being cleared by the RO, collect long guns and proceed to the unloading table.
P1P2
P3
START
insde
3 and 3
shotgun
P2
P3
P1
10 pistol
• 3 shotgun
• 10 pistol
• 3 shotgun
• 10 pistol
Shooting Order
10 pistol
Plainsman Side Match
Friday July 8th 2016
This three-stage side match offers an opportunity for us cowboys to shoot firearms from a
different era. Welcome to “The Fracas at Pemi Gulch” Plainsman Match. This match requires a
brace of percussion pistols,36 caliber and above, a single-shot rifle, without ejectors, and a
double-barrel shotgun, 20 or 12 gauge.
The Plainsman Match will follow SASS Cowboy Convention, printed elsewhere the in the
Handbook.
Stage No. 1 2016 NH SASS CAS Championship - July 2016
Plainsman Side Match
Just Trying to Have a Drink
10 Pistol, 5 Rifle, 6 Shotgun
Scenario
You’re sitting in the local saloon having a drink. Then, from outside, you hear someone yelling
your name and saying something about their little brother. So you get up to look and see what all
the fuss is about! There’s this guy yelling about how you shot their little brother. This isn’t going
to end well for someone
Pistols, loaded, holstered.
Rifle, empty, at least 5 rounds on person.
Shotgun, empty, staged on the table in doorway.
Action: Shooter starts standing in the doorway, hands on belt. When ready say, “Hey, I’m just
trying to have a drink”! At the signal, retrieve rifle and engage the 2 furthest targets alternating,
with 5 rounds. Make the rifle safe. Retrieve the shotgun. Engage the three left targets, then the
three right targets. Make the shotgun safe. Engage the 2 closest targets alternating with all ten
rounds. After being cleared by the RO, proceed to the unloading table.
5 rifle
6 shotgun
10 pistol• 5 rifle
• 6 shotgun
• 10 pistol
Shooting Order
Stage No. 2 2016 NH SASS CAS Championship - July 2016
Plainsman Side Match
Coffeeville 10 Pistol, 6 Rifle, 4 Shotgun
Scenario You plan on robbing this bank while your brothers rob the other one. The town folks have other
ideas. See if you can get out of town.
Pistols, loaded, holstered.
Rifle, empty, staged at far right window.
Shotgun, empty, staged at the far left or far right window.
Action
Shooter starts standing beside the horse, hands on the saddle. At the signal, move to one of the
center windows and engage the pistol targets with all 10 rounds. Move to and retrieve the
shotgun, and engage the shotgun targets in front of that window. Move to the opposite window
and engage the remaining 2 shotgun targets. Make the shotgun safe. Retrieve the rifle, move to
one of the center windows and engage the 2 furthest targets 3 times each. After being cleared by
the RO, retrieve long-guns and proceed to the unloading table.
2 shotgun
START
START
10 pistol
6 Rifle
2 shotgun
• 10 pistol
• 2 shotgun
• 2 shotgun
• 6 rifle
Shooting Order
Stage No. 3 NH SASS CAS Championship - July 2016
Plainsman Side Match
“Save the Horses” 10 Pistol, 6 Rifle, 4 Shotgun
Scenario
You’re guarding the horses. Suddenly, you notice a nasty looking bunch of Indians trying to
sneak up on you. You must chase them off before they can steal the horses. You’re well-heeled
and more than good enough to scatter this lot.
Pistols, loaded, holstered.
Rifle, empty, in hand.
Shotgun, empty, staged at the left table.
Action
Shooter starts standing in the mine, rifle in hand. When ready say “Stop them from getting the
horses”! At the signal, step out of the mine and engage the rifle targets twice each. Move to the
shotgun, make the rifle safe. Retrieve the shotgun and engage the shotgun targets in any order.
Make the shotgun safe. Move to the fence and with pistol engage the set of 3 closer targets with
two separate Nevada Sweeps. After being cleared by the RO, collect long guns and proceed to
the unloading table.
R1 R2
R3
4 shotgun
P2
P3
P1
10 pistol
• 6 rifle
• 4 shotgun
• 10 pistol
Shooting OrderSTART
insde6 rifle
outside
Warm-Up Stages
Stage No. 1 NH SASS CAS Championship - July 2016
Get Out, Now! 10 Pistol, 10 Rifle, 4 Shotgun
Pistols, loaded, holstered.
Rifle, loaded with 10 rounds, staged at the right window.
Shotgun, empty, staged in left window, at least 4 rounds on person.
Action Shooter begins standing in the doorway, both hands on the jamb. When ready say “Get out,
NOW”! At the signal, with pistols, Sweep the targets twice, starting from either end. Holster.
Move the right window, retrieve the rifle and Sweep the targets twice, starting from either end.
Make the rifle safe. Move to and retrieve the shotgun. Engage the shotgun targets in any order.
After being cleared by the RO, collect the long guns and proceed to the unloading table.
4 shotgun
10 pistol
10 rifle
START
R1
R2
R3
R4
R5
R1
R3
R4
R5
R2
• 10 pistol
• 10 rifle
• 4 shotgun
Shooting Order
Warm-Up Stages
Stage No. 2 NH SASS CAS Championship - July 2016
Gunfight at the Cabin 10 Pistol, 10 Rifle, 4 Shotgun
Pistols, loaded, holstered.
Rifle, loaded with 10 rounds, staged on table.
Shotgun, empty, staged in the doorway, at least 4 rounds on person.
Action Shooter begins standing at the inside window, hands on pistols. When ready say “That’s the life of
an outlaw, tough, ain’t it “? At the signal, engage the pistol targets in a continuous Nevada Sweep.
Holster. Move to and retrieve the shotgun. Then engage the shotgun targets in any order. Make
the shotgun safe and move to the hitching rail, retrieve the rifle and engage the 4 targets in a
Nevada Sweep. After being cleared by the RO, collect long guns and proceed to the unloading
table.
10 rifle
4 shotgun
10 pistol
R1R2
R3
R4
R1
R3
R4
R2
START
• 10 pistol
• 4 shotgun
• 10 rifle
Shooting Order
Warm-Up Stages
Stage No. 3 NH SASS CAS Championship - July 2016
“I Gotta Help the Marshal” 10 Pistol, 10 Rifle, 2 Shotgun
Pistols, loaded, holstered.
Rifle, loaded with10 rounds, in hand.
Shotgun, empty, staged on left table, at least 4 rounds on person.
Shooter starts standing at the left table, hands on hat rim. When ready say “I’ll give ya a hand,
marshal”. At the signal, engage any two shotgun targets. Make shotgun safe and move to right table.
Retrieve rifle and engage targets in a double sweep starting from either end. Make the rifle safe.
With pistols, engage pistol targets in a continuous double tap sweep from either end. Holster
pistols. Move to, retrieve the shotgun and engage the remaining shotgun targets. After being
cleared by the RO, collect long guns and proceed to the unloading table.
START
R1
R2
R3R4
R5
R1
R3
R4
R2
R5
10 rifle
2 and 2
shotgun
• 2 shotgun
• 10 Rifle
• 10 pistol
• 4 shotgun
Shooting Order
10 pistol
THANK YOU
To the Single Action Shooting Society for their continued support in providing.
To the Pemigewasset Fish & Game Club
for providing the Peacemakers financial support and a venue to hold this Cowboy shooting event.
To Callous Clyde SASS #4766 for providing all of the stage art used in the program.
To our Sponsors Who have stepped up to financially support the efforts of the Pemi Valley Peacemakers.
Main Match Sponsor Belle Evans SASS #76517
Stages Sponsors
Cowboy Custom Gunworks – Stage 1 Back River Trades – Stage 2 Custom Action Work Internet Sales and Cowboy Guns
Ironhorse Pete SASS # – Stage 3
Dedicated Cowboy Action Shooter
Klassic Laser Works – Stages 4 & 5
Custom Laser Engraving .. by Tazz
Gun Stock & Grips — Awards & Badges Tasmanian Kid aka: Ernie Sullivan ([email protected]) 603-714-1164
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Splinter Bill SASS #91487 - Stage 6 Dedicated Cowboy Action Shooter
And, especially to our many volunteers, without
whom this event would not be possible.
Personal Score Sheet
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Stage Raw Time Miss Penalty Total
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Each miss adds 5 seconds to total time.
Each procedure or minor safety penalty adds 10 seconds to total time.
(only one procedural penalty per stage)
Coaching by RO’s is encouraged in order to avoid penalties.
SPOTTERS, benefit of doubt goes to the shooter.
If you know that it’s a hit… it’s a hit.
If you know that it’s a miss… it’s a miss.
If you think it’s a hit… it’s a hit.
If you think it’s a miss…IT’S A HIT!