September 2015 - The Texican Rangers

Texican Star
A Publication of the Texican Rangers
An Authentic Cowboy Action Shooting Club
That Treasures & Respects the Cowboy Tradition
SASS Affiliated
September 2015
PO Box 294713
Kerrville 78029-4713
Howdy Texican Rangers! Wow! What a SHINDIG
WHATCHA LOOKIN’
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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
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that was. We had 73 shooters come out to
participate in our annual “only for the fun of it”
match on Saturday September 12th. 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.
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OFFICERS
HOWDY, TEXICAN RANGERS
President - Yuma Jack
John Thomas
San Antonio, TX
(210) 240-8284
[email protected]
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.)
Vice President- Judge GeePee
Gary Powell
San Antonio, TX
(830) 980 7502
[email protected]
Secretary - Agarita Annie
Janie Thomas
Camp Wood, TX
(936) 662-1962
[email protected]
Treasurer - Madam Ella Moon
Joann Messer
Kerrville, TX
(830) 257-5904
[email protected]
Range Master – Nueces Slim
Johnny Thomas
Camp Wood TX
(936) 662-1004
[email protected]
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Territorial Governor
Dusty Lone Star
Don Hathorne
San Antonio TX (210) 373-5517
[email protected]
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please send to:
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[email protected]
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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.
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HOWDY, TEXICAN RANGERS
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In other events, we had 25 shooters show up to
compete in our second Wild Bunch Match for the year
on August 29th. 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 30th, 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 10th.
Texican Rangers, let’s ride!
Yuma Jack
Happy Birthday
Texicans!
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SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
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
Aunt “T”
Crazy Clyde
Culebra Blaze
Dusty Leather
Maid Jalaff
Marshal Jamison
Shady Mace
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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.
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SASS 2015 TG SUMMIT AGENDA
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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 [email protected] or directly to Dusty Lone Star at
[email protected].
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TEXICAN RANGERS - CHAMPIONS-2015
Congratulations to the 2015 Category winners:
1911T
BAM
B Western
Cattle Baron
Cowgirl
Duelist
Duelist Senior
Duelist Senior (2nd)
Duelist Silver Senior
Elder Statesman
Elder Statesman (2nd)
Elder Statesman (3rd)
Frontiersman
Frontiersman (2nd)
Frontier Cartridge
Frontier Cartridge Duelist
Frontier Cartridge Gunfighter
Forty-Niner Lady
Gran Patron
Gunfighter
Gunfighter (2nd)
Gunfighter Senior
Senior
Senior(2nd)
Senior (3rd)
Silver Senior
Silver Senior (2nd)
Silver Senior (3rd)
Silver Senior Lady
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
Cleanest Chihuahua Charlie and Newt Ritter
Fastest Female Shooter Shooting Iron Miller
Fastest Male Shooter Skyhawk Hans
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SHINDIG 2015
(Thanks to Agarita Annie, Beans Aghin and Miss Sassi Fras, our photographers)
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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
Oct 2-4
Oct 15-17
Oct 17
Oct 31
Dec 2-6
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
Defend Old Ft. Parker
SW Regional
Whoopin
TSRA CAS South Regional
Ft. Parker
Oklahoma City
Tejas Caballeros
Texas Riviera Pistoleros
SASS Convention
Las Vegas
2016
Feb 22-28
Winter Range
(25th Anniversary)
Phoenix
Mar 17-20
Trailhead
(25 Anniversary)
THSS
th
May 13-15
May 19-22
Jail Break
Fall of the Fort
(SASS TX State Championship)
Oakwood Outlaws
Ft. Parker
CENTRAL TEXAS MONTHLY CLUB SHOOTING SCHEDULES
1st Saturday
1st Saturday
2nd Saturday
2nd Saturday
2nd Sunday
2nd Weekend
3rd Saturday
4th Saturday (Cowboy) and 4th Sunday (Long Range)
Plum Creek (Lockhart)
South Texas Pistoleros (San Antonio)
Texas Riviera Pistoleros (George West)
Travis County Regulators (Smithville)
Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros (Pharr)
Texican Rangers (Comfort)
Tejas Caballeros (Dripping Springs)
Green Mountain Regulators (Marble Falls)
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SASS AFFILIATED CLUBS IN TEXAS
WESTERN AREA
Bounty Hunters (Levelland) (2nd Saturday)
Butterfield Trail Regulators (Abilene) (3th Saturday)
Canadian River Regulators (Clarendon) (2nd/3rd/5th Sat)
Comanche Trail Shootists (Midland) (1st Saturday)
Concho Valley Shooters (Water Valley (2nd/4th Saturday)
El Vaqueros (Breckenridge) (1st Sunday)
Gruesome Gulch Gang (Plainview/Kress) (3rd Saturday)
Lajitas Rangers and Rogues (Lajitas) (2nd Saturday)
Purgatory Ridge Rough Riders (Slaton) (4thSaturday)
Texas Tumbleweeds (Amarillo) (1st Saturday)
CENTRAL AREA
Green Mountain Regulators (Marble Falls) (4thSaturday )
Plum Creek Shooting Society (Lockhart)(1st Saturday)
Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros (Pharr) (2nd Sunday)
South Texas Pistolaros (San Antonio) (1st Saturday)
Tejas Caballeros (Dripping Springs) (3rd Saturday)
Texas Riviera Pistoleros (George West) (2nd Saturday)
Texican Rangers (Comfort) (2nd weekend)
Travis County Regulators (Smithville) (2nd Saturday)
EASTERN AREA
Badlands Bar 3 (Clarksville) (3rd weekend)
Berger Sharpshooters (Greenville) (3rd Sunday)
Big Thicket Outlaws (Beaumont) (3rd Saturday)
Buck Creek Bandoleros (Nemo) (1st Sat/3rd weekend)
Comanche Valley Vigilantes (Cleburne) (4thweekend )
Lone Star Frontier Shooting Club (Cleburne) (2 nd weekend)
Magnolia Misfits (Houston) (4th weekend)
Oakwood Outlaws (Oakwood) (2nd weekend )
Old Fort Parker Patriots (Groesbeck) (3rd weekend)
Orange County Regulators (Orange) (1st/3rd Saturday)
Red River Regulators (Texarkana) (3rd Sunday)
Tejas Pistoleros (Eagle Lake) (4th weekend)
Texas Historical Shootist Society (Columbus) (3rd Sunday)
Texas Peacemakers (Tyler) (1st weekend)
Texas Tenhorns Shooting Club (Leonard) (last full weekend)
Texas Troublemakers (Brownsboro) (1st Saturday)
Thunder River Renegades (Magnolia) (1st weekend)
Trinity Valley Regulators (Mansfield) (3rd Sunday)
Willow Hole Cowboys (North Zulch) (3rdweekend)
[information obtained from Cowboy Chronicle]
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Longhorn
Bullets
Hopalong Herbert
Donald Herbert
210-602-6994
Rick Page
210-844-9362
Caliber
Weight
Config
PRICE/500
PRICE/1000
.38
100
105
125
125
130
158
158
158
100
245
215
180
240
200
160
180
200
250
124
125
180
200
200
230
405
RNFP
FP
RNFP
FP
RNFP
RNFP
FP
SWC
RNFP
RNFP
SWC
RNFP
SWC
RNFP
RNFP
RNFP
RNFP
RNFP
RN
CN
FP
SWC
RN
RN
FPT
32
33
35
35
36
39
39
39
33
59
49
41
52
45
46
41
45
53
35
35
41
45
45
51
111
64
66
70
70
72
77
77
77
65
117
98
81
104
90
92
81
90
106
70
70
81
90
90
101
222
.380
.38-55
.41
.44
.44-40
.45 COLT
9MM
40 S&W
.45ACP
45-70
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