Black Hills Barb

My TG is doing his job! He is a TG for two clubs. Emails went out a week ago and NO ONE has responded to the email. He got one face to face response and one text message and he'll have mine. That's it. When your club doesn't shoot in the winter months, it's very hard to get responses. Our club's last match was the end of October. The one club does have indoor matches in January and February. However, the votes are due before that.

I have an over the door coat rack and hang them by the belt over the hooks.

We are heading out Pittsburgh way on Friday with plans to go to West Overton Village. West Overton Distilling is where Old Overholt was made. Doc Holliday's favorite drink was Old Overholt rye whiskey. We're not sure how much we'll get to see but we can always return. It's about 3 hours from our home in eastern PA. We'll likely have a bucket list of more places to see on our next road trip.

We had a great time. Husband and daughter shot. As a vendor, I was super happy with how well that part of the match was handled.

I am a Match Director and have been for many years. Over that time I have been contacted by several shooters with medical issues, and most of those issues are with their feet. Usually they ask if they need something from their doctor. I don't require them to present that, but I do appreciate that they contacted me prior to the match to ask. Doing so eliminates any issue with another shooter questioning someone else's choice of footwear. If shooters with foot problems can find a shoe that is comfortable for themselves as well as visually suitable for the cowboy era, I see no issues. The SASS rule is pretty clear and states "outlawed items". The outlawed footwear is "All types of athletic shoes or combat boots, no matter the material from which they are constructed." We did have a long time shooter with some serious health issues who, in his later years, could only wear crocs and did have a doctor's approval as well. So, if your choice of footwear it pretty far off the cowboy era fashion, you most likely should have something from a doctor.

I'm not shooting this year but I will be there. I will be vending instead. Stop by my shop, Stitches In Time, and say Howdy. I am located between T Star Leather and Ruby Red Rider's shop.

With a SASS # of 018, I'd say scammer. But, you could always check with Ruby.

Once again El Posse Grande is hosting both the WB State Championship and CAS State Championship matches. The Wild Bunch match will take place on Friday, May 22. The CAS match will take place on Saturday & Sunday May 23-24. More detailed info and registration forms will be posted later this fall on our website http://www.elpossegrande.com and on our Facebook page El Posse Grande.

Yes, I have seen what happens when you send 5 squibs down the barrel of a Ruger pistol! It bulged the barrel, and everyone was darn lucky that it wasn't worse. There was no personal injury - just a lot of thankful posse members. Before anyone asks, the TO did do his job, but the shooter did not stop when told to.

I actually thought that "after two squibs you had to get new ammo or stop shooting" was a rule. I've heard it for years.

Yes, they are on the Cavalier Cowboys website. Here's the link to the overall scores. Overall Scores

When it's this hot and humid we would go with 10 on each but ask that only 2, maybe 3, are loading at a time. Also, after shooting we do hope that folks can return to a task, too. We do slow the pace a bit as well. We have often left this up to a vote. Most seem to prefer 2 small posses.

Let me know if you want pics of stages 7 & 9. I'll see if I can find them. If not, I can just take a pic of each without the targets. Thank you for the nice coverage of our match. It was great to see you again and spend a little more time with you. BTW, you were on a terrific posse. Tom, Travis, Pike & Mike are among the best there is in my book. I hope we cross paths on the trail again sometime. Did you use the QR code to see match pics? There must be over a thousand of them by now.

If and when you make it to PA you'll get to see him and, hear his harmonica playing, again. I can always count on Tom and that crew to be at our match. They are the BEST!

May 23-25, 2025

Cowtown Scout, Listen to Double Tap Taylor! He won't steer you wrong. We would love to have you at the PA State match. It's actually a twofor now. We just got the word today that we are also hosting the Wild Bunch State Championship. WB will be on Friday and the CAS match will be on Saturday and Sunday. Monday will be my sleep all day time!

It's likely you'll be meeting and shooting with some of my friends in both NY and Maine. Many of them attend the PA match, too. Safe travels!

That's a pretty nice goal to have! I hope you can make it to PA where I will likely be the only CCG in a picture with you and the rest of the Classic Cowboys.

Happy Valley Harlot, Black Hills Barb, Doc Allan Wood We accomplished the "Family Triple Play" 1st in class, Clean match, and top 16 for each of us. Plus Happy Valley Harlot received a best costume award.

My husband found an article from EOT 1985. This was long before our cowboy days. Enjoy!

SASS Alias: Black Hills Barb SASS #: 34171 Where you are from: Allenwood, PA How long you’ve been Cowboy Action Shooting: 18 years

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I signed up! Did you?

I will contact those that I know have shown interest in working the event and request that they contact you. Put my name down! Thank you!!!!! I think this venue is a great place to recruit new members.