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    SASS- The Organization

    in SASS Wire

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    3 out of 4 clubs in my area have dropped there sass affiliation since sass would not explain to the clubs what the clubs dues where going towards, they even sent certified letters as well and with no response they dropped there affiliation. Now these clubs wanted to be a part of SASS but with no response they voted to leave. I'm a newer shooter to sass (2 years) and I have a hard time believing sass can not stay open on 19,000 members who pay $65, but after the fee went up I know there are going to be lots of people who will not renew. Ive also noticed people calling others names and that's no way to attract new members, I think a lot of the questions being asked about where the $ goes are valid. Most local clubs survive on volunteers as well on what little $ they make, if sass is pulling in $1.2 million and not being able to survive I think members should know where that $ goes. Also I don't see a push in advertising to get new members or trying to attract younger members (25-35). IF founders ranch consumes the most $(I have no proof) then maybe its time to let it go to save the whole organization. just my $.02. I love sass and will continue to be a member.

    My club had let our affiliation lapse due to an oversight. When we discovered the oversight, I promptly sent in the renewal and the $50. To our VERY small club the SASS affiliation is very important. Being listed on the SASS website is a big deal if you want to be found by prospective shooters. The SASS website isn't cheap to operate so I figure some club money going that way is good. We will use some of the resources provided by SASS for local advertising.

    SASS also payed for an exhibitor booth at the Great American Outdoor Show this week in Pennsylvania. There will be 200,000 people attending that show from a 5-6 state area. The many clubs in the area are getting HUGE publicity.

    This is all important enough to me that I will make a point of finding affiliated clubs to attend this coming season while most likely overlooking non-affiliated clubs.

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    How can I tell a new from old Vaquero?

    in SASS Wire

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    They are either the original Ruger Vaquero or the Ruger New Vaquero. All of them are New Model Vaqueros. None of them are Old Model Vaqueros. No such thing.

    Oh there is definitely a new and old. Please don't apply Blackhawks version of old and new to vaqueros. EVERYONE knows there was never a three screw vaquero. So please stop correcting people for saying "old model" vaquero.

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    Holster features advice

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    That second set can come in another couple of inches. I started wearing holsters with a fair amount of outset and lots of cant (similar to the ones you have). I wear them in front, which is very natural and efficient for what we do in our game. Not at all useful for wearing on a horse or out and about. I put my guns in my cart when I'm not at the line. When I need to bend over I slide the holsters out.

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