Marshal Jack Murphy SASS #32018 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 I have been shooting gunfighter for 6-7 years. I thought I understood the rules pretty good but this weekend something happened that make me wonder. Another gunfighter was shooting the stage when his left pistol jammed. He shot the right pistol dry and holster as he should have and is completely legal under the rules. He then un-jammed the left pistol and finished shooting the stage using his right hand. He told me what he did is completely legal also. My understanding from the rules is that once he had cleared the jam he must shoot the rest of the stage with his left hand. Who is right? From Shooter's Handbook: “Gunfighter Style” is defined as shooting with a revolver in each hand. Revolvers must be cocked and fired one handed, unsupported, one right-handed and the other left-handed. There is no set pattern as to how the revolvers are to be fired, but alternating revolvers is clearly the most efficient. • The Gunfighter and B-Western Categories are the only categories that allow two loaded revolvers “in hand” at the same time. • When a stage calls for 10 revolver rounds in a single sequence or the use of only one revolver for the stage, the Gunfighter may draw both revolvers and engage the targets. The Gunfighter shall shoot the targets in exactly the same sequence as prescribed in the stage scenario. A Gunfighter may utilize any sequence that might be available for use by any other shooting category. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korupt Karl Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 He was correct in that he shot the right dry and holstered.....but he should have completed the string with the other pistol left handed.... it's no different than a split pistol where you would shoot double duelist. At no time would a GF be allowed to shoot both pistols with the same hand during a string of ten. KK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Rick Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Sounds like you are right - shooter shot out of category. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Three Foot Johnson Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Agree. He should have finished shooting with his left hand only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyenne Culpepper 32827 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 yup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboy Rick, SASS #49739L Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 There you have it - a simple misinterpretation of the rules. Set yer pard straight and move on. CR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustang Gregg Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 :FlagAm: :FlagAm: I would say it was done incorrectly, if he was shooting Gunfighter Category. If he was shooting B Western Category, it would have been correct to clear and fire remaining rounds with either hand. BTW: Category, not class. SASS has no class. MG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anvil Al #59168 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Give that man a P and send him to the RO books. He did good until he shot it with the same hand as the other gun was shot from. At that point. He was out of category. He can shoot one dry and holster. He can help get the gun back up and in working order using both hands. But then he needed to finish the string with the hand the gun started in. He better get that straight before he pulls that again and gets nailed for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Possum Skinner, SASS#60697 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Folks should learn the rules of whatever category they intend to shoot before they attempt to participate in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mud Marine,SASS#54686 Life Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 5 rounds right and 5 rounds left with NO EXCEPTIONS! "Out of category!!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painted Filly Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Yes he shot out of category. He should get a P. Marshall Jack, Hope to see you again soon. Maybe 4th Saturday at Briggsdale? Hoping to get up there for it. Can't Make Pawnee this week, Kiowa has to work. Painted Filly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Dave Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Yes he shot out of category. He should get a P. Marshall Jack, Hope to see you again soon. Maybe 4th Saturday at Briggsdale? Hoping to get up there for it. Can't Make Pawnee this week, Kiowa has to work. Painted Filly Well double dang it! Was hoping to see you Filly, it's been far too long! Weather is looking good for Pawnee too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painted Filly Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Griz, Sorry Kiowa has to work nights so dont have enough time to make it up and back home before he has to go to work. I will see you soon though I promise! Painted Filly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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