Cypress Sam, SASS #10915 Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 I've always thought of CAS as a Sport, or in my case even an Avocation. On another thread someone called CAS a hobby. According to the definitions, I guess it could be any of the three. But I prefer Sport. What do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Henry Quick Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Religion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 I think who cares as long as they show up at the shoots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anvil Al #59168 Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 I've always thought of CAS as a Sport, or in my case even an Avocation. On another thread someone called CAS a hobby. According to the definitions, I guess it could be any of the three. But I prefer Sport. What do you think? All 3. It is a sport, that many participate in as a hobby. As many sports people play as hobby's. It can be many different things for different people. That's one of the great things about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Solo Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Some call it a game, but I think it is a sport. We keep score and it is definitely physical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Obsession! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coyote Kincaid Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Expensive! As soon as I can use it as a tax write off then I'm set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Hand Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 I just think of it as lots of fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-BAR #18287 Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 A way of life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spades Hanlin SASS#66204 Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 All 3, a hobby sport I like to do well at... Spades H. It's also a social gathering in most cases, one of the best things about it no matter how you define it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil dogooder Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 A curse! Just think of all the great things we could accomplish if we weren't off shooting. I'd say its as much of a sport as golf is. We collect guns as much as any other hobby collects things. Its a game to some,a lifestyle to others just like any other game. So all three? Call it what you will. Its still a very fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 All 3. It is a sport, that many participate in as a hobby. As many sports people play as hobby's. It can be many different things for different people. That's one of the great things about it. Indeed. GG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim No Horse Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 None of the three...It's An Addiction! !! Lol... and ain't it grand....Yee Haw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cypress Sun Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 I consider CAS to be a social event with guns. It's also a sport and a game. For me, you and Angus, it's like a family get together with guns. Whatever it is, I can't thank you enough for getting me involved in CAS...........and I'll never forgive ya neither. Sun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackey Cole Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 I call it an obsession Because I can't get enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madd Mike #8595 Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 It has been preached as entertainment over and over and over, so please pass the Koop-aid I do it for far more than that Family Reliving my childhood past watching westerns Dress code Honor code Using real guns Real bullets, not laser inserts RV camping and fireside story tellin at the shooting ranges Teaching others our second amendment rights and a fun way to support them Others please add to the list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan Disorderly Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Competitive hobby perhaps? Rules are too vague IMO to be sport - Most sports, be it soccer or basketbal or swimming or darts or pool or such are pretty much the same everywhere. I can't imagine every soccer game having a different fiield layout...maybe the ML of MLB should run the bases left to right instead of right to left, or vary it my inning mebbe? Perhaps the 100yd dash can be 90 this week and 110 next week? Golf has some variation course to course, but not a lot in the overall stroke count. If you can break 70 you're good. Anywhere. What is a good score in a SASS match? Yes, we have world records but I've been to some matches where 40s a stage is a great score. Apples and organges make this a hobby, not a sport IMO. And while some sports don't change a lot, most advance technologically - ours is stuck in time, on purpose. I don't know any sport that is played with gear that can't be newer than 110 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Pete SASS #42168 Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Obsession! +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Dan Troop 70448 Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Is this a test? With multiple choice answers? MT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knarley Bob Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 A way of life. +1 Spent this week end, working on gun leather, making boolits,& fletching arrows for our fort, varnishing the gun cart, working on guns. No wonder I haven't gone fishing in three years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waimea Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 I consider CAS to be a social event with guns. It's also a sport and a game. For me, you and Angus, it's like a family get together with guns. Whatever it is, I can't thank you enough for getting me involved in CAS...........and I'll never forgive ya neither. Sun I can't think of anything scarier... ...But you guys pull it off with style and humor. Waimea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Competitive hobby perhaps? Rules are too vague IMO to be sport - Most sports, be it soccer or basketbal or swimming or darts or pool or such are pretty much the same everywhere. I can't imagine every soccer game having a different fiield layout...maybe the ML of MLB should run the bases left to right instead of right to left, or vary it my inning mebbe? Perhaps the 100yd dash can be 90 this week and 110 next week? Golf has some variation course to course, but not a lot in the overall stroke count. If you can break 70 you're good. Anywhere. What is a good score in a SASS match? Yes, we have world records but I've been to some matches where 40s a stage is a great score. Apples and organges make this a hobby, not a sport IMO. And while some sports don't change a lot, most advance technologically - ours is stuck in time, on purpose. I don't know any sport that is played with gear that can't be newer than 110 years. You don't seem to know much about the competitiveness and effort that goes into being a top shooter. Though I am not near as good as the top shooters these guys out THOUSANDS of rounds down range all the time constantly working on transistooms and all..Let alone the mental part of the game. It definately can be a sport for those who are in that frame of mind. The rules aren't 'vague'. Hundreds of matches have happened within the scope of the rules and with consistency. GG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace_of_Hearts Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Expensive! As soon as I can use it as a tax write off then I'm set. There are conditions in which it can be used as such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santa Fe River Stan,36999L Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Competitive hobby perhaps? Rules are too vague IMO to be sport - Most sports, be it soccer or basketbal or swimming or darts or pool or such are pretty much the same everywhere. I can't imagine every soccer game having a different fiield layout...maybe the ML of MLB should run the bases left to right instead of right to left, or vary it my inning mebbe? Perhaps the 100yd dash can be 90 this week and 110 next week? Golf has some variation course to course, but not a lot in the overall stroke count. If you can break 70 you're good. Anywhere. What is a good score in a SASS match? Yes, we have world records but I've been to some matches where 40s a stage is a great score. Apples and organges make this a hobby, not a sport IMO. And while some sports don't change a lot, most advance technologically - ours is stuck in time, on purpose. I don't know any sport that is played with gear that can't be newer than 110 years. Your lack of understanding about our sport is only matched by your ability show it. Sport - an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment. It is a sport that can be pursued at any level from hobby to avocation. Stan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-Shot Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 If it's a competition, has rules, penalties, etc. and they keep score it's a sport (which it is)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cypress Sun Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Competitive hobby perhaps? Rules are too vague IMO to be sport - Most sports, be it soccer or basketbal or swimming or darts or pool or such are pretty much the same everywhere. I can't imagine every soccer game having a different fiield layout...maybe the ML of MLB should run the bases left to right instead of right to left, or vary it my inning mebbe? Perhaps the 100yd dash can be 90 this week and 110 next week? Golf has some variation course to course, but not a lot in the overall stroke count. If you can break 70 you're good. Anywhere. What is a good score in a SASS match? Yes, we have world records but I've been to some matches where 40s a stage is a great score. Apples and organges make this a hobby, not a sport IMO. And while some sports don't change a lot, most advance technologically - ours is stuck in time, on purpose. I don't know any sport that is played with gear that can't be newer than 110 years. Perhaps this sport, hobby, game, avocation, social event, obsession, religion...........etc.............isn't for you. Maybe you should try something where the rules are much more defined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fillmore Coffins, SASS #7884 Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 It's a competitive sport. Fillmore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Arrow Hombre Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Competitive hobby perhaps? Rules are too vague IMO to be sport - Most sports, be it soccer or basketbal or swimming or darts or pool or such are pretty much the same everywhere. I can't imagine every soccer game having a different fiield layout...maybe the ML of MLB should run the bases left to right instead of right to left, or vary it my inning mebbe? Perhaps the 100yd dash can be 90 this week and 110 next week? Golf has some variation course to course, but not a lot in the overall stroke count. If you can break 70 you're good. Anywhere. What is a good score in a SASS match? Yes, we have world records but I've been to some matches where 40s a stage is a great score. Apples and organges make this a hobby, not a sport IMO. And while some sports don't change a lot, most advance technologically - ours is stuck in time, on purpose. I don't know any sport that is played with gear that can't be newer than 110 years. You'd do well to cool it with your various references to vague rules until you put some real time into this game/sport/hobby and figure out what is really going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch Coroner Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Your lack of understanding about our sport is only matched by your ability show it. Sport - an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment. It is a sport that can be pursued at any level from hobby to avocation. Stan + 1,000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaleWolf Brunelle, #2495L Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Competitive hobby perhaps? Rules are too vague IMO to be sport - Most sports, be it soccer or basketbal or swimming or darts or pool or such are pretty much the same everywhere. I can't imagine every soccer game having a different fiield layout...maybe the ML of MLB should run the bases left to right instead of right to left, or vary it my inning mebbe? Perhaps the 100yd dash can be 90 this week and 110 next week? Golf has some variation course to course, but not a lot in the overall stroke count. If you can break 70 you're good. Anywhere. What is a good score in a SASS match? Yes, we have world records but I've been to some matches where 40s a stage is a great score. Apples and organges make this a hobby, not a sport IMO. And while some sports don't change a lot, most advance technologically - ours is stuck in time, on purpose. I don't know any sport that is played with gear that can't be newer than 110 years. Just to "pile on" : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nevada Skye, SASS #54791 Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 I consider it THERAPY from the real world..................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C0ckr0ach, SASS #26100 Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 The answer is personal enjoyment. A reported asked me some time ago a similar question for his article on SASS. I responded: "I am out here for about four hours and I shoot for about three minutes. There is no logical reason - I simply enjoy it - it is my preference to be here versus someplace else.." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vance Montana Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 A WAY OF LIFE! VANCE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fingers McGee Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 All of the above Fingers (Show Me MO smoke) McGee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Simple answer: Yes. Clarificaion: Avocation and Hobby are the same thing. (An avocation is a hobby.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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