LQ Jones Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 Had an experience at a monthly today. I was dressed as a Mexican peasant and was confronted over wearing traditional huaraches. Mind you, it's 90 something in the shade. I wouldn't fault anybody for trying to stay cool. Correct me if I'm wrong, the only place where footwear is specifically outlined is for classic cowboy and B-movie Western categories. Otherwise, no athletic shoes or combat boots. To me, the Spirit of the Game is about having fun safely, and getting others interested - not running people off with rules and policies. Teaching and coaching rather than confronting. At least it was that way in the 90s when I joined. El Q Jones 27949 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 Are ya sure they weren't joshin' ya? What period correct tire tread on those huarraches? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Kiowa Jones #6765 Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 Really? I hope it wasn't one of the club officers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Dave Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 Like Griff, I would hope that they are joking with you... But it would seem by your post, if they were, you weren't aware of that fact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santa Fe River Stan,36999L Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 Dang Pard. That stinks. Don't give it anymore concern than it deserves which is none. Use it as a learning experience for un(ill)informed. Stan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LQ Jones Posted June 11, 2016 Author Share Posted June 11, 2016 I think mine were a Kmart tire at some point... It wasn't joshing. And it was. And I'll take my $12 elsewhere. El Q Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 Huh? Ask the CP to show you what rule you broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blastmaster Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Was there a penalty given? If so, did MD uphold the penalty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Rick Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Is this a "huarache" that you're referring to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LQ Jones Posted June 12, 2016 Author Share Posted June 12, 2016 I did. No penalty. And yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Canyon Kid #43974 Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Just proves there are still folks in high places that do not understand the rules. Many times these dress up idiots try to inforce what they want the rules to be. If you can shoot barefoot, which you can, except CC and BW and you can wear any shoe that looks remotely close to period correct what were they thinking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kajun Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 What Santa Fe River Stan said (I actually agree with him on something...whooda thunk ) I know a few of the good folks at Fort White and I'm surprised that would happen there. I've seen someone dressed in an Indian outfit and they shot barefooted. Kajun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LQ Jones Posted June 12, 2016 Author Share Posted June 12, 2016 It's their match - I won't participate. Other issues there, they're just not about the shooters. This cinched it - as stupid as it is. El Q Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jefro, SASS#69420 Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Nothing wrong the peasant outfit , plan to do one fer meself. And boots are only required in the two costume categories . Shoes, sandals, barefoot...all perfectly legal....I wear shoes, usually my Red Wing oxfords, for dress up I have a pair of captoes and black oxfords. Hope you get things straight....Good Luck Jefro Relax-Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolan Kraps, SASS # 24084 Life Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Me too. When I wear it I an "Rolan do DE Krappas" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Pat Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Isn't there a lady top shooter that goes barefoot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yusta B. Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Half-a-hand Henry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Brules Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 SOG has nothing to do with dress "violations." Or, any other such errors, if that's what this actually was. It is assessed along the lines of willful violations of stage procedure to gain a competitive edge. The comment likely, we hope, started as a joke, then got foolish from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Bullweed Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 In this area, you are likely to see a shooter in overalls, no shirt, no shoes and a tophat. There is another shooter who has worn longjohns with a big rubber butt (think Kardashians). Another shoiter has worn longjohns, a barrel with suspenders and no shoes. I thought SOG was for on-the-clock intentional failure to follow the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LQ Jones Posted June 12, 2016 Author Share Posted June 12, 2016 This was nothing of the sort. Just uninformed confrontation. Pissed me off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cemetery Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 There was a guy and his son who used to always shot barefoot. Shot with him from New Hampshire all the way down to Maryland numerous times. They never got hassled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward R S Canby, SASS#59971 Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 I find that self-appointed costume police are most active at local matches. I've never been hassled at major matches. I stopped shooting at one club for six months due to one zealous individual confronting shooters with his personal understanding of costume rules. (My confrontation was over footgear too.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Brules Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Delete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Canyon Kid #43974 Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 How can a club with officers so ignorant of the rules host major matches? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Arrow Hombre Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 In this area, you are likely to see a shooter in overalls, no shirt, no shoes and a tophat. There is another shooter who has worn longjohns with a big rubber butt (think Kardashians). Another shoiter has worn longjohns, a barrel with suspenders and no shoes. I thought SOG was for on-the-clock intentional failure to follow the game. There is spirit of the game that refers to the spirit of the game ie the spirit of cowboy action shooting. And then there is the spirit of the game violation penalty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macinaw Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Deadwood Jake from the Cowford Regulators dressed the same way during the hot season. Nobody questioned him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blastmaster Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 I suspect there is more to this story than what appears on this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cypress Sun Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Is this a "huarache" that you're referring to? Looks like a Snook.....maybe someone had never seen toes sticking out of a Snook's mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muleshoe Bill SASS #67022 Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 There is always someone who wants to be the big cheese. to impress themselves... Sounds like you met one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LQ Jones Posted June 12, 2016 Author Share Posted June 12, 2016 It's been resolved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackwater 53393 Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 It's been resolved. Hopefully, to your satisfaction!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 It's been resolved. Hopefully, to your satisfaction!! +1! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadeye George Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 I suspect there is more to this story than what appears on this thread. There always is! Here you only know what the poster wants you to know. These posts always bring to mind the line made famous by Paul Harvey who always said........ "And now you know the rest of the story" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blastmaster Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 There always is! Here you only know what the poster wants you to know. These posts always bring to mind the line made famous by Paul Harvey who always said........ "And now you know the rest of the story" Rarely does the Wire ever hear the 'rest of the story' and be able to form an informed decision on who did what to whom and was it appropriate according to SASS and Club rules. I wonder if it is a new trend to take your personal conflict between shooters or club to the Wire in the attempt to blackmail the noted club over one incident? There already is written procedures within the SASS rules for appealing a call to the MD and his counsel. The MD final decision (good/bad/other-wise, should be final and protester should accept it for that match and move on. If the decision is so bad, then the final act the shooter has is,,,, to avoid future clubs functions, or that person. If hurt party is not willing to go through the protest procedure, then I guess the case is not important enough to them and why should other people take concern? Now, if person needs rule clarification or understanding of rule from the Wire pards, then ask the question, show pictures of supposed illegal item and ,,,, leave out the clubs name, location, and personal information. Just a thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LQ Jones Posted June 13, 2016 Author Share Posted June 13, 2016 I made a mistake mentioning the club, you're correct on that. I apologize. But the rest of the story is nothing but attitudes, opinions, and perceptions which don't belong here. No blackmail - rules are rules, for the shooter as much as for the club. If you don't know the rules, don't try and enforce them. When you do,enforce them fairly and equally. ROA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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