evil dogooder Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 I need to get input to see if this crazy idea I had is worth while. A multi day gathering of gunfighters consisting of: A challenging yet fun Multi day match with multiple gf categories Side matches with speed/ skill as well as fun stages. A charity stage where all proceeds are donated, with the winner getting to choose the next years charity Classes taught by skilled gunfighters Gun/ leather/ grip/ gunsmith reps on hand. Maybe steel vendors too I know I can get leather and steel vendors there possibly a ruger and a cimarron rep Open to beginners to experts. So what's your thoughts. I know of several ranges I might be able to swing it at. Edit to add So far we have Bullet vendor 2 leather companies Steel vendor Clothes vendor 3 Match sponcers 13 jedi, 6 offering to teach Maybe this could work after all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Ideas such as this always have good merit. Venue will have an impact on participation (and maybe weather). But it sounds exciting to me. ..........Widder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Location, Location, Location. Yep would be interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 24 minutes ago, Widder, SASS #59054 said: Ideas such as this always have good merit. Venue will have an impact on participation (and maybe weather). But it sounds exciting to me. ..........Widder Well, if Widder is interested...COUNT ME IN! Again, the venue will be key as far as travel, etc...but I will sponsor/vend/do whatever I can to support your OUTSTANDING idea! Big hugs! Scarlett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawdog Dago Dom Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 I got nowhere to go, and all day to get there. Shortcake not too interested in gunfighter stuff, so a variety of retail shops close by would not hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Badly Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkey Flats Jack Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 I would want to go to something like this but traveling long distance for a multiday match is not a possibility for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Seems like we get more gunfighters every match. 1 hour ago, evil dogooder said: Classes taught by skilled gunfighters I'd be interested in what kinds of fhings you would be covering? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamond Jake Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 I guess I miss the point...is this any different than a large regional shoot with fewer categories? I mean, it sounds fun to see a bunch of people (myself included) shooting a category they normally don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 1 hour ago, Warden Callaway said: Seems like we get more gunfighters every match. I'd be interested in what kinds of fhings you would be covering? Lots of various things to be advantageous to the GF. Stuff like: 1. When the option allows, is it better to use pistols 1st or last. 2. If you have a split pistols stage, is there movements between pistols? Is there restaging areas available? Are pistols back to back? 3. Double cocking vs. alternating cocking. (not talking about double discharging) 4. Is it best to start with left pistol or right pistol........ or is it best to start on the right or left. 5. Rules concerning a pistol malfunction and how to best handle some of those situations without earning a penalty. 6. How to blaze thru a stage when double duelist style is required. etc........... ..........Widder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badlands Bob #61228 Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 I'd be interested. As others have said, it's all about location. I could always use some more schooling when it comes to shooting Gunfighter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil dogooder Posted September 23, 2020 Author Share Posted September 23, 2020 2 minutes ago, Widder, SASS #59054 said: Lots of various things to be advantageous to the GF. Stuff like: 1. When the option allows, is it better to use pistols 1st or last. 2. If you have a split pistols stage, is there movements between pistols? Is there restaging areas available? Are pistols back to back? 3. Double cocking vs. alternating cocking. (not talking about double discharging) 4. Is it best to start with left pistol or right pistol........ or is it best to start on the right or left. 5. Rules concerning a pistol malfunction and how to best handle some of those situations without earning a penalty. 6. How to blaze thru a stage when double duelist style is required. etc........... ..........Widder Also 1 proper grip fit 2 roll cock or straight pull 3 holsters 4 transitions to optimize speed 5 lead changes vs cross over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yul Lose Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Sounds like a good idea to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgavin Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 This sounds like a wonderful idea. The few times I have been in Ohio (Columbus on business) was the dead of winter. It would be nice to come during the decent weather time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Dutch Brody Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Given enough notice i would definitely be attending. I think it a fantastic idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nasty Newt # 7365 Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Don't get too excited by all this, "If you build it, I will come" stuff." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 4 hours ago, Widder, SASS #59054 said: Lots of various things to be advantageous to the GF. Stuff like: 1. When the option allows, is it better to use pistols 1st or last. 2. If you have a split pistols stage, is there movements between pistols? Is there restaging areas available? Are pistols back to back? 3. Double cocking vs. alternating cocking. (not talking about double discharging) 4. Is it best to start with left pistol or right pistol........ or is it best to start on the right or left. 5. Rules concerning a pistol malfunction and how to best handle some of those situations without earning a penalty. 6. How to blaze thru a stage when double duelist style is required. etc........... ..........Widder Are you going to try making gunfighter out of folks that have only shot with dominant hand? My experience, it took a lot of practice just to hit anything with my off hand. Then a lot more practice to control and fire with a gun in each hand. It took a year to go from duelist to double duelist to gunfighter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil dogooder Posted September 23, 2020 Author Share Posted September 23, 2020 3 hours ago, Warden Callaway said: Are you going to try making gunfighter out of folks that have only shot with dominant hand? My experience, it took a lot of practice just to hit anything with my off hand. Then a lot more practice to control and fire with a gun in each hand. It took a year to go from duelist to double duelist to gunfighter. Everybody is different. Some take more time than others. Ive been shooting with both hands since day one. Not only since I started sass but since the first day I shot a handgun. Im willing to work with anyone that's interested in trying it. Ive been doing it 4 years now in my classes. Im by no means an expert but I hold my own Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Rich Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 As long as we could fit it in a shooting schedule I would be interested. kR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Hangtree Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Sounds like a great idea, Evil, but I'm sure it would be too far for me to attend. I would love to improve on my Gunfighter skills. Would you PLEASE plan ahead to have someone take good video of the classes so that non-attendees could benefit from the lessons? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgavin Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 2 hours ago, evil dogooder said: I've been shooting with both hands since day one. I practice gunfighter style every week after my weekly trap shoot (today). I'm just getting started in SASS, but I want to learn this style. I carry a pair of 2.8 lb hand weights on my daily walk to simulate holding my Vaqueros. Due to advancing age, I no longer have a young man's upper body strength, so I have to work at it now. IMO, it is important to be taught the correct methods early on, so one does not have to unlearn bad habits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cypress Sam, SASS #10915 Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Great idea! But I ain’t driving from sunny Florida to fridgid Minnesota to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil dogooder Posted September 23, 2020 Author Share Posted September 23, 2020 22 hours ago, Turkey Flats Jack said: I would want to go to something like this but traveling long distance for a multiday match is not a possibility for me. Well then Cram as much as you can into a single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil dogooder Posted September 23, 2020 Author Share Posted September 23, 2020 32 minutes ago, Cypress Sam, SASS #10915 said: Great idea! But I ain’t driving from sunny Florida to fridgid Minnesota to do it. Oh we aren't Alaska we only get nippy here. It hasn't gotten past -50 in a long time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex Jones, SASS 2263 Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 47 minutes ago, Cypress Sam, SASS #10915 said: Great idea! But I ain’t driving from sunny Florida to fridgid Minnesota to do it. Don't worry, it's a dry cold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninety Caliber Al, 50218 Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 17 hours ago, Warden Callaway said: Are you going to try making gunfighter out of folks that have only shot with dominant hand? My experience, it took a lot of practice just to hit anything with my off hand. Then a lot more practice to control and fire with a gun in each hand. It took a year to go from duelist to double duelist to gunfighter. Same for me. Took me a year to get where I could hit the target with my non dominant hand consistently . Just in the last couple months have transitioned to slowGunfighter. That said, would love an opportunity yo learn from the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckwagon McTaggart Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 Sounds like a good time. I would try to make it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT. ELI 35882 GUNFIGHTER Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 I would give it a try depending on the when and where. I have moved into Senior Gunfighter but I can hold my own against the youngsters. I am also a Gunsmith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 4 hours ago, SGT. ELI 35882 GUNFIGHTER said: Senior Gunfighter ? I didn't know Gunfighter was age based. Quote AGE BASED CATEGORIES Age based categories are offered to allow all participants to compete amongst their peers. Age based categories carry the following guidelines: - May use any main match revolver. - Revolvers may be shot in any SASS legal shooting style – EXCEPT Gunfighter. I just list as Frontier Cartridge Gunfighter. Maybe I should be Elder Statesman Frontier Cartridge Gunfighter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrel Cody Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 2 hours ago, Warden Callaway said: ? I didn't know Gunfighter was age based. It's NOT, but: "Shooting Style categories allow participants to compete with others utilizing the same shooting style (e.g., shooting revolvers one-handed instead of two-handed). In addition, every shooting style can also be subdivided by gender, age, and propellant depending on demand and sanctioning category mandates" Same thing with BP categories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Ethan # 94321 Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 As others have said I'm in depending on date and location. I always looking to improve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bingo Montana Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 Sounds like fun, I would be interested in attending depending on location. Started shooting Gunfighter this past June and even managed to win a local match shooting Gunfighter, which was also my first ever match win. I have to thank some of my Pards for helping me along the way, Major BS Walker and Cody Maverick, both have been very helpful and great mentors. It would be nice to have a good day of instruction and I know I would benefit from in-depth instruction and would really like to have a chance to learn from more skilled gunfighters. I like Widder's list, especially the one on split pistols with movement. I don't see that much at my local matches and it would be great to cover that in depth. If it is possible for me to help out I would be wiling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba Bear, SASS #26793L Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 Sound like a great time. Let us know when and where. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creeker, SASS #43022 Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 Add another JEDI GF as interested. And one with a slightly different pistol operation style than most. Also willing to teach - I'm not necessarily the fastest GF; but I am one of the best at reading, navigating and breaking down stages for the most efficient method of attack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverboat Red, SASS #71733 Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 Sounds like fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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