Branchwater Jack SASS #88854 1,130 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 (edited) Following @Creeker, SASS #43022 thoughts, and the thread on growing the game Grow the game: Reduce barriers to entry - SASS Wire - SASS Wire Forum (sassnet.com)...I wondered if we couldn't explain the costuming requirements for new shooters a bit. Edited February 5 by Branchwater Jack SASS #88854 14 9 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sedalia Dave 12,813 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 Good candidate for a sticky 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marshal Hangtree 2,127 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 17 minutes ago, Sedalia Dave said: Good candidate for a sticky I'll second that! Great job, Branchwater Jack! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cholla 1,386 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 Just so we are clear, I assume the footwear requirements don't apply if the shooter has physical limitations and can't wear common styles. Both my wife and daughter have had foot operations. One wears AFOs (braces), the other has pins in her feet, so they wear Billy Shoes https://billyfootwear.com/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sedalia Dave 12,813 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 (edited) 52 minutes ago, Cholla said: Just so we are clear, I assume the footwear requirements don't apply if the shooter has physical limitations and can't wear common styles. Both my wife and daughter have had foot operations. One wears AFOs (braces), the other has pins in her feet, so they wear Billy Shoes https://billyfootwear.com/ Reasonable accommodation is part of the rules and the above definitely qualifies in my book. I would however recommend that the color of the footwear be a neutral color like black, brown, or gray. This will draw less attention to it. Edited February 3 by Sedalia Dave 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cholla 1,386 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 2 minutes ago, Sedalia Dave said: Reasonable accommodation is part of the rules. I would however recommend that the color of the footwear be a neutral color like black, brown, or gray. So... you're saying there no Liberace or Elton John shooting category? 1 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sedalia Dave 12,813 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 6 minutes ago, Cholla said: So... you're saying there no Liberace or Elton John shooting category? If you come shoot with my home club we'll create one just because we can. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cholla 1,386 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 I'll have to send my ostrich-feather cape to the cleaners first! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Rainmaker, SASS #11631 870 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 Some a them B Western fellers are perty duded up, don't ya know? 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DeaconKC 1,805 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 Great video! I shared it on my New CAS Shooters page on Mewe! Thanks 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
irish ike, SASS #43615 1,169 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 1 hour ago, Sedalia Dave said: I would however recommend that the color of the footwear be a neutral color like black, brown, or gray. This will draw less attention to it. Why? A shooter can wear whatever color they want. Some of the B Western stuff is pretty Hollywood when it comes to color and shiney stuff. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Barleycorn, SASS #76982 1,086 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 Eliminate costume categories all together. We all dress like cowboys and cowgirls already. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Silver Creek Jack 267 Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 Well explained, all new shooters need to see this. SCJ 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Singin' Sue 71615 714 Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 3 hours ago, John Barleycorn, SASS #76982 said: Eliminate costume categories all together. We all dress like cowboys and cowgirls already. Now Barley.... Those Costume Catagories give folks a bit more to the game (those who want to) Gun specific, costume specific and with CC shooting style specific. Some might want the extra 'to do' in our fantasy sport. I'm all for letting those fly... 2 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cowtown Scout, SASS #53540 L 298 Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 Yep I usually shoot classic so leave our categories ALONE 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Barleycorn, SASS #76982 1,086 Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 20 minutes ago, Singin' Sue 71615 said: Now Barley.... Those Costume Catagories give folks a bit more to the game (those who want to) Gun specific, costume specific and with CC shooting style specific. Some might want the extra 'to do' in our fantasy sport. I'm all for letting those fly... Well can we stop with age breaks every 5 years? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ace_of_Hearts 1,113 Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 1 hour ago, John Barleycorn, SASS #76982 said: Well can we stop with age breaks every 5 years? They aren't every five years until you get over 60........ Maybe there should be a category for over 70 and no artificial parts. IE - Hips, knees, eyes, ( Come to think of it. There would probably not be many that could qualify for the category) 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Singin' Sue 71615 714 Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 1 hour ago, John Barleycorn, SASS #76982 said: Well can we stop with age breaks every 5 years? Hahahaha. I have a hard time with saying no to my elders. I may still be shooting at 90... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Singin' Sue 71615 714 Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 (edited) If... If we ever saw the game go back to , say 4 catagories...with the amount of people we have shooting now, we would have to break that down to divisions... Then we would look at how many divisions, and on, and on, and on.... I personally just want to enjoy our game. I fought to keep LFCD alive...for years, and am saddened it never fills the required 3. So, I will shoot what I can. Edited February 4 by Singin' Sue 71615 Spelling Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Constable Nelson #11784 66 Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 6 hours ago, John Barleycorn, SASS #76982 said: Eliminate costume categories all together. We all dress like cowboys and cowgirls already. Umm...no we don't! We have townsfolk and Lawmen and Indians and soldiers and all sorts of folk! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ace_of_Hearts 1,113 Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 3 minutes ago, Constable Nelson #11784 said: Umm...no we don't! We have townsfolk and Lawmen and Indians and soldiers and all sorts of folk! When I first started there was a couple of guy.... (Don't remember even what State they were from) dressed like 1890's Baseball players. And then, of course, are the occasional shoots where everyone dresses in their finest underwear! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Barleycorn, SASS #76982 1,086 Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Constable Nelson #11784 said: Umm...no we don't! We have townsfolk and Lawmen and Indians and soldiers and all sorts of folk! Umm... I think you know I meant. We all dress up. Do we need townsfolk, school marm, banker, soiled dove and railroad conductor categories? Ok, soiled dove, but that’s it! Edited February 4 by John Barleycorn, SASS #76982 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Constable Nelson #11784 66 Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 Just now, Ace_of_Hearts said: When I first started there was a couple of guy.... (Don't remember even what State they were from) dressed like 1890's Baseball players. And then, of course, are the occasional shoots where everyone dresses in their finest underwear! At my early EOT's my evening clothes were a reasonable facsimile of a New South Wales Mounted Policeman of the 1870's ! (Wish I could still fit in that jacket.....lol) 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Buckshot Bob 1,310 Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 20 hours ago, Cholla said: I'll have to send my ostrich-feather cape to the cleaners first! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Branchwater Jack SASS #88854 1,130 Posted February 4 Author Share Posted February 4 7 hours ago, John Barleycorn, SASS #76982 said: Umm... I think you know I meant. We all dress up. Do we need townsfolk, school marm, banker, soiled dove and railroad conductor categories? Ok, soiled dove, but that’s it! There is already a costume category that covers soiled doves. Don't really need another one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Kloehr 1,007 Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 Do have a question, but first I want to say: Great video, wish I had seen it back when I was getting started. I did spend a few hundred on costuming that was not necessary; I don't regret it as it is part of the fun for me. My question: What is the difference between a Shady Brady (not legal) and a straw hat (legal)? The two examples in the video (at 1:15) look like straw hats to me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Branchwater Jack SASS #88854 1,130 Posted February 4 Author Share Posted February 4 A Shady Brady is a specific type of 'designer' straw hat, if you will. Quote About Shady Brady — The Hattery Shady Brady began producing hats in 1976 under the direction of John Brady. Beginning with the introduction of their signature Shady Brady California hat. No other hat company distressed their raffia straw hoods the way Shady Brady did. Their unique designs combine laid back California surf style, urban cowboy, and classic western to make an iconic, uniquely American hat. Fabricated here in the United States (unlike most hats), they have been seen on numerous celebrities over the years including Jon Bon Jovi, Julia Roberts, Michael Pheiffer, and Jessica Simpson. It is not of a "traditional design". 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Branchwater Jack SASS #88854 1,130 Posted February 4 Author Share Posted February 4 (edited) Another thing, about most 'Shady Brady' hats is they are made of a crushable design...I do not know if that is a line of demarcation that can be made on all 'Shady Brady' hats or not. Edited February 4 by Branchwater Jack SASS #88854 fix typo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grass Range 103 Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 And in a modern version of an old series the deputy is wearing a plastic cover over his western hat. Nothing will get you laughed out of town faster Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grass Range 103 Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 And using ringneck feathers as a hatband. Unless you were driving with your head out of the window and had a headon with a ringneck pheasant Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Barleycorn, SASS #76982 1,086 Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 Lift the ban on Shady Brady’s. I don’t care what kind of cowboy hat you wear. If you want to support a club which your money and time and you want to wear a feather duster on your head more power to ya. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Branchwater Jack SASS #88854 1,130 Posted February 4 Author Share Posted February 4 1 minute ago, John Barleycorn, SASS #76982 said: Lift the ban on Shady Brady’s. I don’t care what kind of cowboy hat you wear. If you want to support a club which your money and time and you want to wear a feather duster on your head more power to ya. Don't confuse Shady Bradys with modern feathered cowboy hats. They are two separate thing, both of which are currently illegal items. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ace_of_Hearts 1,113 Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 (edited) On 2/3/2021 at 6:21 AM, Cholla said: Just so we are clear, I assume the footwear requirements don't apply if the shooter has physical limitations and can't wear common styles. Both my wife and daughter have had foot operations. One wears AFOs (braces), the other has pins in her feet, so they wear Billy Shoes https://billyfootwear.com/ Just make sure that when you go to shoots away from home you get permission from the local Match Director BEFORE you join your posse. If you are shooting Classic Cowboy or B Western you will probably have to move to another category. Most all match Directors will make reasonable accommodations to shooters with bad feet, and will inform their posse Marshals that you have an exemption. That being said, it would make them happier if you had footwear that blended in with the other cowboys/cowgirls. Edited February 4 by Ace_of_Hearts Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 6,640 Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 (edited) I especially liked the "politician" costume! Great video, Jack! PS Now we need a lady's version. Edited February 4 by Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 PS 2 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Singin' Sue 71615 714 Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 16 hours ago, Constable Nelson #11784 said: Umm...no we don't! We have townsfolk and Lawmen and Indians and soldiers and all sorts of folk! And "Hootchies"...don't forget the Hootchies!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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