Wyo Joe Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Is it ok to be here if I am not yet a SASS member? I’m adding guns to my collection so I can get started, getting access (hopefully) to a range where I can practice, etc. so I am hoping I can shoot SASS someday soon, just didn’t get membership yet since I don’t even have the ability to shoot it yet. Taylor 45LC tuned Smoke Wagon image to thank you for stopping by! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Why don't you "even have the ability to shoot it yet?" Very nice gun. You need to shoot it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallaby Jack, SASS #44062 Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 ........ and where is it that you are ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrel Cody Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Welcome! If you haven’t been to a match yet, do that before you buy anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallaby Jack, SASS #44062 Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Welcome aboard. You can get answers to all your questions here. (Some of them are even good answers. ) First thing you'll need to do is find a fairly local club and someone to be your "rabbi". No sweat there. You'll never find and more friendly and helpful group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 <<<<(points to his info) Been here for years, not a SASS member. Just interesting in things that shoot, militaria, and history. I had been seriously thinking, but things changed and had to sell off most of our firearms. Haven't replaced them yet. Only rarely does anyone give me any kind of grief about my status. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singin' Sue 71615 Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 2 minutes ago, Subdeacon Joe said: <<<<(points to his info) Been here for years, not a SASS member. Just interesting in things that shoot, militaria, and history. I had been seriously thinking, but things changed and had to sell off most of our firearms. Haven't replaced them yet. Only rarely does anyone give me any kind of grief about my status. You offer me much, Sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowtown Scout, SASS #53540 L Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 14 minutes ago, Wyo Joe said: Is it ok to be here if I am not yet a SASS member? I’m adding guns to my collection so I can get started, getting access (hopefully) to a range where I can practice, etc. so I am hoping I can shoot SASS someday soon, just didn’t get membership yet since I don’t even have the ability to shoot it yet. Taylor 45LC tuned Smoke Wagon image to thank you for stopping by! Tell us where you are located. You really need to visit a local club and see what people are shooting. It would be best to ask questions in person and even try different arms BEFORE you buy. If you contact someone at the club they may even make arrangements for you to shoot some stages after the match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cholla Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 On 7/7/2021 at 4:38 PM, Wyo Joe said: Is it ok to be here if I am not yet a SASS member? You can participate in conversations all you want. You can buy all you want in the classifieds. But, you need to be a SASS member to sell POST in the classifieds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Gauntlet , SASS 60619 Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Sure, by all means. I joined as a SASS member but haven't shot a CAS match for many years, and don't pay dues. But I've kept all of my cowboy guns, shoot them regularly, and consider myself belonging! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyo Joe Posted July 8, 2021 Author Share Posted July 8, 2021 34 minutes ago, Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 said: Why don't you "even have the ability to shoot it yet?" Very nice gun. You need to shoot it. oh i shot the hell out of that 45 colt already, just meant not in any sort of SASS scenarios. Have to wait until around October before my local gun club opens up for new members. 32 minutes ago, Wallaby Jack, SASS #44062 said: ........ and where is it that you are ? I am in the Portland Oregon area. 32 minutes ago, Tyrel Cody said: Welcome! If you haven’t been to a match yet, do that before you buy anything else. I have been to a match, watch them frequently online as well 19 minutes ago, Cowtown Scout, SASS #53540 L said: Tell us where you are located. You really need to visit a local club and see what people are shooting. It would be best to ask questions in person and even try different arms BEFORE you buy. If you contact someone at the club they may even make arrangements for you to shoot some stages after the match. not sure how to visit until I’m a member at my gun club, need a key card just to get into the darn gate. I’m looking into it more as well to see if there are other CAS clubs nearby I can check out. I’ve shot quite a few of the rifles, shotguns, pistols that are used in CAS, but certainly am here to learn about what is and is not solid for CAS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singin' Sue 71615 Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 5 minutes ago, Wyo Joe said: oh i shot the hell out of that 45 colt already, just meant not in any sort of SASS scenarios. Have to wait until around October before my local gun club opens up for new members. I am in the Portland Oregon area. I have been to a match, watch them frequently online as well not sure how to visit until I’m a member at my gun club, need a key card just to get into the darn gate. I’m looking into it more as well to see if there are other CAS clubs nearby I can check out. I’ve shot quite a few of the rifles, shotguns, pistols that are used in CAS, but certainly am here to learn about what is and is not solid for CAS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okie Sawbones, SASS #77381 Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 The Orygun Cowboys are near you, and they are very friendly folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyo Joe Posted July 8, 2021 Author Share Posted July 8, 2021 18 minutes ago, Singin' Sue 71615 said: thank you! Didn’t realize they let in guests for matches, what a dope I am. Hopefully I can go check out their July 24 match. Thank you for the heads up 8 minutes ago, Okie Sawbones, SASS #77381 said: The Orygun Cowboys are near you, and they are very friendly folks. just emailed them! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okie Sawbones, SASS #77381 Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Just now, Wyo Joe said: thank you! Didn’t realize they let in guests for matches, what a dope I am. Hopefully I can go check out their July 24 match. Thank you for the heads up just emailed them! Thanks! Good people. I could tell you some stories, just suffice it to say they took the high road. I used to shoot there often, before I moved to Texas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowtown Scout, SASS #53540 L Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 9 minutes ago, Wyo Joe said: thank you! Didn’t realize they let in guests for matches, what a dope I am. Hopefully I can go check out their July 24 match. Thank you for the heads up just emailed them! Thanks! I am not aware of any Cowboy club that requires you to be a a member to shoot, much less watch. There is normally a reduced match fee for club members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singin' Sue 71615 Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 20 minutes ago, Wyo Joe said: thank you! Didn’t realize they let in guests for matches, what a dope I am. Hopefully I can go check out their July 24 match. Thank you for the heads up just emailed them! Thanks! All matches invite guests...and are very guest friendly. Take Eye protection (mandatory) and ear protection is recomended. Now...I recomend calling the contact number prior to going out. If it is a monthly match (practice) you may be invited to join in and use folks guns. Annual and State or above, you will be asked to stay behind the group. Monthly, you most likely will be brought up close and personal. If you call and say you will be out, make sure you go. Someone has probably loaded some extra ammo, or loaded extra gear in their vehicle for you to use...just probably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot, SASS #13748 Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Welcome to the fire, Wyo Joe. Check out the Molalla River Rangers in Canby. I shot with them when I lived in Oregon. Great bunch of folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallaby Jack, SASS #44062 Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 1 hour ago, Wyo Joe said: I have been to a match, watch them frequently online as well ........ please note: there is soooooo much mooooooore to the game than what you see online. And online does NOT show any of the social aspect, which many of us think is possibly the most important and fun part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 1 hour ago, Wyo Joe said: oh i shot the hell out of that 45 colt already, just meant not in any sort of SASS scenarios. Have to wait until around October before my local gun club opens up for new members. I am in the Portland Oregon area. I have been to a match, watch them frequently online as well not sure how to visit until I’m a member at my gun club, need a key card just to get into the darn gate. I’m looking into it more as well to see if there are other CAS clubs nearby I can check out. I’ve shot quite a few of the rifles, shotguns, pistols that are used in CAS, but certainly am here to learn about what is and is not solid for CAS Get in touch with the listed POC for the club. They'll let you know how to get in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallaby Jack, SASS #44062 Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 2 hours ago, Subdeacon Joe said: <<<<(points to his info) Been here for years, not a SASS member. Just interesting in things that shoot, militaria, and history. I had been seriously thinking, but things changed and had to sell off most of our firearms. Haven't replaced them yet. Only rarely does anyone give me any kind of grief about my status. ..... been meanin' to talk to you about this. .....(sez I, what ain't the least bit financial neither ... ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocWard Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 2 hours ago, Subdeacon Joe said: <<<<(points to his info) Been here for years, not a SASS member. Just interesting in things that shoot, militaria, and history. I had been seriously thinking, but things changed and had to sell off most of our firearms. Haven't replaced them yet. Only rarely does anyone give me any kind of grief about my status. WHATTT??? You... You... B-B-But... I thought... Huh... Guess I never realized. But the place wouldn't be the same without you, and not for the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Howdy and Welcome, Wyo Joe! You've got to start somewhere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabez Cowboy,SASS # 50129 Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Howdy: And Welcome from a Cowboy, North of the Medicine Line .... Canada. Go to shoots and mix with the Folk ... Jabez Cowboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Bascomb, SASS # 47,494 Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Well Hey!, Wyo Joe!.............C'mon in, the water's fine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 46 minutes ago, DocWard said: WHATTT??? You... You... B-B-But... I thought... Huh... Guess I never realized. But the place wouldn't be the same without you, and not for the better. Thanks, Doc. That means a lot to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 3 hours ago, Red Gauntlet , SASS 60619 said: Sure, by all means. I joined as a SASS member but haven't shot a CAS match for many years, and don't pay dues. But I've kept all of my cowboy guns, shoot them regularly, and consider myself belonging! Another mind like like mine....and it doesn't hurt a bit to be eccentric. I joined SASS in 1993. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 1 hour ago, Wallaby Jack, SASS #44062 said: ........ please note: there is soooooo much mooooooore to the game than what you see online. And online does NOT show any of the social aspect, which many of us think is possibly the most important and fun part. Are you suggesting that some folks DON'T think it's important? That's almost sacreligious. Them other folks, Joe, not you. You're just peculiar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Shapiro Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 3 minutes ago, Forty Rod SASS 3935 said: Are you suggesting that some folks DON'T think it's important? That's almost sacreligious. Them other folks, Joe, not you. You're just peculiar. Believe it or not, some don't. On the other hand, at multi day matches I bring a bottle (or 3), visit and chat. I figure if I have some booze, someone will eventually feed me. Seems to work. The tales can get rather tall and the fish get pretty big. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 51 minutes ago, Doc Shapiro said: Believe it or not, some don't. On the other hand, at multi day matches I bring a bottle (or 3), visit and chat. I figure if I have some booze, someone will eventually feed me. Seems to work. The tales can get rather tall and the fish get pretty big. You are a very straight forward and friendly mooch. How have you been, Doc? Haven't seen much of you recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Shapiro Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 8 minutes ago, Forty Rod SASS 3935 said: You are a very straight forward and friendly mooch. How have you been, Doc? Haven't seen much of you recently. Hangin in there for the most part. Trying to think about what to do withmyowndangself when I can finally retire. There's time to ponder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okie Sawbones, SASS #77381 Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 10 hours ago, Subdeacon Joe said: Thanks, Doc. That means a lot to me. But you know he lies... a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hashknife Cowboy Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Go shoot! Pretty guns are made to use. Just start, you do not need to shoot lots, just do it and have fun...... Go to a shoot and get pointers and become a part of it, welcome aboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezra Hawthorne Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 14 hours ago, Cholla said: You can participate in conversations all you want. You can buy all you want in the classifieds. But, you need to be a SASS member to sell in the classifieds. Wrong, you can't make posts with requests to buy without a number or your thread will be deleted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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