Rip Snorter Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 How about a match where you bring your usual guns and gear and draw straws for a chosen limited selection from the list of categories. Pick 8 call them by color - what color straw you draw is where you shoot. Old, young (ex the kids) ,male, female, etc. Certainly shake things up and rattle some bars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene Slim SASS 81783 Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Snorter Posted April 16, 2022 Author Share Posted April 16, 2022 Risible proposition, I think! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 No way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Snorter Posted April 16, 2022 Author Share Posted April 16, 2022 You left off José. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Shapiro Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 I think that's not such a good idea. Some folks have issues where (for example), they can't safely shoot duelist. Forcing that isn't wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Snorter Posted April 17, 2022 Author Share Posted April 17, 2022 1 minute ago, Doc Shapiro said: I think that's not such a good idea. Some folks have issues where (for example), they can't safely shoot duelist. Forcing that isn't wise. Not a serious proposal without more thought, just a a random thought that amused me. A little like another Rip, I woke up in a whole new world of categories! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 I think I am missing the point. Are you saying that if the red straw was “gunfighter” and a guy got that straw that normally shot duelist he would have to shoot as a gunfighter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Snorter Posted April 17, 2022 Author Share Posted April 17, 2022 The details of category choice would be better considered by people familiar with the current state of SASS and the categories. Safety should of course be primary. Life is random - the great quote, which I'll probably mangle from Doc to Wyatt "There is no normal life, there is just life - get on with it" I think it could be done, and some few maniacs, like me might enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackwater 53393 Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 Someone who has never fired a revolver one handed would probably be be terrified and likely would refuse to participate. And wisely so! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Shapiro Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 53 minutes ago, Rip Snorter said: Not a serious proposal without more thought, just a a random thought that amused me. A little like another Rip, I woke up in a whole new world of categories! What might work is an optional category where (for example), Stage 1 is shot with a 2 handed grip. Stage 2 is shot duelist-right hand only. Stage 3 is shot GF. Stage 4 is shot duelist-left hand only. Stage 5 is shot GF. Stage 6 is shooters choice. Just kicking it around a bit more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpo Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 So if I was to show up like normal - jeans with belt loops, a 92 - and I was to draw a straw that said classic, I could not participate because my rifle is illegal. If I drew B Western, my pants are illegal. So I just turn around and go home? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyesa Horg Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 If I had to shoot gunfighter, the targets for my right hand would need to be about a yard away! I can only raise my right arm to about 45deg. without the help of my left! And less with the weight of a gun. Inertia gets my rifle to my shoulder and it gets shot from where it lands! I guess this would not work for me, but does sound kinda fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 12 hours ago, Alpo said: So if I was to show up like normal - jeans with belt loops, a 92 - and I was to draw a straw that said classic, I could not participate because my rifle is illegal. If I drew B Western, my pants are illegal. So I just turn around and go home? YES!! No shooting for you!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 My draw is usually fine. My accuracy…not so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cypress Sun Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 No offense Rip. I thought the reason to add new ideas/things to a match was to increase attendance. Seems to me that this would chase people away. Someone who has never shot single handed or with both hands pose a legit safety concern. The guy who shows up with a cross draw rig obviously can't shoot gunfighter, nor should he be forced to. Sorry Rip, I would not attend, I don't like listening to or being around pissed off people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Snorter Posted April 17, 2022 Author Share Posted April 17, 2022 1 minute ago, Cypress Sun said: No offense Rip. I thought the reason to add new ideas/things to a match was to increase attendance. Seems to me that this would chase people away. Someone who has never shot single handed or with both hands pose a legit safety concern. The guy who shows up with a cross draw rig obviously can't shoot gunfighter, nor should he be forced to. Sorry Rip, I would not attend, I don't like listening to or being around pissed off people. Hold that thought - I have another strange concept to follow soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeb Gray, #36839 Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 + Doc Shapiro. A local club did that a couple years ago. It was a small group, only one posse. Everyone participated. It was a HOOT. Gunfighters had the advantage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantankerous Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 No thanks. I put too much time, energy and money into shooting CC. I'd not want to drive an hour or more, pay my fees, and be told I have do something I don't choose to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Shapiro Posted April 18, 2022 Share Posted April 18, 2022 1 hour ago, Zeb Gray, #36839 said: + Doc Shapiro. A local club did that a couple years ago. It was a small group, only one posse. Everyone participated. It was a HOOT. Gunfighters had the advantage. I'm not surprised that actively shooting GF'ers would have an advantage. They regularly shoot that way. Glad everyone had fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Dan Dawkins Posted April 18, 2022 Share Posted April 18, 2022 Absolutely! Like kamakazi karaoke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Snorter Posted April 18, 2022 Author Share Posted April 18, 2022 Well, turned out as a kid I was pretty ambidextrous with firearms. Down the decades since, have practiced faithfully. Frankly, didn't think about folks with different skills. Apologies. Wait till you see my next idea - title, The Cruelest Cut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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