Sergeant Smokepole #29248L Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 It has been a few years since I shot a Match. I have 6 herniated discs and spinal stenosis, along with bad knees and hips. It is too painful supporting the heavy gunbelt and gear. Cowboy boots put too much stress on my L4L5 and the last time I was at a shoot, I had to take heavy amounts of opioids to relieve the pain. I may not shoot in matches but I still enjoy shooting Black Powder. I just do it sitting down at a bench now. SASS has been a Family to me for many years and I miss it terribly. I will always be here for anybody that needs anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 Too bad you are so far away, My home club would make the necessary accommodations to allow you to continue shooting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyenne Ranger, 48747L Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 same here: need to stage revolvers--no problem wear tennis shoes--do it help hauling guns to and from firing line--got you covered TRR will do whatever it takes to make a shooter's match the best possible. prayers for your physical relief where possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snakebite Dust SASS 75484 Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 I’ve had some of the same issues. Sorry you are going through this. Prayers for healing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Pepper Kid, SASS #60463 Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 Howdy pard, good to hear from you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk James Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 Got a note from my foot doctor that I needed to wear a tennis shoe and turned it into SASS at EOT. Did not receive one negative comment from anyone. I've had some procedures and will see if I can get back to boots. It was nice to shoot without so much foot pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison Bud Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 I also feel your pain and haven't been able to shoot a match for a good while now, due to medical issues. I too still shoot at my local Sportsman's Club Range, which I have been a member of since high school. Lord only knows how much lead I've put downrange out there over my lifetime! Unfortunately, I spend most of my time there shooting from a chair, but even that is becoming more difficult physically and it is now becoming somewhat cost prohibitive as well. However, I am determined to keep shooting, as it has been my primary source of recreation for many years and I still keep up hope that I can one day return to the CAS matches as well. I realize that I will never be competitive again and that does hurt a bit mentally, but maybe I can at least finish a match and enjoy the day without causing me unbearable pain for days afterward. Frankly, I really miss my Cowboy friends, the competition, and the spirit of the game as well as enjoying a full day doing something I really love. There is/was simply nothing in my life that I have enjoyed more than CAS and saying that I miss it just really isn't quite adequate. Man, getting old isn't easy, but keep on shooting, keep up hope, and carry on best as you can, and remember that you will always have friends here! Good luck and good shooting to all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Null N. Void Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 l blew a disc in my lower back. I had to change many things. For CAS, I had to give up moving steel, running the timer, shagging brass, and shooting GF. For now, it's let me remain competitive. Steriod shots have helped quite a bit for now. I have to space out what I do with an eye towards keeping me shooting. I thank all my friends who help out and understand why I'm planted either scoring or spotting. SASS people are good people! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickasaw Bill SASS #70001 Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 Sarge I was thinking about you , wondering , how you were getting along . kinda in the same boat , back blown , and not shooting much good to see you are still doing the best ya can Chickasaw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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