SASS member not in good standing?

[Matthew Duncan]

I read a different post about being a SASS member in good standing is required to vote for a Territorial Governor.  Made me wonder what/who a current paid SASS member has to do to be not in good standing? 

Edited November 30 by Matthew Duncan
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[Choctaw Jack]

Delinquent dues?

[John Kloehr]

 

 

[Boggus Deal #64218]

12 hours ago, Matthew Duncan said:

Made me wonder what/who a current paid SASS member has to do to be not in good standing? 

Have a differing point of view.

[Tell Sackett SASS 18436]

3 minutes ago, Boggus Deal #64218 said:

Have a differing point of view.

Ain’t THAT the truth!! 😥

[Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933]

You are a member of SASS IF you have paid your dues.  Remember the Matt Black incident from a few months ago.  I have NEVER met a member in bad standing.  I do know of one person that was thrown out of SASS.

[Tell Sackett SASS 18436]

1 hour ago, Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 said:

You are a member of SASS IF you have paid your dues.  Remember the Matt Black incident from a few months ago.  I have NEVER met a member in bad standing.  I do know of one person that was thrown out of SASS.

Actually, I think you HAVE met me!

[Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933]

18 minutes ago, Tell Sackett SASS 18436 said:

Actually, I think you HAVE met me!

 

I did buy some primers at EOT from a shady looking hombre.

[High Spade Mikey Wilson]

I think it is just a fancy way of saying that your dues and membership are up to date.

[watab kid]

5 hours ago, High Spade Mikey Wilson said:

I think it is just a fancy way of saying that your dues and membership are up to date.

that was my interpretation of it but then im a life member so dont think much about that these days , 

[High Spade Mikey Wilson]

11 hours ago, watab kid said:

that was my interpretation of it but then im a life member so dont think much about that these days , 

Yep, I'm a Patron Life member and I don't think much about it either.

[watab kid]

14 hours ago, High Spade Mikey Wilson said:

Yep, I'm a Patron Life member and I don't think much about it either.

when i did this back 15 years ago or so it was a weight lifted off not to worry about being current on dues and such , i also felt that bump in revenue might help SASS at the time , i know im just one person but figured others were doing the same - did the same with the NRA at the time , never looked back  since 

[High Spade Mikey Wilson]

9 hours ago, watab kid said:

when i did this back 15 years ago or so it was a weight lifted off not to worry about being current on dues and such , i also felt that bump in revenue might help SASS at the time , i know im just one person but figured others were doing the same - did the same with the NRA at the time , never looked back  since 

I hear ya! Same with me. Went to Life with SASS so I didn't have to keep track of renewals. Then they did a 1/2 off promotion for Patron Life membership so I did that. I became a Life member of the NRA many years ago, and they did a promotion about 6-8 years ago for Endowment Life membership so I did that. I haven't looked back either.....

[Matthew Duncan]

On 11/30/2025 at 8:27 PM, watab kid said:

that was my interpretation of it but then im a life member so dont think much about that these days , 

IF the powers to be decided to classify you has a “member in bad standing” do they issue you a prorated dues refund!

Edited December 5 by Matthew Duncan

[Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933]

???

[Tell Sackett SASS 18436]

On 11/30/2025 at 1:54 PM, Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 said:

 

I did buy some primers at EOT from a shady looking hombre.

Shade is essential at matches!!

[Griff]

On 11/29/2025 at 9:05 PM, Matthew Duncan said:

I read a different post about being a SASS member in good standing is required to vote for a Territorial Governor.  Made me wonder what/who a current paid SASS member has to do to be not in good standing? 

The only designation I know of officially is to be "a member in good standing".  Either you is, or you ain't.   Only you & the SASS Office know.  I personally, only know of two individuals that have ever been banned from any current or future matches.  They were both unrepentant cheats.  Whether they were ever SASS members, I don't know, (if I were in charge, I wouldn't admit that they ever had been).  But, if they were, I'm fairly certain their membership was revoked.  So, even they wouldn't be,  "members not in good standing," as they ain't members.  So... pay yer dues, follow the rules, and maintain yer "member in good standing" status.  

 

The same designation applies to your NRA membership.  You have to be a member in good standing to vote in their elections (plus having been an annual member for more than five consecutive years, or hold one of the several life membership tiers.  You'll know if you qualify, as you'll get a ballot in the relevant February(?) issue for electing board members.

[Rooster Ron Wayne]

Once again I will say. 

SASS website should be a paid membership only website .

Then any deals made on the website is backed by contact  info on file with SASS Headquarters. 

[Boggus Deal #64218]

5 minutes ago, Rooster Ron Wayne said:

Once again I will say. 

SASS website should be a paid membership only website .

Then any deals made on the website is backed by contact  info on file with SASS Headquarters. 

I think the wires should be paid members only but the site itself needs to be public. 

[Windy City Kid]

4 minutes ago, Boggus Deal #64218 said:

I think the wires should be paid members only but the site itself needs to be public. 

I could see the wire being public, because I found a TON of good info here before I joined. But you can only post and DM if you are a member in good standing with SASS. 

[Griff]

9 hours ago, Boggus Deal #64218 said:

I think the wires should be paid members only but the site itself needs to be public. 

I believe this has been discussed many times in the past.   While I completely understand your logic & sentiment... having a dedicated forum that allows prospective members to ask questions, avoid mis-interpretations of the SHB.  Starting their SASS career with a better understanding of what they're getting into.  The SASS Wire is that place.  Even if all they read and heed is the advice, "...go out to your local shoot and introduce yourself."

Edited December 3 by Griff

[watab kid]

12 hours ago, Matthew Duncan said:

IF the powers to be decided to classify you has a “member in bad standing” you the issue you a prorated dues refund!

huh , never thought much about that - id not want a refund as i would prefer [even if they decided to put me in bad standing] to make the donation to the ongoing longevity of shooting sports , at least my moneyt would be going to something i cared about .............not some nigerian king that wanted to give me 30% of his fortune if id lend him my bank account info , 

[El Chapo]

On 11/29/2025 at 8:05 PM, Matthew Duncan said:

I read a different post about being a SASS member in good standing is required to vote for a Territorial Governor.  Made me wonder what/who a current paid SASS member has to do to be not in good standing? 

 

Shooting smokeless powder puts a person in at least questionable standing, but I'm sure the kind people of SASS will give that person a chance to make it right.

[watab kid]

On 12/3/2025 at 12:21 AM, El Chapo said:

 

Shooting smokeless powder puts a person in at least questionable standing, but I'm sure the kind people of SASS will give that person a chance to make it right.

huh , i always lkiked you too , i shoot smokeless if that puts me in nless than good standing i suspect im min good company based on conversations at state shoots over the last 20 years or so , but i do know you BP guys can be snobs ......ill have a beer whgile your cleaning your guns :>} 

[Griff]

On 12/3/2025 at 12:21 AM, El Chapo said:

 

Shooting smokeless powder puts a person in at least questionable standing, but I'm sure the kind people of SASS will give that person a chance to make it right.

 

17 hours ago, watab kid said:

huh , i always lkiked you too , i shoot smokeless if that puts me in nless than good standing i suspect im min good company based on conversations at state shoots over the last 20 years or so , but i do know you BP guys can be snobs ......ill have a beer whgile your cleaning your guns :>} 

Pay that no mind.   The only time using smokeless powder puts a person in a questionable standing is when it's done in a C&B revolver.  By the same token, inferring that simply using BP in a revolver keeps one in good standing is also questionable.  But, such a claim shouldn't surprise anyone...  Those Frontier Cartridge folks have always been a bit pretentious...  You either have the huevos to come right out and say what you mean... or you will keep feeling you need to be PC... (which doesn't mean being politically correct... it means being a public coward), and keep on playacting with those gay, suppository pistols.   Truly superior beings are content in the knowledge that the Men (& occasional Lady) having the MOST fun at a match are Frontiersmen!  Unless it's those impressively hardy few that also do the Plainsman thaing!  Nothing snobbish about it... facts are facts.

 

 

 

Okay... that leaves you, the reader, with the unenviable chore of deciding if the above is facetious or sarcasm.  If you really took offense, then it contains just the right blend of being facetious, sarcastic, and sardonic!  

Edited December 6 by Griff
Poking the bear!

[watab kid]

On 12/5/2025 at 8:20 PM, Griff said:

 

Pay that no mind.   The only time using smokeless powder puts a person in a questionable standing is when it's done in a C&B revolver.  By the same token, inferring that simply using BP in a revolver keeps one in good standing is also questionable.  But, such a claim shouldn't surprise anyone...  Those Frontier Cartridge folks have always been a bit pretentious...  You either have the huevos to come right out and say what you mean... or you will keep feeling you need to be PC... (which doesn't mean being politically correct... it means being a public coward), and keep on playacting with those gay, suppository pistols.   Truly superior beings are content in the knowledge that the Men (& occasional Lady) having the MOST fun at a match are Frontiersmen!  Unless it's those impressively hardy few that also do the Plainsman thaing!  Nothing snobbish about it... facts are facts.

 

 

 

Okay... that leaves you, the reader, with the unenviable chore of deciding if the above is facetious or sarcasm.  If you really took offense, then it contains just the right blend of being facetious, sarcastic, and sardonic!  

glad to hear the edit , i was not real concerned except i am going to admit my most recent purchase in this area of my collection is a pair of 1858s with cartridge conversions and a new custom rig for them , id hate to think id be ostracized from anyone just because i ventured into revolvers i liked in my smokeless powders 

[El Chapo]

On 12/5/2025 at 1:24 AM, watab kid said:

huh , i always lkiked you too , i shoot smokeless if that puts me in nless than good standing i suspect im min good company based on conversations at state shoots over the last 20 years or so , but i do know you BP guys can be snobs ......ill have a beer whgile your cleaning your guns :>} 

 

I shoot smokeless powder all the time, it's a joke.

[watab kid]

OK  , i waskidding too , i enjoy your posts