Howdy,
I attended my first TG summit at the SASS convention in Las Vegas.  At the summit, there was a lot of discussion in revamping the Shooters, RO I and RO II handbooks.  They are posted on the SASS web sight. I recommend taking some time to review all the changes.
Here are some agenda items brought up for a vote at the summit.

1. The Modern and Traditional categories have been combined into one category. Go to the SASS online Shooters Handbook pg. 13 for complete details. The Long Riders will still use the Modern, Traditional categories.

2. The Ruger Montago non mounted revolver has  been approved. The non mounted version does not have the grip frame serrations.  The Super Blackhawk/Montago hammers are allowed on both adjustable and traditional revolvers except the  Bisley model.

3. SASS now allows ejectors on single shot shotguns.

4. All long guns staged horizontally shall be laying flat where at least the rear of the trigger guard is on the staging area.  All handguns must be staged with the entire handgun lying flat on the staging area.

5. Rule clarifications:

A. For Cap&Ball shooters. If a particular stage requires a one shot reload, the sixth chamber of percussion revolvers may be charged at the bench and then capped “ on the clock” either before the first round is fired or after the last round is fired.

B. Clarification for safe movement for shotguns. “Hammer FULLY down on an expended round”. “ Action Open, round round on carrier or in the chamber.

C. Clarification of the rule, “No gun may be de-cocked on the firing line except by pointing it down-range and pulling the trigger or while under the direct supervision of a staged officer” The penalty is a Stage DQ. The new wording will allow de-cocking at the loading bench to allow shooters to make corrections as necessary to be sure no round is under the firing pin and on a empty chamber.

6. All clothing and equipment MUST BE worn appropriately, how it was intended and how it would have been worn in the Old West or as seen in B-Western movies and Television.

7. Outlawed “ All clothing displaying manufacture’s or sponsors logos” Manufacture’s labels on apparel or equipment are acceptable.

8. Strict enforcement of the cross-draw holster. Wearing a holster more than 30 degrees is illegal and is a Stage DQ. The measuring for the 30 degree cant is the way the holster sits with the shooter in a standing upright position.

I will have a protractor at each shoot if a shooter wants to check there holster.

Respectfully submitted,
Nawlins Kid