2009 T.G. Report

I am honored to have been certified by SASS as an ROII safety instructor.  I am planning to teach an ROII course  in the May. You must be RO I certified to take the course.  The class size will be ten attendees.  Anyone interested please e-mail me.

In December, I represented the Long Riders at the T.G. summit at the SASS convention. Here are the results:

1. Should we adopt the circle of safety concept for the drawing and holstering of handguns from all types of holsters? Holsters must still comply with the 30 degree maximum cant from vertical requirement and handgun muzzles must remain within the four foot of safety while drawing and holstering.
2. Should we allow Bisley Style Hammers mated with non Bisley Style Grips and Bisley Style Grips mated with non Bisley Style Hammers?
3. Should we allow the use of adjustable sighted revolvers in all categories except Classic Cowboy and Black Powder Categories? They allow them in the Duelist and Gunfighter category. They are already legal in all age based categories and B Western.
4. Should we eliminate the minor safety penalty for overloading a RIFLE? This will do away with the double jeopardy penalty for overloading a rifle. Penalties for leaving rounds in the rifle would still apply but if a shooter over loaded the rifle they could clear within our rules and not be charged a penalty
5. Should we create the new sanctioned shooting category “Frontier Cartridge Gunfighter.” The category would follow the equipment and ammo guidelines of the current “Frontier Cartridge” category and follow the shooting style requirements of the current “Gunfighter” Category.

RESULTS OF VOTING

It takes a 2/3 majority to pass and agenda item. None passed.

1. Failed: For – 50 Against – 278 Abstain – 4
2. Failed: For – 204 Against – 125 Abstain – 3
3. Failed: For – 168 Against – 160 Abstain – 4
4. Failed: For – 181 Against – 148 Abstain – 3
5. Failed: For – 195 Against – 133 Abstain – 4

Respectfully submitted,

Nawlins Kid

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