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(CFDA Down Under cont. from pg 1)
plan was to showcase the CFDA Australian Nationals will be hotly gunfighters for another day.
Australian National Championship contested by an increasing number The 2010 CFDA Australian
the main match itself.
National Championships will be
Wednesday and the dust haze finals as a curtain raiser to the Best of gunslingers.
provided an eerie scene as steely of the Best Shootoff and this proved Thanks must be extended held at the SSAA Captains Mountain
eyed gunslingers of all ages strapped to be an appropriate strategy. It was to Frank James, Caretaker (CFDA# Complex Millmerran, Queensland,
on leather and caressed their shooting time.
1316) and those who assisted in Australia over September 29th to
Strange as it may seem start running this event so efficiently and October 3rd, 2010. Enquiries may be
irons as only a gunslinger can. The command “Shooter on the line” rang time approached and many - in fact professionally. We are proud of you. directed to Virgil Earp at earpvirgil@
out and the crowd fell silent as The most of the gunslingers had not yet The story about Range 8 ½ yahoo.com.
Aussie Undertaker squared off with shrugged off their pre final nerves well that can wait along with the Virgil Earp
his opponent Dug Deeper (CFDA# and many a shaky hand was seen
1319). The lights flashed and it was strapping on those CFD rigs. Gone
all over in a heartbeat as The Aussie were the sometimes showoff acts
Undertaker turned with a smile to of the thrusting of hips and lifting
his opponent and promised to repeat of shoulders in frivolous efforts to
his performance. Time after time the intimidate other contestants. Gone
contestants paired off with no clear too was the cocky walk of the
winner determined before it was time gunfighter. All of these traits had
for others to step up to the plate and now been replaced with pre match
try their luck in the practice rounds. adrenalin. The only remaining trait
As the day wore on and the heat haze of the true gunfighter was the steely
hung like a mantle the long line of eyed squint in the Sunday morning
would be gunslingers both registered sunshine. One exception stood off to
contestants and townsfolk alike the right in the form of the stranger
from the North (Rooquero CFDA#
never seemed to get any shorter.
Thursday
dawned
and 1301) Quietly he stood making
gunslingers awoke with twitching circles in the dust with his boot.
trigger fingers ready for the first He did not look at anyone and only
round of registered heats. In the camp responded with a wry smile and tip
some were seen to be thrusting hips of his hat to those bidding him good
and lifting shoulders as they shadow morning. He certainly looked like
shot imaginary targets in readiness the one that would be left standing in
the end.
for the days battles.
The lady gunfighters stood
Frank James (CFDA#1305) strapped on his Mernickle Quik off to the other side of the group
Cowboy rig and slipped the Ruger quietly eyeing off each other but
.45 into his holster in readiness chatting all the while. Dakota Dawn
for his first round against The (CFDA# 1307) gripped her gun butt
Durango Kid (CFDA#1308). The as if ready to draw on command.
familiar lights flashed and it was a Trixie (CFDA# 1320) on the other
tidy time of .7 to start the day with hand stood aloof from the crowd as
both contestants finding their mark. if in readiness to take them all on at
The ladies were there in force also once. Yes it was time alright as the
showing their skills are as good announcer crooned out the welcome
as their men folk. Amazing Grace and called each shooter to the line.
(CFDA# 1309) demonstrated that Lights flashed, guns blazed and the
she was more than a match for all crowd roared its appreciation and
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comers. Pairs of gunfighters stepped amazement at such feats of speed
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in
final shootout on Sunday morning.
The Saturday night shindig this game of Cowboy Fast Draw
Fun Historical Fact
saw gunfighters and friends kicking and that shot times were well into
William Doolin- Outlaw- 1856-1896
up their heels. The main match was international class time frames.
William Doolin was once part of the notorious Dalton Gang. But following the
Then it was all over and the
now history and all that was left to failed robbery in Coffeyville that took the lives of most of the gang, Doolin and
do was to strut their stuff alongside last man standing did in fact turn
Bill Dalton went to Oklahoma and started up the much feared “Oklahombres”
the Best of the Best on Sunday out to be Rooquero and the last
gang. This gang boasted dozens of members including Dan “Dynamite Dick
lady standing was Trixie. Two new
morning.
Clifton, and George “Bitter Creek” Newcomb. For 3 years this gang raided
Sunday morning and 9:00 am Australian Fast Draw Champions
trains, banks, and stagecoaches. Chasing after the gang was one of the greatest
drew closer and closer. The weather were crowned but more importantly
lawman of the time, Bill Tilghman. In 1895, Tilghman finally tracked Doolin
was perfect and the spectator numbers an increased interest in CFDA had
down, and after a fistfight arrested Doolin. Vowing never to go to prison, a few
just kept building and building until emerged with at least one new club
weeks later Doolin engineered a mass jail break in which he and 37 other prisoners escaped. It wasn’t until August 25th, 1896, that Doolin was shot and killed
there was no more room for close to start up in Western Australia
when he was ambushed while trying to visit his wife and child.
up parking or close up seating. The and a promise that the 2010 CFDA
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Regulator Report
By Mongo
Regulator Posse Sheriff
concern about the Regulator’s role.
We will work hard to improve the
communication and understanding
he Regulator Posse held our first between us and you.
Please
annual meeting during the World review the purpose and goals of the
Championships in Fallon. It’s hard Regulators in the current Regulator
to believe that it’s been a year since Guidelines. It can be found at
http://www.cowboyfastdraw.com/
Quick Cal formed the Posse.
Before I get to the business download.php. Click on Regulator
discussed at our annual meeting, I Guidelines to read or download it.
want to again talk about what the
Regulators are; what we are not and Your response is appreciated.
some of our accomplishments during
Here are some of the things the
the year.
Regulators
are
CFDA Regulators accomplished during
members who want to help the sport year:
and the organization grow. We • We helped new clubs get started
are competitors and shooters who
in several territories.
enjoy the sport, the camaraderie, • We held RO classes at the club
and the fun at a contest. Some of us
level in Kansas, Colorado,
are Life members. Some of us are
Arizona, Texas, South Dakota
US Marshalls who have our own
and others.
clubs. Our primary function is as
• Regulators were involved at all
a support group. We teach the RO
CFDA titled matches last year.
and the Youth Safety classes. We
We helped out during the contests
want to help you get a club started
as Announcers, Scorekeepers,
or organize a membership campaign.
Range Masters and members of
We want to help you organize and
the Arbitration Committee. We
put on your first club match or even
came in early to help setup and
a CFDA titled match. We have done
we stayed late to help tear down.
this and have the knowledge and
experience to help you do it too. We • Regulators represented CFDA
at other events including Winter
try to make sure that all CFDA rules
Range in Phoenix AZ, Hell on
and procedures are followed. We
Wheels in Cheyenne WY and the
represent the CFDA at contests when
SASS convention in Las Vegas
neither Quick Cal or Mississippi
NV.
Marshal is there.
Regulators are not the We will continue these activities next
handpicked CFDA posse with a year and hopefully add more.
political agenda. We are not an
exclusive group. Any CFDA member These items were discussed at our
can become a Regulator after certain first annual meeting:
qualifications are met. We are not the
CFDA’s enforcers. We don’t make • Bounty Hunter and Legally
the rules. The US Marshalls, Quick
Cal and Mississippi Marshal do that.
We don’t have any authority over
your club. We are not the line police
and are not trying to insure that all
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competitors act like robots when on
the line. We don’t want to take over
and run your contest. We want to
help you do it.
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Speaking for Wench and
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myself being a Regulator is not about
recognition, authority or notoriety,
it’s about helping and working with
you and the CFDA. We will still
be Mongo and Wench when we see
you.
The
Regulator
Posse
understands that there is still
some misunderstanding and some
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Loaded, Boothill Bryce and
Miss Christy and Lucky Lady
were officially announced as
new Regulators. They will be
Regulator’s at large which means
that they will not be immediately
assigned to a geographic
territory.
and on the Gunfighter forum. We
are working on a class schedule for
some events next year.
Mongo
CFDA Life #57
Regulator Posse Sheriff
mongo.wench@hotmail.com
• I was re-elected as the Regulator Home: 970-731-9140
Sheriff. The position of Deputy Cell: 303-842-0408
Sheriff was created and P.G.
Taylor was elected as the Deputy
Territories and Regulators
Sheriff. Both of these positions
are annual positions. Nominations
Great Northwest Territorywill be accepted and an election
P.G. Taylor
pgtaylor@g.com
will be held each year.
• The Regulator Guidelines will be
revised and posted on the CFDA
website.
High Plains TerritoryBoulder Vaquero & Boulder’s Babe
bbollock@santel.net
• A Regulator Requirements
Checklist is being developed to
help guide the development of
new Regulator’s.
Four CornersMongo & Wench
mongo_wench@yahoo.com
Great PlainsDeacon & Angel Lady
adrianangels@hotmail.com
• The current RO and Youth
Safety class material will be
revised to bring it up to date with
current rules, regulations and
procedures.
WesternCurly Calhoun
quickcurly@aol.com
SouthernMongo & Wench
mongo_wench@yahoo.com
• A program will be created to
certify CFDA members to teach
the RO class without being a
Regulator.
Please let me know if your
club is planning a non titled CFDA
event such as a jackpot shoot like
is held by clubs in Texas, Kansas
and Arizona. I’ll see if we can get
a Regulator to attend your event
and hold an RO class in conjunction
with the contest. We will publicize
the class on your registration form
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1. The Great Northwest Territory
2. The Western Territory
3. The Four Corners Territory
4. The High Plains Territory
5. The Great Plains Territory
6. The Southern Territory
7. The Southeast Territory
8. The Great Lakes Territory
9. The Eastern Territory
10. The North Eastern Territory.
NortheastBoulder Vaquero & Boulder’s Babe
bbollock@santel.net
EasternKilkinny & Dakota Deb
bjorgensen@trailking.com
SoutheastDeacon & Angel Lady
adrianangels@hotmail.com
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5
6
Great LakesKilkinny & Dakota Deb
bjorgensen@trailking.com
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1. The Great Northwest Territory
2. The Western Territory
3. The Four Corners Territory
4. The High Plains Territory
5. The Great Plains Territory
6. The Southern Territory
7. The Southeast Territory
8. The Great Lakes Territory
9. The Eastern Territory
10. The North Eastern Territory.
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Fall 2009 Johnny, Lone Wolf, Bad Medicine
and Jericho.
The day started out cold,
windy and rainy and continued
throughout the rest of the day. It
was 45 degrees out. Like Angel
Lady said “long underwear, a winter
By Betty Parnham
jacket, hat and gloves would have
he 4th Annual Cowboy Fast that attended our shoot. Little Hoss, been ideal for this day along with a
Draw
Association
State Lucky Lady, Dixie Gal, Pistol Patty, hot bon fire to keep everyone warm.”
Championship was held at Merryland Dusty Bottoms, Dakota Dame, Who would have ever expected this
Ballroom located east of Stevens Lady Rose, Angel Eyes, Angel kind of weather in June. Everyone
Point on Saturday Jun 6, 2009. A Lady, Boulder’s Babe, J.T. Hooker, was dressed in 1890’s garb and we
shooters meeting began at 8:30 a.m. and Connecticut Cat, Hawkeye, all pretended to be authentic old time
The match started at 9:00 a.m. with Seneca Lawman, Two Bit Pat, Gray cowboys and cowgirls. Some shots
twelve women, twenty seven men Ghost, Muleskinner, Marshal B.K. were hit within a thousandth of a
and two juniors competing in the Gunner, Hosey Wales, Whiskers, second, i.e. .472 of a second versus
2009 State CFDA Championship J.W. Tracker, Iowa Madrid, .474 of a second.
that was sponsored by the Wisconsin Woody, Wild Hose Del, Wrangler, On Saturday we shot
6 Shooters, Inc. from Stevens Point, Painless, Deerslayer, Snake Shooter, fourteen rounds, finishing our day at
Wisconsin. Contestants came from Sodbuster, Dreamweaver, Digger, approximately 4:30 p.m. Then the
Longarm, Deacon, Kilkenny, Marvin shooters cleaned up and dressed up
the states of Iowa, Minnesota,
Kansas, North and South Dakota and Slinger, Jesse Miles, Black River
in their fancy
Wisconsin.
1890’s garb.
Wisconsin
Blue Top Family
6 Shooters, Inc.
Restaurant was
had a Special
the host for
presentation
our banquet. A
honoring
our
western scene
Veterans for their
was set up
service to our
for each and
country.
Each
everyone to have
Veteran was called
their
picture
up
by
name,
taken as they
announced what
arrived for the
branch of service
banquet. Rachel
they served in
Zaborowski
This year Wisconsin 6 Shooters, Inc. had a special recognition for all the cowboys that
and the number of
took
their
years they served. have served our Country and community for us. (left to right) Peter Mattson 4 years in pictures either
the Marines, George Peternel 2 years in the Army, Stan Potocki 4 years in the Marines,
The Veterans were
as a couple or
Gary Adrian 3 years in the Navy, George Heeres 26 years in the Army, Don Pelot 12
each
presented years in the Army, Denny Reno 6 years in the Army, Vernon Paulzine 5 years in the Army, individual. A
a red, white and Del Claymore 2 years in the Army, Stan Wolf 2 years in the Army, and Jerry Kirschling contest for best
blue hat that had 3 years in the Army. Wisconsin 6 SHooters would like to thank you for serving our com- dressed lady
munity and Country. We are proud of you!
an American flag
went to Angel
embroidered
on
it along with the words “Thank A
Veteran”, Wisconsin 6 Shooters. The
following Veterans were honored:
Stan Potocki-Marines-four years of
service, Peter Mattson-Marines-four
years of service, George HeeresArmy-twenty six years of service,
George Peternel-Army-two years
of service,Gary Adrian-Navy-three
years of service, Del ClaymoreArmy-two years of service, Don
Pelot-Army-twelve years of service,
Stan Wolf-Army-two years of
service,Vernon Paulzine-Army-five
years of service, Jerry KirschlingArmy-three years of service and
Denny Reno-Army-six years of
service. Wisconsin 6 Shooters, Inc.
would like to Thank You for serving
our community and Country. We are
proud of each and every one of you.
Each shooter is known by
their alias (cowboy name).
Here are some of the alias of people
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Wisconsin State Championship
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Lady, with her beautiful gown. Best
dressed men went to Dave Miles,
Gary Adrian and Marvin Slinger.
Best dressed couples were Dave and
Marilyn Miles, Marvin and Linda
Slinger Gary and Carol Adrian and
Jerry and Kathy Rogers. Gift baskets
and gift certificates were handed
out. Everyone did a great job. It was
very hard for the judges to decide
because our cowboys and cowgirls
did an awesome job. Thank You to
everyone that entered.
Placement trophies/plaques
were wrought iron cutout wall
hangings of the Cowboy Fast Draw
logo and the Wisconsin 6 Shooters.
These plaques showed each shooter
were they placed. I think this is
the first time in CFDA history that
everyone received a trophy/plaque.
The trophies were given out after the
banquet. Along with their trophies
they were able to choose an item off
the gift table. Pictures were taken
of each person as they received their
trophies.
First place men’s went to
Mark Burnham from Minnesota.
Mark received a Beretta Stampede,
7 1/2” stainless steal, 45 caliber
colt and a belt buckle that was gold
and silver. Second place in the
men’s went to Peter Mattson from
Superior, Wisconsin.
Women’s
first place went to Cat Mattson
from Superior, Wisconsin.
Cat
also received a Beretta Stampede 7
1/2” stainless steal, 45 caliber colt,
and a gold and silver belt buckle.
Second place in the women’s went
to Betty Parnham of Stevens Point,
Wisconsin. First place in the Billy
The Kid went to Zachary Parnham
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Fall 2009
camaraderie that we experienced at these
from Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Zachary
shoots are part of the cowboy way.
received a limited edition of the Billy The
A Special Thank You goes out the
Kid belt buckle. Second place in the Billy
following Linda Slinger, Stan and Nancy
The Kid went to Jesse Miles from Mitchell,
Potocki, Gary Bay, Jerry Kirschling,
South Dakota. Jesse also received a limited
Harvey and Linda Pelot, Don and Judy
edition Billy The Kid belt buckle.
Pelot, Bob and Patty Krueger, Gail
A nice red, 6 pack cooler bag with the
Heeres, Gary Adrian John Adrihan, Stan
Cowboy Fast Draw log and the Wisconsin 6
Wolf, Dave and Marilyn Miles, Brett and
Shooters logo was given to each registered
Deb Jorgensen, Marvin Arneson, Marvin
shooter. In each bag was a six pack of
Stadin, Evelyn and Benjamin Gaboda
Pepsi. Each shooter also received a five
and Zachary Parnham, and anyone else
pound bag of home grown potatoes and
we may have left out. Thank you for all
cheese in the shape of Wisconsin along
the time and efforts that you have shown.
with the Wisconsin 6 Shooters logo on it.
Wisconsin 6 Shooters could not do it
Each shooter also received coupons, gun
without your help. Thank You!
oil, wiping clothes and information from
around the area.
Thank you to everyone that made
the Wisconsin State Championship a huge
success. The wonderful friendship and
Stan Potocki (Hawkeye) Zachary Parnham
(Little Hoss) and Jerry Kirschling (Jericho)
Zachary Parnham took First in the Juniors.
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2009 Wisconsin State
Championship
Women
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
Connecticut Cat
J.T. Hooker
Dakota Rose
Angel Lady
Marilyn Miles
Pistol Patty
Boulder’s Babe
Dixie Gal
Angel Eyes
Dakota Dame
Lucky Lady
Dusty Bottoms
WI
WI
WI
KS
SD
WI
SD
WI
MN
SD
SD
WI
Billy the Kid
Stan Potocki (Hawkeye) Mark Burnham (Snake Shooter)
and Betty Parnham (J.T. Hooker)
Mark Burnham took First Place in the Men's Division
for the Wisconsin State Championship 2009
Stan Potocki (Hawkeye) ,
Cat Mattson (Connecticut Cat)
and Jerry Kirschling (Jericho)
Cat Mattson took First place in the Women's
Divison for the
Wisconsin State 2009 Championship
1. Zachary Parnham
2. Jesse Miles
WI
SD
MN
WI
MN
MN
WI
WI
SD
WI
ND
WI
WI
MN
WI
MN
WI
Men
1. Mark Burnham
2. Deer Slayer
3. Whiskers
4. Dream Weaver
5. Gray Ghost
6. Black River Johnny
7. Longarm
8. Muleskinner
9. Wild Horse Del
10. Marshal B.K. Gunner
11. Josey Wales
12. Iowa Madrid
13. JW Tracker
14. Digger
15. Hawkeye
1st Bull’s eye Men’s
Seneca Lawman
1st Bull’s eye Women
J.T. Hooker
Men’s Fastest Shot
Black River Johnny - .376
Women’s Fastest Shot
Angel Lady - .583
front row: Don Pelot, Denny Reno, Gary Adrian, Del Claymore,
Peter Mattson (back row:) Stan Potocki, Jerry Kirschling, George
Heeres, George Peternel, Stan Wolf, Vernon Paulzine
Go to wwww.cowboyfastdraw.com for
complete results
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2009
U.S.
Marshal’s
Muster
2.
3.
By: Mississippi Marshal
O
ne thing is for certain! The U.S.
Marshal pool in CFDA is some of
the finest folks in the game and I assure
you they are dedicated to the sport as
well as represent their respective clubs
with the utmost of integrity and passion.
I can remember our first muster and
how we were just trying to figure out
our place in CFDA. As we learned
what our responsibility was we grew
not only in numbers but in confidence
and awareness of our role. Here we
are now holding the association’s 3rd
U.S. Marshal’s Muster. The agenda
this year was a tough one. Not every
item submitted to CFDA was on the
agenda. I can assure you that the ones
that were on there were tackled head
on one at a time and analyzed very
carefully. We had 21 U.S. Marshals
from all over the country set down and
spend a few hours for the betterment
of the sport. Keep in mind here that
the U.S. Marshal is not only the club’s
representative to the CFDA but also the
CFDA’s representative to the club. The
Muster was formed to help improve the
association and the sport with valuable
input from its membership. That being
said, always remember that you have
access to your U.S. Marshal at the
local level and if you have questions
about the muster, don’t hesitate to ask
him or her.
Some items were not settled
in the meeting and would require
the CFDA executive staff to discuss
further some of the issues but all the
information obtained in the meeting
was carefully considered.
On behalf of Quick Cal, Alotta
Lead and myself I want to thank our
U.S. Marshals for their continued hard
work and dedication to the success
of this sport. You are certainly an
important cog in the wheel that makes
this wagon train work smoothly. Again
I commend and thank all of you for
your commitment to CFDA.
Below are the agenda items
discussed and the decisions made by
CFDA. The following decisions will
be in effect immediately upon this
printing of this Gazette.
Agenda Items and Decisions
1. Top Gun Point System –
Remains the same as 2009 Top
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5.
Fall 2009
Gun Point system.
Limiting Number of Shooters
in Titled Matches –Aminimum
of 75 shooters for State Titled
Championships. A club must
be able to accommodate at least
75 shooters at the State Title
level to sanction the match.
No Competitive shots without
an opponent or time to beat.
This usually occurs from
either a timer malfunction
or a challenged round. If the
opponent does not have a time
it is a moot point, no shot will
be allowed. Also, no more
shooters without an opponent.
This usually occurs if someone
leaves early or doesn’t make it
to the line on time and this just
slows down the contest. The
present shooter wins the bout
by default.
Change to Top 7 in
Overall
Championship
Shoot off, but those in the
Top 7 (Magnificent 7) can
not compete in Category
Championship
Shootoffs.
This was overwhelmingly
agreed to by the Marshals.
Explanation - The Top 5
Championship format (only
required at the National and
World Championship level)
will be changed to the Top 7 –
(The Magnificent Seven) The 7
will be seeded just as the Top 5
format was. The shoot off will
be conducted just as the top 5
was. The Magnificent 7 will
not be eligible to compete in
category championship shoot
offs (top 5). The categories
were created to spread out
recognition and most all of the
US Marshals agreed this format
would give more shooters a
chance to compete for their
category championship.
Discussion on Regulators
authority and add section
to Guidelines. There were a
lot of questions as to what the
Regulator Posse is and just
what authority they would
have. There were concerns
expressed that this was some
type of elitist hand picked
group to police for the CFDA.
Explanation – First, I want to
say, I personally appreciated
the passion brought to
this discussion because it
reinforced what the US
Marshal program is all about.
The Regulator posse was hand
picked if you wish from the
folks who attended the World
Championship in 2008. It was
printed in the Gazette, 2008
Fastest Gun Alive Schedule of
Events that there would be a
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7.
8.
9.
Regulator program discussion
for anybody interested- please
show up. There were probably
30 people who made the
meeting – it was open to any and
everyone. Quick Cal discussed
the idea for the Regulator
program. He asked folks if
they’d be interested and a few
agreed to try. The whole idea
behind the Regulator program
is club development. Quick Cal
nor I can be every where and
attend all the matches etc. The
Regulator Posse was formed
to help new clubs learn how to
be --new clubs! – how to run
contests, townsfolk alleys, etc.
The Regulators themselves
realized to fulfill the mission,
they had work to do among
themselves to be prepared
to “help new clubs”. The
Regulators are expected to be
able to teach all the aspects of
getting a club up and going to
include Range Officer classes,
announcing,
scorekeeping,
setting up equipment and the
list goes on. Do they have
authority – yes- They are
liaisons for CFDA and there
job at a match is the same as
mine. They are representing
CFDA the same as if Quick
Cal or I were there. Folks, we
are growing fast and we need
all the help we can get. The
Regulators are there to help
anyway they can whether it be
training, scoring, announcing
or what ever. This subject will
be covered more in this issue
of the Gazette. This is a new
program and just as the US
Marshals had to find their way,
so do the Regulators. Let’s see
where we are in a year.
New SASS Vaquero. The
new SASS Vaquero was not
approved for use in CFDA
competition,
since
the
hammer does not qualify as a
reproduction.
All ammunition must be
verified for velocity and
approved by a Regulator.
After much discussion it
was decided that the Match
Director will be responsible to
chronograph and approve titled
match competition cartridges.
Discuss maximum velocities.
Maximum velocity for CFDA
cartridges changed to 750fps.
Random
start
pattern
presentation on Precision
Timers. Tests were conducted
on the Precision Timers and
there were no problems with
the random start patterns. The
timer meets all of CFDA’s
requirements.
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10. Insurance
update.
Still
working on this one
11. Standard equipment shall be
used on a firing line. This was a
tough one – If all the equipment
meets the requirements of
CFDA guidelines this is not
an issue. Several suggestions
included insuring each set
of targets were the same and
maybe same equipment on
each range. What we’re not
going to do is require certain
equipment. We all know what
the rules say – read them, if
someone is not following the
guidelines that’s one thing but
dictating what equipment to
use is not going to happen.
12. Technical or Safety Violations
– Carry forward to all
weekend events. Technical or
Safety Violations will count in
each contest i.e Violations in
the main match do not count
toward the second chance
shoot, etc.
13. Clarification of Couple –
Spouse or Significant Other.
CFDA defines a couple by
spouse or significant other just
as the memberships do.
14. Right of Refusal – Is the
“Right of Refusal” limited
only to safety issues or can
a club refuse participation
on other issues? The Official
CFDA Policy is: CFDA is not a
political organization and will
not get involved in the internal
politics of any club.
15. Location of larger contests –
Relocation of some to East.
CFDA only hosts one match
– The World Championship
– it is located in Fallon, NV.
All other contests are hosted
by clubs, these clubs have
developed relationships with
their sponsors, city councils etc.
There are lots of opportunity to
create “larger contests” in the
East. Clubs have to be willing
to build them.
16. Top Gun Awards – Should
men
and
women
be
recognized equally to 10
places? - Yep, and they will
be for 2010.
Again I thank you all for your dedication
and commitment to the sport. We had a
great discussion in a very professional
manner with every angle being looked
at. See ya next year.
All changes of U.S. Marshal positions
for the club must be sent by the club
president to Mississippi Marshal by
December 31, 2009. All agenda items
for the 2010 U.S. Marshal’s Muster
must be submitted to Mississippi
Marshal by August 15th, 2010.
Gunslinger’s Gazette
Fall 2009
LIGHTNIN’ JESSE’S THUNDER
H
ello Everyone! What a
wonderful
Season
CFDA
is having. Membership has been
booming, some new Clubs have
emerged and the wax bullet makers
are doing very well. Everyone really
seems to be doing their part and the
Sport is growing. Let’s all continue
to show our support.
Things have been crazy
down here in the Lone Star State.
The weather has been pretty strange
for this part of the country, but
it didn’t effect a great season of
shootin’. NTSG started off with the
Seasons first Top Gun qualifying
shoot and Texas’s first CFDA State
Championship. We were proud of
the way the event went and once
again, thank you all for coming
out. Presently NTSG is putting
the final touches on the 2010 Red
River Showdown CFDA Texas State
Championship for next March. We
have learned a lot since the Event
and have taken what we learned and
have begun to produce an even better
Shoot for next time around.
Some promotional material
will be out soon for the Event, and
a few changes should really make
it a “not to miss” Event. The total
Cash prize has increased to $2,500.
The breakdown of cash prizes
will follow on the Event Schedule
and Registration. The stand alone
Categories will have a little different
format than last go around. If
you attended the Colorado State
Championship you will be ready for
the Texas categories. All categories
will be back to back by round and will
end in last man standing format.
come through…
Our Home Range has grown
and improved, I think you will all
enjoy the Event in 2010. Electricity
is due to be in place by the end
of this month and will be shortly
followed by water. The Main Stage
is equipped with 6 permanent targets
and the Club house is undergoing a
Wild West facelift.
If you didn’t get to make it
down here to Texas this year… be
Black Jack will be attending sure and come to next year’s 2010
this year and putting on our Cowboy Red River Showdown CFDA Texas
Church on Sunday morning. Rough State Championship.
Neck Gunslingers will be returning I hope to…
for some Cowboy Camp Cooking.
Also, by popular demand, the banquet See Ya on the Firin’ Line !!!
will be held at our neighboring
Restaurant Luigi’s. There may be a Lightnin’ Jesse
couple of surprises (if all goes well)
CFDA # 75 LIFE and I will update you when they
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Attention
Deadline to submit articles
for next Gazette is:
January 10th
Please submit all articles
and pictures to:
hannahcalder@cowboyfastdraw.com
Rooster Range
Officer
The “Stand Easy” command
and what it means!
How many times do we hear
the Range Master or announcer
repeat “lanes blank and blank
- “Stand Easy”. As a Range
Officer it’s my job to keep the
range operating quickly and
safely. The time wasted waiting for someone to stand easy
causes a lot of things but mostly slows the contest down. The
command of “Stand Easy”
means just that - stand easy.
When your given a command
to stand easy just freeze. Don’t
continue unloading, don’t
shake you opponents hand,
don’t visit with the hand judge,
- just don’t move. Keep the
muzzle pointed down range
and freeze- simple as that.
Wait for the competitors on
the line to shoot their next shot
and continue what you were
doing. This keeps the match
moving along and reduces
lost time. As these contests get
bigger and bigger we’re going
to need every second we can
save - Rooster
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Fall 2009
Gunslinger’s Gazette
2010 CFDA Shooting Schedule~
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Idaho Shootist Winter Championship
January 30th-31st
Idaho City
President’s Day Shoot
February 13th-14th
Mitchell
Great Basin Gunhawks Winter Classic
February 13th-14th
Fernley
Texas State Championship*
March 19th-21st
Gainesville
Spring Jackpot Shoot
April 10th-11th
Mitchell
2nd Annual John Taffin Shootist Challenge April 17th
Idaho City
4th Annual Idaho SHootist Charity Match
May 1st-2nd
Idaho City
Great Northwest Territorial Championship*
May 28th-30th
Caldwell
Gun Fighter Rendevous- CFDA Nationals*
June 24th-27th
Idaho City
Oregon State Championship*
August 13th-15th
Canyon City
Leather & Lace Ladies Invitational
August 21st
Idaho City
South Dakota State Championship*
August 21st-22nd
Mitchell
Idaho State Championship*
September 17th-19th
Idaho City
Beretta’s Fastest Gun Alive
World Championship Of CFDA*
September 30- October 3rd
Fallon
Turkey Shoot
November 20th-21st
Mitchell
* Indicates Titled Championship Match (Qualifies for Top Gun Points)
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This is a Titled and Sanctioned CFDA Contest
CFDA Membership Required
All CFDA Rules Apply
Main Match Ammunition will be provided by NTSG
Category Shoots Stand Alone Friday
Shooters may register for one Age Category plus
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or Jesse James (940)733-4780, texasjessejames@aol.com
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Gunslinger’s Gazette
Fall 2009
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CFDA Sanctioned Clubs and Clubs in the Works
Club Name
Regular Schedule
Contact
Assoc. of Arizona Gunfighters
Doug Treadway
The Sierra Gun Hawks
Jimmie Odom
The Deputies
4th Sunday
Bill Barnthouse
Freedom Fighters
Amber Davis
Golden State Gunslinger’s
Kent Sandhagen
Central Valley Posse
Eddie Vierra
Sundowners Single Action Club 1st Saturday
George Narasaki Colorado Pistoleros
2nd Saturday
Dean Cummings
San Jaun Shootists
3rd Sunday
Dave Miller
Idaho Shootists
1st & 5th Saturday
Marshall Hopper
Snake River Gunslingers
2nd Saturday
P.G. Taylor
Treasure Valley Gun Slingers
4th Saturday
Dean White
Big Iron Shooting Club
Gary Adrian
Deercreek Regulators
Dennis Lamont
Waldo County Rangers
1st Saturday
Will Cotton
North Star Bandits
Thursday & Sunday pm Mark Burnham
Mahtowa Gunslingers
Greg or Woody Jones
Bull Mountain Drifters
Mike Krueger
Buccaneer Spurs
Jerry Fipps
Great Basin Gunhawks
1st Mon.. & 3rd Saturday Quick Cal
The Sage Hill Reno Rustlers
Don Burke
Orygun Gunslingers
3rd Saturday
Gregg Townsley
Fort Dalles Defenders
James Pimley
Black Hills CFD Club
Brad Hemmah
Powder Horn Ranch Regulators 1st Sunday/ Last Sat. Night Troy Bollock
Snake Creek Boys
John Riley
South Central Rosebud Renegades Every Wednesday
Dean Storms
Dakota Territory Rangers
3rd Sunday
Bret Jorgensen
N. Texas Society of Gunfighters 1st & 3rd Sat./Every Wed. Chad Briley
Comanche Moon Renegades
Michael Conn
Old Dominion Fast Draw
Jeff Duncan
Wisconsin Peace Keepers
Ron Nyhouse
Black River Bandits
John Adrihan
Wisconsin 6 Shooters
Jerry Kirschling
Yellow River Bandits
Jon Paulzine
Prairieville Desperados
Jeanne, Frank, or Nick Vincze
Phone
Website or email
602-956-3577 treadway@qwest. net
209-838-3720 jeodom@att.net
760-868-0549
209-704-7778 freedomfighters5@gmx.com
209-587-0572 www.goldenstategunslingers.com 209-826-8446 fireman42@sbcglobal.net
510-233-2256 www.gunfightergulch.com
303-358-0112 www.coloradopistoleros.com
970-731-9140 sanjuanshootist@hotmail.com
208-287-0971 marshall@cowboyfastdraw.com
208-732-6123 pgtaylor@pmt.org
208-454-8813 paintladie@aol.com
785-562-5570 kfdadeacon@hotmail.com 785-543-5744 2diamont@sbcglobal.net
207-223-4109 waldocountyrangers.tripod.com 507-528-2376 mark.burnam@wengercorp.com
218-389-0671 grizzlypaw@juno.com
406-323-3062 www.bulltown.us
910-799-4283
775-575-1802 gunhawks.cowboyfastdraw.com
775-745-1020
503-348-1066 www.oregonfastdraw.com
503-799-8774 jrpimley@verizon.net
605-642-2573 cowboyfastdraw@mato.com
605-996-6889 bbollock@santel.net
605-472-1882 jlriley@starband.net
605-557-3337
605-999-0600 bjorgensen@trailking.com
903-818-4164 www.myspace.com/northtexasfastdraw
432-349-3067
540-819-1697 rabidringo@cox.net
715-754-2469 nyhouse@frontiernet.net
715-399-0660
715-341-1311 jerrykirschling@sbcglobal.net
715-866-7400 www.yellowriverbandits.com
262-510-6745 jvincze@core.com
City
______State
Phoenix
AZ
Escalon
CA
Phelan
CA
Los Banos
CA
Los Banos
CA
Los Banos
CA
San Jose
CA
Castle Rock
CO
Pagosa Springs
CO
Idaho City
ID
Twin Falls
ID
Caldwell
ID
Marysville
KS
Phillipsburg
KS
Winterport
ME
Claremont
MN
Mahtowa
MN
Roundup
MT
Wilmington
NC
Fernley
NV
Reno
NV
Forest Grove
OR
The Dalles
OR
Deadwood
SD
Mitchell
SD
Cresbard
SD
Winner
SD
Mitchell
SD
Gainesville
TX
Odessa
TX
Vinton
VA
Marion WI
South Range
WI
Stevens Point
WI
Webster
WI
Waukesha
WI
CFDA “Clubs in the Works”
Old Pueblo Gunfighters
Broward County Regulators
Florida Gunslingers
Cowboy Fast Draw of Middle Geoergia
Border Marauders
Kentucky Lawmen
The Thorn Valley Shootist Society
Johnson Creek Gunslingers
Bay State Gunslingers
New Mexico Wild Bunch
Anthony Chavez
Bobby W. Brown Jr.
Robert Wolff
George Lilly
William Sill III
Steve Stinnett
James Bettevy
John Blades
David Polcar
George Riese
Gold Coast Gamblers
Northfield Cowboys
Cairns City Cowboys
Dagger Jack
Frank James
Trooper Al
Mission City Peacemakers
520-409-5316
954-931-3297
727-863-4738
478-320-5625
208-597-6191
270-756-2672
318-854-0422
248-437-6755
617-921-7942
575-317-4343
buckshotchavez@comcast.net
bob@infernal-machines.com
flyfisher933@yahoo.com
nightstars@cox.net
wh53@yahoo.com
kentucky_lawman@bellsouth.net
toehead298@aol.com
smiling.bear@yahoo.com
johnnybourbon@comcast.net
georgeriese@yahoo.com
International Clubs
617-5537-5857
617-4092 5606
614-3835-7357
International Clubs in the Works
Bob Edmiston
604-463-6209
okcor1@telus.net
Tucson
Fort Lauderdale
Hudson
Warner Robins
Eastport
Hardinsburg
Melder Plymouth,
Groveland
Roswell
AZ
FL
FL
GA
ID
KY
LA
MI
MA
NM
Gold Coast, S E Qeensland, AUS
Mareeba, N. Queensland, AUS
Cairns, N. Queensland, AUS
Maple Ridge, B.C.
Canada
We are committed to building the foundation of CFDA through Sanctioned Clubs. The existing clubs can always rely on CFDA for a helping hand
in dealing with any issues that need to resolved. Mississippi Marshal is the Membership Director and Club Coordinator, Quick Cal is always available to
work with existing clubs or “club in the works”. If you are new or existing member of CFDA and want to get a club started in your area give Marshal a
call and he can get you posted on the “Club in the Works” section. The Regulator Posse can also be a great resource for new clubs.
This page will be a regular feature in the Gunslinger’s Gazette, we ask that the clubs review this information and keep it updated with us, so that new
shooters can get started or traveling CFDA members can plan a visit to your club. We are also interesting in any ideas that you might share with other clubs that
have helped make your club better.
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JOIN THE FAST GROWING SPORT OF COWBOY FAST DRAW.
DEDICATED TO THE ROMANCE & LEGEND OF THE OLD WEST.
A FRIENDLY SPORT, THAT PROMOTES FIREARM SAFETY, COURTESY,
INTEGRITY, SPORTSMANSHIP, AND THE COWBOY WAY.
The Guns
Single-action revolvers, factory chambered for .45
Colt caliber, with non-adjustable rear sights such as:
SAA Colt, Colt Bisley, 1858 Remington conversions,
1875 Remington, S&W Schofield and faithful reproductions thereof, plus most Ruger Vaquero models.
The external parts of the revolver must match factory
stock contours and made of original type material:
i.e. hammers must not be bent in any way. No trigger
shoes, no mods to the trigger guard or grip frame, etc.
Front sights are optional and barrels must be a minimum length of 4-1/2”, except in the Shootist Category
(7-1/2”). Hammer knurling may be smoothed.
The Holsters & Gun BeltS
1800’s-style Mexican Loop, Slim Jim, and California Pattern holsters or leather rawhide construction. The over the
belt-style holster will be worn on the side of the leg only.
No cross-draw, shoulder, buscadero, contemporary Hollywood or steel lined holsters are allowed.
Ammunition
Ammunition used is full sized .45 colt cases with of black
powder or Hogdon 777 behind a wax bullet, which may
not exceed 750 fps. A .45 Colt case made to accept shotgun primer (no powder is used) with a wax bullet is an alternative ammunition and is recommended for practice or
smaller contests.
Targets
The standard Cowboy Fast Draw target is a 24” round
disc with a start light in the center. The target will measure
50” from the ground. White lithium grease is applied to the
target to track all wax bullet hits.
Competition Timers
Digital timers must time to the thousandth of a second.
Sanctioned contests must use target with impact sensors.
Shooting Style
Most folks use a thumb cocking method, but fanning is
allowed. Trigger finger must be out of the trigger guard. The
muzzle of the revolver must be in front of the holster before
discharging the round. If fanning, the fanning hand cannot
cross in front of the body until the target light comes on.
Contests
Contests are shot elimination style, best 2 out of 3, or 3
out of 5 shots per round. The standard contest is luck of the
draw man vs. man elimination.
Gunslinger – 15 ft.
Gunfighter – 18 ft.
Master Gunfighter – 21 ft.
There are Men’s, Ladies and Youth Divisions
Clothing
1800’s period clothing is strongly recommended. Western
cowboy, including working cowboy clothing is acceptable.
Western boots or moccasins are acceptable footwear. Western-style blue and black jeans are acceptable.
Motto
“Safety First, Fun Second, Competition Third!”
Contact Us
Cowboy Fast Draw Association
Business Office
P.O. Box 5
Fernley, NV 89408 (775) 575-1802
quickcal@cowboyfastdraw.com
Cowboy Fast Draw Association
Membership Services & Sales
P.O. Box 21
Idaho City, ID 83631 (208) 287-0971
marshall@cowboyfastdraw.com
Website: www.cowboyfastdraw.com
What You Get When You Join
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Safety
One of our primary goals is to educate as many people as
possible in the safe and proper use of firearms. Even though
we use wax bullet ammunition, we treat them as they were
live ammunition and observe all established range safety
rules.
Some of our Goals
To keep our clothing & equipment such as guns and holsters true to form of the time period that we represent (18731899). 1873 is the year that the Colt Peacemaker was introduced.
To promote a positive public image of our sport and the
spirit of the American Old West.
Cowboy Fast Draw Association
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events? If so, please contact
Hannah Calder at:
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