rules

Cowboy Action Shooting™ is a multifaceted amateur shooting sport in which contestants compete with firearms typical of those used in the taming of the Old West: single action revolvers, lever action rifles, and side by side double barreled, pre-1899 pump, or lever action shotguns. The shooting competition is staged in a unique, characterized, "Old West" style.

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EQUIPMENT
Originals and reproductions of firearms manufactured during the early to late 1800's,
including Colts, Winchesters, Remingtons, Smith & Wessons, Marlins, Sharps, and Henrys, are allowed in SASS competitions, so long as they are in safe shooting condition.

RIFLES
Any lever or slide action, tubular fed, exposed hammer rifle or carbine manufactured between 1860 and 1899, or any reproduction thereof. • Centerfire, .25-20 caliber or larger. • Rifle must be in a "pistol" caliber (examples include, but are not limited to, .32-20, .38 Special, .38-40, .44-40, and .45 Colt. No “rifle” calibers such as .30-30 or .38-55 are allowed.)
• Only 1860 to 1899 period style original or replica open iron sights or tang mounted
peep sights are allowed.• Barrel must be over 16" in length.
• Rifles with box magazines may not be used.

SHOTGUNS
Any side-by-side or single shot shotgun typical of the period from approximately
1860 until 1899 without automatic ejectors.

REVOLVERS
Single action revolvers of the period with holsters. See SASS rules for types and restrictions.

AMMUNITION
Rifle and pistol bullets must be lead alloy only. No jacketed ammo or gas checks allowed.
Maximum velocity for pistol cartrides is 1000 fps and rifle is 1400fps. Shotshells #6 or smaller(71/2 is ideal).

Shooters under 21 are welcome to shoot as long as they can demonstrate competence with their firearms,
and basic safety to the safety officer.They must be accompanied by a supervising adult in compliance with PA state law.
NO shooters under 12 years of age!

Hearing protection is highly recommended and eye protection is mandatory in and around the shooting areas.

Required Apparel
Dress appropriate to the period 1860 to 1899. The minimum requirements are cowboy hat, jeans or skirt (no designer jeans of any kind), long sleeve shirt or blouse with button front, and cowboy boots or shoe types of the era. (No tennis shoes allowed).

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