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I have an email for the Cowboy Action at Orono, it is theoronoirregulars@yahoo.ca. Feel free to email me with any questions. We are looking at starting at 11:30 with the safety meeting/introductions and the match to start at high noon.

Regards.
 
Jamie, when did Orono get approved for action shooting?

Just a question as I know we are approved for PPC, but was not sure of action shooting as Cowboy, IPSC or IDPA.

Thanks
 
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JasonYuke said:
Jamie, when did Orono get approved for action shooting?

Just a question as I know we are approved for PPC, but was not sure of action shooting as Cowboy, IPSC or IDPA.

Thanks
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Good to hear from you Jason, thought you dropped off the planet. I have been trying to get in touch with you regarding your rifle course.

Contrary to the name, Cowboy Action Shooting it is not "Action" like you are thinking. It is Akin to PPC, and for on a range with one backstop and no sideberms, so no IPSC approval is needed. I already have the CFO approved cowboy target/stage layout for a range with one backstop such as ours. In Cowboy, no one is allowed to move with a loaded gun (hammer must always be down on an empty chamber), unlike IPSC.

IDPA is also the same way, in some respects, but can be practiced as you know we do at Orono, without running around and jumping all over the place. In Cowboy a firearm is never holstered with a round in the chamber, ever. In Cowboy shooting, once a round is in the chamber, feet do not move. Cowboy matches are generally considered the safest since there is so many checks and balances on safety. All SASS matches start with a mandatory safety meeting. There is a minimum of 6 people always watching for the actions and activities of one shooter. 1) Loading supervisor, 2) Range Officer (with the timer always with the shooter), 3) 3 spotters, 4) Unloading supervisor. There is one firing line, no advancing like in IPSC, IDPA and PPC. It's pretty much like bullseye shooting (with really big bullseyes) with three types of guns and some nifty targets.

No popcorn eating required waiting for an argument Steve. If you want, I could probably come by the Marksmen club for a match one day as well if some of your guys are interested there.

Feel free to PM me Jason or Steve if you have any questions.
 
Also, I guess the "action" part probably comes from just the idea of it. Or maybe it is because you move between 3 shooting benches (depending on the setup you like).

Also there is a section called "fast draw" which we don't do here in Ontario much. It is big out west. Wax projectiles are used for that at a distance of about 7 to 10 yards.

Also, there is Mounted Cowboy Action, which is truly action as you are shooting from horse back. This is very similar to Barrel racing. The targets are usually balloons, and there is no bullet, just the hot powder pops the balloon when you get close to it on your horse. I guess there could be a way to do this on a range with one backstop, but I am not going to worry about that, let all the horse guys figure that one out.
 
Prestwich said:
Good to hear from you Jason, thought you dropped off the planet.


I have when it comes to shooting! Not much intrest left in the sport to tell you the truth! A few things and a few orginazations have turned me off. I think I will just do my own thing, more hunting, sledding ATVing and dirt Biking from now on. Action shooting in particular I have no intrest in anymore for my own reasons.

I will still go ahead with the tactical funday at Orono but after that I am done. I have my own range to shoot at now, and want to keep it that way. I will stay at Orono only to hold a att.

Not here to argue at all and wish you luch with your events. I just thought you needed CFO aproval to shoot forward of the line in a action or Games type evens no matter what movement is orchastarted, because of seperation walls.

No worries I will mind my own buisness

Take care
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Prestwich said:
No popcorn eating required waiting for an argument Steve. If you want, I could probably come by the Marksmen club for a match one day as well if some of your guys are interested there.
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Not waiting for an argument, I just like popcorn, and this is good news, good on you for taking the bull by the horns. As for going out to TMC to shoot IDPA, you will have to contact the guys that run it there now, I did not renew my membership there this year.
 
Steve David said:
I did not renew my membership there this year.
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I think you forgot to mention the fact that members that did not renew are not welcome to shoot at TMC even if we pay the action shooting fee! But the good news is everyone else that has not been a member is welcome as long as they pay there action shooting fee. That makes perfect sence to me! But even better if we renew next year we can shoot again,,, Its a good feeling to see how action shooting is being promoted in this country.

I honestly have nothing against it, as it is was decision of BODs and all the members at the club that day, which were mostly action shooters.
 
You me, and a few others Jason. let TMC kill action shooting like they wanted all along. Then everyone can just show up and stare at each other in the lounge and complain about random stupid non sense.

Oh and i too am impressed that joe blow from any club is able to shoot idpa @ TMC for years without paying dues, but others are not. Should be interesting to see what IDPA has to say about that.


And on topic , its not action shooting if your not moving. at that point its referred to as boring.
 
Jamie, I appologize for running this thread, its supposed to be about Cowboy Action, and I am being a Jack ass. Sorry.

I wish you the best and all that attend with your venture
 
No worries Jason, that's what discussions are all about. It's too bad about those things getting you down. Its also too bad about Steve not being a member of the TMC anymore, that was my biggest reason for going there for the IDPA since he was so helpful with me when I had questions. What I was talking about Steve, was if you guys at TMC wanted me to come there with my Cowboy stuff to do a Cowboy match at TMC.

As for shooting forward of "the line" in Cowboy, it is no different then how it is done for PPC. Unlike PPC, we don't change our line distance, i.e no moving forward and back towards the berm. And we establish our own "line" and treat that like a laser beam. There is generally a bunch of staging tables, and loading unloading tables that keep it well established. Our line is to not be closer than 10 meters to the pistol and rifle targets.

That is silly about the TMC club not wanting past members to come out to shoot in the IDPA league, but I guess they have a reason that they think is good.

As for Cowboy shoots, generally it must be open to any Cowboy shooter and SASS member. With my matches, it will be open accordingly but my first few are going to be by invite only (if you are not a member of Orono) just so I can get a gauge on attendance and make sure I have enough experienced people to act in one of the 6 RO positions I mentiones before.

I hate when I hear about two good guys having troubles with their clubs.
I would like to invite both of you out to the Cowboy Match, at least I can make sure you have a fun day.

Jason, if you wouldn't mind to PM me about details of your rifle course, I would like to see if me and Dad can make it out, you can also email me if you prefer.
 
hedgehog said:
Oh and i too am impressed that joe blow from any club is able to shoot idpa @ TMC for years without paying dues, but others are not. Should be interesting to see what IDPA has to say about that.
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I agree 100% but don't make it worse pushing for IDPA to see how we have been wronged by TMC! You gave up instead of fighting for some reason. I am still shooting IDPA at TMC and don't want it gone! Not the same since you and Steve have left but still fun.
 
I agree this is Jamies post. This has nothing to do with one single shooting sport. I like what IDPA is doing and I hope Jamie has the same success with Cowboy shooting sports.

Go gettem Tex!
 
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