SASS Bend of Trail
Bend of Trail is RRRC’s version of Cowboy Action Shooting and follows the rules and guidelines set up by the Single Action Shooting Society (SASS). The general idea is to dress up in clothing that represents the attire of the “Old West” or “Western Movies” and shoot single action revolvers, lever action rifles and pre-1900 style shotguns, and have fun.
While having fun is very important, the most important thing is safety. Procedures and rules have been established by RRRC and SASS to ensure the safety of the participants and spectators. Each shooter is supervised all the way through, from the loading table to the shooting line and then to the unloading table. This ensures that the firearms are only loaded at the appropriate time and with the appropriate number of shells. It also makes sure that the firearms are unloaded and clear after the shooter is finished with each stage. Click on the following link to get more information on SASS safety and equipment rules.
Bend of Trail monthly matches usually consist of 6 stages or shooting scenarios. A typical stage will tell a story from the old west that the shooter will then act out. The shooter may be required to say a line from a western movie such as “The Outlaw Jose Wales” like “Are you going to draw them pistols or whistle Dixie?” The shooter will then engage the targets in the order specified. Each stage is explained to the entire posse (group of shooters) before the first shooter starts and then each shooter has the opportunity to review it again with the Range Officer just prior to shooting the stage.
For more information please visit the RRRC Cowboy website.