COWBOY
THE BOOT HILL GANG
Shoots the 1st Sunday of each month
April through November
Register at 8:30 am • Shooters’ meeting at 9:30 am
Entry fee $10.00
Muzzleloader Dates
No muzzleload shoots until further notice (9/10/2023)
ABOUT THE SPORT
WHAT IS COWBOY ACTION SHOOTING?
Cowboy Action Shooting is the fastest-growing shooting sport in the U.S. today. The Single Action Shooting Society (SASS), the National organization, has over 56,00 members.
The Boot Hill Gang hosts monthly Cowboy Action Shoots. SASS rules apply. Competitors must dress in Cowboy era style. Original or reproduction firearms of the cowboy era are required. Each shoot consists of five stages featuring cowboy props and a storyline. The following guidelines are from The Single Action Shooting Society (SASS).
Old West Firearms
Cowboy Action Shooting is a multi-faceted shooting sport in which contestants compete with firearms typical of those used in the taming of the Old West: single-action revolvers. Pistol caliber lever action rifles, and old-time shotguns. The shooting competition is staged in a unique, characterized, “Old West” style. It is a timed sport in which shooters compete for prestige on a course of different shooting stages.
Old West Alias and Costumes
One of the unique aspects of SASS-approved Cowboy Action Shooting is the requirement placed on costuming. Each participant is required to adopt a shooting alias appropriate to a character or profession of the late 19th century, a Hollywood western star, or an appropriate character from fiction. Their costume is then developed accordingly. Many event participants gain more enjoyment from the costuming aspect of our sport than from the shooting competition itself. Regardless of a SASS member’s individual area of interest, SASS events provide regular opportunities for fellowship and fun with like-minded folks and families.
Spirit of the Game
As the game of Cowboy Action Shooting has evolved, our members have developed and adopted an attitude towards their participation called Spirit of the Game. It is a code by which we live. Competing in The Spirit of the Game means you fully participate in what the competition asks. You try your best to dress the part, use appropriate competition tools, and respect the traditions of the Old West. Some folks would call it nothing more than good sportsmanship. We call it Spirit of the Game.
For shoot information, contact:
Bob Smith 610-657 3674 • rangersmith57@yahoo.com
Rich Miller 215-536-9271 • Lester Moore 610-704-6792
Download the Shooter’s Handbook & Rules
Tales of “Wolcher” Gulch
The Boot Hill Gang Match Results
Try Cowboy Action Shooting at Our New Shooter Open House
If you’ve ever been curious about Cowboy Action Shooting, come out and give it a try.
The Boot Hill Gang at Topton Fish & Game Association is hosting a FREE New Shooter Open House on Saturday, August 29. We’ll provide the equipment, walk you through the basics, and give you a chance to experience Cowboy Action Shooting for yourself.
And we can tell you, it’s a whole lot of fun.
One of the great things about this sport is the people it brings together. You’ll find everyone from kids and families to shooters in their 80s and 90s out on the range having a great time. You don’t have to be an experienced shooter, and you certainly don’t have to be a certain age to enjoy it.
The shooting may be what brings you out the first time, but the camaraderie is what keeps people coming back. The Boot Hill Gang is a welcoming group of folks who enjoy good company, a little friendly competition, and spending a day at the range.
Come for the shooting. Stay for the people.
- Saturday, August 29, 2026 | 10:00 AM
- Topton Fish & Game Association
26 Tina Lane, Mertztown, PA 19539 - Admission is FREE and open to the public.
