Cowboy Action Shooting

Cowboy action shooting is a relative newcomer to the world of shooting sports. Sometimes referred to as Western Action Shooting and also Single Action Shooting, entire clubs have sprung up around this California phenomenon. Best known are the Single Action Shooting Society and the National Congress of Old West Shooters, both of which seek to educate newcomers to the art of cowboy action shooting, sponsor cowboy action shooting events and exhibitions, and furthermore help those who need some guidance with getting started in single action shooting themselves to find the right guns, holsters and belts for cowboy action shooting.

Unlike many other shooting sports, cowboy action shooters very often will dress up in period costumes while at the same time emphasizing camaraderie as opposed to score fighting, which in turn makes this a sport that is very appealing to women, the more mature shooters who might have entered the world of shooting sports later in life and need to catch up on their skills a bit, and those who do not generally like the boisterous atmosphere that seems to permeate other shooting competitions.

Interestingly, the shotgun for cowboy action shooting is not the latest and the greatest, but one that would be found in the late 19th century. Cowboy action shooting accessories do not revolve around titanium, the highest magnification scopes, and the kinds of gear that seem to make other shooting sports a money race. Instead, you will find single action revolvers in cowboy action shooting holsters while the shotguns for cowboy action shooting usually feature the double barrels made famous as coach guns.

While many cowboy action shooting articles are written that emphasize the fun that may be had at these events, they rarely do justice to those who get to rummage through second hand clothing stores in search of cowboy action shooting clothes that are reminiscent of bad B-movies and spaghetti westerns. In addition to the dress up, cowboy action shooting promotes the idea of each participant choosing an alias in keeping with the sport, and it is not rare to find Marshall Matt Dillon going hand in hand with Miss Kitty as they get ready to take their shots.

Cowboy action shooting uses the rank point scoring methodology which helps each shooter to accumulate points in a variety of matches. Timed shooting permits each participant to take aim and hit up to five targets. What is impressive with this particular sport is the safety that is being practiced by each participant and the societies as a whole, and if you are ready to take the kids to a shooting sports event, this is the perfect venue!