Last Update  07-15-2009

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The Westshore Posse shoots the second Sunday of the Month from March thru November. The Posse does not schedule matches in December, January or February. In June the

For our monthly matches registration is between 8:00 AM and 9:15 AM (promptly). The MANDATORY Shooter's Meeting starts at 9:30 AM. The Posse holds its matches at the West Shore Sportsman's Association, located in New Cumberland, PA, which is just south of Harrisburg, PA., (Directions).  Memberships in the Westshore Posse are available through a club member or at one of our shoots.  Westshore Posse Membership Application.

THE WESTSHORE POSSE IS NRA & SASS Affiliated

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July 2009

For July, you couldn’t beat the weather.  Wasn’t too bad in the sun, and downright comfortable in the shade.  We had 36 shooters take advantage of the fine shooting conditions.

1^st place and Top Gunfighter was Walker Colt.  Punch was 2^nd and Top 49er.   Geronimo Jim took 3^rd place and was Top Senior.  Hud McCoy (Top Wrangler) and Wild Bill Diamond rounded out the Top 5. 

Other category winners were:

Ladies Classic Cowboy: Sunshine Marcy

Modern:                        River Banks

Frontier Cartridge:            Smoky Hill Thompson

Classic Cowboy:            Letort Lawman

Elder Statesman:            Church Key

Duelist:                        Smitty Black

Silver Senior:                        Bird Dog Jake

Ladies Senior:                        Misfire Maggie

Ladies’ 49er:                        Praire Dog Pauline

Webb McAlister and Bird Dog Jake shot clean.  Complete scores can be found on the website. (Thanks, again, to Chuckaroo.) 

The great debate was whether to move up to shoot the hill pistol target on Stage One, or shoot from Old Cedar.  People took different approaches to his, depending on whether they thought the time to run up was more or less than the extra time to assure a hit from Old Cedar (especially for us One-Handers!)  When all was said and done some of us missed from Old Cedar and some (including the match writer) took the time to run up and missed anyway!  Nonetheless, a good thinking stage without being complex.

Once again, Smoky provided us with challenging stages with variety but no needless complexity.  I don’t know how he keeps doing it. 

Again, I must remind everyone that the continued survival of our club depends on getting a few people to split up Posse Leader duty, and getting someone to take over the office of the President and help write stages.  Please consider pitching in.  The future of our club depends on it!

Remember, set ups generally start at 9 am on the Saturday before the match, and we’re usually done by 10:30 or 11.

Think about being  the President, or being a Posse leader once or twice per year.

Also in the news: Some small changes in the rules for the 1911 match this October. 

First, Adjustable sights will be allowed, as it doesn’t seem that they make much difference (no fiberoptic sights, though), and: M1917 Smith and Colt revolvers will be able to be used (2 of them, or moon-clip reload of a single revolver).

Hope to see you in July.

Until then, Your pard,

 Doc Hornaday,

JANUARY 2009 MINUTES

 Meeting was called to order on January 11, 2009 at 10:04 AM by Doc Hornaday.  A quorum was present.

2008 Meeting minutes were accepted without review.  Motion by Hired gun – Unanimous vote to accept.

Treasury report was given and approved.   All 9 scheduled matches were held in 2008.  For the year, we posted a $53 deficit.  We will again give a total of $500 to Westshore Sportsman’s Association.  This to be comprised of $210 of “temporary membership” levies with an additional $290 donation.

OLD BUSINESS:
Our props still have not been replaced at the Rocky Gorge.  (Surprise!)

The Posse Officers would like to THANK everyone who came out and helped with set-up and tear downs during our 2008 shooting season.  We have had good help for each set-up this year.

NEW BUSINESS:
Doc Hornaday is retiring from the office of President.  The role of the current president was explained, and included being at most of the matches, and writing some of the matches.  If elected Secretary, Doc Hornaday offered to still write some matches as long as the President could come to the match to officiate. 

***IT WAS ALSO MADE CLEAR THAT UNLESS THIS ROLE CAN BE FILLED THAT THE FUTURE OF THE WESTSHORE POSSE IS UNCLEAR.***

For next year’s elections, the following was proposed for our bylaws regarding nominations for officers:

“Candidates for officer positions shall have been, for the prior year, members in good standing of a SASS affiliated club and currently a member in good standing of the Westshore Posse.”

Final wording will be submitted for approval by the membership in the near future.

The need for posse leaders was also addressed.  A good supply of posse leaders avoids burning out the same two or three people.  Several with RO certification offered to be in a pool of posse leaders.  With an adequate supply of posse leaders, the President’s job would be far less onerous thus possibly making this position more attractive to potential candidates. 

Also, Hired Gun will look into getting an RO course at one of our matches, as several of our members (both RO trained and not) indicated interest in taking/retaking the course.

Election of Officers took place:

Doc Hornaday nominated Highlander for Vice President, Letort Lawman seconded the motion.  Motion carried.

Doc Hornaday nominated Smoky Hill Thompson for Treasurer, Hired Gun seconded the motion.  Motion carried.

Hired Gun nominated Chester Young for Match Results, Davy Crocket seconded the motion.  Motion carried.

Letort Lawman nominated Hired Gun for Territorial Governor, Cactus Charlie seconded the motion.  Motion carried.

Doc Hornaday nominated Hired Gun for Territorial Governor with Davy Crockett seconding the motion.  Motion Carried.

Hired Gun nominated Doc Hornaday for Secretary, Davy Crockett seconded the motion.  Motion carried.

No one volunteered to run for President, which is now an open position.  Club Secretary to be SASS contact until this position is filled.

Above nominations ran unopposed and were voted into their respective offices.

Club Liaison is an open position.  We will discuss with Highlander and Whitefish Willie the possibility of jointly keeping us in touch with WSSA goings-on.

Territorial Governor’s Report
Hired Gun briefed us on rules changes enacted at the Territorial Governor’s convention.

 Briefly:

- Traditional and Modern categories will be combined.  A 17-35 and 36+ age splint will be added.

- Team or Sponsor logo’s are outlawed, but manufacturers’ labels are acceptable.

- “All horizontally staged handguns must be staged with the entire handgun lying flat on the staging surface.”

- “ALL clothing and equipment MUST BE worn appropriately, how it was intended and how it would have been worn in the OLD WEST or as seen on B-Western movies and Television.”

- Basically a reaffirmation that once cocked, a gun cannot be decocked to avoid a penalty.

- Ejectors are approved for single shot shotguns.

- “An alternate target MUST be provided for all aerial shotgun targets for Buckaroo and Buckarette shooters.”

Floor was opened for further discussion.

It was decided to continue operating the Westshore Posse for the time being.  The President’s position must be filled for continued operation.  The President’s tasks can be adjusted if needed to make the position acceptable to an otherwise viable candidate.  The Secretary has agreed to continue to write some matches, and can also continue to write the Saddlebags and to maintain contact with SASS.  Someone else, though, will need to actually appear at our matches on a more regular basis than Doc Hornaday can currently manage.

Meeting adjourned at 11:36 A M.

Respectfully submitted,

Doc Hornaday

Posse Secretary

Westshore Posse 1911 Shoot Guidelines
On occasion, we will hold joint 1911 / Single Action Revolver, Cowboy Action Shoots.
This will be a standard Cowboy Action Shooting match with the added attraction of being able to shoot a 1911 type pistol in lieu of standard single action revolvers. Scenarios will not differ no matter which style is shot. Folk's shooting 1911's will have a separate category for scoring purposes and there will be two overall match winners.

1911 Pistol Requirements:

* Standard single action 1911 Government model pistol having fixed or conventional adjustable sights, a 4-inch or longer barrel and fire .45-caliber ammunition.

* A minimum of 2 magazines capable of holding 5 rounds.

*Period 1911ish holster capable of securely holding 1911 pistol.

Special instructions for folks using a 1911 pistol:

* While pistol is holstered behind the shooting line, the hammer will be lowered and no magazine will be inserted into the magazine well.

* Prior to each stage, magazines will be loaded at the loading table under the supervision of the loading table officer. Magazines will be loaded with no more than five rounds. A magazine will then be inserted into the pistol and the pistol will be holstered. The pistol will be carried to the firing line in the holster with the hammer down on an empty chamber and then made ready on the firing line during the stage (on the clock).

* When the stage begins (on the clock), the shooter will draw the pistol and cycle the slide when it is time for the first pistol target to be shot. If there is a split pistol stage (pistols not shot back to back), the 1911 shooter, after shooting the first and second set of pistol targets, will eject the magazine, and stage the pistol with the slide locked. Any loaded magazine dropped during a stage is dead and may not be retrieved.

* After shooting the entire stage, the 1911 shooter will show the RO that the pistol is clear, make the pistol safe and holster it. He will then go to the unloading table and clear the rifle and shotgun per standard methods. The 1911 shooter and the unloading table officer will verify that the 1911 pistol is empty, the magazine is removed, the slide is released and the hammer is lowered in a safe manner. If any empty magazines are dropped during a stage, they will be retrieved by somebody other than the 1911 shooter and returned to the 1911 shooter at the unloading table.

* Do not expect all brass that is ejected from the 1911 to be recovered at the end of the stage. This is the nature of the beast.

MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS:
Dues will now be due in March for all members.  Current members received their renewal notice in the January newsletter. New members joining after March will pay a pro-rated membership fee for the partial year.
Westshore Posse Membership Application. We are asking all renewals to fill out an application so we can update our records.

Click here for more information on the Single Action Shooting Society (SASS) . The WESTSHORE POSSE is a SASS affiliated club.

Hope to see you at one of our shoots!

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FROM PA
Take I-83 South to Exit 39A and turn Left at the end of the exit ramp onto Route 114. Take 114 West (Lewisberry Road) for 2.4 miles to stop sign. Turn Left on Route 262 and go 0.3 mile to Ridge Road. Turn Right on Ridge Road and go 0.9 mile to Blue House on Left with WSSA sign in yard. Turn Left onto the blacktop driveway and follow it to Range.
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Take Exit 35 off of I-83 South, which is Route 177. Turn Left at traffic light onto Route 177 South. At top of hill turn Right on Ridge Road and look for Blue House on Right. Turn Right onto the blacktop driveway and follow it to Range.

FROM FREDERICK, ROCKVILLE, MD.
From the Frederick/Rockville area take 270 North to U.S. 15 North to Route 114 East (Mechanicsburg / Bowmansdale exit, approx. 37 miles north of the PA state line). Take 114 East for 6.8 miles to Route 262. Stay on Route 262 for 0.3 mile and turn Right on Ridge Road, look for Blue House on left with WSSA sign in front yard, turn Left onto the blacktop driveway and follow it to the Range. If road construction is not complete (144 Rt. closed at Rt. 15) either take detour or continue to Rt. 114 West (Lewisberry Rd.) and use the from PA directions.

FROM BALTIMORE
From the Baltimore area take I-83 North from the Baltimore Beltway (I-695) approx. 40 miles North of the PA state line to Exit 35 - Route 177. Take bridge over I-83 and follow route 177 South to Ridge Road. At top of hill turn Right on Ridge Road and look for Blue House on Right with WSSA sign in front yard. Turn Right onto the blacktop driveway and follow to Range.

Should you need additional help finding the Range on the day of the Shoot you can reach the POSSE on the WSSA Clubhouse phone at (717) 932-2780.

 

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It is a good idea to verify shoot information with the club contacts provided, or by checking their web site.
Most clubs have directions on their web site. Visitors are welcome at all events at no charge,
please bring ear and eye protection. Some clubs have rules against visitor pets.
Please check with the club contact before bringing your pet to a match.
 

1st Saturday  Club Name: The Perry County Regulators  Regular Shoot Dates: 1st Saturday of the month from April thru November.  Food: Lunch is available  Registration: 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM. Safety talk is 9:45 AM.  Annual Match: Cow Camp in September. 3 day event and includes a "Cow Camp" with camping on Friday.  Range Location: Ickesburg Sportsman's Club in Ickesburg, PA.  Contacts: E-mail Tuscarrora Slim or call 717-789-3004 for additional information.

1st Sunday  Club Name: The Chimney Rocks Regulators  Regular Shoot Dates: 1st Saturday of the month, March (weather permitting) through November.  Food: Lunch is available  Registration: 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM. Safety talk is 9:45 AM.  Annual Match: "Gunfight at Chimney Rocks" in September (Formerly Gunfight at Turtle Creek)  Range Location: The Hollidaysburg Sportsman's Club, Hollidaysburg, PA.  Contacts: Cove Lane 814-793-2844.   See web site for additional contact information and directions.

1st Sunday  Club Name: Thurmont Rangers    Regular Shoot Dates: 1st Sunday of the month from March through November.  Food: Breakfast and lunch are available  Registration: 8:00 AM to 9:15 AM. Mandatory safety talk is 9:45 and the fun starts at 10:00.  Annual Match: SASS Northeast Regional, "THE MASON DIXON STAMPEDE."  Range Location: Thurmont Conservation and Sportsman's Club, Thurmont, MD.  Contacts: Club Chuckaroo 301-831-9666   Additional Information: Breakfast and lunch are available.

1st Tuesday  Club Name: The Virginia City Marshal's  Regular Shoot Dates: 1st Tuesday of the month from September through May.  Food: None  Registration: Sign up starts at 5:00, mandatory safety talk at 6:45, and fun starting at 7 PM.  Annual Match:  Special match on News Years Day  Range Location: NRA National Headquarters in Fairfax, VA., an indoor range.  Contacts: Virginia Vixen or Cherokee Jon Slaughter 703-527-8212  Additional Information: Visit the National Firearms Museum, right there at the NRA Headquarters (free),  and then take in a challenging cowboy shoot.

2nd Sunday  Club Name: Westshore Posse  Regular Shoot Dates: 2nd Sunday of the month from March thru November.  Food: Breakfast and lunch are available  Registration: 8:00 AM to 9:15 AM. Safety talk is 9:45 AM.  Annual Match: None at this time  Range Location: The Westshore Sportsman's Association in New Cumberland , PA.  Set Up: The Saturday before the match  Contacts: Doc Hornaday 717-432-1352

2nd Sunday  Club Name: The Dakota Badlanders  Regular Shoot Dates: 2nd Sunday of the month from April through October.  Food: Unknown, check with club  Registration: Unknown  Annual Match: None  Range Location: Guthsville Rod & Gun Club in Orefield, PA. There is a good map on their web  Contacts: Dakota Jack 610-837-8020

3rd Tuesday (Winter is 1st Sunday & 3rd Saturday)  Club Name: The Monocacy Irregulars  Regular Shoot Dates: 3rd Tuesday Spring, Winter is 1st Sunday & 3rd Saturday  Food: None, bring your own  Registration:  11:00 AM to 11:45 AM. Safety talk is 11:45 AM.  Annual Match: None  Range Location: Monocacy Pistol Club, Frederick, MD.  Contacts: Church Key 304-229-8266 for additional information. See web site for schedule and directions.  Additional Information: These matches are held as a "Relaxed" cowboy shoot.  Dress for the weather.

3rd Saturday  Club Name: The Jefferson Outlaws   Regular Shoot Dates: 3rd Saturday of the month, March thru November.  Food: Breakfast and lunch are available  Registration: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM. Safety talk is 9:45 AM.  Annual Match: "Shootout In Leadville" and is held in May.  Range Location: Jefferson Rifle Club, Inc. in Southern Pennsylvania, located between York and Hanover   Set Up: 9:00 AM the Friday before the shoot   Contacts: Oracle Jones  Additional Information: Breakfast and lunch will be available.

3rd Saturday  Club Name: River Junction Shootist Society  Regular Shoot Dates: 2007, 3rd Saturday of the month from April thru October  Extra Shoots: See web site, many extra matches  Food: Lunch is available  Annual Match: "Ambush at Indian Creek", will be in July  Range Location: Donegal, PA.  Contacts: RJSS club questions contact Chuckwagon Sam 724-626-2001 or Fuzzy Gonzalez

3rd Sunday   Club Name: The Silver Lake Bounty Hunters   Regular Shoot Dates: 3rd Sunday of the month, March through October (November if the weather lets them).  Food: Unknown, check with club  Registration: Registration is from 9-9:30 AM. Safety meeting at 9:45 AM. Shooting starts at 10:00 AM  Annual Match: Unknown  Range Location: Silver Lake Gun Cub located in Silver Lake, PA. between Scranton, PA. and Binghamton, NY  Contacts: Buckshot Blackman at 570-663-3045

3rd Sunday   Club Name: Paden's Posse (Delaware)  Regular Shoot Dates: Every 3rd Sunday all year long. Matches can be held indoors if necessary.  Food: Lunch is provided  Registration: Start time and safety meeting is at 9 AM. Match fee ($15) includes lunch.  Annual Match: None  Range Location: Nanticoke Sportsman's Club in Seaford, Delaware  Contacts: Nanticoke (AKA Mario Dobrich) 302 629-4125, Deacon Will (AKA William Bell) 302 422-6534  or Denver Doc (AKA Floyd Turner) 410 742-6180.

4th Saturday   Club Name:  Damascus Wildlife Rangers in Damascus, Md.  Regular Shoot Dates: 4th Saturday of the month from March thru November.  Food: Lunch is available  Registration: 8:00 AM to 9:15 AM. Safety talk is 9:45 AM.  Annual Match: June is the SASS Maryland State Championship "Thunder Valley Days."  Range Location: Izaak Walton League near Damascus Md. See web page for directions and a map.  Set Up: The Friday before the match starting at 1:00 PM   Contacts: Chuckaroo 301-831-9666.

4th Sunday   Club Name: Cowboy Action Shooting Sports CASS  Regular Shoot Dates: 4th Sunday of the month from February thru November.  Food: Lunch is provided  Registration: 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM. Safety talk is 9:45 AM.  Annual Match: West Virginia State Championship "Appalachian Showdown" in September.  Range Location: Near Berkley Springs, W. VA.  Contacts:  Club contact is Stagecoach Trent 304-267-6535.

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