For questions please contact the discipline director.
Wild Bunch Action Shooting is a separate branch of SASS Cowboy Action Shooting that is based on the action sequences in the 1969 Wild Bunch movie starring William Holden as Pike Bishop. The main difference between Wild Bunch and Cowboy Action is that Model 1911 Automatic Pistols in .45 ACP are used instead of single action revolvers but the same lever action rifles chambered in pistol calibers and shotguns are used. The mainly pump action Winchester Model 12 or Model 1897 shotguns are used but other types are allowed as well. For particulars refer to the SASS Wild Bunch Rule Book .
Wild Bunch matches are designed to incorporate lateral movement, pistol magazine changes, both knockdown and flying shotgun targets and the rifle targets set farther away than is usually seen in Cowboy Action matches. Costumes and aliases are encouraged just for fun.
Wild Bunch Shooting a spirited, fast paced action shooting sport. Come on out and watch a match. The shooters will be happy to show their equipment and offer advice on how to get started. Once you see it, you will want to join in the fun. Matches are on an irregular schedule but usually on a 5th Saturday or Sunday, check the ARPC Calendar.
The Single Action Shooting Society is an international organization created to preserve and promote the sport of Cowboy Action Shooting™. SASS endorses regional matches conducted by affiliated clubs, stages END of TRAIL, The World Championship of Cowboy Action Shooting, promulgates rules and procedures to ensure safety and consistency in Cowboy Action Shooting matches, and seeks to protect its members' 2nd Amendment rights. SASS members share a common interest in preserving the history of the Old West and competitive shooting.
