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SASS 2011 Territorial Governor’s Summit Results
 

Howdy Pards,
 
Well, another great SASS convention is over and again it was great. 
Here are the results of the items that the TG's cussed, discussed and eventually voted on.
As always Hannah and I had a wonderful time in Vegas and I would recommend that everyone
should make at least one SASS convention if at all possible.   The vendors were great as was the
seminars that we took in.
There will be no convention as such in 2012 but hopefully they will start again in 2013.
As always, it is a pleasure to represent all the cowboys and cowgirls of Desperadoville.
 
Col McNalley and StageCoach Hannah


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 Results for SASS Territorial Governor Summit Meeting *** Note - There were 284 clubs that were represented. 2/3 or 66% = 188 votes required to pass an agenda item ***
 

1) Should the scoring program be changed so that any shooter that does not finish TWO or more stages in a match is not eligible for any main match awards?
item #1 For 235=82.75% -- Against 48=16.90% -- Abstain 1=.035% PASS

2) Should the limiting criteria for shooters in Age Based categories be changed from the current "minimum qualifying age OR GREATER" to "between the ages of…"?
(e.g. Wranglers from 36-48; 49ers from 49-59; Seniors from 60-64; etc.)

Item #2 For 112=39.44% -- Against 170=59.86% -- Abstain 2=.070% FAIL

3) Should an "OPEN" category be added with NO RESTRICTIONS regarding gender, age, shooting style or propellant? This would provide a single category in which ANY shooter could register. (Gunfighter-style competitors would have to comply with the current category regulations)
Item #3 For 130=45.77% -- Against 152=53.52% - Abstain 2=.070% FAIL

4) Should the "B" Western Category options be rewritten to allow for additional ladies costuming options?
Item #4 For 182=64.08% -- Against 100=35.62% - Abstain 2=.070% FAIL

5) Should the attached, proposed Category System be adopted?
NOTE: Some of the Ladies categories that have historically been 'under populated' at most annual matches are no longer on the "officially recognized" list. Those have been replaced with FCGF, SGF, Cattle Baron, and 80+ (name as yet undetermined) A Match Director will always have the OPTION to offer ANY additional categories; as well as the OPTION to change the minimum requirement for honoring a category.

Item #5 For 148=52.11% -- Against 136=47.89% -- Abstain 0=.00% FAIL
 

There were also several rule "clarifications." I will just summarize:

1. Clarification of the rule on de-cocking. "Under the direct supervision" of an RO means the RO has given a positive indication that the RO has approved the de-cocking.

2. EMF pepperbox. It is based on a full size cap and ball frame so it is not a legal "pocket pistol." However, it is a legal main match revolver.

3. The .38 S&W Special is a legal rifle round for use in Plainsman side matches.

4. The language in the manuals will be clarified to make it clear receiver sights are NOT legal, but optical sights are legal if there is an optical category. (Some wording in the manuals wasn't changed when optical sights were legalized. This just cleans up that language.)

5. Shotguns shooting slugs are NOT legal for long range rifle matches.

6. There is an app for the Iphone that accumulates data and gives sight adjustments. Range finders and any electronic aids are not legal for rifle side matches.

7. Bisley hammers are not legal on a Ruger Old Army unless the ROA is also fitted with a Bisley gripframe.

8. Carrying ammunition in an outlawed holder will be covered by the "Use of illegally-acquired ammunition" rules for accessing penalities. (For example, a rifle reload carried in a hat band.)

9. It is illegal to have a shotgun slide over shotgun loops on a belt. Rifle/pistol ammo slides or loops over shotgun loops on a belt is, however, acceptable.

10. Single barrel shotguns may be used in Plainsman side matches.

11. Clarification on the types of barrels that can be used to replace a revolver barrel. An octagon barrel, half-round, etc., may be used to replace a round barrel.

12. Clarification of a dropped firearm. A firearm that has left the shooter's control and come to rest at a location or position other than where it was intended."

13. Clarification of "in-hand" as it applies to loaded revolvers.

Revolver "in-hand" that starts from a holster means the muzzle is clear of the mouth of the holster (i.e. out of leather)
Revolver "in-hand" that is staged on a prop means the muzzle is no longer in contact with the surface of the initial staging point.

Once the muzzle clears the holster or all contact is broken with the prop, the shooter is in violation if not registered as a GF or BW competitor.