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THE WESTSHORE POSSE |
Last Update 12-05-18
The Westshore Posse shoots the second Sunday
of the Month from March thru
December. The Posse does not schedule matches in January or February.
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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This is the shoot schedule for 2018.
March 11th Scheduled Match
April 8th Scheduled Match
May 13th Scheduled Match
June 10th Scheduled Match
July 8th Scheduled Match
August 12th Scheduled Match
September 9th Scheduled Match
October 14th Scheduled Match
November 11th Scheduled Match
December 2018
We actually had pretty good weather for our last match of 2018 and, sadly, our last Westshore Posse Match.
We had no Veterans come out to our Veteran’s Day match, but we did have eight shooters competing.
Our final match drew to a close with
Fightin’ Frank again taking Top shooter and Top 49er for the day. Slowpoke
John took Second Place, and Third Place and
Top Classic Cowboy was claimed by Letort Lawman. Top Duelist, and Fourth
for the day was Smoky Hill Thompson and Fifth Place and Top Cattle Baron
went Tucker.
Other category winners were:
Young Gun: Fire Cracker Frannie
Senior Duelist: Loose Change
The only Clean this month was shot by Fightin’ Frank
Thanks to Letort Lawman, Fightin Frank and Fire Cracker Frannie for coming out early and helping Smoky Hill Thompson and myself set up for this match.
This match marks the last match to be put on by the Westshore Posse. After 25 yrs, we will be closing the barn door for good. We have had a good run, and I hope we have provided entertainment and camaraderie for many along the way.
We have had help from many people through
the quarter century of our existence, from both officers and members who
pitched in and kept things rolling. I would like to express a special
thanks to Smoky Hill Thompson.
Smoky has been a member and our Treasurer since the club was formed (and, I
believe, the ONLY current member who can claim to be a “plank owner” at
Westshore Posse).
In addition, Smoky was again drafted into writing stages for our last few
matches.
I also would like to thank Chuckaroo, without whose help you would not have been seeing these newsletters for the past couple decades.
We had a work day after Thanksgiving at
which we disposed of or moved all of the contents of the upper shed (on the
Gorge) to the lower shed.
We will be disposing of this equipment over the next year (primarily to
clubs who have supported our club in the past) with a goal of having that
shed empty before the end of 2019, at which point it, too,
will be turned over to WSSA.
The Posse itself will stay in existence until all assets are distributed to charitable organizations, as required by our bylaws.
Always your pard,
Doc Hornaday,
Secretary, Westshore Posse
“If an American is to amount to anything he must rely upon himself, and not
upon the State; he must take pride in his own work, instead of sitting idle
to envy the luck of others.
He must face life with resolute courage, win victory if he can, and accept
defeat if he must, without seeking to place on his fellow man a
responsibility which is not theirs.” —Theodore Roosevelt
ANNUAL MEETING
WESTSHORE POSSE
JANUARY 2018 MINUTES Meeting was called to order on January
14, 2018 at 10:13 AM by Hud McCoy. A quorum was present,
represented by members Hud McCoy, Slowpoke John, Smoky Hill
Thompson, Letort Lawman, Chester Young, Tucker and Doc
Hornaday, A motion was made by Letort Lawman that
2017 Meeting minutes be accepted as posted on the website
without a reading. Seconded by Tucker and passed with no
nay votes. Treasury report was given and approved
with a motion by Letort Lawman, seconded by Chester Young,
and passed with no nay votes. We had 7 matches in 2017 with a total
revenue of $1210. Expenses included $1036.55 for liability
insurance, $87 for temporary memberships paid to WSSA, $100
to Perry County Youth, $313 to WSSA ($400 minus the cost of
temporary memberships), and $3.67 for Miscellaneous. This
resulted in a $330.22 loss for the year. Our balance stands
at $7661.01. OLD BUSINESS:
ELECTIONS: Tucker
motioned to re-elect the current slate of officers for
another one year term. Letort Lawman seconded, and the
motion passed with no nay votes. Of special
note, in view of the elimination of the
Registrar/Scorekeeper position, Hud McCoy took this
opportunity to express the club’s appreciation to Chester
Young for his many years of loyal service to Westshore
Posse, registering participants and compiling scores. Thank
you, Chester! The new
officers are: President:
Hud McCoy Vice
President: Slowpoke John Treasurer:
Smoky Hill Thompson Secretary:
Doc Hornaday Territorial
Governor: Hired Gun.
Territorial Governor’s Report There have
been no rule changes this year. NEW
BUSINESS: Hud noted
that he had completed work on new target stands which allow
targets to be hung in a vertical line. We would
like to use a grinder to trim down the rebar on those stands
that are slightly too big for the holes in many of our
targets. Perry County
Family Youth Day will be Apr 27th. There will be
an email sent out for volunteers for this great activity.
Motion was made by Letort Lawman to donate $100 to this
event, and was seconded by Tucker. The motion was passed
with no Nay votes. Motion to adjourn made by Tucker and
seconded by Letort Lawman. Meeting
adjourned at 10:47 A.M. Respectfully
submitted, Doc Hornaday Posse
Secretary
No old business was carried over from last year.
The current officers are agreeable to serving another
year No other members present wished to run for any
offices.
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!
Memberships in the Westshore Posse are available. There are two formats to choose from. The Westshore Posse requires all members to be current SASS Members.
To fill out an application on your PC by filling in the blanks and then printing it (preferred), click HERE. You will need an Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this file. You can download Adobe free by clicking HERE.
To download a text only application, click HERE.
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DIRECTIONS TO THE WSSA RANGE |
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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.
or
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
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Club Name: The Perry County Regulators Regular Shoot Dates: 1st Saturday of the month from April thru November. Food: Lunch is included in shooters fee, and it is a good one! Registration: 8:00 AM to 9:15 AM. Safety talk is 9:30 AM. Annual Match: July is the PA State BP Championship "Smoke N Fire" 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. Contact: Tuscarrora Slim call 717-789-3004 for additional information. |
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Saturday Club Name: Eas'dern Shore Renegades Regular Shoot Dates: 1st Saturday year round (October is 2nd Saturday)
Food:
Lunch
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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 Eastern Divisional "THE MASON DIXON STAMPEDE." October Annual Match: Charity fun Match "Cops & Cowboys" Annual Match: Charity fun Match "McShoot For The Kids" in May Annual Match: MD State Black Powder Championship in August Range Location: Thurmont Conservation and Sportsman's Club, Thurmont, MD. Contact: Cash Caldwell 240-285-7673 WILD BUNCH MATCHES are the 2nd Saturday April through August |
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Tuesday Club Name: The Virginia City Marshal's Regular Shoot Dates: 1st Tuesday - All Year Year 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: President, Humphrey Hook and Vice President, the Virginia Kid 571-332-7323 Additional Information: Visit the National Firearms Museum, right there at the NRA Headquarters (free), and then take in a challenging cowboy shoot. |
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Wednesday Club Name: The Jefferson Outlaws (New Web Site in Progress) (GEEZER SHOOT) Regular Shoot Dates: 1st WEDNESDAY of the month, June thru September Set Up: The morning of the match Food: None, bring your own lunch Registration: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM. Safety talk is 9:45 AM. Annual Match: None at this time Range Location: Jefferson Rifle Club, Inc. in Southern Pennsylvania, located between York and Hanover Contact: Red Eyed Kid 443-392-1615 |
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Saturday Club Name: Logan's Ferry Regulators Regular Shoot Dates: 2nd Saturday of the month, from April thru November (Nov. weather permitting) Food: Snacks and refreshments are available for purchase Registration: 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM. Mandatory Safety Talk at 9:30 AM. Annual Match: None at this time Range Location: Logan's Ferry Sportsman's Club, Plum Borough, PA Contact: Mariah Kid 412-607-5313 |
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Saturday Club Name: K C's Corral Wild Bunch Wild Bunch Matches: 2nd Sunday March thru October Set Up: The Friday before the shoot at 2:00 PM Food: Available most months, check with contact first Registration: 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM. Safety talk is 9:30 AM. June, July and August one hour earlier Annual Match: "Thunder In The Brush" held on the May 21 & 22, 2016 Range Location: 4292 Range Rd., Mechanicsville, VA 23111 Contacts: Bucksaw Bob, Shenny Sheno 804-445-4199 |
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Regular Shoot Dates: 2nd Saturday of the month March through October Food: None Registration: $15 8:00-9:00. Safety talk is at 9:15. Annual Match:
None at this time Contact: Match Director: Biloxi Bob – biloxibob357@gmail.com |
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Sunday Club Name: Blue Ridge Regulators Regular Shoot Dates: 2nd Sunday, March through October. Food: Unknown, check with club Registration: Unknown Annual Match: None at this time Range Location: Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, just north of Lexington. See their web site for additional information Contact: Dig 'em Deep. |
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Sunday Club Name: Westshore Posse Regular Shoot Dates: 2nd Sunday of the month from March thru December. Set Up: The Saturday before the match at 9:00 AM Food: None at this time 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. Contact: Hud McCoy 410-984-2249 |
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Tuesday Club Name: The Monocacy Irregulars Regular Shoot Dates: 2nd Tuesday all year, weather permitting Food: None, bring your own Registration: November thru February, 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM. Safety talk is 10:45 AM. Shooting starts at 11:00 AM Registration: March thru October, 9:00 AM to 9: 45 AM. Safety Talk is 9:45. Shooting starts at 10:00 AM. Annual Match: None at this time Scores: Posted Here Range Location: Monocacy Pistol Club, Frederick, MD. Contact: Chuckaroo 301-831-9666 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. All gun handling must be done in the shooting bays; guns shall not be uncased in the MPC parking area. |
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Saturday Club Name: River Junction Shootist Society Regular Shoot Dates: 3rd Saturday of the month from April thru October Extra Shoots: April - True Grit, July - Wild Bunch, September - True Grit. Food: Lunch is available Annual Match: "Ambush at Indian Creek" in September Range Location: Donegal, PA. Contacts: RJSS club questions contact Chuckwagon Sam 724-626-2001 or our TG The Vegas Kid. For Ambush & Smoke N Fire questions, Match contact Dip or Slow-poke Sara 724-228-4215 |
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Saturday Club Name: K C's Corral Regular Shoot Dates: 3rd Saturday of the month all year round (except March) Set Up: The Friday before the shoot at 2:00 PM Food: Available most months, check with contact first Registration: 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM. Safety talk is 9:30 AM. June, July and August one hour earlier Annual Match: "Thunder In The Brush" held on the May 21 & 22, 2016 Range Location: 4292 Range Rd., Mechanicsville, VA 23111 Contacts: Bucksaw Bob, Shenny Sheno 804-445-4199 |
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Saturday Club Name: The Jefferson Outlaws (New Web Site in Progress) Regular Shoot Dates: 3rd Saturday of the month, March thru November. Set Up: The Friday before the shoot at 9:00 AM Food: None, bring your own lunch Registration: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM. Safety talk is 9:45 AM. Annual Match: None at this time Range Location: Jefferson Rifle Club, Inc. in Southern Pennsylvania, located between York and Hanover Contact: Red Eyed Kid 443-392-1615 WILD BUNCH MATCHES July 29, September 9 & November 4, 2017 |
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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 Contact: Buckshot Blackman at 570-663-3045 |
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Sunday Club Name: Paden's Posse (Delaware) Regular Shoot Dates: Every 3rd Sunday all year long. Food: Not provided at this time Registration: Start time and safety meeting is at 9 AM. Match fee ($10) Annual Match: None at this time Range Location: Bridgeville Rifle and Pistol Club, Bridgeville, DE Contact: Deacon Will (AKA William Bell) 302 422-6534 |
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Saturday Club Name: Damascus Wildlife Rangers in Damascus, Md. Regular Shoot Dates: 4th Saturday of the month from March thru November. Set Up: The Friday before the match starting at 1:00 PM Food: Lunch is available Registration: 8:00 AM to 9:15 AM. Safety talk is 9:45 AM. Annual Match: August 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. Contact: Chuckaroo 301-831-9666 |
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SundayClub Name: Cowboy Action Shooting Sports CASS Regular Shoot Dates: Normally the 4th Sunday of the month March thru October Food: Lunch is provided Registration: 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM. Safety talk is 9:45 AM. Annual Match: West Virginia State Championship "Appalachian Showdown" in September. Range Location: Near Berkley Springs, W. VA. Contact: Club contact is Side Saddle Sue 304-258-8710 WILD BUNCH MATCHES April 23rd, May 21st, August 20th and October 15th. April 23rd is a Wild Bunch and Cowboy match due to the Easter Holiday on April 16th. |
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Sunday Club Name: The Pepper Mill Creek Gang Regular Shoot Dates: 4th Sunday of the month, March thru November Food: Bring your own lunch Registration: Registration is from 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM, Mandatory safety meeting at 9:45 AM. Annual Match: None at this time Range Location: Northern Virginia Gun Club near Fredericksburg, VA. Contact: Slip Hammer Spiv 540-775-4561. |
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Sunday Club Name: "Bend of Trail" Regular Shoot Dates: 4th Sunday of the month, from January through September (Ice/Snow will cancel, check web site) Food: Bring Your Own Lunch Registration: Begins at 9:00 AM and safety meeting is at 9:30 AM. Cost: Members $10, Non-Members $15, Under 18 years old free Annual Match: September, "Star City Shootout." The SASS VA State Championship Range Location: Roanoke Rifle and Revolver Club, Roanoke, VA. 1305 Gun Club Dr., Hardy, VA. 24101 Contact: Trapper Dan 540-580-1989 |
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