In addition to the exhibition hall, the SASS Convention provides a daily schedule of educational seminars, guest speakers and entertainment. Seminars are conducted by experts in the various areas of the sport and many of the most recognized competitors in the game. From top shooters and gunsmiths to leather makers and reloading professionals to clothing designers, the SASS Convention has it all.
Your Conventioneer entry includes one free $10 seminar per day. You must be a SASS Member and a Conventioneer to attend Seminars.
| The
Following Seminar Schedule is Subject
to Change |
| 10:00
a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
| 1001 |
Why Every Lady Needs A Dust Ruffle
Lady LaSalle, SASS #4624 and Greeneyed Gypsy, SASS #60086
Why ruin the train of your gown after you spent all of that time and money on it? Let a dust ruffle take the abuse! They have been around for years, and are one of the best kept secrets a Victorian lady used to get longevity out of a dress. You can take advantage of their knowledge! A dust ruffle is a quick and inexpensive way to keep the trains of your gowns looking like new. We’ll go over a few simple steps to make custom dust ruffles and different ways you can attach them so you, too, will get the most wear out of your beautiful dresses. |
| 1002 |
Evil Roy Shooting Techniques with Guns and Gear
Evil Roy, SASS #2883
A beginner to advanced seminar on the winning
shooting techniques for Cowboy Action competition
by championship shoote,r Evil Roy. |
| 1003 |
Victorian Dressing 101
Victorian Blossom, SASS #47345
Let’s play dress up … Victorian style!! If you want to learn about the basics of dressing Victorian from head to toe, then this workshop is for you. We will put together outfits from the 1870s through the 1890s and will show and discuss and try on all the basic costuming pieces a well dressed Victorian lady might wear … hat, wig, corset, slip, dress, purse, jewelry, shoes, etc. etc. There will be a range of practical tips on … Where do I find that? Do I buy or make it? What pieces are a must? How do I get that on? Did I mix up eras? What goes with what? Plan on learning, laughing, and getting involved with this workshop!! Victorian Blossom (Trudy White) is the owner of Artistic Attic, a Victorian hat business located in Aurora, CO. (www.artisticattic.biz) |
| 1005 |
SASS
RO I
10:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. |
|
11:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. - Lunch Break |
| 12:30
P.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
| 1010 |
Tips On Shooting Better - Dixie Bell
Dixie Bell, SASS #5366
Information for the beginning and intermediate shooter. From buying leather rigs to transitions from gun to gun. Learn some practice techniques and safe gun handling. Dixie is a six-time Lady Duelist World Champion and current Utah State and Regional Champion. |
| 1011 |
Victorian
Florals
Autum Rose, SASS
#21896
Learn how to make Victorian Ribbon Roses. You will learn several different styles and be able to make one yourself. There will also be demonstrations of how to make Feather Flowers and ideas for using ribbon and feather flowers in your costumes and hats. The class is limited to 20 students. |
| 1012 |
Gun
Care & Maintenance Jim
Bowie, SASS #4775
Jim Bowie is the 2000 Senior World Champion and a two-time Senior National Champion for 1999 and 2001. In this seminar Jim will focus on why gun care is so important, the correct tools for cleaning your guns, how to disassemble your gun, different methods for cleaning, and how to safely reassembly your gun. |
| 1013 |
What Women Wore: The New Woman of the 90's
Miz Annie Ross, SASS #60919
CANCELED |
| 1014 |
Authentic Men's Costumes
Captain George Baylor, SASS 24287
Using 19th century photographs, paintings, and catalogs Captain Baylor explores how cowboys, lawmen, “townies,” and outlaws actually dressed as opposed to how the movies thought they dressed. Since real cowboys rode all day while SASS Cowboys run 10 yard dashes with guns and walk a lot, Captain Baylor explores comfort and practicality as well as authenticity. If your boots resemble medieval torture devices after several hours at END of TRAIL, he has several ideas for boots that look appropriate but are comfortable. Some myths will be shattered, others proven to be true. Various accoutrements will be put into their proper time period so you can look like a cowboy of 1875 or a banker of 1890. If you want to attend the ball and look properly dressed for a formal occasion in 1881, Captain Baylor has details of what gentlemen wore to parties in the nineteenth century. Ladies, you might want to attend and bring your husband along so he will be as well dressed for the ball as you are. Over 200 photographs and drawings are used to demonstrate every facet of 19th Century men’s western clothing with practical suggestions for making your shooting costume authentic and comfortable. Captain Baylor has several tips for winning costume contests. If you are afraid of facing costume contest judges, he can help. Captain Baylor has won numerous SASS costume contests including END of TRAIL, Winter Range, the SASS Convention, and several Regional and State Championships. He has acted as a judge at costume contests at the SASS Convention, END of TRAIL, Winter Range, and numerous other events.
|
| 2:30
p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| 1020 |
Don't Be A Pattern Victim
Lady LaSalle, SASS #4624 and Greeneyed Gypsy, SASS #60086
Did you know only about one half of one percent of the population is the proper shape and body measurements of a common fitting scale? Well if you are in the other 99.5% please join us for a Victorian bodice fitting workshop! We will discuss how to get the most out of your historical bodice patterns and create a perfect for "you" fit. |
| 1021 |
Advanced
Stage Writing Chuckaroo,
SASS #13080
Good stage design can make or break a match. Safety, timing, flow, target placement, shooting sequences, and the Cowboy “fun factor” can be controlled, and you can be a hero.
Safety can be controlled by appropriate stage design, transferring the stage writer’s “intent” to paper, controlling the time of a stage for balance between other stages, how to avoid posse questions after the stage has been presented, keeping the shooting order simple, a target matrix to give you un-repeated sequences for over two years, category friendly stages, shotgun target placement for different shotgun types, use of props, make it spotter friendly, keep it cowboy, use of movement, the flow of the stage, use of targets, target choices, pitfalls, and the do’s and don’ts.
|
| 1022 |
Women's Hair Styles From The 1800's
Katie Barthedor,
SASS #24407 - Katie's Millinery
Come and see demonstrations of the transformation hair can make. Wigs and hair pieces have been used since the dawn of man. In the 1800's a woman's hair was her "Crowning Glory." The fuller the hair, the more prominent the woman. You will see how adding the hair transforms your whole 1800's look. |
| 1023 |
SASS
Premier Scoring & Match Management
CD Tom, SASS #10411
CD TomCD Tom is the creator of the SASS Premier Scoring & Match Management program.
Introduction & Brief history of system development.
New and exciting changes in Version 13
• Explanation of the new changes in version 13 • Show how to setup and score multiple matches • Setting up three separate matches. • Change name of a match. • Registering shooters in different matches • Assign Posses for each different match • Entering score into the different matches – By Posse, By Individual • Backing up data • Questions and Answers
|
| 1024 |
Lightning Rifle - Colt Reproductions
El Rod, SASS #8849
A discussion of all Lightning-type rifles (original Colts and all reproductions). Hands-on demonstration of disassembly, cleaning, lubing, and reassembly. How to clear jams and eliminate malfunctions. Discussion of ammunition requirements, the various pros and cons of all models, and how well each can be made to shoot competitively for Cowboy Action. Several rifles will be available to have attendees feel the smooth recycling and ease of functioning. Open discussion at the end of the session on gunsmithing techniques and modifications for those that are interested. If you’ve never handled a Lightning, or have one that doesn’t function correctly, now’s the time to attend this seminar! |
| 1025 |
Black Powder For Dummies
Capt. George Baylor, SASS #24287
The “black art” of using blackpowder has been simplified by the introduction of simple to use blackpowder substitutes such as American Pioneer Powder and by the introduction of Goex Cowboy, a true blackpowder optimized for Cowboy Action Shooting™. These products have assisted in an explosion in the numbers of shooters in the blackpowder categories, but tales of complicated loading and cleaning of blackpowder firearms have scared off many potential converts. Captain Baylor, who was chosen by Cowboys TV to teach blackpowder on air, explores the available blackpowder substitutes and simple ways to use them successfully, including simple loading techniques for rifle, pistol, shotgun, and percussion pistols, and some quick and easy methods for cleaning guns after using the substitutes. For those who want to use “real” blackpowder, he discusses simple procedures for using Goex Cowboy and other “holy” blackpowder. He discusses the “store bought” ammunition available. He shows which of the substitutes is hottest, and which gives the most accuracy. He describes an easy method for the care and feeding of percussion pistols, and he has several suggestions for making your percussion pistols as reliable as cartridge pistols. Captain Baylor shows how to make it easy. |
| 1026 |
Wild Bunch Rules & Interpreting the Handbook
Happy Jack,
SASS #20451 and Pecos Clyde, SASS #48481
This seminar will cover the new October 2009 Version of the SASS Wild Bunch Handbook in depth. Both the reasons behind the rules and understanding what they mean will be discussed. The rules may not be clear to some who have no background in "Combat" handgun sports. It will be similar to an RO-I class, but for Wild Bunch. Besides the rules we will have leather and firearms to clarify questions on what may or may not be legal. Time will also be spent explaining the nuances of dealing with the 1911 pistol on the firing line. Clearing various malfunctions, slide lock failures, magazine issues, etc. Pecos Clyde will be handling the PowerPoint portion of the seminar and assisting with the pistol drills. |
| 1027 |
Loading and Shooting Buffalo Rifles
Ol' #4, SASS # 41004
A Primer on Basics and some tricks. The emphasis will be on how to wring the best possible accuracy from your blackpowder long range rifles. The show and discussion will deal with the “How-To’s” of loading through the “How-To’s and What-Not-To-Do’s” of actual positioning and firing for best performance. |
| 9:00
a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
| 2000 |
What
A Victorian Lady Would Wear To A Gunfight
Autumn Rose, SASS
#21896
Dress like a Victorian Lady and still shoot well? Of course you can. Autum Rose can help you with clothing design. What works for shooting and what to avoid, how to keep your hat on, and keeping guns in place.
Objective: To encourage lady shooters to dress the part during the shoot as well as at the Ball. The Seminar will provide a brief history of Victorian dresses, being comfortable in Victorian clothing, versatile outfits – pack it all in one trunk, what works for shooting and what to avoid—slim dress verses full, lined skirt verses unlined, shoe styles, how to wear a bustle and your gun belt, how to keep your gun belt in place, how to keep your hat on, and ideas for building hats. Questions are welcomed throughout the session.
|
| 2001 |
Dismantling
Lever Guns (1866, 1873)
Jim
Bowie, SASS #4775
Jim Bowie is the 2000 Senior World Champion
and a two-time Senior National Champion for
1999 and 2001. An experienced gun-smith and
co-owner of The Cowboy & Indians store
in Southern California, Jim will focus on
the different processes of dismantling the
Cowboy Lever Guns. |
| 2002 |
Gunfights and Shootists of Dodge and the Kansas Cow Towns
Jim Dunham - Kid Rio , SASS #4775 |
| 2003 |
Victorian Dressing 101
Victorian Blossom, SASS #47345
Let’s play dress up … Victorian style!! If you want to learn about the basics of dressing Victorian from head to toe, then this workshop is for you. We will put together outfits from the 1870s through the 1890s and will show and discuss and try on all the basic costuming pieces that a well dressed Victorian lady might wear … hat, wig, corset, slip, dress, purse, jewelry, shoes, etc. etc. There will be a range of practical tips on … Where do I find that? Do I buy or make it? What pieces are a must? How do I get that on? Did I mix up eras? What goes with what? Plan on learning, laughing, and getting involved with this workshop!! Victorian Blossom (Trudy White) is the owner of Artistic Attic, a Victorian hat business located in Aurora, CO. (www.artisticattic.biz) |
| 2004 |
Sewing Trauma FAQ & their Smart & Savy Answers
Aspen Filly,
SASS #50535
This class if for those of you who sew and have unanswered questions on how to fix (or fit) something that happens in the process of sewing your wonderful SASS outfits. The pattern may tell you to do it one way … but that way doesn't really fit your body, or just doesn't work for you! What do you do to correct it? All things that have to do with 'Sleeves!.' Why doesn't my skirt hang right? Tricks and tips of edge finishing. And, anything else you can think of! Bring your questions with you to the seminar, or email them ahead of time to Aspen Filly at jfantom@aol.com. This will be a hands-on class on how to adjust and make your creations fit YOU better. Aspen Filly has a MFA Degree in Technical Theatre and has worked professionally for 30 years designing and constructing costumes for the theatres in the Denver area. She has also taught Costume Design and Construction classes at the University of Colorado in Denver. |
| 2005 |
SASS
RO I
9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. |
| 11:00
a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
| 2010 |
Victorian
Secrets - Unmentionables 101
Fannie Kikinshoot,
SASS #33693, Catawba Kate, SASS #21206, Tornado Alli, SASS
#26303
|
| 2011 |
Women's Hair Styles From The 1800's
Katie Barthedor,
SASS #24407 - Katie's Millinery
Come and see demonstrations of the transformation hair can make. Wigs and hairpieces have been used since the dawn of man. In the 1800's A woman's hair was her "Crowning Glory." The fuller the hair, the more prominent the woman. You will see how adding the hair transforms your whole 1800's look. |
| 2012 |
Shotshell Reloading With Household Items
Bottom Dealin' Mike,
SASS #22273 |
| 2013 |
Authentic Men's Costumes
Captain George Baylor, SASS 24287
Using 19th century photographs, paintings, and catalogs Captain Baylor explores how cowboys, lawmen, “townies,” and outlaws actually dressed as opposed to how the movies thought they dressed. Since real cowboys rode all day while SASS Cowboys run 10 yard dashes with guns and walk a lot, Captain Baylor explores comfort and practicality as well as authenticity. If your boots resemble medieval torture devices after several hours at END of TRAIL, he has several ideas for boots that look appropriate but are comfortable. Some myths will be shattered, others proven to be true. Various accoutrements will be put into their proper time period so you can look like a cowboy of 1875 or a banker of 1890. If you want to attend the ball and look properly dressed for a formal occasion in 1881, Captain Baylor has details of what gentlemen wore to parties in the nineteenth century. Ladies, you might want to attend and bring your husband along so he will be as well dressed for the ball as you are. Over 200 photographs and drawings are used to demonstrate every facet of 19th Century men’s western clothing with practical suggestions for making your shooting costume authentic and comfortable. Captain Baylor has several tips for winning costume contests. If you are afraid of facing costume contest judges, he can help. Captain Baylor has won numerous SASS costume contests including END of TRAIL, Winter Range, the SASS Convention, and several Regional and State Championships. He has acted as a judge at costume contests at the SASS Convention, END of TRAIL, Winter Range, and numerous other events. |
| 2014 |
Dismantling the Ruger Vaquero West
Fargo, SASS #1910
Master gunsmith Wes Flowers specializes in
Ruger Single Actions. Wes outlines and explains
the disassembly, cleaning, maintenance, and
reassembly of the Ruger Vaquero. Also covered
in the seminar will be aftermarket parts,
including tips on custom work and projects
for your home shop. |
| 2015 |
Daniel Boone
Paul Hutton,
Professor of History University of New Mexico |
| 12:30
P.M. – 2:00 P.M. SASS Cowboy Action
Shooting Hall of Fame Induction Luncheon |
| 2:30
p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| 2020 |
Victorian
Florals
Autum Rose, SASS
#21896
Learn how to make Victorian Ribbon Roses. You will learn several different styles and be able to make one yourself. There will also be demonstrations of how to make Feather Flowers and ideas for using ribbon and feather flowers in your costumes and hats. The class is limited to 20 students.
|
| 2021 |
Frontier
Cartridge Rowdy
Yates, SASS #141
Through the use of visual aids and class discussion
we’ll cover a few of the methods used
in loading cartridge and shotgun for use in
the Black Powder categories. |
| 2022 |
What Women Wore: The New Woman of the 90's
Miz Annie Ross, SASS #60919
Cancled |
| 2023 |
SASS
Premier Scoring & Match Management
CD Tom, SASS #10411
CD Tom is the creator of the SASS Premier Scoring & Match Management program.
Introduction & Brief history of system development.
New and exciting changes in Version 13
• Explanation of the new changes in version 13 • Show how to setup and score multiple matches • Setting up three separate matches. • Change name of a match. • Registering shooters in different matches • Assign Posses for each different match • Entering score into the different matches – By Posse, By Individual • Backing up data • Questions and Answers
|
| 2024 |
Lightning Rifle - Colt Reproductions
El Rod, SASS #
A discussion of all Lightning-type rifles (original Colts and all reproductions). Hands-on demonstration of disassembly, cleaning, lubing, and reassembly. How to clear jams and eliminate malfunctions. Discussion of ammunition requirements, the various pros and cons of all models, and how well each can be made to shoot competitively for Cowboy Action. Several rifles will be available to have attendees feel the smooth recycling and ease of functioning. Open discussion at the end of the session on gunsmithing techniques and modifications for those that are interested. If you’ve never handled a Lightning, or have one that doesn’t function correctly, now’s the time to attend this seminar! |
| 2025 |
Evil Roy Shooting Techniques and Gear For The Wild Bunch Match
Evil Roy, SASS #2883
A beginner to advanced seminar on the winning
shooting techniques for SASS Wild Bunch competitions
by championship shooter Evil Roy. |
| 2026 |
Wild Bunch Rules & Interpreting the Handbook
Happy Jack,
SASS #20451 and Pecos Clyde, SASS #48481
This seminar will cover the new October 2009 Version of the SASS Wild Bunch Handbook in depth. Both the reasons behind the rules and understanding what they mean will be discussed. The rules may not be clear to some who have no background in "Combat" handgun sports. It will be similar to an RO-I class, but for Wild Bunch. Besides the rules we will have leather and firearms to clarify questions on what may or may not be legal. Time will also be spent explaining the nuances of dealing with the 1911 pistol on the firing line. Clearing various malfunctions, slide lock failures, magazine issues, etc. Pecos Clyde will be handling the PowerPoint portion of the seminar and assisting with the pistol drills. |
| 2027 |
SASS MRO I
1:30 P.M. till 4:30 P.M. |
| 9:00
a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
| 3000 |
What
A VictorianLady Would Wear To A Gunfight
Autum Rose, SASS
#21896
Autum Rose, SASS #21896
Dress like a Victorian Lady and still shoot well? Of course you can. Autum Rose can help you with clothing design. What works for shooting and what to avoid, how to keep your hat on, and keeping guns in place.
Objective: To encourage lady shooters to dress the part during the shoot as well as at the Ball. The Seminar will provide a brief history of Victorian dresses, being comfortable in Victorian clothing, versatile outfits – pack it all in one trunk, what works for shooting and what to avoid—slim dress verses full, lined skirt verses unlined, shoe styles, how to wear a bustle and your gun belt, how to keep your gun belt in place, how to keep your hat on, and ideas for building hats. Questions are welcomed throughout the session.
|
| 3001 |
Dismantling
Lever Guns (1897 and Marlins) Jim
Bowie, SASS #4775
Jim Bowie is the 2000 Senior World Champion and a two-time Senior National Champion for 1999 and 2001. An experienced gun-smith and co-owner of The Cowboys & Indian store in Southern California, Jim will focus on the different processes of dismantling the Cowboy Lever Guns. |
| 3002 |
Sewing Trauma FAQ & their Smart & Savy Answers
Aspen Filly,
SASS #50535
This class if for those of you who sew and have unanswered questions on how to fix (or fit) something that happens in the process of sewing your wonderful SASS outfits. The pattern may tell you to do it one way … but that way doesn't really fit your body, or just doesn't work for you! What do you do to correct it? All things that have to do with 'Sleeves!.' Why doesn't my skirt hang right? Tricks and tips of edge finishing. And, anything else you can think of! Bring your questions with you to the seminar, or email them ahead of time to Aspen Filly at jfantom@aol.com. This will be a hands-on class on how to adjust and make your creations fit YOU better. Aspen Filly has a MFA Degree in Technical Theatre and has worked professionally for 30 years designing and constructing costumes for the theatres in the Denver area. She has also taught Costume Design and Construction classes at the University of Colorado in Denver. |
| 11:00
a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
| 3010 |
Tips On Shooting Better - Dixie Bell
Dixie Bell, SASS
#5366
Information for the beginning and intermediate shooter. From buying leather rigs to transitions from gun to gun. Learn some practice techniques and safe gun handling. Dixie is a six-time Lady Duelist World Champion and current Utah State and Regional Champion.
|
| 3011 |
Evil Roy Shooting Techniques with Guns and Gear
Evil Roy, SASS #2883
A beginner to advanced seminar on the winning
shooting techniques for Cowboy Action competition
by championship shooter Evil Roy. |
| 3012 |
Cowboy Fast Draw
Quick Cal, SASS #2707
Quick Cal is a 17 Time World Fast Draw Champion and the Director of the Cowboy Fast Draw Association. He’ll put you in touch with how to get started in Cowboy Fast Draw, which is a great activity to go along with your SASS activities. He will also help you with hands on Cowboy Fast Draw training techniques for both the beginning and advanced level. Also a former member of the United States Practical Pistol Team, a National Cowboy Action Shooting™ Champion, Steel Challenge World Single Action Speed Shooting Champion, and Second Chance Master Blaster Shootoff Champion, Quick Cal will also cover some advanced mental training techniques that can be used successfully in any sport. |
| 3013 |
Black Powder For Dummies
Capt. George Baylor, SASS #24287
The “black art” of using blackpowder has been simplified by the introduction of simple to use blackpowder substitutes such as American Pioneer Powder and by the introduction of Goex Cowboy, a true blackpowder optimized for Cowboy Action Shooting™. These products have assisted in an explosion in the numbers of shooters in the blackpowder categories, but tales of complicated loading and cleaning of blackpowder firearms have scared off many potential converts. Captain Baylor, who was chosen by Cowboys TV to teach blackpowder on air, explores the available blackpowder substitutes and simple ways to use them successfully, including simple loading techniques for rifle, pistol, shotgun, and percussion pistols, and some quick and easy methods for cleaning guns after using the substitutes. For those who want to use “real” blackpowder, he discusses simple procedures for using Goex Cowboy and other “holy” blackpowder. He discusses the “store bought” ammunition available. He shows which of the substitutes is hottest, and which gives the most accuracy. He describes an easy method for the care and feeding of percussion pistols, and he has several suggestions for making your percussion pistols as reliable as cartridge pistols. Captain Baylor shows how to make it easy. |
| 3014 |
Kit Carson
Paul Hutton, Professor of History, University of New Mexico. |
| 12:30
p.m. - 1:30 p.m. - Lunch Break |
| 1:30
P.M. - 3:00 p.m. |
| 3020 |
Frontier
Cartridge Rowdy
Yates, SASS #141
Through the use of visual aids and class discussion
we’ll cover a few of the methods used
in loading cartridge and shotgun for use in
the Black Powder categories. |
| 3021 |
New Shooters Clinics and Recruitment Chuckaroo,
SASS #13080
Chuckaroo, SASS #13080
There are many potential Cowboy Action Shooters in the wings. But, the game can be a little intimidating to those that don't really know what we are doing. New shooter clinics cover the basics in SASS History, safety rules, costuming, and firearms. Holding a new shooter clinic will make first time shooters more aware of what is happening, make them safer, and also make their first match experience more fun. The class will demonstrate how to advertise and hold a successful clinic. It is flexible and adoptable to your club. In the class, you will learn how to present a two-hour indoor session and then a two-hour range session. It is a structured way to introduce new shooters to the world of Cowboy Action.
|
| 3022 |
Shotshell Reloading With Household Items
Bottom Dealin' Mike,
SASS #22273 |
| 3023 |
Hollywood's Portrayal of Dodge City, Trail Drives, and Rail Head Towns
Jim Dunham - Kid Rio , SASS #4775 |
| 3024 |
Dismantling the Ruger Vaquero West
Fargo, SASS #1910
Master gunsmith Wes Flowers specializes in Ruger Single Actions. Wes outlines and explains the disassembly, cleaning, maintenance, and reassembly of the Ruger Vaquero. Also covered in the seminar will be aftermarket parts, including tips on custom work and projects for your home shop. |
| 3025 |
SASS
RO II
1:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M. $25 |
| 3026 |
Loading and Shooting Buffalo Rifles
Ol' #4, SASS # 41004
A Primer on Basics and some tricks. The emphasis will be on how to wring the best possible accuracy from your blackpowder long range rifles. The show and discussion will deal with the “How-To’s” of loading through the “How-To’s and What-Not-To-Do’s” of actual positioning and firing for best performance. |
| 3027 |
SASS MRO II
1:30 P.M. till 4:30 P.M. |
|