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

 

Thursday, December 3, 2009
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.

Friday, December 4, 2009
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.

Saturday, December 5, 2009
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.