SASS Shooting Styles

Traditional (a.k.a. Traditional Two-Handed)

• Shooter may use two hands on the pistol.
• Isosceles or Weaver allowed.
• Most common and most flexible style.

Duelist

• Shooter fires one‑handed, using the strong hand only.
• Each pistol must be shot with one hand (but may switch hands between pistols).

Double Duelist

• Shooter fires one pistol in each hand, one at a time, one‑handed.
• Each pistol is shot exclusively with its respective hand—right pistol with right hand, left pistol with left hand.

Gunfighter

• Shooter holds both loaded pistols at the same time.
• May fire by alternating shots between pistols or completing one pistol, then the other, but both must be in hand simultaneously when engaged.
• Must fire one‑handed, though a modified duelist stance is common.

Frontier Cartridge (FC)

• Propellant must be black powder or an approved substitute.
• Standard shooting style is Traditional (two-handed allowed).
• Uses any SASS‑legal main match firearms.

Frontier Cartridge Duelist (FCD)

• Same black powder rules as FC.
• Pistols must be shot one-handed.

Frontier Cartridge Gunfighter (FCGF)

• Black powder category with the Gunfighter shooting style.

Frontiersman

• Must use cap‑and‑ball (percussion) revolvers.
• Shot one‑handed (Duelist-style).
• Black powder only, with specific percussion firearm requirements.

Classic Cowboy / Classic Cowgirl

• Special costuming + Traditional, Duelist, or Double Duelist shooting styles depending on SASS rules.
• Black powder not required, but period-appropriate gear is.

Wild Bunch

• Uses .45 AUTO 1911’s + Traditional or Modern shooting styles.

REVOLVERS
Original single action revolvers manufactured prior to 1899, their approved replicas, and the
SASS approved single action adjustable sight revolvers are the only revolvers approved for
use in SASS main match competition. The rules relative to SASS approved revolvers depend
upon the competition category in which one participates. Sights are a major factor for
determining in which category a revolver may be used. Certain shooting categories require
a specific type of revolver and ammunition be used. Please see the shooting categories for
further information. No more than two main match revolvers may be carried to the firing
line

Must be in a cartridge commonly available in revolvers. Centerfires range from .32 through .45. Examples include, but
are not limited to 32-30, 32 Magnum, 38 Special, 357 Magnum, 44 Russian, 44 Special, 44 Magnum, 44-40, 45 Schofield, 45 Colt and some semi-automatic calibers such as 9mm and 45 ACP. Percussion calibers range .36 through .45 caliber.

SHOTGUNS

Any side-by-side or single shot shotgun typical of the period from approximately 1860 until
1899 with or without external hammers, having single or double triggers is allowed.
Automatic ejectors are allowed on single shot break action, lever, and pump action shotguns
ONLY. Side-by-side shotguns may not use automatic ejectors. Lever action, tubular feed,
exposed hammer shotguns of the period are allowed, whether original or replicas. The only
slide action shotgun allowed is the Model 1897 Winchester shotgun, whether original or
replica. Certain shooting categories require a specific type of shotgun and ammunition to be
used. Military configurations are not allowed (i.e., trench guns). Please see the shooting
categories for additional regulations.
Shotgun Gauges: 20 through 10 gauge.

RIFLES

Rifles or carbines used in the main and team matches must be original or replicas of lever or
slide action rifles manufactured during the period from approximately 1860 until 1899,
incorporating a tubular magazine and exposed hammer. Rifles with box magazines may not
be used. Certain shooting categories require a specific type of rifle and ammunition to be
used. Please see the shooting categories for further information
Rifle Calibers: .32 through .45 Colt. The .25-20 and .56-50 Henry are allowed.

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