As the elected TG for the Mattaponi Sundowners and the Pungo Posse it is my responsibility to keep you informed of all changes and updates to the SASS rules.

The 2009 SASS TG Convention will be held 3-6 December 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Although I will not be able to attend I will ensure our votes are counted by proxy.   The following are the agenda items that will be voted on.  Please let me know what you think about each so that I may cast our votes as our majority wish.

Item 1.  Should we adopt the circle of safety concept for the drawing and holstering of  handguns from all types of holsters?  Holsters must still comply with the 30 degree maximum cant from vertical requirement and handgun muzzles must remain within the four foot circle of safety while drawing and holstering.   For an explanation of the "Cone of Safety" click here.  Vote is:  NO!

Item 2.  Should we allow Bisley Style Hammers mated with non Bisley Style Grips and Bisley Style Grips mated with non Bisley Style Hammers?  Vote is:  Yes

Item 3.  Should we allow the use on adjustable sighted revolvers in all categories except Classic Cowboy and Black Powder Categories?  That would be to allow them in the Duelist and Gunfighter category. They are already legal in all age based categories and B Western.  Vote is:  Yes

Item 4.  Should we eliminate the minor safety penalty for overloading a RIFLE? This will do away with the double jeopardy penalty for overloading a rifle. Penalties for leaving rounds in the rifle would still apply but if a shooter over loaded the rifle they could clear within our rules and not be charged a penalty. (The only problem I see would be a rifle reload stage - state all reloads must come from the body.) Note this only applies to a rifle and NOT to a revolver or shotgun.  Vote is:  Yes

Item 5.  Should we create the new sanctioned shooting category “Frontier Cartridge Gunfighter.” The category would follow the equipment and ammo guidelines of the current “Frontier Cartridge” category and follow the shooting style requirements of the current “Gunfighter” Category.  Vote is:  Yes

Happy Trails.