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About Us

We are the Western Canadian Frontier Shooting Society, an organization created to encourage the preservation and appreciation of our Western Canadian Frontier History.

Raising public awareness of frontier events through interpetation.

Encouraging activities to acquaint the public with survival on the Canadian frontier.


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Western Canadian Frontier Shootist Society educational display

Organizing shooting competitions with frontier themes and an authentic Canadian perspective, to acknowledge the use of firearms on the Canadian frontier.

To promote the safe handling and use of firearms.

Involvement in educational programs and other activities which the society deems appropriate.


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Western Canadian Frontier Shootist Society educational display

North American history buffs and shooters alike agree that the use of vintage style firearms, authentic costuming, unique targets and fast action make western frontier action shooting one of the most interesting shooting sports for both spectator and contestant."

WCFSS Membership Renewals.

The current executive of the WCFSS has decided that we will not accept membership renewals at this time. The 2007 executive has solicited volunteers from the membership to form a new and rejuvenated leadership group, but we have received no expressions of interest. The current executive will continue to maintain the WCFSS website and will publish issues of the Express, which will be mailed to all 2006 and 2007 members, until we run out of funds, or some other group steps up to run for the executive.
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WANTED... Be a part of the action and join now!

Email: shooters@wcfss.com for information.

What is Cowboy Action Shooting?

"It’s the fastest growing shooting sport in North America!"

This activity is known for its friendly participants, good sportsmanship, and wholesome fun. Cowboy Action Shooting has a variety of classes and can be enjoyed by anyone. Juniors and women are not only allowed - they are encouraged to participate! Whole families are known to get involved.

CAS revolves around the clothing and equipment reminiscent of the 1800’s. Period dress is encouraged, and aliases are a must! To some, the costuming is as important as the shooting.

Contestants are divided into "posses" of 10 to 15, and everyone pitches in to help run the stages. Some of the duties required are Loading Table Range Officer, Timer, Spotters, Unloading Table Range Officer, Brass Pickers, Score Keeper, etc. Everyone can help out with some activity to make the event run smoothly. As you get more proficient and comfortable with CAS, you can take on the various duties.

Each match consists of several stages, each different from the other. Usually 4 firearms are required in the scenarios for the stages. A rifle of pistol calibre of .25 or greater, with external hammer; a shotgun of 20 to 10 gauge, either lever or pump action with exposed hammer, or double barrel with or without external hammers, and extractors / not ejectors; and 2 revolvers of 1800’s vintage that are single action of .32 calibre or larger. Lead bullets only, no jacketed bullets allowed. Vintage originals in safe condition or reproduction firearms are used.

Targets are metal, cardboard or thrown targets. (Example: clay pigeons, tin cans, etc.)

Each competitor is timed and scored for hits or misses (5 second penalty per miss) on each stage.

Besides the main match stages (usually 4 or 5 per day), side matches are usually offered. These can be long range "buffalo rifle" targets, pocket pistol or derringer targets, speed rifle/pistol/shotgun targets, team shoots, etc.

As one competitor said, "this is the most fun you can have with your boots on!"

There are lots of photos on the Photos page that show
the period costumes, the targets, the stages, and the firearms.

WANTED

The Western Canadian Frontier
Shootist Society Wants You!

Be a part of the action and join now!

Email: shooters@wcfss.com for information.


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