TERRITORIAL GOVERNORS
SUMMIT AGENDA 2002

  1. Rescind the rule giving a 10 second safety penalty for unintentionally leaving a spent round in the action or in the chamber of a long gun. This includes both rifles and shotguns.
  2. Since doubles do not automatically eject rounds when the gun is opened, allow doubles to be re-staged after use with spent rounds still in the gun.
  3. Stage DQ's are not handled consistently between rank point matches and total time matches. In a total time match, standardize the practice of scoring a stage DQ by allocating five seconds for each target in the stage plus 30 seconds for failure to engage.
  4. Since the interpretation of the rules is included in the RO-I materials, make the RO-I materials available to 100 % of the membership upon request.
  5. Our shooting population is getting older and the ladies are not always being given formal recognition. Add Senior Lady and Grand Dame as official SASS shooting categories.
  6. Change rank scoring to determine ranking within each category only. A second calculation using the entire match shooting population would be performed to determine the overall winners. This would ensure only peers are judged against peers.
  7. Since Territorial Governors are expected to lead by example, change Territorial Governor qualifications to additionally require they be RO-II graduates.
  8. Since there are already too many categories, repeal the 49er Category.
  9. Since it is imperative SASS be both safe and consistent, require all posse leaders be RO-I graduates.
  10. Since we already have too many categories, impose a moratorium on any new shooting categories.
  11. Since we already have too many categories, consider combining some of the existing shooting categories.
  12. The Handbook is becoming large and the rules more complex. Consider opportunities to simplify the rules, especially the allowable modifications. Institute the " 15 foot rule" instead.
  13. Changes after the fact are disconcerting, the Wild Bunch needs a grace period to formally "approve" agreed upon changes.
  14. Costuming is getting lax and needs some incentive to improve the "Cowboy" look at matches. Adopt the Classic Cowboy Category.

Classic Cowboy Category Requirements

Handguns:

Any SASS legal Traditional Category pistols Calibers:
.40 caliber or larger - pistols and rifle (e.g., .38-40, .44 Special, .44 Russian, .44 Mag, .44-40, .45 Schofield, .45 Colt, .36 caliber cap & ball or larger)
Ammo SASS legal ammo - smokeless or blackpowder

Rifles:

Any 1873 or earlier manufacture SASS legal rifle or a replica thereof (e.g., 1866, Henry, 1873)

Shotguns:

SASS legal external-hammer double barrel or lever actions

Costuming:

Must choose at least three of the requirements listed below. All clothing items must be worn for the duration of the entire match, including awards ceremonies.

Chaps, spurs, cuffs, scarf worn loosely around the neck or with scarf slide, tie, vest, pocket watch with full length chain, jacket.

Pistols MUST be shot as described in the SASS Duelist Category requirements ONLY!
No Buscadero or drop loop holster rigs allowed!
All boots must be of traditional design (i.e., leather) with non-grip enhancing soles!

No straw hats allowed. Hats must be worn for the entire match!