Alberta Frontier Shootists Society
Tuesday, 25 March 2008 19:02
The Alberta Frontier Shootists Society is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the appreciation of the Canadian Frontier Heritage and to the promotion of Cowboy Action Shooting and good clean fun in the province of Alberta.
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About Us!The Alberta Frontier Shootists Society is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the appreciation of the Canadian Frontier Heritage and to the promotion of Cowboy Action Shooting and good clean fun in the province of Alberta. Cowboy Action Shooting originated in 1982, as a colorful and extremely enjoyable shooting sport. It is one of the fastest growing sports across the USA , Canada , Europe and Australia .
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Cowboy Action Shooting is a multifaceted shooting sport where competitors compete with firearms typical of those used in the Old West: single action revolvers, lever action rifles, and double barreled, side by side, pre-1899 pump, or lever action shotguns. The range is staged in a unique, characterized, "Old West" style. Each participant adopts a shooting alias appropriate to a character or profession of the early 19 th century or a Hollywood western star, and creates a costume to match according to their character. This alias is used at every monthly competition or special event held by the society.
Membership
For more information about obtaining a membership contact the This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or check the Alberta Frontier Shootists Home Page.
Membership Costs: $50.00 for single or $75.00 for a family/couple per year.
Members will receive a subscription to "The Telegraph," the Alberta Frontier Shootists Society's newsletter. As well the membership will provide:
| invitations to attend all special events | |
| sanctioned matches | |
| range use |
What is cowboy action shooting all about?
Cowboy action shooting places importance on the late 19 th century cowboy days. Each member of the club gives themselves an alias and dresses in costume according to their alias. The shooters compete with firearms in an "Old West" style using single action revolvers, lever action rifles, sawed off shot guns, or derringers.
Watch a video outlining our sport and association below!
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Alias, Characters and Clothing
Each member is required to give themselves an alias which is representative of movies, fiction or professions of the late 19 th century. Aliases may not repeat or be named to confuse with another member's alias. No two members are allowed to have the same alias. Dress must be worn to represent the alias chosen. The clothing must be from the late 19 th century cowboy days.
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