Alaska 49ers

Alaska 49ers operates as a SASS-affiliated club sanctioning Cowboy Action Shooting™ and Wild Bunch Action Shooting™ matches in the Palmer area. The club is registered with The Single Action Shooting Society, the international governing body for these sports formed in 1986.

Cowboy Action Shooting (CAS) is a multi-gun competitive sport that tests speed and accuracy in a family-friendly environment themed around Old West history. Basic competitors shoot:

• •2 single action revolvers
• •1 lever action rifle (pistol caliber)
• •1 shotgun (side-by-side or pump)

Wild Bunch Action Shooting (WBAS) uses 1911-style handguns instead of revolvers but follows similar stages and rules.

1. Contact the club and watch a monthly match 2. Join SASS membership and choose your shooting alias 3. Join Alaska 49ers club 4. Borrow gear from club members or purchase what you need 5. Register for monthly matches

All shooters must wear period-appropriate costume. For Cowboy Action Shooting, minimal requirements include:

• •Cowboy boots
• •Western shirt (button-up)
• •Cowboy hat
• •Period pants
• •Leather belt

Clothing must be typical of late 19th century or B-western movies. Wild Bunch competitors wear early 20th century attire, with emphasis on 1900-1916 U.S. military dress or Edwardian fashion.

"The Spirit of the Game" is SASS's core philosophy—competitors fully participate by dressing the part, using appropriate firearms, and respecting Old West traditions. It's competitive shooting meets historical celebration.

SASS serves as the international sanctioning body with close to 500 affiliated clubs worldwide. The organization:

• •Maintains official rulebooks for CAS and WBAS
• •Publishes The Cowboy Chronicle™ magazine
• •Operates the SASS Hall of Fame & Western Heritage Museum
• •Provides Range Officer training and certification
• •Manages the SASS Scholarship Foundation (awarded $850,000+ to shooters pursuing higher education)
• •Hosts the annual END of TRAIL world championship

SASS offers shooting categories for different skill levels, ages, and shooting styles—from Classic Cowboy to B-Western to category-specific disciplines. Entry fees and match times vary by event.

• •Cowboy Action Shooting Contact: Gunleather — 907-355-4397
• •CAS Territorial Governor: Marshal Stone — 907-232-1080
• •Wild Bunch Territorial Governor: Marshal Stone — 907-232-1080

• •Website: www.alaskacowboyshooting.com

The club taps into SASS's family-oriented community. You'll find experienced shooters eager to mentor newcomers, a structured but friendly competition format, and the unique appeal of Alaska's midnight sun during the July state championship. No prior shooting experience required—just show up, watch, and ask questions.