Texas Historical Shootist Society

The Texas Historical Shootist Society (THSS) is a dedicated cowboy action shooting club based at Brune Ranch in Columbus, Texas. The club organizes regular matches that celebrate the spirit and traditions of Old West marksmanship through organized competitions.

THSS offers a diverse range of shooting categories and competitions:

• •Cowboy Action Matches - Traditional Saturday and Sunday competitions featuring period-appropriate firearms and western themes
• •Wild Bunch Competition - Modern tactical shooting with semi-automatic pistols and rifles
• •Big Bore Long Range Shooting - Extended-distance rifle shooting events
• •Sharpshooter Competitions - Precision marksmanship events
• •Category Competitions including:
• •Indian Fighter category
• •Outlaw competition
• •Double Deuce shooting
• •Hide Hunter events

THSS operates a structured match schedule with competitions held regularly throughout the year. The club maintains comprehensive rules and regulations for each shooting discipline to ensure fair competition and safety. Members benefit from organized events, match results tracking, and a community of like-minded shooting enthusiasts.

The organization offers membership opportunities for those interested in regular participation. Members receive access to all club events and competitions. The club also hosts special events and work parties to maintain facilities and prepare for major competitions like Trailhead.

Based at Brune Ranch in Columbus, Texas, THSS provides a dedicated venue for cowboy action shooting in the region.