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The shooting range will be
divided into separate stages. Each stage may have a building or storefront
as the shooting line. Nobody is allowed past the shooting line unless the
entire range is declared “Cold” or safe. Nearby to each stage will be
a loading table and an unloading table. The targets will be setup
downrange from the shooting line. You may be shooting at a doorway or
through windows.
To promote the sport
enjoyment the target distances are not nearly as far as other shooting
sports. The intent is not to make Cowboy Action Shooting a longer distance
accuracy contest. Therefore, to quote the SASS Handbook, all targets will
be of generous size. Typical targets are 16-inch square metallic plates.
The targets are typically mounted on a stand that places the target 2-3
feet above ground level and the targets are tipped forward so that bullet
strikes are deflected downward to the ground.
Separate targets will be
setup for pistols, rifles and shotguns. Rifle and pistol targets will
typically be of similar size and mounting height. Pistol targets will be
at a distance of 6-10 yards while rifle targets will be located 15-25
yards from the shooting line. Shotgun targets are typically of a swinging
type or a knockdown type setup 6-10 yards from the shooting line.
All of these targets are
easily hit by novice shooters if they take their time at the shooting
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