The Cowboy Fast Draw Association is preparing its annual The Fastest Gun Alive TM – World Championship of Cowboy Fast Draw to be held October 6 - 9 at the Rafter 3C Arena. The main event’s preliminary rounds are being held Friday and Saturday, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. On Saturday you can even Try Cowboy Fast Draw. There will be food vendors and crafters featuring western themes and vintage clothing. Admission is always free.
The western-themed shooting sport features wax bullet ammunition allowing competitions to be held almost anywhere. Safety is always the highest concern. Six guns and holsters are from the time of the Old West and the competitors dress in period-themed clothing. It’s a very colorful sport with shooters adopting aliases to compete under.
The tournament attracts over 250 of the fastest guns from across the United States, Canada, Switzerland, and France and has been covered nationally on the Outdoor Channel, History Channel, Travel Channel, and Northern Nevada Media, including all 4 Network Affiliates.
The competition is set in an elimination format with the bouts determined by “luck of the draw”. Guns are never pointed at anyone. The two shooters stand side by side each facing a 17” metal plate target 15’ downrange. A digital timer signals a start light on each target simultaneously. Both shooters must react to the light by drawing, firing, and hopefully hitting their target faster than their opponent. Hip shooting these targets at competitive speeds is very challenging, as speed and accuracy are equally balanced. According to Quick Cal, Director of CFDA and Match Director, “It’s not always the fastest shooter who wins, but rather the shooter who keeps a cool head and a hot hand.”
Three winning shots per bout guarantee the shooter moves to the next round and continues their quest for the coveted title of “The Fastest Gun Alive” TM. The loser scores an “X,” with the 4th X removing them from the competition. Men, women, and youth compete in separate divisions.
The Magnificent 7 Finals starting Sunday around High Noon are always very exciting to watch. Some matches are decided by as little as one-thousandth of a second. Spectators are welcome. There is an excellent view to see the hits on the targets and the blazing times on the Audience Displays.
Educating as many people as possible on the safe and proper use of firearms is one of the Cowboy Fast Draw Association’s primary goals. CFDA, the sport’s sanctioning and rules authority, has established Range Officer and Youth Safety Training Programs.
The Cowboy Fast Draw Association event moved from Deadwood to Fallon in 2008 and has become an attraction that draws hundreds of competitors from across the globe, vendors from across the nation, and spectators from several other states.
For more information on the sport and the Fastest Gun Alive TM, including informational videos, please go to: www.cowboyfastdraw.com.
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