Cowboy Action Shooting (CAS) is the fastest growing outdoor shooting sport in the country. Whether you're male or female, young or old -- if you like anything that has to do with the Old West -- Cowboy Action Shooting just might be the thing for you.

It's a sport where individuals shoot at steel targets with live ammunition using firearms that are originals or reproductions of those available between the Civil War and 1899. Permanent and temporary Props, Targets in various shapes and sizes, interesting stages, aliases and period clothing help create an aura of the American West of over 100 years ago. Matches are scored based upon elapsed shooting time plus penalty points for missed targets.

SAFETY comes first. Each match begins with a mandatory safety briefing. Guns are loaded and unloaded under the watchful eye of a safety officer and eye and ear protection are required for all shooters and spectators.

The Russell County Regulators is one of many SASS affiliated Cowboy Action Shooting Clubs in Alabama. For more information about SASS (the Single Action Shooting Society) go to www.sassnet.com. There you will find more detailed information about how the game is played as well as a map showing all SASS affiliated clubs. Spectators are always welcome.

Reminder: Before packing up your gear and taking off to a monthly match, please check our website or club contact to confirm date and starting time. Safety briefings are mandatory, so be sure to allow enough travel time to the range. All times posted are Eastern.