Mark your calendars, cowboys and cowgirls!
On October 17th & 18th, the Single Action Shooting Society’s Los Vaqueros will be celebrating their 41th Anniversary in true western style.
This special two-day match promises plenty of action, camaraderie, and good ol’ cowboy shooting fun. To make the weekend even better, we’ll also be holding a Swap Meet—so bring along your gear, guns, and cowboy treasures to trade, sell, or simply show off. You never know what you’ll find or who’ll be interested!
Whether you’re a longtime member or new to the sport, this is a perfect chance to gather with friends, honor the Los Vaqueros’ rich history, and enjoy some competitive shooting in the spirit of the Old West.
Details:
📅 October 17th & 18th, 2026
🎯 Two-Day Anniversary Match
🤠 Swap Meet – “Bring your stuff and see who is interested”
We look forward to seeing everyone out on the range to celebrate 41 years of Los Vaqueros tradition and cowboy action shooting!

And don't forget your 40th Anniversary Pin,  $3 each or 2 for $5. Available at checkin.

Well another year gone by.... A Huge thank you to all  Board Members who worked to keep matches going in 2021. With all the shortages and public health challenges, we had matches every month and had over 360 members and visitors participate!!! Still however, half of our usual years pre- pandemic attendance.


It takes time and effort to run and manage these matches and a level of commitment by others to provide the opportunity for others to Shoot and enjoy the day. These efforts are lessened by having many volunteer  their time each month to  commute, write stages, set steel,  register, score. and run the matches month in month out.


Los Vaqueros is seeking those Cowboys and Cowgirls Who  can commit  to  one monthly effort for the year to keep things going, that means for the month or months you can; help can be provided in any way possible, writing stages, set steel, scoring, and registration.

Please reach out to me via this email, if you have questions and are interested in joining the club board supporting Los Vaqueros and Cowboy shooting for 2022

Thank you,
E. Rooster Cogburn
President
Los Vaqueros  A.H.S.A
losvaqueros.org

Los Vaqueros <[email protected]>

This will be limited to the first 90 Participants for each day.  Posses will be kept to the smallest minimum, therefore a choice of who you will shoot with and where will not be part of the process to ensure a safe match by this will just be assigned.  

No Spotting Sticks will be used. Participants will bring exact change to reduce contact Match registrations will be done by board members and posse assignments will stand Remember to safely distance as best you can and please refrain from hugs and handshakes.

October:    2 - 1 day matches Event registration- each participant will need to complete this form
Please bring exact change for each day.  Each day is a separate match and fees will be collected each day.

Day 1- 17th   $10.00 for Members and $15.00 for Non-Members.
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Day 2- 18th   $10.00 for Members and $15.00 for Non-Members.

This message is to provide an update for all shooters that attend Los Vaquero's matches. Everyone has certainly seen the news and information flooding our ears and eyes much of it conflicting or unclear over many weeks. Our board has met to discuss all issues regarding hosting matches and how they would be held and what steps we can take moving forward.

Based on many variables, including how to conduct levels of social distancing, wearing masks in heat, staying hydrated, registering for the match, handling money, awards etc. are few things to consider while keeping people safe. There are also numerous opinions regarding when it is safe and each perspective of an individual varies greatly. With all of that said there is no "right answer" that works for everyone that all folks will agree with. Los Vaqueros has determined not to hold a May match. During this time our focus is to prepare on how to run a match responsibly and in the safest manner possible.

We are looking at what other clubs are doing and other shooting sports and how they're hosting events and where and when including the number of individuals etc. Our plan moving forward is to resume in June. I have also spoken with Cowboy Doug (the Livery ) extensively and he also supports the decision.

We realize many folks may agree with that decision and many may not, unfortunately, that is the state of a lot of things currently. The most we can ask is that individuals understand the decision and respect others concerns for everyone's health and safety as well as those of us who run the match and manage them on a volunteer basis. It takes a lot to put these together, and a lot more to get through this. 

We look forward to seeing those of you who come next month and wish you all good health and safety. There will be more news to come including a survey, modified range/stage rules and steps that we will exercise once matches resume.

 

Thank you,

Los Vaqueros  A.H.S.A
losvaqueros.org

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Howdy, Fellow SASS Club members
 
I'd like to make sure your club members know about the New Mexico State SASS Match coming up on September 21-23, 2018, hosted by the Buffalo Range Riders club!
 
We'd love to have cowboys and girls from your club shoot this match.  It will be on Founder's Ranch (site of End of Trail) southwest of Edgewood NM, so all the flavor and ambience of the ranch can be enjoyed. This is a ten-stage match, with unlimited free dry camping.  We'll have a side match day on Friday, 6 stages on Saturday and only 4 stages Sunday so as to let pards get on the road earlier. Awards will be given for out-of-state shooters, they just won't be eligible for NM State Champion awards.
 
he match applications and vital information (including GPS directions and local camping or hotel accomodations) are available here.
 
Or, pards can call me for more information.  Garrison Joe  (505) 221-0520 or email [email protected].  This will be your only email about this, so rest assured you won't be continually bombarded with more email.
 

 
Thanks, pards!  
 buffalorangeriders.org/index.php
Garrison Joe, Match Director

​Our club and its members have been offered  a FREE subscription to the digital version of American Shooting Journal.
 
A monthly magazine that is dedicated to bringing the best in content and industry focus to all of America’s shooting sports enthusiasts. Our passion comes from the people; the protectors, the competitors, the hunters, the safety conscious and most of all anyone who is dedicated to the industry. Every issue offers great human-interest stories, training and tactical advice, gun and gear reviews, historical highlights and more. There is truly something for everyone.

Here is a link to the June edition for you to view.
http://issuu.com/mipgroup/docs/am_6-18_web_344cadd7b75eb1?e=3703403/62110797

If you are interested in receiving a link to further issues, please reply back to John Rusnak <[email protected] with the address that would like emailed each month. Or visit their website americanshootingjournal.com and click on Get A FREE Digital Magazine link. There is no cost or obligations. Anyone can opt out at any time.

​BORDERTOWN WARM-UP EXTENDED TO 3-DAY EVENT 10/20-22/17!
New – Long Range & Wild Bunch on FRIDAY!  
Single fee even if you shoot both!  $10 club member/$12 non-member

​Friday,  October 20, 2017 
Long Range 
Sign up 7:30 a.m., Shoot 8:00 a.m. at Tombstone Livery Long Range Annex    
6 events   (Distances given are approximate)
        Long Range Pistol – 50 yds.
        Long Range Rifle Pistol cal. – 100 yds.
        Long Range Rifle Rifle cal. – 200 yds.
        Long Range Single Shot – 300 yds.
        Quigley – 220 yds.

​Take No Prisoners: 
5 rds. Rifle Pistol cal./5 rds Rifle Rifle cal./5 Pistol/1 Single Shot