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President’s Corner
Here are a few highlights from the annual membership meeting for those that could not
attend. In an effort to get a little more participation during the summer months, a relaxed dress
code, which allows shorts and t-shirts was implemented and a fair number took advantage. In an
effort to get a younger crowd interested in our sport, the Columbus Area 4H Shooting Sports Club
will be using part of the range for their activities and the Katy Boy Scout troop will also have one
of their outings at the range. Let’s hope a few of those youngsters get curious and come join our
fun. We will also be hosting the 2019 TSRA Texas State Championship in May. I’m looking for-
ward to that event!
Speaking of new shooters, we had 3 visitors shoot with us. Two brand new, Pecos River Bob
and Revenant Roy. I believe Revenant Roy has Texas roots, but Pecos River Bob came all the way
from Florida. The other was a friend we hadn’t seen in quite a while, Capt. Buffalo came in from
San Antonio way to spend the day with us. Glad to have you gentlemen with us and hope you
had a good time.
As always, tell everyone what you like about THSS and tell me or one of the board members
what you don’t like and we’ll work on it.
Pepper Russell
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TEXAS HISTORICAL
SHOOTIST SOCIETY
GUNSMOKE GAZETTE
October 2018
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On Target
By THSS™ Range Master, Texas Billy
Since hunting season is only a few weeks away, I thought I’d review some gun safety rules for hunting. Some of us do shoot at other times other than CAS. The TSRA new brief last week was linked to the NRA Fami-ly article, “7 gun safety rules you must follow in the field”. They did such a good job highlighting the rules that I’ll just provide an overview of this article, giving both TSRA and the NRA the entire credit.
1. ALWAYS keep the gun pointed in a safe direction; ALWAYS keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot; ALWAYS keep the gun unloaded until ready to use.
2. Be positive of your target's identity before shooting. When in doubt, don't shoot.
3. Take time to fire a safe shot. If you're not sure of what's on the other side of the game animal...don't do it.
4. If you fall... a. If you fall, try to control where the muzzle of your gun points. b. After a fall, check your gun for dirt and damage, and make sure the barrel is free of obstructions.
5. Scopes are not binoculars. Never use a riflescope as a substitute for binoculars.
6. Know how to cross a fence. a. When you are alone and must cross a fence, unload your firearm and place it under the fence
with the muzzle pointed away from where you are crossing. b When hunting with others, unload the gun and keep the action open. Have one of your compan-
ions hold the gun while you cross. When over the fence, take your gun and your companion's unloaded gun, so that he or she may cross safely.
7. Know when to unload. When finished hunting, unload your firearm before returning to camp.
Please share these helpful rules with others you hunt with. We want them to be safe in the field as well. Thanks for stopping by and remember… Always keep you’re the muzzle pointed in a safe direction and keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to get “ON TARGET”. Texas Billy
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The following is a summary of the monthly Treasurer’s report as of Sep-
tember 2018. It is intended to give just a brief overview of the Club’s fi-
nancial status. As always, if any dues paid member wants a more detailed
report, they can contact the club’s accountant, Bobby “Pistol Pete” Nelson,
and make an appointment to see him at his office.
Operating Checking Account …………………$17,576.78
Cash Box (starting fund register) ……………… 100.00
Savings Account …………………………………. 5,232.48
Petty Cash ………………………………………… 300.00
Current Cash Assets …………………………….. $23,209.76
Treasurer’s Report September 2018
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September Stage Winners
Rowdy Yates Texas Ghost Revenant Roy
Davy Houston Rowdy Yates
Rowdy Yates Texas Ghost Davy
Rowdy Yates Mulehead Davy
Rowdy Yates Texas Ghost Davy
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First Place Second Place Third Place
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
Stage 5
September Monthly Shoot Awards
~ Lock ‘em Up John won the Middle of the Herd Award
for a free shoot.
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Five Clean Stages
Four Clean Stages
Three Clean Stages
Two Clean Stages
One Clean Stage
Clean Stages for
September
Davy, Mulehead, Nimrod
Tularosa Mike
Badlands Walt, Daisey Cutter,
Houston, Lock ‘em John, Pecos River Bob,
Rowdy Yates, Texas Ghost
Catfish, College Station Kid,
Ethan Edwards, Late Comer
Dugan Jack, Brazos John,
Revenant Roy, Revenooer
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Guns and Accessories for sale
Randy Jones aka Ben Thompson
contact [email protected] if interested or for more info…
CZ Coach gun 20" bbl exposed hammers 12 ga
2 Cimarron Thunderstorms 45 Colt
3.5" bbl, birdshead grip, unfired
1866 Yellowboy Carbine 18" bbl 45 Colt
Uberti Schofield Navy Arms 7.5" bbl 45 Colt
Uberti 1860 Henry 24" bbl 45 Colt
IAC 1897 Shotgun 20" bbl 12 ga
Les Baer Thunder Ranch 1911 5"bbl 45 ACP
Standard Mfg. DP-12 shotgun 12ga
incl. case, xtra chokes, flashlight mount, unfired
Uberti 1849 Pocket incl Josey Wales shoulder rig
and 32 S&W conv cylinder + ammo
Uberti 1860 Army incl 45 Colt Conv. cylinder
Kowa TSN-82SV 45 degree
Includes see thru eyepiece, lens cover, scope cover
Polecat 1" scope stand w 3-20" rods must go with
the Kowa scope above…
CAS Period correct Shirts size L-XL
CAS Period correct pants size 36 waist
Several Felt Hats size 7 1/4
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2017—2018 THSS Board of Directors
Pepper Russell
President
(Joe Lopez)
Catfish Doyle
Vice-President
(Doyle Thorn)
Davy
Secretary
(Davey Konvicka)
Kalico Kat
Treasurer
(Kathy Cloyd)
Humdinger Ringer
Director 1
(Dustin Free)
Rittmeister
Director 2
(Daniel Newsom)
Charlie Ringo
Director 3
(Charles Sivek)
Mamie Fossett
Director 4
(Carla Boyd)
(Photo
Coming
Soon)
Hanna Call
Director 5
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2017—2018 THSS Board of Directors
Houston
Director 6
(James Hromadka)
Rowdy Yates
Director At Large
(Steve Horoleca)
Crazy Ed
Director/Liaison
(Ed Thomas)
Texas Billy
Rangemaster
(Bill Davis)
Pepper Russell
Executive Board
(Joe Lopez)
Ben Thompson
Executive Board
(Randy Jones)
Spuds
Executive Board
(Joe Boyle)
Charles Goodnight
Executive Board
(Glen Urbanek)
Crazy Ed
Executive Board
(Ed Thomas)
