Phyllis Wilbur, wife of Richard Wilbur [a.k.a. Guardsman], one of our Long Nine members,  passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2010, in Decatur, Illinois.   We were unaware of this news at the February 28th match.  The Long Nine Cowboys send our condolences to Richard and the Wilbur family.    Mrs. Wilbur leaves her husband, four children, eight grandchildren and two sisters.

For more information please read the complete obituary.

Memorials have been suggested to… Read more…

The SASS 2010 National Championship of Cowboy Action Shooting,  known as Winter Range, took place February 24 – 28, 2010, in Phoenix, Arizona.  The 19th annual event attracted 643 shooters and included a Main Match with 12 stages over 3 days, plus numerous side matches such as Wild Bunch, Cowboy Clays, Long Range and Speed Events.

Deuce Stevens of Grand Rapids, Michigan was named  Top Cowboy Shooter and Two Sons of Covington, Indiana as Top… Read more…

From Sunday, February 28, 2010

We have 10 New ROIs.

Boben Weev and Bushy Cap did a great job of running our first ever R.O.I. [Range Officer I] Safety Course in the classroom at Bullet Express range in Springfield, Illinois, following our regular monthly match.

We had 13 participants, 10 of whom took the test and earned their R.O.I. pins: August Lee, Bad News Hughes, Buffalo Burr, Cotton Mouth Jim, Jesse… Read more…

Men’s Large Suede Vest [ Size 44]
This brand and model originally retailed for over $200.
Excellent-quality calf suede, fully-lined to keep its shape. Warm, yet not bulky with beautifully-sewn seams and detailing.
Never been worn.
Asking $85.00 or make offer.

Contact Lady Viper for more information.

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Long Nine Members are welcome to send Trading Post cowboy-related items for posting on this web site for sale or trade.   Subject to approval.

Join us for a smokin’ good time in Litchfield.

The Litchfield Cowboys invite you to participate in an outdoor shoot on February 20, 2010 followed by the Annual Awards Banquet at Maverick’s Restaurant in Litchfield.

Please reserve your spot by contacting Miss Weev or Montana Di by February 15, 2010.  Spouses, significant others, and guests are very welcome.

The Litchfield Cowboys Annual Banquet will take place after the match  at 2:00 p.m.   Entrees… Read more…

January’s Clean Shooters were ready to party at the Annual Banquet after the match after a rousing 4 stages at our indoor range.

Congratulations to our Clean Shooters:
Miss Weev, Missouri Sunshine, Don Jorge, Lemon Drop Kid, Black Jack McGinnis, Turquoise Tony, Danjo, and Postman

We had 37 total shooters with 8 clean shooters.