The Cavalier Cowboys and SASS Bring You the 2024 Virginia State Cowboy Action Shooting Championship!

General Information

The Cavalier Cowboys and the Cavalier Rifle & Pistol Club hereby invite all cowboy action shooters to the Gunfight at the Double-C, our Cowboy Action Shooting Virginia State Championship Match held on August 30, 31, & September 1, 2024.

The $130.00 all-inclusive match fee covers 10 main match stages, ALL Side Matches on Friday, Lunch/Cowboy Social on Saturday, name badge, match handbook, and awards.

For those traveling from afar we have both a host hotel with discounted rates and limited onsite dry camping available. For those cowboys who cannot shoot both days, a one-day registration is available for $50 and is all-inclusive as well.

We look forward to shooting with all our cowboy friends on Labor Day Weekend.

♠ Major B.S. Walker – SASS Regulator – Territory Governor, and Match Director – Cavalier Cowboys
♦ Bingo Montana – Asst. Match Director – Cavalier Cowboys

Registration

Registration Fee Is All Inclusive!

Your Registration Fee Includes: Lunch on Saturday, All Friday Side Matches, 2-Stage Warm-up, & Wild Bunch Match!

All shooters are required to submit a registration application, one per shooter.

SASS VIRGINIA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP REGISTRATION & SPONSORSHIP APPLICATION

The registration application is a PDF form and may be filled out online and then printed or it may be printed and filled out by hand.

The registration deadline is Friday, August 16, 2024

Late registration: Shooters may register late, up to the day of the match. Shooters registering after the deadline are eligible for awards but may not receive a shooter packet/name badge.

The match is limited to the first 125 shooters.

Match Schedule

Friday – Aug 30, 2024

7:00am Registration Open (Check-In Pavilion across from Bay 2)
12:00pm – 4:00pm Side matches (Bays 1 – 3. See map below)
4:30pm – 6:30pm Wild Bunch side match

Saturday – Aug 31, 2024

7:00am Front Gates Open Match Registration Open (Check-In Pavilion across from Bay 2)
8:30am – 9:00am Posse Leader Walk thru of Stages (Bay 2)
9:00am – 9:30am Mandatory Safety Meeting (Bay 2)
9:30am – 2:30pm (est.) Six Main Match Stages (Bays 1 – 5)
3:00pm – 5:00pm Lunch & Cowboy Social (Club House & Camping Area Pavilion)

Sunday – Sept 1, 2024

7:00am Front Gates Open
9:05am – 1:00pm (est) Four Main Match Stages (Bays 1 – 5)
2:00pm – 3:30pm Awards Ceremony (Camping Area Pavilion)

Main Match & Side Matches

Main Match Information

The main match will consist of 10 stages, 6 on Saturday and 4 on Sunday. The match will utilize five shooting bays such that we will shoot 2 stages per bay on Saturday and Sunday.

Range Map detailing camping and pavilion area, Cowboy Long Range Match area for Friday, and Main Match Area

The following picture details the shooting bays that we will use for the match. (Map #2)

Side Matches

Side matches will be held in Main Match Bays 1-3 Friday Noon to 4 pm.

Long range rifle side matches will be held at Range 5, see site map above for location.

Events include:

Wild Bunch – Details coming soon!
Two Stage Blast – Any Main Match Legal Guns and Ammunition
Speed Rifle – Any SASS Legal Main Match Rifle and Ammunition
Speed Pistol – Any 2 SASS Legal Main Match Pistols and Ammunition, Categories for Traditional, Duelist and Gunfighter
Speed Shotgun – Any SASS Main Match Legal Shotgun and ammunition, Categories for SxS, 97, 87 and Hammered Double
Speed Pocket Pistol – A small frame Single or Double action revolver of pre-1890 design with a 4 inch or less barrel length and at least .32 caliber – 5 shots at close range
Speed Derringer – A small breech loading firearm with one to four fixed barrels between .22 and .45 caliber – 2 shots at close range
Long Range Pistol – Any SASS Main Match Legal Pistol – 5 shots at 40 to 50 yards
Long Range Rifle Pistol Caliber – Any SASS Main Match Legal
Rifle – 10 shots at 80 to 100 yards
Bolt Action Military Rifle – Any Bolt Action Military Rifle 1945 or before in original Military configuration, Lead bullets ONLY, 5 shots at 100 yards
Long Range Lever Rifle, Rifle Caliber – Any Lever Action Rifle of pre-1900 design in a Rifle Caliber, Lead bullets only, 5 shots at 200 yards
Long Range Rifle Single Shot – Any pre-1900 design Single Shot Rifle, Rifle Caliber, 5 shots at 300 yards
Buffalo Rifle – Any pre-1900 design Single Shot Rifle, Rifle Caliber, 5 shots at 500 yards

Awards & Scoring

The match will be scored by Total Time. During the match scores will be recorded on paper and then transferred to computer via the CAS Scoring System. The official scores will be those recorded in CAS Scoring System. The match will be scored as a Two-Day Match only.

Lunch & Cowboy Social

On Saturday after the Main Match is completed, we will be holding our Lunch / Cowboy Social which is included with the match fee. The Cowboy Social will be held in the camping area with all your cowboy friends and family. Adult beverages may be consumed only within the camping area and after all of the firearms have been stored away.

Guests (non-shooters) may purchase Saturday lunch tickets $20 each, preregistration for the lunch is requested.

Hotel & Camping

Host Hotel for the 2024 SASS VA State Championship match is the Residence Inn Short Pump at the Notch 1800 Wilkes Ridge Circle Richmond, VA 23233. PH: +1 804-463-5600

Special group rate for SASS is $139 USD per night.
This is the same hotel as last year and about 15-20 minutes from the range.

Book your group rate for Single Action Shooting Society 2024

Event Summary:
Start Date: Friday, August 30, 2024
End Date: Monday, September 2, 2024
Last Day to Book: Monday, July 29, 2024
Book your group rate for Single Action Shooting Society 2024

Onsite Dry Camping:

The Cavalier Rifle & Pistol Club – Camping Area – No Cost – Donations Accepted
Limited Dry Camping Sites Available – Water for tanks is available
Heated & air conditioned Restrooms with Showers, Dump Station, Drinking Water Available
Reservations Mandatory – Reservation Deadline Aug. 15^th, 2024
Contact – Major BS Walker (804) 307-2980 or majorbswalker@gmail.com

Range Location & Access

Cavalier Rifle & Pistol Club
14151 Boondock Lane, Montpelier, Virginia, 23192
Gun Club web site: www.cavrpc.org

Go To Our Directions Page for additional details: http://www.cavaliercowboys.org/directions/

Access to the range is controlled by an electronic gate and gun club rules require that the gate will only be open during specified hours as posted in our match schedule.

Anyone can exit the range at any time, the gate will automatically open from the inside. However, entrance to the range outside of posted times will require assistance, a contact phone number will be posted on the gate for an onsite club member.

Sponsorships

The Cavalier Cowboys and Cavalier Rifle and Pistol Club appreciate the sponsors that participate in the “Gunfight at the Double C.” Sponsors are an integral part of the success and overall experience for the competitors. The “Gunfight at the Double C” has several levels of sponsorship.

Bronze Level – Door Prize Sponsor (unlimited number available): Provides $50.00 or more in cash and/or merchandise. Listing in Shooters Book and Website.
Silver Level – Awards & Side Match Sponsor: Provides $100 or more in cash and/or merchandise. Banner on side match stage/award ceremony area – Sponsor provided. Listing in Shooters Book and Website.
Gold Level – Stage Sponsor: Provides $150 or more in cash and/or merchandise. Banner on stage – Sponsor provided. Sponsor name on stage in Shooters Book. Listing on Website. Literature in Shooters Package – Sponsor Provided.
Platinum level – Match sponsor: Provides $350 or more in cash and/or merchandise. Banner on range – Sponsor provided. Featured ad in Shooters Book. Featured Listing on Website. Literature in Shooters Package – Sponsor Provided. One free match entry and Saturday lunch ticket.

Sponsorships should be received by August 10, 2024 to receive the most publicity from your support and included in the Shooter’s Handbook. Sponsorships gladly be accepted up to the match date. Send digital advertising copy or files to bingo.montana@gmail.com.

Vendors Wanted!

The Cavalier Cowboys and Cavalier Rifle and Pistol Club appreciate the vendors that participate in the “Gunfight atthe Double C.” Vendors are an integral part of the success and overall experience for the competitors. We understand the cost associated with your business; therefore, we don’t not charge for vendor spaces. We will only accept a limited number of vendors selling the same type of product. There are limited dry campsites available. Your completed application reserves a vendor space. Cavalier Rifle and Pistol Club, and the Cavalier Cowboys are not responsible for list products or damage. Vendors are responsible for their own insurance and reporting of sales tax. Vendors can participate in the match but must pay the full shooter fee. We reserve the right to refuse any application. Vendors can also be match sponsors. Please see our web site for the sponsorship opportunities and levels. Sponsorships are highly encouraged to take advantage of advertising opportunities.

Completed Vendor Applications should be received by August 10, 2024. Vendors must be set up no later than 8 AM, Saturday, August 31, 2024. You can set up on Thursday, August 31 (please let us know that you will be arriving Thursday to coordinate range access) and Friday August 30. Please plan to stay for both match days, Saturday August 31, and Sunday September 1. Tear down must be completed by 6:00 PM Sunday September 1, 2024.

Vendor Agreement

Raffle Items

FAQ

Q: Who do I contact if I have any questions?
- A: If you have any questions or comments about the Gunfight at the Double-C, please contact our Match Director: Major BS Walker: P: (804) 307-2980 or Email: majorbswalker@gmail.com
Q: Will there be transportation between the campgrounds and main match area?
- Yes, the wagon train will run between the campgrounds and main match area as well as between Bays 1 – 5 as we did last year!

Who is Coming?

Your Alias here!