1. Cowboy Mounted Shooting is a multi-faceted equestrian sport in which contestants compete using two single action revolvers, loaded with blank ammunition specifically manufactured to CCMSA standards. Mounted contestants shoot 10 reactionary targets while negotiating a specified course of fire on horseback. The
2. Cowboy mounted shooting requires equestrian and shooting skills of an intermediate to advanced level. Persons unsure as to their own skill level should contact the CCMSA about qualifications, practice and pre-match training clinics.
3. All contestants are responsible for their own personal safety and that of their horse. They should also remain alert for other unsafe conditions and/or unsafe conduct by others. All contestants are considered line judges and should take immediate action to remedy an unsafe condition or confront anyone whose conduct is unsafe.
4. All firearms shall be treated as if they are loaded.
A. All loading and unloading of firearms should be done under the supervision of the designnated person in charge.
B. All firearms shall remain unloaded until the rider is called to the loading area.
C. No firearm shall be cocked until immediately prior to engaging a target.
D. Riders have final responsibility to make sure their firearms are loaded, check for missing or dented primers, cylinders rotate freely and to be certain they are properly indexed prior to stage engagement. The armorer is not responsible.
E. Competitors are expected to compete safely within their individual capabilities at all times. Do not try to “over ride” your own horsemanship skills. Control your firearm’s muzzle direction at all times.
F. All contestants shall be knowledgeable and proficient in the safe use of firearms.
5. CCMSA DRESS REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPETITORS.
A. Male and Female Competitors.
1. Traditional Western Cowboy Style long sleeve shirts.
2. Traditional Western Cowboy Style hats.
3. Traditional Western Cowboy Style boots.
4. Modern Western Cowboy Style five pocket jeans worn with chaps or chinks.