Stage Conventions

Stage Conventions or standard range behaviors are a list of practices every shooter is expected to know and follow on every stage. These stage conventions should be followed in all SASS matches unless otherwise directed in stage descriptions.

• 1. All knockdown shotgun targets may be reengaged until down.

• 2. All knockdown targets (shotgun, rifle, or revolver) must go down to count.

• 3. All staged guns shall have their barrels pointed safely down range. All long guns staged horizontally shall be staged lying flat where at least the rear of the trigger guard is on the staging area.

• 4. Staged shotguns will be open and empty.

• 5. Shooters may not start a stage with ammunition in hand unless written in the stage instructions.

• 6. After firing long guns will be made safe open and empty with their barrels pointed safely down range.

• 7. Revolvers are returned to leather after the shooting string.

• 8. Revolvers are drawn and used in accordance with the shooter’s category.

• 9. Safe gun handling is the shooter’s responsibility. The 170-degree safety rule is in effect. The basketball traveling rule when there is a live round under the hammer is in effect.

• 10. If no starting position is given the shooter shall stand fully erect with revolvers holstered, hands at the side not touching any firearm.

• 11. Cowboy port arms is defined as standing fully erect with the butt of the long gun at or below the waist of the shooter, the muzzle at or above the shoulder, and the long gun held with both hands.

• 12. Interpersonal Conflicts WILL NOT be tolerated.