

June 2025 Newsletter
I want to thank all of my fellow cowboys and cowgirls, who inquired into my health and wished me well, that I’m still alive and mostly well from my surgery.
May 2025 Newsletter
We often talk about the “Spirit of the Game” and the “Cowboy Way”, and both these make Cowboy Action Shooting special, and so much more than just a sport. But the Spirit of Volunteering is what keeps clubs running, and I’ve always been impressed by the many selfless cowboys and cowgirls who keep Thunder River Renegades working smoothly by their volunteer efforts.
April 2025 Newsletter
I am humbled and honored to serve as your newly-elected president. Think back to when you first started Cowboy Action Shooting. It might have been 3 years ago or it might have been 30. How did you learn about
the sport we all love? Chances are, someone INVITED YOU. Take some time to invite someone to come shoot with us. Encourage them to participate, not just observe!
March 2025 Newsletter
As you all know Shotglass and I have had an interesting turn of events. I am pleased to report she does not have multiple myeloma cancer. She does have non-caseating granulomas and unfortunately skin cancer. We are continuing to work through our new challenges in life and are grateful for your prayers and the many blessings we have had
February 2025 Newsletter
One of the most common challenges and/or questions is “shooting position”. Quite often we write in a stage scenario “From position 1…. From position 2…. Etc.”. We list what firearm is to be shot from each position and frequently we assume it is understood to shoot from those positions in the sequence they are listed without saying that
2nd Saturday Match
Schedule Registration: 8:00 am to 9:00 am Safety Meeting: 9:00 am Match Starts: After Safety MeetingThunder Hole Long Range Match
Thunder Hole Long Range Match! Target’s out to 600 yards, for big bore single shots, and 400 for big bore lever actions. Sign-up at 7:30 am Safety Meeting at 8:00 am Match starts after safety meeting.January 2025 Newsletter
Recently we had a shooter’s pistol explode upon firing. This was not a misfire. Luckily no one was injured, the explosion blew half of the shooter’s cylinder off. (There is a new hole in the wall between the loading position and the pistol firing position of Stage 2, Dixie-Cullen Telegraph & Freight Forwarding). We are fortunate that the only damage was to the pistol and the wall.
December 2024 Newsletter
Please remember veterans. Some gave all and all gave some. Myself, my brothers, my father, my uncles, and so many of my friends. They stood in harm’s way for our freedoms.