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December 2014 Internet Shoot Results

12/23/2014

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Gunfighter Gulch Internet Shoot
December 2014

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     It started off as a typically cold December morning until I noticed a cloud of dust and eventually heard the thundering sound of hoof beats in the distance. By late afternoon Gunfighters were riding into Gunfighter Gulch.  

     Duke, Carol and Johnny from the Shawnee Bandits of Ohio were the first to arrive and I was not surprised. They are family to me and I am an honorary badge carrying member of their club. They supported and promoted the Internet Shoot from it's inception in 2005. Both Duke and Carol are former OFDA International Chairmans and Fast Draw Champion title holders in the OFDAI and the WFDA. Johnny is fast with a gun and just as proficient with a spreadsheet. I was sure glad to see them knowing I would not have to manage this shootout by myself.

     Next to ride into town was The Thunderbirds, the oldest continuously active Fast Draw Club in North America. Heading up their posse are founding members Den and Karen Robinson.  Den was one of the first to help me with my mission to document the history of Fast Draw and it is my great honor to call them my friends. There is no one sweeter than Karen and I refer to Den as the Founding Father of Fast Draw in Canada. Few can equal what this couple has done to keep Fast Draw alive in North America. Den frequently crosses the border to compete in the United States.  He was a member of the group of pioneers from the Western States and Mid West Fast Draw Associations that merged their organizations to create the World Fast Draw Association in the early 1970s. He was also a member of the club that inspired me to be a Gunfighter, The Valley Gunhawks of San Jose California. The Thunderbirds remain an extremely active club and have been hosting Fast Draw Championship events, Fast Draw demonstrations and Wild West shows for decades.

     Out of the corner of my eye I see someone drawing a crowd.  It is no surprise to me that in the middle of the gathering I spot my compadre Jon "Trickshot" Wilson from Trickshot's School of Fast Draw coaching two new shooters; getting them ready to meet their destiny.  He has a passion for old west history, western movies and cowboy shooting sports. If it involves a single action Tricky will be there. He holds Champion titles in every major association that promotes the sport.  He is tireless in his effort to share Fast Draw by repairing guns, teaching Fast Draw technique and putting on trick shooting and fancy gun handling exhibitions. He is known to travel far and wide for anyone who asks for his help. Rumor has it he was selected to go underground to compete in a no holds barred gunfight for an Ultimate Gunfighter title.

    Suddenly I hear a ruckus coming from the Final Shot Saloon.  Clint Felten owns the place and I know he wouldn't be pouring shots and beers before a gunfight.  A professional Gunfighter himself, he strictly enforces Fast Draw's primary rule of "SAFETY FIRST" at all times. Entering the saloon I discover the cause of the revelry. I see my gunfighter family from Scotland has arrived. BJ Colt and his posse, The Gunslingers, are possibly the happiest bunch of people on the planet no matter what they are doing.  Stewards of Fast Draw in the United Kingdom, The Gunslingers were formed in 2007 as the result of a merger between the Glasgow Gunslingers and the Scottish Fast Draw Association. Dancing and singing Highland Songs of Death with them is my Fast Draw brother Terry Campbell and his beautiful bride Laura. It's a sure sign there is going to be a big bash in the saloon after the gunfight.  In the corner of the room are Minnesota's Fast Gun Gary Rosen, Ohio's Deadly Doc Hric, California's Top Gun Jon Rivera and Florida's Bear Claw Bob Ball sitting at a table quietly killing time over a hand of poker.  My fear that I was throwing a party that no one would come to just went out the window!

    I got back out on the street just in time to see the last riders tie their horses to the hitchin' post and realize it is almost time for the Showdown.

     When the trail dust finally settled I found 36 Gunfighters standing in the middle of main street. It was clear they were itchin' for a gunfight and I am more than happy to oblige.  Another chapter in the history of Fast draw is about to be written.
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December 2014 Internet Shoot Results

     The December 2014 Internet Shoot is dedicated to Ron Paul Duning 
(1951-2012)
Yee Haw, Shoot it ALL!
The Mr. Clean Award Winners for Hitting All 15 Targets
Den Robinson, Tony Wisen and Robert Ball

The Greased Lightnin' Award for the Fastest Shot of .211
Jon Rivera

The Can't Touch This Award for the Fastest Average of .306
  Gary Rosen

For those of you who enjoy the granular detail here is the link to the spreadsheet.

Final Shot Saloon Special Broadcast

14 Comments
Shawn Murphy link
12/23/2014 12:07:34 pm

Thanks for the great shoot, we at the Thunderbirds can't wait for the next one.

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Papa G link
12/24/2014 02:53:23 am

If you are up for QC work on the scoresheet and helping me clean up after the horses Shawn, I'll consider doing this again. 8-)

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Jon Rivera link
12/23/2014 02:14:17 pm

What a great event.
I can't wait to do the next one. I glad to see so many shooters and styles from everywhere in this great sport.

Loved the introduction narrative.

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Papa G link
12/24/2014 02:56:47 am

I really enjoyed "meeting" you Jon. Thanks for playing our game. The work it takes is offset by the fun I have writing about it.

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Duke Bonnett
12/23/2014 09:02:26 pm

Thank you for all your time and trouble to get this done. Also, THANK YOU for dedicating this shoot to one of the greats.
Duke

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Papa G link
12/24/2014 03:01:55 am

My pleasure Boss. Ron Paul, You, Carol and too many people to mention in my OFDA International family made this possible then and now. It makes work tolerable. The fun begins when I amuse myself writing the story.

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Melinda Decosta
12/23/2014 11:09:56 pm

My dad and I would love to participate in the internet contests. How do we get notifications and get involved? Merry Christmas!

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Papa G
12/24/2014 03:11:59 am

That is GREAT news to me. Bad news to the rest of you gunfighters. Information is coming your way.

Look out Shooters! The fire just got hotter and don't say I didn't warn you! 8-)

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Johnny
12/24/2014 05:29:10 am

The will be coming in waves now Greg.

Melinda, check out the Gunfighter Gulch website or face book page for the next one.

Someone just threw another pile of wood on the fire!!...LOL

R.I.P Ron Paul

Johnny

Bear claw bob
12/24/2014 12:00:53 pm

You did a great job thanks Greg Would like to do it again This was my first time Drawing and shooting this way

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Papa G
12/24/2014 12:51:35 pm

Thanks for playing our game Bear Claw Bob. It appears we may have to spin the roulette wheel one more time. I called this one on pretty short notice at the busiest time of the year. I'm surprised anyone showed up and now I am receiving messages that some of my friends feel left out. Speaking of friends feel free to invite members of your Classical Fast Draw Society to the showdown since it looks like we may be doing this again.

I'll send out a wanted poster with Doc's face on it if I organize a New Year shoot..

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Doc Hric
12/25/2014 08:56:39 pm

Hope you get my good side on that there hand bill!

Gaucho Bert
12/29/2014 12:34:02 pm

Hi my name is Humberto Riselli and I compete for the buckeye rangers my coaches Brian "Doc" and Rich Emper I want to compete when I come back from Argentina. Thank you and happy New Years to everyone!

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Papa G
12/31/2014 03:51:37 am

The more the merrier Gaucho Bert. I have heard of you since I track all of the fast guns. Just when I thought it couldn't get any more interesting.

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