About Us
Born to Compete
Est. 2023, the Pine State Pistoleros is Maine's Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association club. A fast paced sport, based on both equestrian and target shooting skill that's fun for spectators! Members of every ability are welcome, and we're always recruiting new participants. There is a Men's Division, a Women's Division, and a Senior's Division, with Classes 1-6 in each of those divisions. There is also a Wrangler Class for those 11 and under.
A Tradition of The Old West
Broken into divisions allowing youth, beginners, adults, and seniors the opportunity to compete, dressed in late 1800's period clothes. Each stage of competition incorporates engaging targets (balloons) with blanks, in both technique and speed. Two sets of 5-balloons are included in each course, and can include gates, barrels, and a rundown. A run involves two single action revolvers, and upper level competition can include rifle, shot gun, or Cavalry runs. Gun leather and cowboy/cowgirl dress can all be customized to each rider's taste (following CMSA rules), and add to the excitement!
Some Good Ole Fun
The Dirigo Buckle Series is an annual triple crown event here in the State of Maine. Shooters compete for the cumulative fastest time in their division, with a chance to win a unique buckle! Other prizes at each event are also awarded, including possible paybacks, rider raffles, clean shooter payout, and 3D prizes. Each event's prize/payout/payback information can be found on the CMSA website's registration & details page: www.cmsaevents.com
Safety
Pre-1898 (and replicas of) single action six shooter revolvers are used with black powder filled .45LC caliber cartridges. These blanks can break the balloons on course at approximately 15 feet. Examples are: Colt Single Action Army or Bisley Model, Smith & Wesson Schofield, Russian, or Remington Models 1875 & 1890, their reproductions and Ruger Vaqueros, Bisleys or Montados. LIVE ROUNDS ARE PROHIBITED at all events. Wranglers may shoot from the ground, in a stationary position only, although they do ride their course. Advanced youth may ride with cap guns, or unloaded revolvers to "engage" the balloon targets.
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