Discounts on memberships purchased before January 20, 2025!
Discounts on memberships purchased before January 20, 2025!
Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association
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.
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!
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
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.
All clinics, events and competitions will be announced on our Facebook page. Register for clinics at: pinestatepistoleros@gmail.com Register for competitions at: https://www.cmsaevents.com/events/
This clinic is for new YOUTH participants, with their own horse/pony with no experience. The fundamentals of the sport will be introduced, including ear and eye protection for horse/rider, rules, regulations, proper attire, and understanding courses and course management. Cap guns and basic desensitizing will be discussed with parental supervision
Private Farm
Windham, ME 04062
This clinic is for new YOUTH participants, with their own horse/pony with no experience. The fundamentals of the sport will be introduced, including ear and eye protection for horse/rider, rules, regulations, proper attire, and understanding courses and course management. Cap guns and basic desensitizing will be discussed with parental supervision
This clinic is for participants with their own horse/pony, and are NEW to the sport or have no experience. The fundamentals of the sport will be introduced, including gun safety, how to desensitize your horse/pony to gunfire, rules, regulations, proper attire, and understanding courses and course management. Cost: $175 or $140 for current CMSA members. Membership included in fee. ***FREE to Audit***
This clinic is for participants with their own horse/pony, and are NEW to the sport or have no experience. The fundamentals of the sport will be introduced, including gun safety, how to desensitize your horse/pony to gunfire, rules, regulations, proper attire, and understanding courses and course management. Cost: $175 or $140 for current CMSA members. Membership included in fee. ***FREE to Audit***
DWPQ, Associate, Wrangler, Exhibition. 4 Stages, Clean Shooter & 3D Jackpot! Payback event. MUST ATTEND BOTH EVENTS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR BUCKLE. Dry Camping available. Tentative rain date is June 9 ***FREE ADMISSION FOR SPECTATORS***
Hollis Equestrian Park
123 New County Rd
Hollis Center, ME 04042
DWPQ, Associate, Wrangler, Exhibition. 4 Stages, Clean Shooter & 3D Jackpot! Payback event. MUST ATTEND BOTH EVENTS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR BUCKLE. Dry Camping available. Tentative rain date is June 9 ***FREE ADMISSION FOR SPECTATORS***
DWPQ, Associate, Wrangler, Exhibition. 4 Stages, Clean Shooter & 3D Jackpot! Payback event. MUST ATTEND BOTH EVENTS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR BUCKLE. Dry camping available. Tentative rain date is July 28. ***FREE ADMISSION FOR SPECTATORS***
Topsham Fairgrounds
For GPS use 32 Community Way (USE Entrance from Rt196, on left past Football field)
Topsham, ME 04086
DWPQ, Associate, Wrangler, Exhibition. 4 Stages, Clean Shooter & 3D Jackpot! Payback event. MUST ATTEND BOTH EVENTS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR BUCKLE. Dry camping available. Tentative rain date is July 28. ***FREE ADMISSION FOR SPECTATORS***
DWPQ, 4 Stage Main match, Wrangler, Rifle, Shotgun, and Cavalry classes. Clean shooter 100% payout! RV spots, dry camping. Sum'Battus BBQ will be our food vendor & Hannah Marie Photography will be on site. Buckles to be awarded. 50% Divisional Payback, Buckles & LOOKING FOR SPONSORS FOR ADDITIONAL PAYBACK! ***FREE ADMISSION FOR SPECTATORS***
Topsham Fairgrounds
22 Community Dr
Topsham, ME 04086
(OFF Rt. 196, behind Football Field)
DWPQ, 4 Stage Main match, Wrangler, Rifle, Shotgun, and Cavalry classes. Clean shooter 100% payout! RV spots, dry camping. Sum'Battus BBQ will be our food vendor & Hannah Marie Photography will be on site. Buckles to be awarded. 50% Divisional Payback, Buckles & LOOKING FOR SPONSORS FOR ADDITIONAL PAYBACK! ***FREE ADMISSION FOR SPECTATORS***
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