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Maine's Cowboy Mounted Shooting Club

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Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association

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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 youth riders 11 years and younger.  

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

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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 8 to 20 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.   

Ready to Ride?

We offer club clinics for riders to  see if they have what it takes to be a mounted shooter!  Each spring there are a number of beginner clinics for riders of all ages.  No equipment is needed to try out mounted shooting for the first time, we supply everything you need, just bring your horse and your tack.  Horses and ponies of any breed are welcome.  Our intro/beginners clinics allow participants to begin desensitizing their horses to gunfire, gun safety, sport rules and regulations, basic drills, attire, how to ride a pattern, and resources to learn more! Practices throughout the season are offered for club members, helping both horse and rider gain experience and prepare for competitions.   

2025 Events - Practices are announced on our facebook page

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/

April 19

Intro/Beginners Clinic (Rain date April 20)

9am

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3pm

This clinic is for new participants (adult and youth), with their own horse/pony . No experience needed. The fundamentals of the sport will be introduced, including gun safety, desensitizing, ear and eye protection for horse/rider, rules, regulations, proper attire, and understanding courses and course management. All equipment will be provided, just bring your horse and your tack. Attend one clinic for $150 or all three for $325! $35 CMSA membership is required.

Event Details

April 19

Intro/Beginners Clinic (Rain date April 20)

Shadowsland Ranch

94 Hale Farm Rd

Lee, ME 04455

9am

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3pm

This clinic is for new participants (adult and youth), with their own horse/pony . No experience needed. The fundamentals of the sport will be introduced, including gun safety, desensitizing, ear and eye protection for horse/rider, rules, regulations, proper attire, and understanding courses and course management. All equipment will be provided, just bring your horse and your tack. Attend one clinic for $150 or all three for $325! $35 CMSA membership is required.

May 3

Intro/Beginners Clinic (Rain date May 4)

9am

-

3pm

This clinic is for new participants (adult and youth), with their own horse/pony . No experience needed. The fundamentals of the sport will be introduced, including gun safety, desensitizing, ear and eye protection for horse/rider, rules, regulations, proper attire, and understanding courses and course management. All equipment will be provided, just bring your horse and your tack. Attend one clinic for $150 or all three for $325! $35 CMSA membership is required.

Event Details

May 3

Intro/Beginners Clinic (Rain date May 4)

Blazing Star Stables

185 Academy Ln

Monmouth, ME 04059


https://www.blazingstarstables.com

9am

-

3pm

This clinic is for new participants (adult and youth), with their own horse/pony . No experience needed. The fundamentals of the sport will be introduced, including gun safety, desensitizing, ear and eye protection for horse/rider, rules, regulations, proper attire, and understanding courses and course management. All equipment will be provided, just bring your horse and your tack. Attend one clinic for $150 or all three for $325! $35 CMSA membership is required.

May 17

Intro/Beginners Clinic (Rain date May 18)

9am

-

3pm

This clinic is for new participants (adult and youth), with their own horse/pony . No experience needed. The fundamentals of the sport will be introduced, including gun safety, desensitizing, ear and eye protection for horse/rider, rules, regulations, proper attire, and understanding courses and course management. All equipment will be provided, just bring your horse and your tack. Attend one clinic for $150 or all three for $325! $35 CMSA membership is required.

Event Details

May 17

Intro/Beginners Clinic (Rain date May 18)

 Andwemet Farm

84 Eagle Brook Ln

Brunswick, ME 04011

9am

-

3pm

This clinic is for new participants (adult and youth), with their own horse/pony . No experience needed. The fundamentals of the sport will be introduced, including gun safety, desensitizing, ear and eye protection for horse/rider, rules, regulations, proper attire, and understanding courses and course management. All equipment will be provided, just bring your horse and your tack. Attend one clinic for $150 or all three for $325! $35 CMSA membership is required.

SAT June 21

Dirigo Buckle Series Shoot #1

11am

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4pm

DWPQ, Associate, Wrangler, Exhibition. 4 Stages, Clean Shooter & 3D Jackpot! MUST ATTEND AT LEAST 2 of 3 DIRIGO EVENTS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CLASS BUCKLE. RV/dry camping available. NO stalls. Safety meeting at 10:45am ***FREE ADMISSION FOR SPECTATORS***

Event Details

SAT June 21

Dirigo Buckle Series Shoot #1

Topsham Fairgrounds

For GPS use 22 Community Way (USE Entrance from Rt196, on left past Football field)

Topsham, ME 04086

11am

-

4pm

DWPQ, Associate, Wrangler, Exhibition. 4 Stages, Clean Shooter & 3D Jackpot! MUST ATTEND AT LEAST 2 of 3 DIRIGO EVENTS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CLASS BUCKLE. RV/dry camping available. NO stalls. Safety meeting at 10:45am ***FREE ADMISSION FOR SPECTATORS***

SAT July 5

Dirigo Buckle Series Shoot #2

11am

-

4pm

DWPQ, Associate, Wrangler, Exhibition. 4 Stages, Clean Shooter & 3D Jackpot! MUST ATTEND AT LEAST 2 of 3 DIRIGO EVENTS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CLASS BUCKLE. RV/dry camping and stalls available. Safety meeting at 10:45am ***FREE ADMISSION FOR SPECTATORS***

Event Details

SAT July 5

Dirigo Buckle Series Shoot #2

Litchfield Fairgrounds

44 Plains Rd

Litchfield, ME 04350


11am

-

4pm

DWPQ, Associate, Wrangler, Exhibition. 4 Stages, Clean Shooter & 3D Jackpot! MUST ATTEND AT LEAST 2 of 3 DIRIGO EVENTS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CLASS BUCKLE. RV/dry camping and stalls available. Safety meeting at 10:45am ***FREE ADMISSION FOR SPECTATORS***

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Membership Forms

  • CMSA membership forms need to be completed prior to participation - this can be done prior to, or at any of our events.     All competitors MUST have a current CMSA membership and current Negative Coggins.  Event venues may require additional documentation, please contact us with any questions.
  • Payments can be in the form  Paypal (use our email address to search: pinestatepistoleros@gmail.com), by check (made out to "Pine State Pistoleros"), or cash if paying at an event.  The forms below can be printed,  filled out and returned by email, snail-mail, or returned in-person at any Pine State Pistoleros event.  **Please pay for your CMSA membership through the Pine State Pistoleros, or your local CMSA club**

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Maine's largest and most complete tack and feed store.  We are a family owned small business located on Rt. 1A in Holden.  Shop in store or online, and tell Kathy we said Hi!


https://mainehorseandrider.com/

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Interested in partnering with us? We'd love to hear from you! We promote on our social media sites and offer event promotions. 

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Pine State Pistoleros

PO Box 153 Lisbon Falls, Maine 04252, United States

pinestatepistoleros@gmail.com

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