If  you don't load your own ammo, 
there are plenty of  "Cowboy Loads" on the market.
More about where to get guns and ammo under Links

 Revolver

Any two SINGLE ACTION cartridge or cap 'n' ball revolvers, designed prior to 1896, of at least. 32 caliber with about 50 rounds of ammo (LEAD ONLY) bullets loaded below 1,000 ftp.  We shoot at stationary targets and some specialty targets.  Smokeless or Black Powder is permitted. You should have a holster for both your pistols.  For new shooters you are allowed to stage one pistol until you can complete your rig.  Links

  



Rifle
Any lever action or pump action, tubular fed, exposed hammer rifle or carbine of .25 caliber or larger in a "pistol caliber."  (NO .30-06, .30-30,  7mm, etc)  OPEN SIGHTS including tang mounted peep sights only.  No scopes even if they are "period."  Bring about 50 rounds of ammo (LEAD ONLY) bullets, loaded below 1,400 fps.

 

Shotgun 

Any Side-by-Side, typical for the era, without automatic ejectors, with or without external hammers, or any pump shotgun with an exposed hammer (i.e. Winchester Model 97 or Marlin Model 16)  About 25 shotgun shells no larger than 10 gauge, or smaller than 20 gauge, and #4 or smaller LEAD ONLY SHOT.  We suggest "light target" type loads.

(Children under 14, and shooters with special physical needs,
have special exceptions to the above rules, please call for details.)

 We shoot real guns with real bullets 

SAFETY COMES FIRST

If  you are on the firing line, you are
REQUIRED to wear "EAR AND EYE PROTECTION"

Protection is suggested throughout Gunsmoke when the firing line is "hot".

Unsafe action may have the shooter disqualified on the spot.

There is much more fun and adrenalin pumping excitement to this sport  than one can tell in this space. The most important part is the Cowboy Spirit of friendship you will find at Gunsmoke!
 
  Come On Out & SEE FOR YA' SELVES!!!

The Wild Bunch

(October at monthly shoot), is considered a Special Event because it happens once a year during the October monthly shoot.  It is lots of fun for those liking these period guns. These guns are different from the usual cowboy guns.  If your interested in participating please check out the Wild Bunch page. 
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