About The AFS

The Alberta frontier Shootists Society is a SASS™ affiliated registered society. We are a non-profit organization dedicated to the appreciation of the Canadian Frontier Heritage and to the promotion of Cowboy Action Shooting and good clean fun in the province of Alberta.

What is Cowboy Action Shooting?

Cowboy Action Shooting or CAS is one of the fastest growing shooting sports.
Originating in 1982, this colourful and extremely enjoyable competition has spread around the world, and now there are active clubs across Canada, USA, Europe and even Australia.
Emphasis is placed on costumes and FUN, so it's very common to see 1870's miners, bankers, cowboys, gamblers and desperados.
Winning is secondary to the fun and camaraderie of a Cowboy Action Shooting Match.
Competitors and spectators alike get caught up in the 'Spirit of the Game' and a good time is had by all.
Cowboy Action Shooting consists of using three different types of guns - single-action handguns, lever-action rifles, and shotguns (either double barrelled or pump action with external hammer), in various courses of fire which are not revealed until the morning of the match.
A typical shooting stage at a cowboy event could consist of knocking over steel targets with your shotgun, then hitting up to ten pistol targets, and then wrapping up by cranking out eight rounds (or more) from your trusty Winchester. Some of the targets could be moving, others could be swinging, and all of them will probably be unevenly spaced.
What it all adds up to is a whole lot of fun!
Cowboy Action Shooting events are being held all over the country now.
If you are interested in participating or have a general question contact us.
If you'd like more information check out our links page.

Safety Rules

  • Eye and Ear protection is MANDITORY for all shooters and officials. (You will not be allowed to shoot if you do not have both.) It is also recommended for spectators to wear eye & hearing protection.

  • Any Firearm will only be loaded upon command from the range officer to do so.

  • Pistols will always be loaded with the hammer down on an EMPTY chamber.

  • Rifle will always be loaded as follows: Magazine loaded, Action closed, Hammer down on an empty chamber.

  • Shotguns action open, no ammunition in the chamber(s) or magazine unless the stage starts with the shotgun in hand.

  • When moving from stage to stage:

    • Pistols will be Holstered & unloaded

    • Lever Guns will be Unloaded with action open, muzzle UP

    • Shotguns will be Unloaded with action open, muzzle UP

  • NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES or OTHER INTOXICATING SUBSTANCES allowed in or on the range area. This includes shooters, guests, range officers, scoring personel and others.

  • No alcohol or other intoxicating substance shall be consumed by any shooter until he/she has completed shooting for the day, all firearms are safely stored and the flag is lowered.