Fall Fandango 2024

Fall Fandango, New Mexico SASS State Championship 2024

A great time was had by 67 Cowboys and Cowgirls at Fall Fandango this year. Here are the Main Match scores. Side Match scores and a link to photos will be up as soon as possible. Also, all will be receiving a survey in their email shortly to give us an idea of how we can improve this annual match. Check back here often for updates and we hope to see Y'All next September at Fall Fandango 2025.

Complete photo album shot by Ornery Amy can be found here: https://www.amyallaway.com/Download-Folders/Fandango-2024-downloads/n-TX65wV

You can contact her through this link for Hi-res files and prints.

Camping at the Range

Plenty of free dry camping is available at the range
While there is no water available at the range, there are provisions for water, RV dump and propane available 8 miles south of the range in the area of I-40 and Atrisco Vista Blvd.
Limited electric hook ups are available on a first come, first served basis. These are handled by the Albuquerque Shooting Range and they do not accept reservations . The rate of $15 per day payable at the range office upon arrival
Camping opens up Thursday afternoon
You may encounter locked gates if arriving after 5pm, access instructions will be supplied to all campers via email

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Match Rules

All competitors are safety officers. If you see an unsafe act, bring it to the attention of the shooter or a Range Officer. Be polite and use “Your inside voice”. Most of the time a gentle nudge works better than “in your face confrontation.”
The Fall Fandango is conducted in accordance with the rules set forth by the Single Action Shooting Society (S.A.S.S.), the Albuquerque Shooting Range Park and the Rio Grande Renegades. All competitors are expected to be familiar with the SASS rule book and all rules here.
All firearms are to remain unloaded until the competitor is at a loading table. Loading and unloading will be conducted only in designated areas.
Eye and hearing protection is mandatory for ALL competitors and spectators.
Long Guns must be carried with the muzzles up and actions open unless proceeding to the firing line.
There shall be 3 spotters present if possible. All hits-misses will be awarded by the Majority of the spotters. If you wish to challenge any call made against you, proceed to the unloading table and notify the TO that you wish to discuss a call. DO NOT discuss with the spotters, that is the job of the TO. If necessary, the issue will be be presented to the Match Director.
Down Range - The loading and unloading tables are faced into high berms. If you hear “Down Range” it means to be mindful of your muzzle direction. You may keep loading and unloading unless a cease-fire is called. If there is a shooter on the firing line with loaded guns and there is a down range called, Shooter will put firearm muzzle in a safe direction, and a spotter will watch until the “all clear” is given. “Cease Fire” means exactly what it says!
Unlike most ranges, while certainly not encouraged, a round over the end berm IS NOT a Match DQ. Any shot over a Side Berm IS a Match DQ.
We do not have a DQ Forward Rule for the side matches.
The SASS Stage Conventions are in effect for all main stages and side matches.
It is the shooter's responsibility to load the correct amount for that stage. It is the shooter's responsibility to make sure their guns are clear. Not following loading and unloading procedures can lead to a Stage DQ or Match DQ.
If a malfunction of your Rifle, Shotgun, or either pistol is declared, you may declare unsafe, ground it, or hand it off. Please do not GUNSMITH on anyone’s gun unless asked. Do not MOVE anyone’s firearm with a round on the carrier, or in the chamber until the shooter and TO has acknowledged the violation. Do not TOUCH a Shotgun or Rifle on the Firing line if it closes, that is the shooter's responsibility. SASS has a rule for this, please adhere to it.

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Side Matches

Friday -

9am - 1pm - Wild Bunch 4 Stage Side Match
9am - 4pm - Long Range Side Matches including single shot rifle caliber, lever action rifle caliber, lever action pistol caliber, bolt action military, Quigly and match pistol
1pm - 4pm - Speed rifle, speed pistol, speed shotgun, pocket pistol, and derringer
1pm - 4pm - .22 rifle Lollipop shoot
7pm - ??? - Cowboy team skeet under the lights with match shotguns

Saturday -

After Main Stages - Card cutting side match

Sunday -

After Main Stages - Luck of the Draw team match. Three names drawn from a hat, guns determined by drawing order. Tag team stage.

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Fall Fandango Schedule

Thursday, 9-19-2024

Camping Opens - Afternoon
Early Registration - Afternoon
RO2 Class - 1:00pm - 5:30pm

Friday, 9-20-2024

Registration - 8:00am-4:00pm
Side Matches (Safety Meeting Prior to Each)
Long Range Rifles and Revolvers 9:00am-4:00pm
4 Stage Wild Bunch Match 9:00am-1:00 pm
Fast Pistols and Rifle 1:00pm-4:00 pm
Fast Shotguns 1:00pm-4:00 pm
Derringer & Pocket Pistol 1:00pm–4:00pm
Lollipop Shoot 1:00 pm-4:00pm
Potluck Burgers, Hotdogs and Brat’s 5:00 pm -7:00pm
Evening under the lights Cowboy Skeet Shoot 7:00 pm - ?!?

Saturday 9-21-2024

8:00am - Registration
8:30-9:00am - Mandatory Safety Meeting
9:00 am - Main Match 1st 5 Stages
Card Cutting Side Match after Main Match Stages
Posse Pix 9:30am – 2:30 pm
Main Match Costume Judging 9:30am -2:30 pm
RGR Swap & Shop 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Evening Feast/ Awards - 4:30 -?!? pm

Sunday 9-22-2024

9:00am-? - Main Match 5 remaining Stages
Luck Of the Draw shoot off, Bay 6 after the Main Match
Awards Ceremony after

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Fall Fandango 2024 is in the books!

RGR wants to thank everyone who attended!

2024 Opening Ceremonies and Posse Photos

Fall Fandango, New Mexico SASS State Championship 2024

Fall Fandango Main Match Scores

RO2 Registration

Camping at the Range

Match Rules

Side Matches

Fall Fandango 2025 Registration

Fall Fandango Categories

Fall Fandango Schedule