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.