EGC Cowboy Action Shooting
Step back into the American Old West and experience one of Eustis Gun Club's most distinctive shooting traditions—Cowboy Action Shooting with the Pistoleros.
A proud EGC Legacy Group since 1995, the Pistoleros have spent more than three decades bringing history, competition, fellowship, and a little bit of the Wild West to Eustis Gun Club.
Cowboy Action Shooting is much more than a shooting match. It's an immersive shooting sport that combines marksmanship, speed, period-inspired firearms, Old West attire, creative stages, and plenty of personality. Competitors don't simply shoot the match—they become part of the experience.
Today, Cowboy Action Shooting continues as part of the EGC Shooting Sports Program, preserving the traditions established by generations of Pistoleros while giving today's EGC members the opportunity to discover and participate in this unique shooting sport.
What is Cowboy Action Shooting?
Cowboy Action Shooting, sometimes called Western Action Shooting or Cowboy 3-Gun, is a multi-gun competitive shooting sport inspired by the firearms, characters, and traditions of the American Old West.
Competitors navigate a series of stages using combinations of single-action revolvers, lever-action rifles, and period-appropriate shotguns. Each stage presents a different shooting sequence or scenario designed to challenge accuracy, firearm handling, and speed against the clock.
But competition is only part of what makes Cowboy Action special.
The clothing, aliases, firearms, stages, camaraderie, and spirit of the sport combine to create an experience unlike almost anything else in the shooting world.
EGC also hosts Wild Bunch Action Shooting, offering another exciting variation on traditional Western shooting competition.
New Cowboys & Cowgirls Welcome
You don't have to be a longtime Cowboy Action competitor to become part of the fun.
EGC members interested in Cowboy Action Shooting are encouraged to come out, meet the Pistoleros, watch a match, ask questions, and learn what it takes to get started. Experienced participants are a valuable part of carrying this EGC tradition forward and are always an excellent resource for members discovering the sport.
Dress the Part: Old West-inspired attire is part of the Cowboy Action experience, from cowboy hats and boots to vests and other period-inspired clothing.
Bring the Right Gear: Cowboy Action is a multi-gun sport utilizing specific types of revolvers, rifles, and shotguns appropriate for the discipline.
Challenge Yourself: Stages combine speed and accuracy with different shooting sequences and Old West-inspired scenarios.
Safety Comes First: EGC safety standards apply throughout every shooting activity, with match safety procedures and experienced participants helping ensure an organized and enjoyable event.
Preserving an EGC Tradition
For more than 30 years, the Pistoleros have helped make Cowboy Action Shooting part of the identity and history of Eustis Gun Club.
Their longevity represents exactly what EGC's Shooting Sports Program is about—members sharing their knowledge, volunteering their time, preserving shooting traditions, welcoming new participants, and creating opportunities for fellow members to enjoy the shooting sports.
As EGC continues to grow and develop new shooting opportunities for the future, we are equally proud to preserve the disciplines and people who helped build the Club we have today.
So dust off your boots, grab your cowboy hat, and come experience an EGC tradition more than three decades in the making.
Learn More About Cowboy Action Shooting
Ready to saddle up?
Cowboy Action Shooting includes a wide variety of shooting categories, firearm and equipment requirements, and Old West costuming guidelines designed to make the sport fun, competitive, and authentic for all kinds of cowpokes.
The Single Action Shooting Society (SASS) is the governing organization for Cowboy Action Shooting and provides detailed information about the sport, including current rules, shooting categories, approved firearms and equipment, costuming guidelines, and resources for new shooters.
Visit the official SASS website to learn more about Cowboy Action Shooting, gear, Western wear, shooting categories, and how to get started.