CMSA is a class based competition, so you compete against your own level.  Classes include Wrangler Class (under 12, non shooting), Junior classes (under 16), 6 Adult Classes, and 6 Senior classes.  Each class has men and women competing separately for a total of 40 classes from raw beginner to World Champion.  Start competing against others at your level and work your way up by winning.

We use single action revolvers of .45 Colt caliber, designed prior to 1898, or reproductions. These include Colt Single Action Army or Bisley Model, Smith & Wesson Schofield, Russian, or Remington Models 1875 & 1890, their reproductions and Ruger Vaqueros, Bisleys or Montados. We use a blank ammunition to break balloons on a timed course.  The fastest time, after adding penalties, wins!

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