2017 Tennessee State Championship

[Randy Saint Eagle]

Applications are online and for those who are interested we've added Steam Punk as a Category.

http://www.wartraceregulators.com/2017State/application.pdf

Thanks
Randy

[TN Mongo]

Do you know what the rules are for that unofficial category?

[Randy Saint Eagle]

 I think these are the requirements, they have been posted on the SASS Wire before and I think were put together by Rolan Kraps and Slick McClade.

Steampunk COWBOY/COWGIRL

“Steampunk” is defined as “Victorian Science Fiction”. The Steampunk genre is influenced by period
writers such as Jules Verne, Edgar Rice Burroughs, and H.G. Wells, and modern authors such as H.P.
Lovecraft. Shooters are encouraged to combine elements of early Steam driven / mechanical / industrial
design into their costuming and to their gear. “Westernpunk” extends the metaphor to the old west
period as exemplified by literature and media such as “The Wild, Wild West”.
Any Main Match revolver. Revolvers may be shot in any SASS–legal shooting style, except Gunfighter.
Must use any SASS–legal main match rifle.
Must use any SASS–legal main match shotgun.
Must use any SASS–legal ammunition.
Steampunk users are encouraged to add Steampunk “flair” to their main match guns as long as the
enhancements do not alter function of safety of the firearms. These would include adding gears,
Cerakote Firearm coatings (http://www.cerakoteguncoatings.com), leather enhancements with fantasy
elements such as carving, buckles, gauges, switches. Firearms enhancements do not count as satisfying
costuming requirements.
Costuming: Must choose at least five of the requirements listed below. All clothing items must be worn
appropriately during all shooting events and awards ceremonies.
 Goggles (welding or aviation) worn as Eye protection or as an accessory.
 Any Victorian head gear constructed of Felt, Straw, cloth or leather. Including but not limited to:
Pith helmets, Military caps, Deer Stalkers, and leather flight helmets.
 Pocket watch with Chain, Pendant or Pin watches.
 Gauntlets / Cuffs
 Backpacks, shoulder pouches, Bandoleers (Shotgun and / or Cartridge)
 Vest, or waistcoat embellished in steampunk motif.
 Scarf or tie.
 Knife or tools (screw knives do NOT qualify), tools would include wrenches, screwdrivers,
hammers. Knife or tools all count as one element. As an example, a shooter could not wear
gauntlets with 5 screwdrivers and be considered as satisfying the requirements.
 Spats, gaiters or Botas.
 Period gas masks or plague doctor masks.
In addition to the above items, ladies may choose from the items listed below in order to compete
within this category: Period watch, split riding skirt, bustle, hoops, corset, Victorian style hat (straw
allowed), period jewelry, period hair ornaments (e.g., feathers), snood, reticule (period handbag), period
lace up shoes, camisole, bloomers, fishnet stockings, feather boa, cape. Men may wear kilts.
Footwear: Victorian shoes and Boots are required and must be of traditional design. “Engineer Boots”
with deep lugs are permitted.

Randy

[TN Mongo]

I wonder why you can't shoot gunfighter in Steampunk?

[Randy Saint Eagle]

Don't know, I guess the same reason you can't shoot it in Classic Cowboy (whatever that is)and the same reason Senior Gunfighter and Senior Duelist are not age-based categories?

Randy

[TN Mongo]

Thanks Randy!  I need to find a category with virtually no other competitors so I might have a chance of winning a buckle.

[Randy Saint Eagle]

Mongo, the only categories I see with very little participation are some of the Ladies Black Powder ones. When I first started I was dumb enough to think I'd have a chance of doing ok if I could shoot Buckaroo or Senior, little did I know those are 2 of the most competitive ones.

Randy

[Ocoee Red]

Mongo,

A wig and a tutu and you could shoot in some of the ladies category's!

You could use your other alias...Mongolina! 😬😬😬

[TN Mongo]

Anita, Kiss and several others would still kick my butt.

[Tombstone]

I would not suggest Ladys Gunfighter at any cost.

I am still trying to get my head around Mongo dressing as Steampunk. 

[TN Mongo]

I'm all about a top hat and goggles.  Although the last time I tried to pull a single pistol, I dropped it.