While searching for a hobby that was overall inexpensive and that they could enjoy together, Guy and Nicky Gist ran across the Cowboy Fast Draw Association. CFDA s a national organization based in Fernley, Nevada with local clubs across the U.S. who's purpose is to provide a safe, fun, competitive shooting sport for families and friends who share the same interest. A love of the ol' west, a love of shooting & good ol' fashion values that folks in the CFDA represent are a mite partial to.
After looking into Cowboy Fast Draw and having their interest sparked, Guy and Nicky decided to dive on in and start a local CFDA club. Like the pioneers of the ol' west", they set out to blaze a trail and build a local club they could call home.
With many hours of consideration, research and, effort and with lots of advice from the national CFDA organization - The "Lone Star Gunslingers" was born. It took of like a firework and by the end of the first year our club had grown to one of the larges in the nation and was awarded our first CFDA "Golden Spike" award. This is given at the CFDA world championships each year to the club that adds the most members.
In 2016 Guy and Nicky sold the club to pursue other ventures.
The Shootist and Marshal's Daughter (aka Doug and Ginger Horn) dove headlong into building, growing and improving the Lone Star Gunslingers club. Moving our home range to an entirely different facility, winning two additional CFDA Golden Spike Awards (2016 & 2017), and cultivating some of the best and fastest shooters in Texas.
Since taking the reigns The Shootist and Marshal's Daughter have continued to advance and improve the club. Since taking the "Lone Star Gunslingers" have:
~ Hosted the 2017 and 2018 CFDA Texas State title matches. Both being a huge success.
~ Helped create "The Texas Circuit". An avenue which provides statewide
opportunities for clubs and individuals to travel within the state of Texas and compete against other shooters.
~ Produced a two time, back to back 2017-18 Ladies Texas State Champion.
Our very own "Madam K" (aka Kassi Bevill)
~ Produces the 2017 CFDA YOUTH WORLD CHAMPION.
Our very own Wiley Coyote (aka Cole Wile)
~ Produced the 2018 CFDA LADIES WORLD CHAMPION.
Our very own "Madam K" (aka Kassi Bevill)
Accomplishing all of that in just 3 short years!
Our club has a bright future and is always looking for new ways to improve and expand. If you would like more information or to be a part of our club please don't hesitate to ask. We would love to tell you about our sport, tell you about our club and even let you try your hand at Cowboy Fast Draw to see just how fast you really are AND how much fun it is!
Speaking of fun and trying - A major portion of our sport is dressing the part of the late 1800's wild west and sharing our sport with others.
If your next event or organization is interested in having us out for a demonstration or a full "Town Folk Ally" (you and your guests get to shoot) we would love to talk with you.
We are fully insured and our sport can be done indoors or out. All we need is a space 20' x 20' and access to a power outlet.
So let us be the next exciting booth or show at your event.
Company Team Builders, Civic Events, Church Events, Festivals, Scouting Events, Reunions, Rodeo, wherever folks are gathered. We are happy to come!