Single Action Shooting

Single Action Shooting (SAS), sometimes called concept shooting, began more than 25 years ago in the USA and has since become one of the fastest-growing shooting sports in the world.

In Australia, SSAA Single Action Shooting – Australia is affiliated with the global governing body, the Single Action Shooting Society (SASS), and follows the official International Rules of Single Action Shooting.

Competitors use firearms that would have been common before 1896, including:

• Single-action revolvers
• Lever-action rifles
• Side-by-side shotguns without automatic ejectors

Ammunition and calibres are chosen to reflect the period, maintaining authenticity while ensuring safety and consistency in matches.

Targets are typically steel plates – square, round or shaped like playing-card suits – that react when hit. Some stages even include clay targets for variety.

Every competition features multiple “stages” or mini-matches, each with a unique storyline and target sequence. Shooters must engage targets in the exact order described in the stage instructions, adding a layer of strategy and precision.

Most matches include 10–12 stages, though smaller club shoots may have as few as four.

Part of what makes this discipline unique is its deep sense of character. Competitors dress in period-appropriate outfits – think frontier vests, long coats, and cowboy hats – and embrace their roles as “living historians.”

The atmosphere is one of friendly rivalry, creativity and respect for tradition. As the community says, it’s all about the spirit of the game, a blend of fun, fairness, and true sportsmanship.

• Immerse yourself in the adventure of the Old West
• Learn safe, accurate shooting with classic firearms
• Join a warm, welcoming community that values fun as much as competition
• Enjoy themed events, re-enactments and state-wide competitions throughout NSW

SSAA Guidelines for Use of Black Powder

SSAA official practice targets

Single Action

Discipline posters 2019 Single Action

SSAA Standard Rules No 9.2 Rev Nov 2022

SSAA Single Action Alias Registration Protocol and Alias Application Forms- 15 Feb 2022

SSAA Single Action Holster Proficiency

SASS Shooters Handbook Vers 26.2, January 1, 2022

31st SSAA Single Action National Titles

30th SSAA Single Action National Championships

Single Action Victoria 2019 Rawhide Scores

Single Action Victoria 2019 State Championships

Single Action 2019 National Championships

2017 Wyalkatchem Quigley Down Under 1000-yard Buffalo Shoot

2017 SSAA Qld Single Action State Championships

2017 SSAA Queensland Single Action State Championships

SSAA National Single Action Championships

SSAA Victoria Single Action State Championships

5th Annual Canning County Shoot Out

SSAA National Single Action Championships/Chisholm Trail

SSAA WA Single Action State Championships

SSAA Victorian Single Action State Titles