CFDA Rules, Regulator Guidelines, Range Officer Course & Definitions:
Table of Contents:
Rules Clarifications and Addendums
Explaining CFDA Gun Requirements
Informational Articles
Marshal Muster Information
Basic Safety & Youth Training Program
Regulator Guidlines, Territories & Regulators
Helpful Hints to Putting on a Sucessful Match
CFDA Basic Scoring System Instructional Videos
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Please check the Rules Clarifications section below for any changes or clarifications to the Gunslinger's Guidelines.
Rules Clarifications & Addendums:
9th Edition Rules Addenduns-
Wheel Chair Addendum (1-9-17)
Explaining CFDA Gun Requirements (9th Edition)
Informational Articles:
Article- Is There A Gut Shot - By Quick Cal
Article- Enforcement Policy Results Technical Rule #17 - By Quick Cal (published in Gunslingers Gazette April 2016)
Article- Speed, Accuracy, Recovery, and Late Shots - By Quick Cal (published in Gunslinger's Gazette April 2016)
Article- How to Load CFD Cartridges
Article- Interpreting Rules (4 Tests)
Article- Traveling on Airlines with Guns
Article- Try Cowboy Fast Draw
This program is designed to promote "Safety First". CFDA is an NRA Affiliated organization that promotes safe range operation training as well as introduces and teaches younger shooters safe firearm handling techniques.
Qualified Range Officers (updated 6/12/17) - Click HERE to View List of Certified Range Officers
Range Officer Program Student Guide (6th Edition) updated April 2016
New Range Officer/ Range Master Policy
Range Operations Written Exam - For Range Officers & Range Masters (Revised June 2017)
Range Officer Quick Reference Brochure
Be sure to stay up to date with RO Course Class Dates, questions and answers, and other helpful information on the CFDA Telegraph! Click HERE to find a course near you.
Basic Safety & Youth Training Program
The Cowboy Fast Draw Association takes great pride in teaching the younger generation the fundamentals and respect of safe gun handling and competing.
Click here to view our Basic Safety & Youth Training Program
Youth Shooter ID cards are issued at the Club Level:
Regulator Guidelines:
You can also review our Regulator Guidelines . The Regulator Posse was formed to help support the growing number of CFDA members and affiliated clubs, and to help grow the sport by helping new clubs become affiliated and add members.
Regulators & Territories
Posse Administrators
| Mongo & Wench |
mongo.wench@hotmail.com |
Helpful Tips to putting on a sucessful match:
Click here to view some tips for 
Putting on a Match
Click here for Shooters Meeting Checklist
Click here for Bracket Matches Information and How to Put on a Bracket Match (previously published in the Gunslingers Gazette)
Part 2
Administrative Actions
Disciplinary Actions
Jon Wilson - October 8th, 2009 - Suspension - Notified by Registered Mail
Jon Wilson was fined $250, ordered to write a letter of apology to CFDA Management, and to acknowledge his actions, due to numerous acts both reported and witnessed of unsportsmanlike conduct at CFDA events.
Jon Wilson - November 9th, 2009 - Membership Revocation - Notified by Registered Mail
Jon Wilson's membership was revoked in CFDA for a period of not less than One-Year. Wilson's $250 check was returned, along with any unused portions of his dues, due to an unacceptable response to the October 8th, 2009 suspension. Furthermore, to be reconsidered for CFDA membership, Wilson must complete a State of California Approved Anger Management Course. Wilson must also write a sincere letter of apology to the membership of CFDA and promise not to repeat this behavior in the future.
