Bear Creek Volunteers
Branson, MO
The Bear Creek Volunteers is a shooting club dedicated to Cowboy Action and Historic Three Gun (H3G) disciplines. Our private facility is located North of Branson, Missouri, offering a picturesque and welcoming environment for historic shooting sports.
We are an official affiliate of both the Single Action Shooting Society (SASS) and Historic Three Gun. Membership in these national organizations is not a prerequisite for participating in our local club shoots; however, it is required for sanctioned state-level or higher competitions.
Visitor Information Prospective members and newcomers are encouraged to visit during our sanctioned events to learn more about this rapidly growing sport. Our members are always happy to answer questions for those interested in getting started.
Getting Started in Cowboy Action: Read More
Learn more about Historic 3 Gun: Read More
Learn more about SASS: sassnet.com
Learn more about H3G: historic3gun.com
Our Shoots
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Every 2nd Saturday Bear Creek holds a SASS cowboy shoot. These consist of 5 stages featuring a pair of single action revolvers, pistol caliber lever action rifle, and a shotgun. Guns should be models designed before 1899, or faithful reproductions of these guns.
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Every 3rd Saturday Bear Creek holds a Historic 3 Gun Shoot. If you are accustomed to Wild Bunch, you’ll be able to jump right in, as H3G uses a similar, but expanded rule set. These consist of 5 stages featuring a 1911, Model ‘97 or 12 shotgun and category specific rifle. H3G categories are primarily defined by the rifle, such as pistol caliber lever action rifle, rifle cal. lever action, bolt action mil-surp, M1 carbine, or Thompson/Homesteader. Guns should be models designed before the end of WWII or faithful reproductions of these guns.
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Every 4th Wednesday Bear Creek holds an Old Coot shoot. These consist of 5 stages of shooters choice for Cowboy or Historic 3 Gun, shooters preference.
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Every 4th Saturday Bear Creek holds a .22 Rimfire shoot. This is considered an “Entry Level” shooting sport, particularly great for new shooters however all shooters will get enjoyment out of the challenge.Each stage consists of seven targets including a red stop target. Firearms are restricted to magazine fed only. Commonly used firearms are Ruger 10-22 and Ruger Mark X series handguns.
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Bear Creek’s annual cowboy shoot. We’ll start on Friday with a 3 stage H3G, plenty of sidematches, and a 3 stage warm up. Saturday and Sunday will be 5 main match stages each. We’ll make sure you have some of the best lunches on the range, plus a Saturday night banquet at the host hotel
We hold four monthly shoots, 2nd Saturday Cowboy, 3rd Saturday Historic 3 Gun/Wild Bunch, 4th Saturday rimfire, and a 4th Wednesday Old Coot Shoot. See below for more details on our monthly practice shoots. If you are interested in the sport, these are the perfect time to stop by and check it out.
Who We Are
The Bear Creek Volunteers was formed in October of 2014 by close friends who are mostly current or former volunteers of military, law enforcement and other like-minded folks, along with their families and good friends. Along with the invaluable assistance, support and encouragement of area businesses and organizations we were blessed with the opportunity to form our club.
Our club is dedicated to the Volunteer spirit of the American old west. A colorful heritage has emerged and it is our pleasure to share it with fellow SASS shooters. We strive to preserve, promote and share the common traditional values and ideals of patriotism, good sportsmanship, and respect for the US Constitution with special focus on the Second Amendment, education and fellowship.
This sport uses real guns and real ammunition. Therefore we stress firearm safety first, last and always! We can provide or refer you to firearms safety and training in the local area. Our range rules are designed to support our goals and maintain our high standards.
Contact Us
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