There's no doubt Cowboy Action Shooting is gaining popularity. recently profiled Gilbert Guerra, champion of the recent cowboy fast draw world championship. Guerra and wife Jennifer make firearms a family activity – "Safety first," he said. "Fun comes second, and competition third."
… At the competition in Nevada earlier this month, it took three days of elimination contests before Gilbert Guerra earned top billing. Guerra has made his comeback with aplomb. In addition to winning the title, Guerra was featured in the television show "Impossible Shots," which was aired on the Outdoor Channel.
Then there's YouTube, where viewers can watch Guerra, labeled "fastest gun in the west," shoot five targets under one second.
The Guerras hope their return to the sport will encourage others, including families, to pick up the sport. Children as young as 10 compete in shooting contests and Jennifer Guerra believes that when you teach weapons safety early, it's a safe sport.
"They learn at a very early age about gun safety," Jennifer Guerra said. "As scary as some may think … kids shooting guns … it's quite the contrary."
Gilbert Guerra Jr. said there's a motto that all competitors go by. "Safety first," he said. "Fun comes second, and competition third."
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NRAblog readers might remember reading our , the founder of Cowboy Action Shooting. We also featured , in which Kayne Robinson and Andrea Cerwinske competed. Stay tuned for more on this growing sport!
