Ruby Ruthless

Hello Boggus, Those are some pretty strong words to describe the current state of Wild Bunch and those working hard to ensure its success (WB TG's, WBRO Instructors, the WBROC and SASS). After reading through this thread and seeing your statement that attendance number are dropping, I thought I would do some digging into the number of Sanctioned Wild Bunch matches across the world just for some perspective. I have reviewed the number of Sanctioned Wild Bunch matches across the US and Internationally from 2019-2026 and here is what I found; 2019 - 17 2020 - 19 2021 - 14 2022 - 16 2023 - 17 2024 - 16 2025 - 17 2026 - 27 From 2019 to 2024 the average number of Wild Bunch matches across the world was 16. And with 2024 being the year that the new changes were put into effect, rate of growth was not expected to double overnight or the next year. Folks needed to get their feet wet and test the waters before jumping head first. But as the number of matches in 2026 show, there are 11 more matches than in 2025. I think that says something in itself. But, let's just take it one step further since match attendance seems to be a common theme. More often than not, folks gauge their opinion from the number of competitors at larger matches like Land Run and END of TRAIL. With END of TRAIL being the World Championships and the pinnacle of our sport, please see the Wild Bunch attendance numbers below from 2019-2026; 2019 - 72 2020 - Cancelled due to COVID 2021 - 60 2022- 142 2023 - 154 2024 - 120 2025 - 141 2026 - 164 From the looks of it, I wouldn't say that attendance is down by any means. This years World Championships shows the highest number of Wild Bunch Competitors at END of TRAIL. All that said, negativity breeds negativity and if we want this sport to continue to grow as the numbers are showing, than coming to discussions like this one about power factor, with a kinder approach seems like a good path forward. I personally have really began to enjoy Wild Bunch and look forward to seeing it grow! I hope these numbers shed some perspective and I hope you all have a wonderful day! Best, Ruby Ruthless

Hi everyone! The Wild Bunch Shooters Handbook has been updated and the latest version is now available on the SASS website. This update does include the allowance of the Extended Magazine Release for the Modern Category being added back. The handbook has also been attached to this post. Ruby Ruthless WBAS 2024 SHB Vers. 17.4 - 4.10.24.pdf

Good Morning Artemus, The Wild Bunch Conchos are $50.00 a piece which includes shipping. I'm not sure where you are getting $65- I pulled your clubs records to make sure and they were (are) $50. Please let me know if you have any questions. Ruby Ruthless