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Officers & Proposals for 2013

| January 19, 2013

Here are the results of the 2012 Election Ballots.
 
NOTHERN DIVISION VICE CHAIRMAN
Paul E. Elloitt                 17
Duke Bonnett                 10
 
THREE YEAR  TRUSTEE
Brian “Doc” Hric          20
Tom Crawford              19
Jim Miller                      2
 
PROPOSALS
ARTICLE  XX – RULES OF SANCTIONED MATCHES
PASSED     YES – 32         NO – 9
Proposal:  ADD TO SECTION 22   All Walk & Draw events to be shot one contestant at a time.  With [...]

A word from our Northern Division Vice Chairman

| January 14, 2013

Paul E. Elliott
4712 SR 534  Rome, Ohio 44085
440-477-4325 ltccap424@aol.com
 
To all members of the OFDAI
 
On Jan 10th I was notified by the Chairman that I was voted in as the new Vice Chairman Northern Division. I wish to thank all who voted for me and all members for their support of this organization. I am proud to [...]

Ron Paul Duning

| November 30, 2012

Ron Paul lost his battle with cancer on November 7th.    He will always be remembered as a great competitor and supporter of Fast Draw.   He could twist like no one else in the sport, and will remain an inspiration to many shooters.  
There will be a memorial gathering at Gunny’s Hall, Marine Corps League in [...]

Area gunsmith, firearms coach Ron Paul Duning in battle for his life

| October 25, 2012

Tuesday, October 9, 2012
By Jeffrey L. Frischkorn
JFrischkorn@News-Herald.com
@FieldKorn

Breathing hard and walking slowly to a dinette set, Ron Paul Duning clutched the end of a chair before carefully easing his gaunt frame into the support piece of furniture.
With a weak cough, Ron Paul — as virtually everyone calls him — began his oral personal history.
Ron Paul is [...]

2012 OFDAI Thumbing Point Standings

| October 25, 2012

We had some great thumbing contests this year!    Here are the points!    Congratulations to the Thumbing Top Guns…Donna & Tom Lechner….. We salute you both!  Great shooting!
 

Names
6/23
7/28
9/1
9/22
Totals

1
Tom Lechner
26
22
24
17
89

2
Ron Zimmerman
25
21
22
18
86

3
Paul E. Elliott
19
20
19
13
71

4
Johnny Perry
21
9
21
15
66

5
Tom Crawford
20
10
18
12
60

6
Harry Ballengee
23
19
13
0
55

7
Darr Becker
18
18
7
8
51

8
Brian “Doc”Hric
5
17
16
10
48

9
Dale Searls
17
13
15
0
45

10
Bill Sajovic
24
0
17
0
41

11
Garrett Harmon
16
0
14
9
39

12
Howard Shingler
0
0
23
16
39

13
Lynn Lustig
22
15
0
0
37

14
Mike Colby
9
5
20
0
34

15
Ron Paul Duning
15
11
5
0
31

16
Verd Stuckey
10
7
9
5
31

17
Junior A. Ward
8
6
8
6
28

18
Terry Campbell
14
12
0
0
26

19
Greg Koester
7
8
11
0
26

20
Jim Miller
11
0
0
14
25

21
Gary Rosen
0
14
6
0
20

22
Dennis ”Smiley” Walton
0
16
0
0
16

23
Duke Bonnett
13
0
0
0
13

24
Jim Yurasek
12
0
0
0
12

25
Jim Burdette
0
0
12
0
12

26
Frank [...]

2012 Northern Division Open Points

| October 25, 2012

Thought everyone would like to see where they stand going into the Blackswamp & year-end contest.   Good luck to everyone who is planning on attending!    We have had a great year…..not ready for it to be over.

Name
6/23
6/24
7/28
7/29
9/1
9/2
9/22
9/23
11/3
11/4
Totals

1
Donna Lechner
9
10
13
13
12
11
7
7

82

2
Sue Zimmerman
7
8
6
11
7
8
5
5

57

3
Carol Bonnett
8
5
9
7
10
7
0
0

46

4
Carole Semuniak
5
9
10
8
5
6
0
0

43

5
Susie Searls
6
7
5
10
9
0
0
0

37

6
Laura Campbell
10
6
11
9
0
0
0
0

36

7
Melinda DeCosta
0
0
0
0
11
10
6
6

33

8
Diana Rosen
0
0
8
5
8
9
0
0

30

9
Jennifer Knick
0
0
12
12
0
0
0
0

24

10
Katie Hale
0
0
7
6
0
0
0
0

13

11
Michelle Buser
0
0
0
0
6
0
0
0

6

12
Missy Louck
0
0
0
0
0
5
0
0

5

Name
6/23
6/24
7/28
7/29
9/1
9/2
9/22
9/23
11/3
11/4
Total

1
Tom Lechner
27
25
25
24
27
26
17
17

188

2
Ron Zimmerman
28
24
22
19
25
23
20
18

179

3
Mark Dario
26
23
24
23
21
21
12
11

161

4
Paul E. Elliott
22
19
21
21
24
18
13
10

148

5
Harry Ballengee
25
22
19
26
17
25
0
0

134

6
Tom [...]

2012 OFDAI Constitution

| February 4, 2012

                                                               Constitution
 
of the
 
OFDA International
 
2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
INDEX
 
 
TITLE                                                                                                                         PAGE
Amendments.………………………………………………………………………………………..………..…6
Approved Targets/Distances……………………………………………………………………………….15
Association Championship Rules………..…………………………………………………..………… 18
Basic Authority…………………………….……………………………………………………………..…….4
Bulletin………………  ……………………………………………………………..……..…10
Chairman.………………………………………………………………………………………………….……..8
Diagrams Targets & Holsters ………………………………………………………………………….22-25
Dismissal.…………….……………………………..…………………………………………………………..11
Dissolution………………………………………………………………………………………………..…….21
Dues.……………………………………..……………………………………………………………..………..8
Duties of Officers.………………………………….……………………………………………..……8-9-10
Elections…….………………………………..………………………………………………………..…………7
Equipment……………………………………………………………………………………..…………….19-20
Executive Board…………………………………………………………………………………………………..4
Holsters………………………………………………………………………………………….………………….20-21
Liability……………………………………………………………………………………….…………………..….10
Live Ammunition……………………………………………..…………………………..…………………..…20
Meetings……………………………….……………………………………………………………………………..6
Membership………………………………………………………………………………………………….………5
Name………………………..………………………………………………………………………………..…………3
Non-Profit Organization…………..………………………………………………………………………………4
Officers………………………………………………………..…………………………………………………….….4
Parliamentary Authority ………………………………………………………………………………………….6
Preamble……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…3
Public Statement of Policy………………………………………………………………………………………10
Purposes………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..3
Quorum………………………………………………….………………………………………………………..……4
Range Officer………………………………………………………………………………….………….…..…10
Records Keeper………………………………………………………………………………………………..10
Rules of Sanctioned Contest Hosts………………………………………………………………….11-12
Rules of Sanctioned Matches …………………………………………………………………………12-18
Rules of Sanctioned Competitive Matches………….…………………………….……………..12 -16
Safety Director………………………………………………………………………….…………………….9
Scoring……………………………………………………………………………………….………………..13-14
Secretary and Publicity Director………………………………………..……………………………..9
Treasurer………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………9
Trustees…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….10
Vice-Chairman………………………………………………..………………………………………..………..8
 
 
CONSTITUTION
By-Laws, Standing Rules, Rules of Order, Rules For Sanctioned
Competitive Matches
of [...]

2011 Election Results – Proposals

| January 18, 2012

 
1
Passed
□ Yes 45                                □ No    7
Article
XI – Amendments. Section 3 change to read:All
proposals must be submitted to the Chairman by September 1st, of
each year. The Chairman will forward them to the proposal committee for
review. The committee must forward the completed reviews to the Chairman by
October 1st. The Chairman will then forward them to the Secretary.
Proposals [...]

2011 Election Results – Officers

| January 18, 2012

Chairman:

Tom Lechner

33

Paul Elliott

18

Vice Chairman:

Northern Division

Harry Ballengee

32

Southern Division

Larry Atcheson

10

Western Division

Greg Custodio

5

Secretary:

Northern Division

Donna Lechner

34

Southern Division

Laura Campbell

11

Western Division

Frank Galano

4

Treasurer:

Verd Stuckey

29

Paul Elliott

22

Records Keeper:

Terry Campbell

49

Safety Officers:

Northern Division

Rich Enneper

30

Lynn Lustig

22

Howard Shingler

16

Southern Division

Mike Dobson

10

Dennis Walton

7

Western Division

To be appointed by

Greg Custodio

3 Year Trustee:

Johnny Perry

26

Susie Searls

24

Sportsman of the Year:

Northern Division

Harry Ballengee

Southern Division

Mike Dobson & Larry Atcheson (tie)

Western Division

Frank Galano & Greg Custodio (tie)

Troy Shaddix

| November 9, 2011

The world of Fast Draw has lost another icon as Troy Shaddix has gone to Cowboy Heaven to meet his friends Hondo Bratton, Robert Coffey and others.
Troy passed away Saturday October 29 when his heart just gave up after battling
heart problems and diabetes for the past 3 years. He will be remembered for his
contribution to the [...]

2011 Northern Division Point Standings

| October 7, 2011

We are getting closer to the end of our season.  The Northern Division’s year end will be held November 6.  I thought everyone would like to know where they stand going into this contest.   This is the open division points.  Good to all who plan on attending.

6/25
6/26
7/30
7/31
9/3
9/4
9/24
9/25
11/5
11/6
Totals

1
Laura Campbell
10
8
8
8
8
5
9
8

64

2
Carole Semuniak
8
6
6
9
7
8
6
5

55

2
Sue Zimmerman
6
10
7
6
5
7
8
6

55

3
Donna Lechner
7
11
11
10
0
0
5
9

53

4
Melinda Decosta
0
0
0
0
10
9
10
10

39

5
Carol Bonnett
9
9
10
7
0
0
0
0

35

6
Susie Searls
5
7
9
0
9
0
0
0

30

7
Michelle Buser
0
0
0
0
6
6
7
7

26

8
Diana [...]

Gunslingers Return to Mentor for Quick-Draw Championships

| October 6, 2011

This article was on the mentor.patch.com.   Thought everyone would enjoy reading about the contest the Buckeye Rangers held.   The contest was held September 3 & 4, 2011.  The article was written by Jason Lea.  There are also many photos to check out!  Enjoy!
 
Some of the quickest hands in Ohio and surrounding states will gather [...]

Fred “Hondo” Bratton

| September 28, 2011

Our world of Fast Draw has lost a true gentleman and supporter of our sport.   Hondo passed away on September 27, at 1:30 pm at the VA Hospital in Lexington, KY.   Hondo was hospitalized due to pneumonia on Saturday, the 24th.   A memorial service will be held sometime in October, arrangments  have not been made as [...]

“2011 August Heat Shootout”

| September 7, 2011

Here is the results from Sunday’s contest!

Mens Division
5′ SW
8′ SW
10′ SW
Totals

Ron Zimmerman – HH
1680
1681
1806
5167

Dennis (Smiley) Walton
1486
1654
2349
5489

Terry Campbell – HH
2190
2005
2213
6408

Michael Dobson
2415
2133
2339
6887

Paul E. Elliott
2046
2754
2765
7565

Lynn Lustig
2743
2402
2666
7811

Tom Crawford
2562
2684
2729
7975

Tom Lechner
2182
2914
2887
7983

Larry Atcheson
1814
2577
3854
8245

Harry Ballengee
2363
1754
4446
8563

Laura Campbell – HH
2103
2326
2436
6865

Dorianna Dobson
1805
2538
2633
6976

Donna Lechner
2218
1448
3605
7271

Sue Zimmerman
2299
2317
2986
7602

Carole Semuniak
2245
3477
3210
8932

 

“2011 August Heat Shootout”

| September 7, 2011

Rusty Guns Fast Draw Club held their contest on August 20 & 21.  The contest was held at C W Barrett Jr. in Calhoun, GA.  And it kept up with it’s name.   Here are the results of the contests.   Congratulations to Dennis Walton & Donna Lechner winners of Saturday’s match, and to Ron Zimmerman & [...]

2011 Southern Division Top Gun Points

| September 6, 2011

Women’s Division

Name
04-16
04-17
05-14
05-15
08-20
08-21
Total

Campbell Laura
8
7
8
8
8
18
57

Lechner Donna
9
6
9
9
9
14
56

Semuniak Carole
7
8
7
7
5
10
44

Dobson Dorianna
5
10
0
0
7
16
38

Spiegelhalter Vickie
0
0
6
5
0
0
11

Lilley Janice
0
5
0
0
0
0
5

Zimmerman Sue
6
9
5
6
6
12
44

Men’s Division

Name
04-16
04-17
05-14
05-15
08-20
08-21
Total

Zimmerman Ron
19
16
14
17
12
28
106

Walton Dennis (Smiley)
16
18
7
16
14
26
97

Campbell Terry
15
13
15
14
5
24
86

Ballengee Harry
17
19
11
12
13
10
82

Lechner Tom
18
20
8
15
7
14
82

Crawford Tom
14
10
13
7
11
16
71

Dobson Michael
10
12
0
13
10
22
67

Elliott Paul E.
7
17
5
9
6
20
64

Lustig Lynn
9
9
10
6
8
18
60

Atcheson Larry
5
7
9
8
9
12
50

Harmon Garrett
11
14
12
10
0
0
47

Perry Johnny
0
0
16
11
0
0
27

Channell Benny
13
11
0
0
0
0
24

Taylor Bob (Wheel Gun)
6
15
0
0
0
0
21

VanHorn Gary
12
8
0
0
0
0
20

Spiegelhalter Adolf
0
0
6
5
0
0
11

Dunham Jim
8
0
0
0
0
0
8

Lilley George
0
6
0
0
0
0
6

Partin Aaron
0
5
0
0
0
0
5

Congratulations to Laura Campbell & Ron ZimmermanSouthern Division Top Guns

 

Roy Rogers turns 100

| August 2, 2011

This article was in Country Living magazine, I thought everyone would enjoy reading it.
 

Note from Lake Erie Six Guns

| July 12, 2011

Lake Erie Six Guns Fast Draw Club
4712 State route 534
Hartsgrove, Ohio 44085
Paul Elliot, President
 
To all members of the OFDAI,
After Much discussion with the members of the Lake Erie Six Guns Fast Draw Club and with
some OFDAI members other than those of the Six guns. We have decided to use the
9” Disc target this year at [...]

“2011 Georgia Shootout”

| June 4, 2011

Rusty Guns Fast Draw Club hosted the “shootout” held in Calhoun, Ga.   The contest was held on April 16 & 17.  It took place at the  home and business of C W Barrett, Jr’s.   Congratulations to the winners of Saturday & Sunday contest!   It was a great way to start our 2011 shooting season!

Mens Division
15′ to [...]

Strawberry “Luau” Shootout

| May 30, 2011

The Southeast TN Fast Draw Club hosted the Strawberry ”Luau” Shootout on May 14 & 15.   The contest was held at Point Park in Dayton, TN.    Congratulations to Saturday Winners: Donna Lechner & Johnny Perry, and Sunday’s  Donna Lechner & Ron Zimmerman.

Mens Division
5′ S/ W
8′ S/W
10′ S/ W
15-8′
W & D
Balloon
(Blanks)
8′
Double             Balloon
(Blanks)
Totals

Johnny Perry
2705
2222
2526
2590
3620
13663

Terry Campbell
2180
2401
2511
2978
4342
14412

Ron [...]

Hats off to Harry Ballengee

| April 19, 2011

On April 17, in Calhoun GA., at the 2011 Georgia Shootout, Harry Ballengee gave eleven year old Aaron Partin a fast draw holster.  This was Aaron’s first fast draw contest.  He stepped up to the line with his stock gun and cowboy holster, and did his best.    He only missed one shoot, the rest were over the time.   [...]

Gene Autry Days & Annie Oakley Days Update

| March 7, 2011

Hi everyone,

Due to some confusion and miscommunication we have decided to change our
contest events. On the published brochures we listed events to be shot
on the 24″ disc target. We will be shooting the same distance(s) on the
large OFDA silhouette (18″ by 42″). Also, we have committed to
co-sanction our contests with WFDA as [...]

2011 OFDAI Officers

| February 12, 2011

Here is the list of officers and their contact information  for the OFDAI. The new officers  take office February 15.  Good luck to the new officers, and Thank you to the officers leaving.
OFDAI Chairman
Tom Crawford                                       
419-862-3525
tomkac2@aol.com
Northern Vice-Chairman
Tom Lechner                            
717-284-6388
Imatwoeye@epix.net
Southern Vice-Chairman
Larry Atcheson                                     
770-943-6176
 Western Vice-Chairman
Greg Costodio                                                          
408-365-9389
custodio@rocketmail.com
Northern Secretary
Donna Lechner                         
717-284-6388
Imatwoeye@epix.net
Southern Secretary
Laura Cambell                                              
937-597-9677
tlc@watchtv.net 
Western Secretary
Frank Galano                                        
408-733-0661
bishop.hoss@gmail.com
OFDAI Treasurer
Paul Elliott        [...]

Robert C. Coffey 1947 – 2010

| December 31, 2010

The world of fast draw mourns a great loss.  Robert was the Southern Division Secretary for four years.    Always the man dressed in black with that southern “glad to see you” smile.   He was a huge assist to our sport, and a great supporter.    Our condolences to Robert’s family, especially, Grandma( Robert’s mom) who always traveled [...]

Western Division’s Top Gun Series 2

| November 21, 2010

The Western Division held it’s second Top Gun contest on November 13, 2010.  It was hosted and sanctioned by the OFDAI, and sponsored by the Redwing Bounty Hunters in Los Banos, CA.    The contest was shot on the Blocker Taget. 
2010 OFDAI
WESTERN DIVISION
TOP GUN SERIES 2
OPEN
RED WING BOUNTY HUNTERS
SATURDAY, November 13. 2010
LOS BANOS, CA
Men’s Division              25’s/w        [...]

Susquehanna Valley Gunfighters Challenge & PA State Championship

| November 16, 2010

The Thundering Guns Fast Draw Club held their first contest at Southern Lancaster County Farmers Sportsman Association on October 9 & 10, in New Providence, PA.    Thumbing phases of the contest, and Sunday’s open contest phases  were shot on the OFDA Silhouette, Saturday afternoon’s open contest  phases were shot at the standard balloon target with 4″ balloons.   The two [...]

Shoot in the Country

| November 16, 2010

The Lake Erie Six Guns Fast Draw club, held their second contest September 25 & 26, 2010.  Thumbers had the challenge of hitting the 14″ square target.   The two open contests were shot on the OFDA Silhouette.   The contest was held in Hartsgrove, Ohio at the club’s home base.   The Six Guns put on a [...]

Ohio Fast Draw Association International turns 50

| November 9, 2010

On November 6, 2010, the OFDAI, celebrated it’s  fifty year anniversary!  Many of the founders of our sport came to help us celebrate.   A big Thank you, goes out to Susie Searls, for sending invitations to  past members and Top Guns, to let them know about the celebration.   Susie made  yellow ribbons for the founders and [...]

OFDAI NORTHERN DIVISION POINT STANDINGS

| November 3, 2010

Here is the point standing, so we all know where  we stand going into our year-end……………   Shoot fast and accurate!

 
Men’s Division
6/26
6/27
7/24
7/25
9/4
9/5
9/25
9/26
10/9
10/10
Totals

1
Howard Shingler
20
20
31
23
24
17
21
22
19
18
215

2
Ron Zimmerman
25
24
30
32
20
26
19
16
0
0
192

3
Harry Ballengee
24
25
33
26
0
0
20
23
18
15
184

4
Terry Campbell
21
11
25
21
25
24
17
12
13
14
183

5
Tom Lechner
18
9
28
30
23
8
6
21
17
16
176

6
Jim Yurasek
14
21
26
24
7
14
18
20
11
17
172

7
Johnny Perry
19
23
29
29
10
21
0
0
16
13
160

8
Rich Enneper
17
18
13
16
21
19
12
18
14
5
153

9
Paul Elliott
8
15
24
20
19
25
5
14
8
8
146

10
Ron Paul Duning
9
8
32
22
26
22
0
19
0
0
138

11
Brian “Doc” Hric
6
7
11
11
18
23
16
13
10
11
126

12
Duke Bonnett
22
22
27
25
0
0
0
0
15
10
121

13
Tom Crawford
16
16
0
0
16
15
15
17
12
12
119

14
Lynn Lustig
11
6
18
13
14
13
9
7
7
9
107

15
Jim Miller
7
14
9
10
8
16
13
6
9
7
99

16
Garrett Harmon
15
13
20
18
15
7
0
10
0
0
98

17
Lyn Potter
23
19
23
15
0
0
0
0
0
0
80

18
Verd Stuckey
10
17
14
17
0
0
0
0
5
6
69

19
Frank Klaus
0
0
0
0
12
18
14
15
0
0
59

20
Bill Sajovic
0
0
0
0
22
20
7
9
0
0
58

21
Dale Searls
13
12
15
14
0
0
0
0
0
0
54

22
Frank  McGuirk
0
0
8
6
11
10
10
8
0
0
53

23
Bob Arganbright
0
0
22
27
0
0
0
0
0
0
49

24
Joe Nelson
0
0
16
31
0
0
0
0
0
0
47

25
Cory Meyer
0
0
17
28
0
0
0
0
0
0
45

26
Jim Burdette
0
0
0
0
6
11
11
11
0
0
39

27
Robert Coffey
0
0
12
19
0
0
0
0
0
0
31

27
Cliff Thompson
5
5
6
5
5
5
0
0
0
0
31

28
Gary Rosen
0
0
21
8
0
0
0
0
0
0
29

28
Victor Hayes
0
0
0
0
17
12
0
0
0
0
29

29
Chad Jones
0
0
0
0
9
6
8
5
0
0
28

30
Adolf Spiegelhalter
0
0
19
7
0
0
0
0
0
0
26

31
Jim Hanko
12
10
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
22

31
Jay [...]

Western Division Top Gun Match Series

| October 31, 2010

The Western Division held their first contest onSaturday, September 25th.   The contest was held in Los Banos, Ca. and hosted by the Central Valley Posse. 
2010 OFDAI
WESTERN DIVISION
TOP GUN SERIES
CENTRAL VALLEY POSE
SATURDAY, September 25
LOS BANOS, CA
Men’s Division              15’s/w         18’s/w         21’s/w         24’s/w        Total
John Whala                   3.532          3.551           4.557          4.520           16.160
Frank Galano                3.455          4.479          4.109           4.164          16.207
Greg Custodio               [...]

Hats off to Jim Yurasek

| September 29, 2010

We have seen several times this year, a veteran shooter give their award to a young gun to help encourage them.  Once again, it was done.    Sunday at the Shoot in the Country, hosted by the Lake Erie Six Guns, Jim Yurasek gave his 3rd place award to Garrett Harmon.    This is Garrett’s first year [...]

POINT AND SHOOT

| September 9, 2010

Joe Nelson has been a member of the OFDA, International for over forty years.   When he attended the Georgia August Heat Shootout in August, down in Calhoun, he told me in all those years he has never been pictured in our Bulletin.  He  recently attended an international “quick draw” contest in Medicine Bow, Wyoming.    I told Joe that [...]

Six-gun competition draws in participants

| September 8, 2010

This article was written on the Lake Erie Six Guns’ contest held last year in September, ’09.   Pictured with Paul is,  center is the new shooter, Paul Elliott’s alter ego, Lynn Lustig and Jim Miller.  The original members of the Six Guns.   The Lake Erie Six Guns have grown to ten members.    Keep up the great [...]

Old West blasts to Dayton, TN

| September 8, 2010

This article was written on Adolf Spiegelhalter before the shootout in Dayton, TN for the Strawberry Festival.  The Strawberry Festival Shootout was held May 15 & 16.  Hope everyone enjoys it!

GUNNIN’ DOWN THE COMPETITION

| September 8, 2010

This article was written on Laura Campbell, for Honda’s East Liberty Auto Plant newsletter.  I think it is great when someone “makes” the paper, and I feel it is interesting for all of us to read.  I hope you all find as interesting as I did.  This is the stuff that helps Fast Draw grow.  [...]

2010 August Georgia Heat Shootout

| September 3, 2010

The August Heat Shootout was hosted by the Rusty Guns Fast Draw Club, and was held in Calhoun, Ga. at C W Barrett, Jr’s.  on August 21, & 22.    The contest had 18 men, and 7 women, competing for  Top Gun, 2010,  for the Southern Division.    It was a speed contest, with the farther distance [...]

“Hats off” to Veteran Shooters

| August 27, 2010

Twice this year we have seen veteran shooters give their awards to our young guns.  At Gene Autry Days, in Kenton, Ohio, Duke Bonnett gave his 4th place award to 11 year old Garrett Harmon.  This was Garrett’s first contest, and he was thrilled to be honored and encouraged the way he was by Duke.     [...]

30th Annual Annie Oakley Days

| August 27, 2010

The 30th Annie Oakley Days contest was held on July 24th & 25th, in Greenville, Ohio.  The Shawnee Bandits Fast Draw Club sponsored the two day contest.    Both days were Open events.  Congratulations to Harry Ballengee and Melinda Shingler winners of Saturday’s contest.  Sundays winners were Ron Zimmerman and Donna Lechner.
30th Annual Annie Oakley Days
Greenville, [...]

Strawberry Festival Shootout & Tennessee State Championship

| June 9, 2010

The Strawberry Shootout & TN State Championship was held on May 15, & 16 at Point Park in Dayton, TN.  This was the second year that the Southeast Tennessee Fast Draw Club has held this contest.   It was a great time, between the sun and rain.   Congratulations to Saturday’s winners, Ron Zimmerman and Laura Campbell.  [...]

“2010 Gunfighter Challenge”

| May 6, 2010

The Southern Division held the first contest of 2010 on April 24 and 25th, in Calhoun Ga.  The Rusty Guns Fast Draw Club and C W Barrett Jr. sponsored the two day contest.   Congratulations to Tom and Donna Lechner who won the contest both days. 
Saturday April 24
                                                6′ S/W       8′ Dbl                 10′ Dbl                   [...]

2012 Membership Application

| January 24, 2010

Please use this form for joining the OFDAI.   Note that the fees and insurance have increased, and we have a new treasurer….Verd Stuckey.
Child under the age of 17, the fee is $7.50  Insurance is $35.00 New member fee is $15.00
Thank you
 
 
 
 
 
Name:__________________________________________________
Address 1_______________________________________________
Address 2_______________________________________________
City:___________________________________________________
State:_______________________________Zip________________
Home Phone #__________________________________________
Cell#_________________________________________________
Emergency #___________________________________________
Contact_______________________________________________
Email Address:_________________________________________
Referred by:___________________________________________
 
 

Dues

Member
Dues $25.00
Insurance$35.00
New Member Fee $15.00
Total

Family Member Dues

Name
Relation
Date of [...]

2010 OFDA Officers

| January 12, 2010

The votes were counted on January 3, at the home of Carol & Duke Bonnett.   Here is the new officer contact information.   The new officers take their offcies   on February 15.
OFDA CHAIRMAN
Tom Crawford          
419-862-3525                
tomkac2@aol.com
NORTH VICE-CHAIRMAN
Ron Zimmerman                  
440- 775-1673   
ron@ohiofastdraw.org
SOUTH VICE-CHAIRMAN
Mike Dobson               
 770-655-7824   
MikeDobson153@comcast.net
 WEST VICE-CHAIRMAN
John Whala                           
209-826-8446
NORTH SECRETARY
Carol Bonnett             
937-832-0206                
carolduke@juno.com
SOUTH SECRETARY
Robert Coffey           
828-726-1229                
rcoffey@conninc.com
WEST SECRETARY
Kent Sandhagen  
 209-587-0573
OFDA TREASURER
Paul Elliott      [...]

2009 Northern Division’s Championship

| November 14, 2009

The 2009 Northern Division’s Championship contest was held November 8, in Gibsonburg, Ohio at the Sandusky County  Sportsmen’s Club.   The match turned out to be very challenging for alot of us, but also alot of fun.  There was an interesting turn of events, when Carol Bonnett and Sue Zimmerman tied for Top Gun points.  The [...]

Shoot in the Blackswamp

| November 14, 2009

The Black Swamp Fast Draw Club, was the host of the Shoot in the Blackswamp.  The contest was held in Gibsonburg, Ohio at the Sandusky County Sportsmen’s Club, on November 7.    The side event of the 12′ standing wax shot at three targets was won by Tom Crawford.  We had  a good time trying our [...]

Winter Mail-In Shootout 2010

| November 10, 2009

Harry B is up to it again.  Here is the information for the mail in shootout.  Good luck to everyone!  Shoot fast and straight!
 
WINTER MAIL-IN SHOOTOUT
 
Starting now (2009) through January 31, 2010
Entries must be post marked no later than January 31, 2010
 
Events;       5’ standing wax
                      8’ standing wax
                    10’ standing wax
                    15’ standing wax
 
All phases to [...]

C W Barrett, Jr. – OFDA Southern Shootout

| November 1, 2009

Calhoun, GA, was the location for the Southern Divisions year-end.  C W Barrett, Jr and Rusty Guns, were once again our hosts.  Other than the COLD temps, we have a great time and a very good contest.  Fun was had by one and all.  We also had three new shooters join our little family, Ray, [...]

Shoot in the Country Hosted by Lake Erie Six Guns

| October 24, 2009

SHOOT IN THE COUNTRY
Hosted by The Lake Erie Six Guns Fast Draw Club
OFDA Thumbing Only Sanction
September 26, 2009
 
 

 
Men’s Division

6’ Blanks

10’ Blanks

8’ Double Blanks

Totals

 

1

Ron Zimmerman

1.927*

1.828

3.049

6.804

2

Larry Atcheson

2.327

2.846

2.921

8.094

3

James Yurasek

2.039

2.353

3.893

8.285

4

Bill Sajovic

2.553

3.317

2.831

8.701

5

Tom Lechner

3.010

3.381

3.122

9.513

6

Jay Buser

2.763

3.129

3.698

9.590

7

Tom Crawford

2.718

3.498

3.535

9.751

8

Terry Campbell

3.360

3.032

3.526

9.918

9

Lynn Lustig

2.185

3.184

5.086

10.455

10

Harry Ballengee

2.583

3.212

4.670

10.465

11

Jim Miller

3.587

2.99

5.564

12.143

12

Howard Shingler

2.288

4.276

6.000

12.564

13

Paul Elliott

3.724

4.429

5.033

13.186

14

Tom Roberts

4.315

5.000

4.385

13.700

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Women’s Division

 

 

 

 

1

Donna Lechner

3.465

3.143*

4.883

11.491

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 *Indicates Record
 There were no Heavy Hitters
 

Fastest Shots

6’ Blanks

10’ Blanks

8’ Double Blanks

Donna Lechner

.334*

.357*

1.140

Ron Zimmerman

.319*

 

.662

Howard Shingler

 

.320

 

                Congratulations to Ron [...]

Qualls Ranch Shootout

| October 11, 2009

Qualls Ranch Shootout
                                     September 20, 2009       
                               Sanctioned by Ohio Fast Draw Association
                                    Hosted by Redwing’s Bounty Hunters FDC
                                                                 and
                                                 Dan and Ruth Ann Qualls
                                                            Oakdale, CA
 
 
Men’s Division            5’S/W         8’S/W     10’S/W            12’S/W            15’S/W        Totals
1.  Greg Custodio            2.227          3.007        2.893           2.925               3.336               14.338
2.  Frank Galano 2.741          2.861        [...]

Northern Division’s Championship

| October 11, 2009

NORTHERN DIVISION’S CHAMPIONSHIP
November 8, 2009
Hosted & Sanctioned by:  Ohio Fast Draw Association
Sandusky County Sportsmen’s Club
3950-CR 600 Gibsonburg, OH
 
    OFDA        OPEN
    CHAMPIONSHIP
All Points Doubled
                                          No Practice                                  
                                    Match: 9:30 AM                                         
                                    Entry Fee: $15.00     
                                    Events shot on OFDA Silhouette     
                                                                (18” [...]

Shoot in the Blackswamp

| October 11, 2009

Shoot in the Blackswamp
November 7, 2009
 Sanctioned by:  Ohio Fast Draw Association
Hosted by: Black Swamp Fast Draw Club
Sandusky County Sportsmen’s Club
3950-CR 600 Gibsonburg, OH
 
                                OPEN CONTEST                                     
                                          Practice 8:30 AM                                 
                                    Match: 10:00 AM                                        
                                    Entry Fee: $15.00     
                                    Events shot on OFDA [...]

Northcoast Gunslinger Championship News Coverage

| September 10, 2009

Here are two articles that appeared in the News Herald, Cleveland, Ohio, on the Buckeye Rangers Fast Draw contest, held the weekend of September 5 & 6, 09.  Thought everyone would enjoy reading them.
 
Quickest hands in the Northeast
By: Jason Lea  -  News Herald
In the arena of fast-draw shooting, winners are counted in thousandths of seconds.
Some [...]

Strawberry Festival Shootout, Dayton, TN

| August 31, 2009

The Southeast TN Fast Draw Club hosted the Strawberry Festival Shootout on May 16 & 17, 2009.  The contest was held at beautiful Point Park, next to the water, in Dayton, TN.  Results are as follows;
Saturday May 16, 2009
 
                                                                                15-8                                                        8′                                                                                            SBU                        W&D                     10′                          Dbl          [...]

July 2009 Internet Shoot

| August 25, 2009

 
Well… here are the results of the July Internet Shoot.  Better late than never is all I got to say since my life took a priority over my love for Fast Draw this month.  As soon as the Santos Ford Showdown was over the family and I took a much needed vacation to Disneyland at the end [...]

Gene Autry Days, Kenton, OH

| August 23, 2009

Gene Autry Days contest was held June 27 & 28, 2009, in Kenton, Ohio.  The two day contest was sponsored by the Shawnee Bandit Fast Draw Club, and in part by the Hardin County Chamber.  The contest was shot on the OFDA Silhouette.
June 27, 2009

 
Men’s Division

 
15’-8’ WD

 
8’ SW

 
15’ SW

5-8-10-8-5 SBU

 
Totals

Ron Zimmerman

2.674

1.782

3.169

1,842

9.467

Harry Ballengee

3.495

1.971

2.641

1.865

9.972

Tom Lechner

3.617

2.602

2.716

1.943

10.878

Lynn Edgemon

3.121

2.115`

3.263

2.520

11.019

Terry Campbell

3.175

2.849

2.575

2.812

11.411

Ron [...]

29th Annual Annie Oakley Days, Greenville, Ohio

| August 23, 2009

The 29th Annie Oakley Days contest was held July 25 & 26 in Greeenville, Oh.  The Shawnee Bandits co-sponsored the event with the Annie Oakley Days Committee.  The contest was sanctioned by the OFDA and was shot on the OFDA silhouette.   Results as follows:
                                                                 July 25, 2009

 
Men’s Division

15’ SW

5-8-10-8-5 SBUW

8’ SW

15’-8’ WD

Totals

1

Harry Ballengee

2.121

1.904

1.910

2.700

8.635

2

Ron Zimmerman

3.155

1.723

1.800

2.463

9.141

3

Tom Lechner

2.540

2.141

1.888

2.864

9.433

4

Duke Bonnett

2.883

2.676

2.081

2.342

9.982

5

Terry [...]

Annie Oakley Days Story – Fastest of the Fast

| August 13, 2009

Fastest of the Fast
By: Tony MacKenzie
Daily Advocate
 GREENVILLE – As far as Annie Oakley Days go, this last weekend was one of the soggiest. Still, in spite of the rain, the Ohio Fast Draw Association held their 29th Annual Fast Draw competition.
Competitors from states east of the Mighty Mississippi gathered to see who has the fastest [...]

Gene Autry Days, 2009 Kenton, OH

| August 8, 2009

Cowboys ‘draw’ at Gene Autry Days
Written by;  Beth L. Jokinen, Lima News
 
 
KENTON – Jim Miller calls himself a 56-year-old cowboy. And he has the
hat, gun and holster to prove it, not to mention a pretty fast draw.
Miller, of Orwell, spent Saturday in Kenton competing at the Ohio State
Championship Fast Draw Match.
“When I was a kid, [...]

2009 Strawberry Festival, Dayton, TN

| August 8, 2009

Gunslingers take aim at berry festival
By; Michelle Friesen
Herald-News
 
Two cowboys stand transfixed on their target,
 trembling fingers nearly grazing the six-shooter in their
holsters.  In the next instant, the crack of a shot resounds,
 and the fastest gunslinger is declared victor.
Dayton may not be the usual scene for a western showdown, but this year, Strawberry Festival – goers can [...]

Qualls Ranch Shootout

| July 28, 2009

[ September 20, 2009; ]   

Qualls Ranch Shootout
September 20, 2009

Sanctioned by the Ohio Fast Draw Association
Hosted by
Redwing’s Bounty Hunters Fast Draw Club
and
Dan and Ruth Ann Qualls

Qualls Ranch
6000 Wilkins Avenue
Oakdale, CA 95361

Entry Fee – $25.00
No Practice
Sign up 9:00 AM
Contest 10:00 AM 
Events   

5’ S/W
8” S/W
10’ S/W
12’ S/W
15’ S/W

OFDA Blocker Target
Western Wear Mandatory
Award will meet or exceed OFDA Requirements 

Any questions please contact [...]

2009 Northcoast National Gunslinger Championships

| July 28, 2009

[ September 5, 2009; September 6, 2009; ]  
 

‘2009’  NORTHCOAST NATIONAL
GUNSLINGER CHAMPIONSHIPS

DATE;                                       SEPTEMBER   5TH  &  6TH    2009 

HOSTS;       THE BUCKEYE RANGERS AND  GUNNY’S  HALL M.C.L. 

LOCATION;       MARINE  CORPS  LEAGUE,   MENTOR,   OHIO. 

SANCTION;            OHIO  FAST DRAW ASSOCIATION

CONTEST 1; ‘FIREBALL PHIL MAC CLASSIC’    (THUMBING)

CONTEST 2; ‘SHOOTERS CHOICE OPEN’       (OPEN)

 EVENTS;       SAT;     8’S/W  – 12’S/W – 5’-15’S/B/W 
EVENTS;     SUN;    10’S/W  -  5’SW  –   15’-5’ S/U/W 
PLEASE NOTE;  $15.00 EF FOR EACH CONTEST;
2 CONTESTS, [...]

2009 Officers

| April 1, 2009

Here is a list of the 2009 Officers and their contact information.  Feel free to contact any one, they will be more than happy to help you in any way they can.
CHAIRMAN
Ron Paul Duning
216-956-4874
ronpaulgun@peoplepc.com
 
TREASURER
Ron Zimmerman
440-775-1673
ron@ohiofastdraw.org
 
 
EDITOR
Sue Zimmerman
440-775-1673
sioux@ohiofastdraw.org
 
NORTHERN DIVISION
 
 VICE-CHAIRMAN
Rich Enneper
440-449-3449
ennepers@gmail.com
 
SECRETARY
Carol Bonnett
937-832-0206
carolduk@juno.com
 
RECORDS KEEPER
Paul Elliott
440-474-4096
ltccap424@aol.com
 
SAFETY OFFICER
Tom Crawford
419-862-3525
tomkac2@aol.com
 
SOUTHERN DIVISION
 
VICE-CHAIRMAN
Mike Dobson
770-655-7824
MikeDobson153@comcast.net
 
SECRETARY/RECORDS KEEPER
Robert Coffey
828-726-1229
rcoffey@conninc.com
 
SAFETY OFFICER
Dennis Walton
865-803-6782
 
WESTERN DIVISION
 
VICE-CHAIRMAN
Greg Custodio
greg@ohiofastdraw.org
 
 
SECRETARY
Kent Sandhagen
209-587-0573
 
RECORDS KEEPER
Geneva Brett
209-587-0573
 
SAFETY OFFICER
Jim [...]

Winter Mail-In Shootout Results

| March 24, 2009

Winter mail in Shootout was the brain child of Harry Ballengee of the Shawnee Bandits out of Greenville, Oh.   Shooters could enter the contest twice, if they wished.   The phases were to be shot on the Ohio target (18″ x 42″).  Entries had to be postmarked by January 31, 2009.   Although it was advertised as [...]