Hats required?

Domino · June 29, 2009, 04:01 PM

I'm just wondering if its required to wear a hat when partcipating in SASS events. I know in the few events I've attended everyone has them, but I'm not much for hats but will get one when I get going with the events if needed.

Fingers McGee · June 29, 2009, 04:58 PM

In a word, No. Classic Cowboy is the only category that requires the wearing of a hat the entire match.

See the SASS Handbook at:
http://www.sassnet.com/Downloads/RO/...tedChanges.pdf

Smokin_Gun · June 29, 2009, 07:31 PM

Try a Confederate or Union Kepi ... will at least keep the Sun off yur head and out yur eyes.

**4V50 Gary** · June 29, 2009, 08:45 PM

A hat is better since it protects the ears from the sun.

Singlesix1954 · June 29, 2009, 09:58 PM

Nothing wrong with a derby. My kids make fun of mine, and that makes me like more.

Hawg Haggen · June 29, 2009, 11:26 PM

Maybe not required but expected. Period wear is required. T-shirt and sneakers isn't going to cut it. Some clubs will allow short sleeve shirts during the hot months but best check.

Nite Ryder · June 30, 2009, 02:17 AM

The manual says:
Participants may choose the style of costume they wish to wear, but
all clothing must be typical of the late 19th century, a B-western movie, or Western television series... ALL clothing and equipment MUST be worn appropriately, how it was intended and how
it would have been worn in the OLD WEST or as seen on B-Western movies and television.

Hats were typical in the late 19th century. So, I would say they are required, but that is only my opinion. The worst that could happen is getting a match DQ for improper dress. Your best bet is to read the manual, all of it, not just the section about clothing, because clothing is mentioned in other places in the manual. Items you can't wear are:

The use or presence of any outlawed item is a Stage Disqualification.
• Modern shooting gloves.
• Short sleeve shirts (Male competitors only)
• Short sleeve tee shirts, long sleeve tee shirts, and tank tops for all competitors. Long
sleeved Henley type shirts with buttons are acceptable.
• Modern feathered cowboy hats (Shady Bradys). Straw hats of traditional design (e.g.,
Stetson, Bailey, sombreros,) are acceptable.
• Designer jeans
• Ball caps
• All types of athletic shoes or combat boots no matter the material from which they are
constructed.
• Nylon, plastic, or Velcro accouterments.
• The displaying of manufacturer’s, sponsor’s or team logos on apparel. Manufacturer’s
labels on such apparel or equipment are acceptable

Dress like a character in the Old West, and have fun. That is what SASS is all about.

June 29, 2009, 04:01 PM	#1
Domino Member Join Date: August 15, 2006 Posts: 57	Hats required? I'm just wondering if its required to wear a hat when partcipating in SASS events. I know in the few events I've attended everyone has them, but I'm not much for hats but will get one when I get going with the events if needed.

June 29, 2009, 04:58 PM	#2
Fingers McGee Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,734	In a word, No. Classic Cowboy is the only category that requires the wearing of a hat the entire match. See the SASS Handbook at: http://www.sassnet.com/Downloads/RO/...tedChanges.pdf __________________ Fingers (Show Me MO smoke) McGee - AKA Man of Many Colts - Alter ego of Diabolical Ken; SASS Regulator 28564-L-TG; Rangemaster and stage writer extraordinaire; Frontiersman, Pistoleer, NRA Endowment Life, NMLRA, SAF, CCRKBA, STORM 327, SV115; Charter member, Central Ozarks Western Shooters Cynic: A blackguard whose faulty vision see things as they are, not as they should be. Ambrose Bierce

June 29, 2009, 07:31 PM	#3
Smokin_Gun Senior Member Join Date: December 4, 2005 Location: Mojave Desert, CA Posts: 1,195	Try a Confederate or Union Kepi ... will at least keep the Sun off yur head and out yur eyes. __________________ "I Smoke Black Powder" "Favor an 1858 Remington" SGT. Smokin' Gun, Mosby's Rangers 43rd Virginia Cavalry C.S.A. SASS# 19634, ... Admin:http://blackpowdersmoke.com/oldcoots/index.php

June 29, 2009, 08:45 PM	#4
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 15,539	A hat is better since it protects the ears from the sun. __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

June 29, 2009, 09:58 PM	#5
Singlesix1954 Senior Member Join Date: January 30, 2009 Location: Rural Ne Posts: 563	Nothing wrong with a derby. My kids make fun of mine, and that makes me like more. __________________ Luke 22:36 Single six 1954

June 29, 2009, 11:26 PM	#6
Hawg Haggen Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 10,377	Maybe not required but expected. Period wear is required. T-shirt and sneakers isn't going to cut it. Some clubs will allow short sleeve shirts during the hot months but best check. __________________ http://blackpowdertimes.com/index.php

June 30, 2009, 02:17 AM	#7
Nite Ryder Member Join Date: June 29, 2009 Location: So. Oregon Posts: 79	Are hats required? The manual says: Participants may choose the style of costume they wish to wear, but all clothing must be typical of the late 19th century, a B-western movie, or Western television series... ALL clothing and equipment MUST be worn appropriately, how it was intended and how it would have been worn in the OLD WEST or as seen on B-Western movies and television. Hats were typical in the late 19th century. So, I would say they are required, but that is only my opinion. The worst that could happen is getting a match DQ for improper dress. Your best bet is to read the manual, all of it, not just the section about clothing, because clothing is mentioned in other places in the manual. Items you can't wear are: The use or presence of any outlawed item is a Stage Disqualification. • Modern shooting gloves. • Short sleeve shirts (Male competitors only) • Short sleeve tee shirts, long sleeve tee shirts, and tank tops for all competitors. Long sleeved Henley type shirts with buttons are acceptable. • Modern feathered cowboy hats (Shady Bradys). Straw hats of traditional design (e.g., Stetson, Bailey, sombreros,) are acceptable. • Designer jeans • Ball caps • All types of athletic shoes or combat boots no matter the material from which they are constructed. • Nylon, plastic, or Velcro accouterments. • The displaying of manufacturer’s, sponsor’s or team logos on apparel. Manufacturer’s labels on such apparel or equipment are acceptable Dress like a character in the Old West, and have fun. That is what SASS is all about.