The Gunslinger Syndicated Radio Show • February 22, 2026
Cowboy Action Shooting Tips, CCW Renewal Issues & Ammo Donations
Jeff just came from the world's oldest cowboy action shooting facility; it started at Coto de Caza in the early 1980s and now runs out of Rahagi in Norco, eight minutes from his front door. He shot six stages alongside a lawyer and his wife who were brand-new to the discipline, and shares the single grip adjustment that changes everything for shooters who are holding their guns too gently to run them fast. Caller Eric from Santa Ana has a CCW renewal that came back wrong, with mismatched numbers and smudged ink on the firearm listings, and needs to know whether what he is carrying is legally valid during a traffic stop. Caller Tom has more factory lead-load ammunition than he can ever shoot and wants to donate it to a 501(c)(3) without triggering California's transfer rules.
In This Episode
Shooting at the Oldest Cowboy Action Facility
The host shot at the world’s oldest cowboy action shooting facility, started at Coto de Caza in the early 1980s and moved to Rahagi in Norco. It is an eight-minute drive for him. Six stages today with about 35 shooters. Back when cowboy shooting boomed, they used the full 12 bays and sometimes shot under car headlights at night.
Shooting with Friends and New Shooters
Shot with John Ringo, Calamity Annie, and Clint Steel who impressed with his strong grip similar to the host’s old two-handed style. A lawyer and his wife from a prior show were new shooters. The wife held pistols daintily, causing movement on cocking single actions.
Tips for New Cowboy Action Shooters
New shooters hold firearms too delicately for speed. Grip strong with the dominant hand while cocking with the weak hand. Avoid talking or shaking heads on misses to stay in subconscious flow state. Never announce misses aloud as spotters might overlook them.
Caller Eric on CCW Renewal Issues
Eric in Santa Ana reports his Orange County CCW renewal applied November 17 took until last week. The new license lacks a personal number, only an agency number. Firearm listings have smudged ink, unclear numbers like 8 looking like B or H, and smaller type. It is plastic-embedded now.
Advice for Eric's CCW Problems
Carry the old license as backup. Contact Orange County Sheriff’s Department immediately to avoid validity issues during stops. Riverside and Orange are better than LA, but Orange seems slipping requiring prodding.
Caller Tom on Donating Excess Ammo
Tom has more ammo than he can shoot, mostly factory lead loads. Wants to donate to a 501c3 for tax deduction without selling due to California rules. Auction is an option but prefers donation.
Recommending CRPA for Ammo Donations
Donate to CRPA, a likely 501c3 that accepts ammo for youth programs and training. Host donated over a ton during shortages, including seized ammo from police departments. CRPA used it for young shooters.
Wrapping Up and Call for Listeners
Heading to commercial. Call in at 866-870-5752. The show needs your input.