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Gary & Joyce Tryon of Gun Runner's Ranch have hosted the Wild West Fast Draw Championship for the last 10 years, and the World Thumbing Championship for 8 years. Together Gary and Joyce hold more records and titles than any other husband and wife shooting team today.

Gary and Joyce Tryon of Gunrunner's Ranch
Joyce & Gary Tryon


2006 World
Thumbing Championship

Friday, March 17, 2006

Sponsors: Gary & Joyce Tryon, Bill Duff, Mike Pantano,
Bob & Monica James, Lynn Edgemon,
Shoot Magazine, Trophies donated by
Harry Ballengee

Host: Gary & Joyce Tryon, Ph# (520) 868-0009, e-mail gctryon@gmail.com
Sanction: Ohio Fast Draw Association
Location: Gunrunner's Ranch, Florence, AZ
20705 E. Sunaire Dr. 85132
Contest: 9:00 AM Sharp! Sign Up Thursday. 1pm to 5pm
& Fri. 8am Contest - 9:00am
Style: Thumbing Traditional Index (Shot Elimination Style)
Events: SW @ 5', 8' & 10', SB 4" @ 8' & 10'

Entry Fees
Men: $100      Women: $75

Prize Structure

Bob James Colt - 1st prize    Bob James Colt - 1st prize
Men's first place Colt 45 SA w/Presentation Box, Ivory Grips
& extra Cylinder - Donated & Tuned by Bob James


Men's Division      Women's Division
1st - Colt 45 SA w/Presentation
Box/Ivory Grips & extra Cylinder
Donated & Tuned by Bob James
Value $3,000.00 + Award
     1st - $300 & Award
2nd - $700 & Award      2nd - $150 & Award
3rd - $500 & Award      3rd - $100 & Award
4th - $400 & Award      4th - $75 & Award
5th - $300 & Award      5th - $50 & Award
6th - $250 & Award     
7th - $200 & Award     
8th - $150 & Award     
9th - $125 & Award     
10th - $125 & Award     
11th - $100 & Award     
12th - $100 & Award     
13th - $75 & Award     
14th - $75 & Award     
15th - $75 & Award     
  • All wax events on 20"x40" target (No Black Powder behind Wax per OFDA Rules)
  • Inverted Score Shooting Order will be used for the last event
  • Competition and Safety Rules will be enforced at all times
  • ** Early Registration Starting Feb. 1st 2006 by Mail**. Early Registration will receive 10 free tickets toward the drawing.

2006 World Thumbing Champions
Thumbing Champions - Bob James and Peggy Franks
Bob James & Peggy Franks.

This is Peggy's 1st year winning the World
Thumbing Championships, and Bob's 3rd win.


** View results of the 2006 World Thumbing Championship **


2006 Wild West Champions
Wild West Champions: Cal Eilrich and Peggy Franks
Cal Eilrich and Peggy Franks.



2006 Wild West
World Championship

Saturday & Sunday, March 18-19, 2006

Sponsors: Gary & Joyce Tryon, Bill Duff, Mernickle
Holsters, Alfonso Holsters, Bob Franks,
Michael Proctor, Richard Parmentier, Mike Daly w/Hodgdon Powder, Shoot Magazine

Host: Gary & Joyce Tryon
Sanction: World Fast Draw Association - Chairman
Location: Gunrunner's Ranch, Florence, AZ
Contest: 9:00 AM Sharp! Sign up Thur. 2:00 - 5:00PM
& Saturday at 8:00 AM
Style: Open Index (Shot Elimination Style)
Events: Saturday: SW @ 5', 8', 10', 12', 15'
Sunday: SB 4" @ 10', 8'

Entry Fees
Men: $100      Women: $75

(plus $5 for WFDA per shooter)

Prize Structure
Men's Division      Women's Division
1st - $1,500 & Award      1st - $500 & Award
2nd - $800 & Award      2nd - $250 & Award
3rd - $500 & Award      3rd - $200 & Award
4th - $400 & Award      4th - $100 & Award
5th - $300 & Award      5th - $75 & Award
6th - $200 & Award      6th - $75 & Award
7th - $150 & Award      7th - $75 & Award
8th - $125 & Award      8th - $75 & Award
9th - $100 & Award     
10th - $100 & Award     
11th - $100 & Award     
12th - $100 & Award     
13th - $100 & Award     
14th - $100 & Award     
15th - $100 & Award     
  • Event money total: $240 (Men $25/event, Women $15/event)
  • All wax events on 20"x40" target (No Black Powder behind Wax)
  • Inverted Score Shooting Order will be used for the last event
  • WFDA rules will apply
  • Competition and Safety Rules will be enforced at all times
  • Guns and Ammo will be checked
  • Junior Championship for those that may be interested, events to be determine day of contest.
  • Dinner, drawing & amateur hour held on Saturday night.
  • Prizes for the drawing:
    • 2 Mernickle Holsters - FD7 $309.95 Value each
    • Alfonso of Hollywood Gift Certificate Value $200.00
    • Richard Parmentier - Leather Goods with Knives
    • Michael Proctor - Collection of Statues and Art Work
    • Howard Darby - WFDA logo merchandise
    • Shoot Magazine
        - 2-3 single-shot smooth bore .36 caliber derringers $89.99 each
        - 1 Free Gift Subscription - Value $29.95
        - 4 Two Free New Issues Certificates - $13.98 each total Value $55.92
        - 2 Black Powder & the Old West Books- $24.95 each total Value $49.90
        - 1 Tombstone - The Guns and Gear - Value $39.95
        - 20 copies of the Jan/Feb 2006 Shoot Magazine - Value $139.80
        - 1 Foot Switch for the Shooting Electronics Precision Shooting Timer 4501 - Value $78.00
        - 1 Remote Thumb Switch for the Shooting Electronics Precision Shooting Timer 4501 - Value $38.00
        The Total Value of the Shoot Magazine package is $611.50
    • Mike Daly at Hodgdon Powder - Case of Triple 777 Black Powder. 10 1 pound cans
  • ** Early Registration Starting Feb. 1st 2006 by Mail**. Early Registration will receive 10 free tickets toward the drawing.

** View results of the 2006 Wild West World Championship **



Shootist Event

To those of you who may be interested there will be a special shootist competition. Best score of the World Thumbing and the Wild West World Championship combined. Entry fee will be $50 paid on or before the first day of competition, March 17th, 2006.

Prize structure will be broken down to 30%, 25%, 20%, 15%, and 10% and the Title of Shootist Champion. (There will be no awards. Bragging rights only)



Sponsors

James & Guns

     Alfonso's of Hollywood Gunleather

Shoot! Magazine Mernickle Custom Holsters

Michael Proctor * Richard Parmentier
Mike Daly w/Hodgdon Powder * Mike Pantano
Lynn Edgemon * Harry Ballengee * Bill Duff




Directions to Gunrunner's Ranch
20705 E. Sunaire Drive, Florence, AZ, 85232, (520) 868-0009

From Florence travel south on highway 79 for approximately 1 mile. Turn left on to the Florence-Kelvin highway, then travel approximately 2 miles to Quail Run, Turn left. Go to Sunaire Drive turn left. Travel straight ahead past 2 story home, keep going through double gate. You are now at 20705 E. Sunaire Drive… Gary and Joyce Tryon's Residence



Motels & Hotels
Florence/Coolidge
  • Blue Mist Motel - (520) 868-5875
  • Inn at Rancho Sonora - 1-800-205-6817
  • Moonlight Motel - (520) 723-3475
  • Grand Vista Motel - (520) 723-7793
  • Gotno Morgan Ranch - (520) 868-2351 or (520) 868-5728

Casa Grande
  • Motel 6 - 1-800-466-8356
  • Days Inn - 1-800-329-7466

Apache Junction / Casa Grande
  • Super 8 - 1-800-800-8000
  • Best Western - 1-800-528-1234


For More Information: Please contact Gary & Joyce at gctryon@prodigy.net, or telephone: (520) 868-0009


Wild West Winners
Trophy winners from the 2006 Wild West Championship


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