Our group was formed in 2002. The founding cowboys, Heck Catcher, Blackwater Bill, RoughRider Jim Bob, Brewster Cogburn, Joe Coe, Dennis Kroh, and Yellowstone Vic, began meeting at the local truck stop and planning our “outfit”. We’ve been joined by a group of dedicated cowboys that we refer to as “The Committee”. Team work is the only way we can make it. We’ve also been affiliated with the Single Action Shooting Society (SASS) since our very beginning. Our Territorial Governor is a cowboy called Shooter. Come visit us and enjoy an afternoon of shooting competition that’s made for the entire family. If you don’t have guns, we’ll help ya out. All you need is a SMILE! Stay in the saddle and keep your powd’r dry!

The Badlands Bandits are one of the four SASS affiliated Cowboy Action Shooting Clubs in North Dakota and are sponsored by theBelfield Sportsman Club in Belfield North Dakota. Spectators are always welcome; newcomers and those interested in learning more about the Badlands Bandits or cowboy action shooting are invited to attend a monthly shoot. Experienced cowboys will be on hand to guide you through the stages and explain how to get started in the sport.  For more information about SASS (the Single Action Shooting Society) go to www.sassnet.com or follow this link. There you will find more detailed information about how the game is played as well as links to all SASS-affiliated clubs. Don't forget your cowboy hat and boots!