THE HOBBY: COWBOY ACTION SHOOTING by Richard M. Beloin, MD

 The contagious joy and enthusiasm Richard M. Beloin, MD has for Cowboy Action Shooting can be found in his book, The Hobby: Cowboy Action Shooting.   When someone asked him why he was writing the book, Doctor Beloin replied, “Because I know a lot of stuff!”  With more than 12 years experience in the sport lots of cowboys nd cowgirls all love best, Beloin proves that he “knows a lot of stuff.”  Beloin covers everything you’ve ever wanted to know about Cowboy Action Shooting and then some.  Even the most experienced shooter might find something in this book not heretofore considered.  Whether you are a novice or a skilled competitor, you’ll find just the information you’re searching for and exactly what you need in this 14 chapter book.  Doctor Beloin covers everything from shooting accessories and firearm modifications to reloading and practice techniques.  Want to know about shooting glasses?  It’s in there.  Looking for shotgun practice techniques?  Look in this book.  Want to start reloading?  What you need to know is in The Hobby: Cowboy Action Shooting.  Everything is in there!  Beloin even takes the reader on a typical day at a Cowboy Action Shooting match.

Reviewing Dr. Beloin’s book on a western blog might be considered akin to preaching to the choir but if you have a spouse, a relative, or a friend whom you would like to get interested in the Cowboy Action Shooting sport, buy that prospective Cowboy shooter a copy of The Hobby: Cowboy Action Shooting and head for the range.  This is a perfect introduction for the general public as well as a starting point for a retiree looking for a hobby with action.  And Doctor Beloin recounts a lot of unusual and comic events that he has experienced in over 12 years of shooting with SASS. ..from brain cramps and procedurals to getting your spurs tangled and your hat airborne in a surprise wind.

Richard M. Beloin is a retired physician, best known in Single Action Shooting Society circles since 1998 as Doc Morgan, SASS #17885. He belongs to SASS affiliated clubs in New Hampshire, Vermont and Florida and is an award winning shooter.   The Hobby: Cowboy Action Shooting is Doc’s first book and can be ordered from Xlibris.com.