SAA is a freestyle competition. No course of fire may prescribe a shooting position or stance. It is up to the shooter to use whatever physical means are required to safely complete the course of fire. Any revolver as above which generally follows the design of an original 19th century Colt, Remington, or other similar revolvers AND has fixed, frame-channel rear sights, will be considered for either open or classic competition. Drift adjustable front sights are acceptable in this class only if they conform to classic design.
All guns are to be empty when the shooter reports to the line.
In a phase requiring one or more reloads, any gun previously loaded must be unloaded before another gun can be loaded. Each competitor must have all guns holstered when reporting to the line. There are no special requirements concerning holsters. Violation of the above rules will result in disqualification. No shooter will leave the line without first unloading his gun and presenting it to the range officer for clearance.