★ Who We Are ★
About Us
Just a few years ago my wife and I found the sport of Fast Draw. The story, I am sure, will be very much like yours. We are God loving, outdoor living, country folk that just enjoys a great cowboy story. My father has always been a six-shooting cowboy who could have played any role in any cowboy show. This sport was made for someone just like him. Maybe that's why it's so special to me — I get to play the exact man I seen in my father. He got to try fast draw before he rode into the sunset. I truly believe it was the best smile he had in years. Even though it was his final time strapping up the leather and sliding the six gun inside (and his first time shooting on the line) I can remember him saying, "These are my kind of people." And "you would've never beat me 20 years ago." There is no question about that, and there is no question that the world of fast draw were his kind of people. That is what our sport is about, and it's what put myself JD Derringer aka "Gary Shaw" and my amazing wife Hummingbird aka "Karen Shaw" on this Journey.
As we have traveled from state to state to shoot this amazing game it has given us memories and stories to tell. The one thing that remains the same is the people you meet along the trails and the desire to get to the next town and do it all over again. We have begun to build a life around the world of fast draw and that continues to inspire us daily to simply do our part to represent and grow the sport the best we can. Along this journey we were presented with the opportunity to purchase the shooting organization of the WFPG (World's Fastest Professional Gunfighters). The organization was created by some of the best gunfighters for the best gunfighters. During the transition and conversations with many of the sport's best, most respected participants, we decided to change the name from the WFPG to the UGA — United Gunfighters of America.
What we have discovered in our journey of shooting all organizations of fast draw is there is not a best or right way. There are simply different ways of competing. We have enjoyed the different ways and the challenges they offer. We will continue to support and promote all organizations in the sport of fast draw, as we are not setting out to compete against them, or divide the sport in any way. The UGA will simply offer something different that will complement the world of fast draw and Unite the sport in a way that we shall stand on the same shooting lines.
Along the way I have had the pleasure to meet and shoot alongside the Legendary Quik Cal, director of the CFDA. It is apparent that the world of fast draw is what it is today because of his vision, dedication and structure. The CFDA is and will always be something we will embrace, promote and enjoy as competitors. They are the example of bringing folks together for all the right reasons and for creating an amazing event to be shared by everyone. That must be the greatest priority in our sport.
Would also like to share that the world of fast draw would not be complete without the XFDA (Extreme Fast Draw of America). As I have shot with and enjoyed the XFDA, it is the challenge of all challenges. Perry Mason aka "Gun Belt" has done an amazing job of creating an environment for the fastest of the fast. If you have never seen these racehorses in action, you owe it to yourself to strap on your favorite rig, stand on the line and get set. It's an experience you just must feel.
The UGA will do its best to Unite our sport, and to bring people together for the right reasons. Our goal is to be an organization that all competitors can find their place on the line. We are excited to bring something different to the world of fast draw, and we hope to make memories and create stories to be told. Who knows — maybe one day you can earn your way amongst the legends before us. One shot at a time.