CFDA EVENT CLASSIFICATIONS
As can be read on page 6 of the Gunslingers Guidelines, CFDA Affiliated Clubs shall have the right to hold several levels of sanctioned events. Sanctioned events are defined as all activities Class A through D events conducted by any CFDA Affiliated Club, where all CFDA Safety Regulations must be followed.
*NOTE – Scheduling – Class A & B contests CANNOT be scheduled on the SAME dates as another Class A or B event IF they are within 1,000 miles of Each Other. Class C contests CANNOT be scheduled/advertised  more than 6 months prior, nor within 500 miles of a Class A or B event on the same dates.
A. Class “A” Sanctioned Contests are World or National Championships. 
B. Class “B” Sanctioned Contests are any CFDA Titled Championships. (State & Territorials)
C. Class “C” Sanctioned Contests is a non-titled contest that is advertised on the CFDA Website or Gazette whereas CFDA members are expected
to travel to and should expect a contest to be conducted according to CFDA Guidelines and Rules. (Jackpot Matches, Annual Club Matches, etc.)
D. Class “D” Sanctioned Contests or Events are regularly scheduled club matches and practice sessions, exhibition contests. At these levels
clubs may experiment with new innovations and ideas. Try Cowboy Fast Draw©, must be conducted according to our published guidelines
found on our website.
Note: CFDA rules and guidelines will be enforced at all Class A, B, and C Sanctioned Contests and are recommended in Class D Sanctioned
Contests. At any class of sanctioned contest CFDA Safety Rules shall always apply.