If you’ve ever tried to throw knifes, you know how frustrating it can be to bend a tip, break a handle, or otherwise damage your new toy. The sad truth is the vast majority of knives on the market are unsuitable for long-term use. These light-weight throwers are designed with price point in mind, assuming that the buyer will soon become disinterested. They are designed as novelties and nothing more. Unsurprisingly, these knives seldom hold up to repeated abuse. Photo credit Brett Loudermilk In the two years since we’ve released The Great Throwdini Signature Series Professional Throwing Kn ..read more

We first met Kelsey at a trick riding competition in Missouri and we’ve been staying in touch with her ever since. She talked with us about her love of trick riding and her online business Cinched Up Designs. Kelsey gives her review of our Trick Riding Saddle Tell us about yourself. How long have you been trick riding? When and how did you get started? What are some of your top accomplishments as a trick rider? My name is Kelsey Rummel and I live in Springfield, MO. I began trick riding in 2010, after helping form an all-girl trick riding team with some of my closest friends. We started by do ..read more

The pandemic and the resulting supply shortages have placed unprecedented demand on the blank ammo market. Prices has skyrocketed, and certain key components are just not available. One caliber of ammo hardest hit by this has been the 10 gauge cannon blank. For months, we have fielded calls from desperate customers pleading with us to send them their blanks. Unfortunately, it seems, there are none to be had. Looking for options, we came up with an alternative: 12 gauge cannon load blanks that can be fired through a 10 gauge cannon with an adapter. The adapter is a sleeve in which the 12 gauge ..read more

We first got to know Lucy during the 2019 Wild West Arts Fest in Las Vegas, Nevada. While she’s a talented roper, what makes Lucy interesting are the things she does when she’s not playing cowgirl. -Tell us about yourself. Who are you and where do you live? Tell us about your band and your fashion line. How long have you been involved in music and in fashion? Photo by Megan Cullen @megancullenphoto I’m Lucy Lawrence and I was born and raised in Los Angeles.  I play bass in a band called Dear Boy and I have an art/clothing brand called Veryusual.  I learned to play bass as a kid ..read more

Western Stage Props is happy to announce that we’ve updated our checkout process to improve your shopping experience. New features include: 1-step ordering for returning customers Checking out is a breeze with 1-step checkout. All your information is saved. Just a few clicks and your order will be on the way! New loyalty rewards program Earn money off future orders with our loyalty rewards programs. Just log in with your account and earn one point for every dollar you spend! Visit https://www.westernstageprops.com/MyRewards.asp to redeem. Anonymous checkout Don’t want to create an account? No ..read more

Today we’re going to talk about the use and functionality of 9mm PAK cartridges for use in 9mm blank-firing pistols. A blank pistol is a firearm cartridge that creates a visible flash and explosive sound but does not contain a projectile. A 9mm PAK stage blank is a blank cartridge specifically designed for blank-firing semi-auto pistols used on stage and screen. Blank 9mm PAK ammunition functions in many ways just like live ammo. Each cartridge is inserted into a magazine which is then inserted into the firearm. Release the safety and pull back the slide. The gun is now ready to fire. When th ..read more

Looking for a trick rope lasso for your little buckaroo? Look no further than the Western Stage Props Kiddie Trick Rope. These ropes have been our best selling product for decades. Perfect for camps, rodeos, Halloween costumes, and more. Each rope comes with a jump rope-style handle which makes spinning the rope a breeze. The loop is glued in place to take the guess work out of roping. Take a look at the video below to see exactly how it is done. We are proud to offer our kiddie trick ropes via our website and on Amazon, with free express shipping for Prime members ..read more

Drama requires both conflict and resolution. In the theater, that often means the use of of blank-firing or prop firearm. There are several ways to simulate a real gunshot on stage, but you may be confused as to which method is best for your production. Today, we will go over the top five methods. Method 1 – Sound effect Have the sound technician use a sound effect of a gunshot to simulate gunfire on stage. All you will need is an actor with a non-firing replica gun, and a sound person to press the button. Have your actor work with the sound technician to time the action with the sound of the ..read more

A few months back, we held a contest to help us find the new cover model for our 2018 catalog. While nearly 30 individuals submitted outstanding photos, one contestant took the cake. Western Stage Props is proud to introduce Dr. Neville Headley, a Canadian dentist who is the winner of the Show Us Your Props contest! The new edition of the catalog will begin to ship on Friday, December 1st, and can be ordered via our website completely free of charge! Our 2018 Cover Model Dr. Headley Dr. Neville Headley lives in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.  He served with the Canadian Forces Dental Ser ..read more

October is almost here and that means Halloween season is upon us! Need some ideas on costuming up this holiday? Western Stage Props carries a wide variety of products to suit your spooky needs. Theatrical blood –  A lot of people don’t realize how much stage blood costs until they go to the Halloween superstore on October 29th and realize they’re going to pay $9 for a couple of ounces of “blood”. We sell a quart of blood for just $14, which is the best price in Vegas! Our blood is non-toxic and washes out of most clothing. Foam and rubber props – We carry a full selection of soft foam ru ..read more