SW,
Every forum is a little different in what they encourage or allow.
I'm grateful that we have the privilege here to talk about LR shooting, hunting, and competitions with handguns without fear of getting banned.
I try to respect the wishes of each forum owner-It is their playground and they set the rules.

That's true. However, I work with several companies in the hunting/shooting industry, and unfortunately, there is a growing number that don't really support the end users in spite of record earnings the last few years.

Please explain.........

For obvious reasons of liability, company names must remain anonymous. I've been in this game since the late '70s, so I can speak with some authority on the matter.

SW,

Our endeavors to grow the match have been "interesting". We have received a great amount of encouragement and support from almost all sectors....in the rare case where we are rebuffed there is usually a problem with my communications skills. Just makes me try harder...and I do appreciate those that do choose to support our efforts to grow participation in the Match just that much more!

......Thanks for being in our (the "shooters") corner...I do appreciate it! And I hope you'll consider joining us.

Mike

Mike, I don't think the problem was with your communication skills at all. The problem is that some in the industry will only promote their products at "specific" event or to a specific audience. My opinion is that while sales are through-the-roof right now, they will slow down at some point. When it comes time to make a purchase, folks like "us" tend to remember which companies support the shooting sports and which do not. With a shrinking economy, and lots of pressure for spending money, companies should help out whenever they can.

With all that blather being said, it does bode well for the MOA Shoot to have as much support as you do. With silhouette shoots now few and far betwen, perhaps the MOA Shoot will get some of the old steel shooters out of hibernation???

SW: We have posted on the ihmsa.net/forums board trying to attract the old time sillywet shooters as well as having run into a large number of them at the SHOT Show. Hpoefully this will pay off in attendence. Hopefully those stubborm companies will realize we ALL nedd to support each other. Gary?MOA Shooters committee

I shot steel till the eyes went south for using iron sites. While most of the steel shooters have gone to scopes, 200 meter targets are one thing, but 500/750/1000 yard targets sound quite intimidating. Also, they may not have the right "equipment" required for the accuracy needed at the extreme ranges.

BTT

You're not kidding when you say 500/750and 1000 yds being intimidating. LOL I don't even shooth that far with my rifles. I'm sure equipment might be another factor, it is for me. I'm was seriously contemplating coming down even just to watch but at the price of gas I might as well shoot if I'm going to drive down. I'm still trying to get something going so I may just show up yet.
Mike

Mike,
I hope you can make it-You will really enjoy yourself.

Although walk in entries are accepted, those sent in by the May 15 request date will help us plan better. If you need an incentive there are three firearms(possibly a fourth), scopes, barrels, and many other quality prizes to be won or given away as door prize. Should be over $5000 worth of goodies. So come on out and play with us. See you in June.