Thread: To many oldies and to few young people.

The problem with the young is (if they are not vehemently against guns because that fits with their vegan beliefs) simply that they cannot afford to shoot A-cat rifles and shotguns are one thing (not cheap) but pistols and the associated costs (high cost club memberships/PNZ fees/bullshitter fees/etc) all add up. These are either young guys, such as students who are typically poor, or just starting out in life with a hefty mortgage and/or kids. As much as they might want to shoot, as much as they have the enthusiasm, it simply is too much. Add to this 12 shoots a year - it might sound easy, but it quickly passes you by if you work full time and have a family.
Call me cynical, but increasing costs is a great way of breeding out the pistol shooting from society.


(Add to this, most pistol clubs I know have at least one dickhead RO who can really put you off. It's amazing, these guys seem to think it is mandatory to behave like this. I know some great guys, who are great ROs without the dickheadedness, so it is certainly possible. )

I’ve seen that RO issue, but have also seen it dealt with,
We are running with about 55-60 members, have just expanded to include 2 new satellite ranges and have now hosted 6 major events so far this year. But we have better attendance at events from out of Towner. We try to bring our shooters through, but you can lead a horse to water….