For what it is worth I would like to see if there is any interested in a Sharpshooter event. Many of us still enjoy shooting blackpowder Civil War Musktets, but do to age, etc. would enjoy being able to shoot our trusting weapons using a rest. I realize there is no time for any new events at the Nationals to add another event, but was wondering if there was any interest in a "bench rest" style event. This is not to be confused with the Long Range shooting, but a "sharpshooter event" where we would be allow to use a rest (Cross stickes).. The events would be at 50 yd and 100 yd ranges. The event would keep older and handicap shooter interested in N-SSA programs, but allow the use of a rest.
Just a thought to keep our older members active and maybe attract new members as well. You would still have to belong to a unit and be a member of the Association, but have an event for many of us who are reaching the age where our body does not work as well as it did 25 years ago. It would be historicaly correct as sharpshooters were used with great effect on both sides.
Yes, many questions would have to be defined, but if we could keep it simple, (muzzle-loaders only) I have a feeling there is interest in the association to have such an event. We need to attract new members as well as retain the interest of our older members. Income is income and if the N-SSA could created more interest, so be it. For the good of the N-SSA and for the enjoyment of the membership.
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