Editorial - May/June 2005 issue
EDITORIAL by Chucky (Editor-in-chief)
Over the last few years I have heard complaints on wimp loads, too many categories in CAS, not enough categories in some of the other sports, that a particular sport is dead, that another is growing, that my sport is the future and better than those others, why be a member of a specific organization, and more. We, as human beings, seem to have an inherent need to not only complain, but feel that we as individuals have the answers.
Answers, hmm, an interesting concept that the older I get, the more my perspective changes to the point that there aren’t any right or perfect answers, just answers and decisions that may be better than others.
Controversy and variance of opinions are healthy and make us think, if we take the time. Discussed with respect and consideration and an open mind, they can result in solutions to problems that can be positive for the sport. Argued and voiced with anger, vehemence, and bitterness they can cause major difficulties for individuals and the sport, especially when over heard by spectators or new shooters.
It is the position of Shoot! Magazine that there is room for just about any type of shooting sport, class, category, stage type, scenario, and event that is safe and fun. There should be room for us all. In past years, new events such as Trail Town Round-up and three new Western-action shooting sports have appeared on the scene: cowboy fast draw, showdown, and Western three-gun. Are they a threat to other Western-action shooting sports? Should they be ostracized because someone doesn’t like them or they are different? NO!
Not only is the enthusiastic inclusion of each new Western-action shooting sport to come on the scene something that each of us should embrace, but it is the Cowboy Way , the American way, and the “right thing to do.” We should all remember that every new sport brings new shooters who are attracted more to that particular sport and may occasionally participate in others. This broadens the market base thus providing not only more income to vendors and manufacturers but allows them the capability to grow and create new products. Each new shooting sport also promotes our Second Amendment rights by incorporating more people interested in the shooting sports.
I ask each of you readers to keep these thoughts in mind when critiquing your sport or looking at others. We need to work together!
Visit our web site at www.ShootMagazine.com or email us at info@shootmagazine.com.
Over the last few years I have heard complaints on wimp loads, too many categories in CAS, not enough categories in some of the other sports, that a particular sport is dead, that another is growing, that my sport is the future and better than those others, why be a member of a specific organization, and more. We, as human beings, seem to have an inherent need to not only complain, but feel that we as individuals have the answers.
Answers, hmm, an interesting concept that the older I get, the more my perspective changes to the point that there aren’t any right or perfect answers, just answers and decisions that may be better than others.
Controversy and variance of opinions are healthy and make us think, if we take the time. Discussed with respect and consideration and an open mind, they can result in solutions to problems that can be positive for the sport. Argued and voiced with anger, vehemence, and bitterness they can cause major difficulties for individuals and the sport, especially when over heard by spectators or new shooters.
It is the position of Shoot! Magazine that there is room for just about any type of shooting sport, class, category, stage type, scenario, and event that is safe and fun. There should be room for us all. In past years, new events such as Trail Town Round-up and three new Western-action shooting sports have appeared on the scene: cowboy fast draw, showdown, and Western three-gun. Are they a threat to other Western-action shooting sports? Should they be ostracized because someone doesn’t like them or they are different? NO!
Not only is the enthusiastic inclusion of each new Western-action shooting sport to come on the scene something that each of us should embrace, but it is the Cowboy Way , the American way, and the “right thing to do.” We should all remember that every new sport brings new shooters who are attracted more to that particular sport and may occasionally participate in others. This broadens the market base thus providing not only more income to vendors and manufacturers but allows them the capability to grow and create new products. Each new shooting sport also promotes our Second Amendment rights by incorporating more people interested in the shooting sports.
I ask each of you readers to keep these thoughts in mind when critiquing your sport or looking at others. We need to work together!
Visit our web site at www.ShootMagazine.com or email us at info@shootmagazine.com.
posted by SHOOT! MAGAZINE | 4:34 PM
