USPSA has been around since the early 80's and has used some kind of humanoid target and at the time it was a camo target. The early thought on this sport was it simulate an actual defensive pistol usage. It would appear that some people are ashamed of our history. I might suggest that the PC crowd start their own organization so they can reap all the benifits from not offending anyone by the use of the targets that have been used since 1976 when I started to shoot IPSC. After all there was a small crowd that disagreed with the direction of USPSA in the 90's and they started their own sport. That was the other white meat. So go for it start the new pistol shooting sport that will not have any objections from the PC crowd and get all those sponsors that you dream will come and support a pistol shooting sport.
I have more time invested in IPSC/USPSA than most here since it has been a part of my life longer than the 24 years I spent in the USAF. My membership number is A1716 and I am proud of that. But if USPSA went to classic only target for PC reasons thinking that we will receive some support from those that are afraid of firearms especially handguns, I would have to drop my membership and shoot only the white meat sport. BTW I will never vote for an elected offical that feels the turtle targets are the only way our sport will grow. IT FLAT WILL NOT INCREASE PARTICIPATION!!!
Archie Kirchner USPSA A1716
