Hi Ronnie-
As I read your post I can understand your frustration. The 3GN was my 4th match.I bought my first pistol and shot my first match about 1 1/2 yrs ago and got my rifle and shotgun for 3gunning 1 year ago.So I am very new to the sport.
As I said I can understand your frustration but I think you are wrong on several points:
1. Mike Voigt has asked members ( GMs thru Ds ) how to what they think about better our sport.
2. The changes that have been made and are being made are more for the beginner and intermediate shooter because Mr. Voigt and the BOD know that is the majority of members and that we also have to bring in new shooters.
3.No big dawgs at Area 6 3gun - I do know a couple of the top guys and why they didnt go, some was because there was not enough money to warrent going and some had other commitments.
Most the top shooters like it when someone talks to them ( when they are getting ready to shoot a stage )about their gear, how to shoot or any other questions you have. Mr. Voigt has no problem with people talkink to him before and after matches about what they think should be happening with our sport.
Great people that are good shooters like Beven Grams started me in pistol and 3gunning and does whatever he can to promote the sport. Mike Voigt teaches new and experianced shooters alike as does several other shooters.
I know for a fact that if you aproach Mike Voigt,Bennie Cooley Matt Burkett, Taran Butler.Bruce Piatt or any other top shooter they would listen to any ideas that you have to better the sport and try to help you. So if you have any ideas talk to Mike Voigt at the Fort Benning match or e-mail him(he does read them and this IS YOUR SPORT ALSO).
I send this post respectfully,
DON AUGUSTINE