micktom

I have no problem with the elimination of ALL categories, but it is not going to happen. I am not advocating Creating another category, it already exists. (If you are an IDPA shooter and if you have a rule book read page 52.) If you don't shoot IDPA then concern yourself with what you do shoot and get better at it. But To compare the recognition of The One Veteran That Shot better than all other Veterans to Giving a Gold Star to everyone smacks of Circlefly targetdom. For explanation of Circle fly please PM me If you don't want to compete for other classifications then don't. If Awards ceremonies are "Too Long, then leave early, Go take a nap. Go Home and finish kicking the Dog. Whatever Curmudgeons do get to doing it. A lot can be understood about a person that has posted most often in "What I Hate." Is there anything you do like? Not that I GAS.i....

BTW has anyone here been to a Sanctioned Match that had a Veterans Award. If so While I am not a Veteran I would try to attend that match for sure. If you are wondering why I Give A Dang I had family members that gave ALL. One of which taught me to love Guns and Shoot when I was a boy. I no longer have my Cousin but I cannot pick up a firearm without missing him.

Page 52 of the rulebook has several sub categories that MAY be recognised- Most of them are recognized at all matches. I have yet to attend a Sanctioned match where Veterans as listed in the RB (High Military Veteran) "Ex Military,retired or discharged" are recognized. Before anyone thinks I am a Trophy Hound I want you to know I am not a Veteran. I just recognize the fact that without them there would be no Lady Shooters or High Juniors or any other class . It is not even recognised at the Nationals-- at least according to the Application Form. This is truly a shame. While they served and fought and some never make it to Senior Status due to injuries and so on. Never forget it was those who Served who saved us from Non Gun-Owner Status. Lets show a little appreciation for those who put their lives on hold for the rest of our Nation.