I got this email today addressed to the Lefever Arms Collectors Association. I will preface it with saying that we had several vintage guns, gun cases and display stands that were severely damaged by whatever they sprayed on the field before raising the tent. Despite attempts at a contact nobody has addressed this issue. The restroom facilities were abominable, and I say that as a gastroenterologist who was used to dealing with s&it on a daily basis. The shooting was messed up with the five stand and the manufacturers competition was messed up. It was just obvious that venue was just not ready for the influx of shooters and exhibitors who showed up. I have much more faith in the new venue of being able to handle to event, However, as others have expressed the timing is horrific. This is prime bird season in the east. The LACA is debating whether the turnout will be worth traveling 10-18 hours to attend an event when most shooters will be hunting.
Hi All,
I hope this email finds everyone doing well in their personal, business and sporting lives! Delaney & Sons has finished their season and is in the "let's fill those pegs for next season!" stage.
As many of you know and witnessed, last year's Vintage Cup took a lot out of me. For many reasons, things kept getting added to my plate and I tried the best I could with the resources that I was given to pull off a successful event. Whether or not it was a success is debatable. I received many compliments and I received many complaints. In the end, we increased the turn out from previous years and there were no complaints about the displays under the exhibitors tent. Everyone loved what you all brought to your tables! I thank you for that!!
After some thought, I have decided to step off the Vintage Gunners Board. My time and energy is best spent focused on D&S and our youngest, Graham's, senior year in high school.
As for 2024, they will not be returning to Warrington Sporting Clays. The decision was made by 3:1 vote from the board to go to
Hopkins Hunting & Sporting Clays in Kennedyville, MD.
October 3 through October 5, 2024 (Thurs - Sat)
Your points of contact about this year's cup will be
Matt Haney:
mmhaney@comcast.net
Ray McNaughton:
raymcnaughton@comcast.net
You can expect to start receiving info packets in early April. Matt and Ray will have them at the Southern, for those attending.
If anyone has questions, suggestions or feedback, Matt and Ray will be happy to help you.
Hope to see you all soon!
Cheers, Liz