Why is the attendance at SxS events down?

[Mills]

I predict you will see some younger guys coming in. My collecting and participation in shooting events would be much greater if it were not for raising (and paying for) my kids and family. I think a lot of folks in my generation are in the same boat. The Great Recession didn't help things either.

[Bill Graham]

Originally Posted by Mills Morrison

My collecting and participation in shooting events would be much greater if it were not for raising (and paying for) my kids and family. I think a lot of folks in my generation are in the same boat.

Certainly in the same boat. We've got two kids, and one income. At 50 I'm not a collector but a fix-r-upper. The Southern SxS is local to me, and I love going, but generally can't afford much of anything there, and only shoot one class due to the cost. Looking forward to shooting more in general, and engaging more in the double gun culture as resources allow.