12 gauge Parker shotguns

[J.B. Books]

Originally Posted by Mike Koneski

Pete, we did a survey of PGCA membership a few years ago to be able to answer questions from prospective advertisers for Parker Pages. Predictably, the largest age group was in the 60-70 year old range. The younger age groups were growing but nowhere near the 60-70 demographic.

Can you define a few years ago into a number?

[Mike of the Mountain]

Originally Posted by Pete Lester

Can you define a few years ago into a number?

The survey was completed and published December 2022.

Ian, the major demographics are still 61-70 and over 70. Both at 34.5%. The results are on this site.

[Bill Murphy]

Can you imagine that in the next 20 years, about five of us will own all the existing Parker shotguns.

[J.B. Books]

Originally Posted by Bill Murphy

Can you imagine that in the next 20 years, about five of us will own all the existing Parker shotguns.

Good one Bill.

I was thinking most of the PGCA dues collected is sourced from the Social Security Administration.

[mobirdhunter]

Originally Posted by Bill Murphy

Can you imagine that in the next 20 years, about five of us will own all the existing Parker shotguns.

[Mike of the Mountain]

Originally Posted by Bill Murphy

Can you imagine that in the next 20 years, about five of us will own all the existing Parker shotguns.

I hope I'm one of the five!!

[Mike of the Mountain]

You can pretty much look across every collector organization and the demographic will be much like ours, especially when it comes to collecting firearms. This trend also extends to conservation organizations such as PF/QF, RGS/AWS, RMEF, NDA, TU, DU, etc. Even "gun clubs" are seeing this trend. Organizations are "aging out". Members who have been active for a long time just do not have the energy or desire to continue to do the heavy lifting and the younger demographic are not stepping up to fill the vacancies. Whether they have no interest or just do not want to volunteer their time, the answer is unclear. As the saying goes, "It is what it is".

[John Davis]

Historically speaking, the PGCA has probably always been basically 69% over 60. I’ve been a member for around 23 years. When I joined I was something like 43 and was considered a youngster in the group, a mere child.

[MrBojangles]

Originally Posted by Mike Koneski

The survey was completed and published December 2022.

Ian, the major demographics are still 61-70 and over 70. Both at 34.5%. The results are on this site.

That’s still 69% over 60. Not good.

[Mike of the Mountain]

Originally Posted by Ian Civco

That’s still 69% over 60. Not good.

Granted, that is a small sampling of PGCA members. 200 responded to the survey out of almost 1500 members. Plus, there are many other shooters/collectors who have Parker guns that are not members of the PGCA. For example, at our range we have a solid core of double gunners that is growing every year. They are not members of any organization.