12 gauge Parker shotguns

[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.