I thought attendance was off even more than last year at Pin tail Pt when there was a competing event in GA on the same week end. No competeing event this year. Sure the bad weather factored in for thsoe close by, day trippers. but those at a distance who planned to be there were already commited and would have been there no matter what the weather. I saw few guns moving in or out of the tents for sale or having been sold. Much discussions that high cost of tables was a factor for many dealers who have to recoup that money and travel expenses in this bad economy. Mr. Barnett's understandable absence was another thing. Others told me the travel distnace was too far for those beyond 6 hours or so. The shooting venues were excellent and the hosting club had excellent courses and score keepers. Good targets. Food was outstanding, at reasonable prices for venues like this. With all this said, I travelled 7 hours one way and will do it again next year if the event is at the same location. The one suggestion I have is the organisers reduce the table prices to attract more dealers which in turn will bring in more shooters and visitors.
