Don,
You have some very valid points for sure. None of which I feel can not be over come. I totally believe in K.I.S.S. and I understand the big money issue. I do not disagree with you on that at all. Personally if i were the one to start it and run it I would keep the industry out of it. Of course they (industry) would be more then welcome to have a booth at the shoots. Also unlike NSCA there would be no national headquarters. I would also try to keep it an open association were as there are no delagates. The by laws would be simple and common sense. Developed in conjunction with the sporting clays ranges and shooters. Everything would be voted on by the shooters. Each voice having a vote, majority wins. It would be a very open and welcoming association. The tournaments would not be madatory to being a member. As I feel this pulls away some shooters that are not the hardcore type. I know you are asking now why then be a member? Membership would have its privillages. Only members can vote. If a shoot has a limit to the number of people able to shoot it then of course members have first crack. The publication would be for members only. It would have features on clubs that support the sxs association. It would have shooter profiles and not just the top shooters in the country. Maybe have a member gallary were members can post a picture of there double guns along with pictures from shoots. What I see as the difining difference is would be its total involvement of the members. Maybe I am wrong but unless it is tried we will never know. Its easy to cast it of and point out the negatives, and its hard work to take the initative and do it. maybe I am the only one these days that still understands hard work and trying is better then never knowing. There is no reward without risk. If you fail at least you know you tried. Just my opinion.
