Cowtown, congratulations on Maine win in category, it was good shooting with you.
For your consideration Buzzard Boil columbus weekend in October. PA State memorial weekend. Then there is VT state and NH State. That would cover northeast
Welcome to the obsession
Best advise go to local shoot check out what everyone has and ask to try.
Since winter contact local club and see if you can arrange range time with them.
I have one from NH State Championship that I wear some time like the Design.
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