evil dogooder 866 Posted May 31 Yesterday we managed to pull it off even with the covid crap and all the riots. With very little advertising we managed to wrangle in 32 new shooters. I think 6 were under 18. After a very long day everybody was smiles. Most said they would return. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J-BAR #18287 5,057 Posted June 1 Congratulations! That is truly a remarkable turnout!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blackwater 53393 4,680 Posted June 1 Outstanding!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boulder Canyon Bob# 32052L 359 Posted June 1 Way to go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trooper Ozzy 316 Posted June 1 Possible to share your methods for a successful introduction to so many? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marshal Hangtree 1,769 Posted June 1 3 hours ago, Trooper Ozzy said: Possible to share your methods for a successful introduction to so many? I second Trooper Ozzy's request. Very good, evil do-gooder! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ringer 190 Posted June 1 Bravo Just one question. Did the ginslingers go the way of the gunfigthers? I wondered how the 6 under 18 became ginslingers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evil dogooder 866 Posted June 2 9 hours ago, Ringer said: Bravo Just one question. Did the ginslingers go the way of the gunfigthers? I wondered how the 6 under 18 became ginslingers. It's Minnesota... we have chilly winters. Gin helps so we start them young Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evil dogooder 866 Posted June 2 There are several key parts to this success. I am a very small part of it. Hillbilly bert has been talking it up and promoting it every chance he gets as well as other members of our club. Key points. Do not assume all young people only want to play video games and shoot black guns. They may like to but I've yet to see one turn down shooting our guns. Get a variety of skill level shooters to help, and demonstrate. A very critical part here. DO NOT START WITH A SHOOTING DEMO!!!! Seeing someone good really good with years of practice burn a stage down does absolutely no good to people who are apprehensive about their skill or how they will do. Have patient skilled shooters walk them through the stages. Then at the end of the day let the stars shine to show what is possible. Don't have all volunteers dressed to the nines. It's great to have a few dressed up, but make sure you have SEVERAL only in the bare minimum. At least one on every posse. If possible have a townie or railroad worker not just only cowboys. feed the imagination. Again less intimidating. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
