In considering the longevity of our sport I have some questions/thoughts. We see an aging demographic and increased costs to participate in shotgun sports. Our sport operates on the disposable funds of participants. It’s difficult to recruit new, younger shooters who have the big bills to pay. It’s difficult for those already participating who have fixed incomes in retirement. So, what does the future look like? Is clay shooting at its apex? Will we see a decline in participation soon? Or, is it going to soar? I don’t see where SC can be generally successful over the next decade if it continues at the current level. Some may think my questions heretical, but I think they need to be considered.
