You know...I keep forgetting...this forum is billed as The Open Trapshooters Forum. Anything goes...even cheap shots and/or insults to other...
Another example of Classy Comments here directed at another member in line with those from Smithy, everhart18, and Flyersarebest on another thread....
Mr. Coveleskie, my reason for my statement to T Shot is based on the less-than-civil and uncalledfor comments made to him, most noticeably by "Mega...
T Shot...hang in there. Kinda looks like cheap shots and insults are frequently the norm here. Regards, Ed
T Shot. You said nothing wrong! The original premise of this thread is nothing more than attempted trolling to further bash the ATA and its...
Sounds like a typical "fake news" report based on rumors from un-named anonymous sources... Ed
For sure! ALWAYS something to debate...... Best Regards,. I think...Ed
Clearly, as a founding member noted, the guy with the release trigger has a distinct natural advantage over the guy using a pull trigger. In the...
Did I ask something funny? Oh well....I'm out of "pull my finger" jokes.... Regards, Ed
Where, pray tell, is the "heartland of trapshooting"? Just asking.... Regards, Ed
Wow! $4 per round for practice? You are very fortunate....around Kansas City co$t is about $8.50 per round, then $5.25 for a box of promo shells....
There was a ruthless corporate management guy (in human resources, no less) who told us: "It is easier to change people .... than it is to change...
Yes! My thinking exactly. You gotta shoot 'em all.....focus on breaking the target! Regards, Ed
Thanks very much. Will be able to get the "straight scoop". Best Regards, Ed
Thanks, Roger. Sorry. I am looking for the age parameters/definition for these categories, i.e., Veteran I = from age ___ to age ___ ; Veteran II =...
I know that in the shoot categories the "V" stands for Veteran and "J" stands for Junior, but what are the parameters/definitions of the Categories...
Hello. First, I certainly don't want to get into some contentious discussion on this thread. I have simply offered my thoughts re: the question...
It seems doubtful that Trapshooters across the sport decide to whether to attend the GAH only on the basis of Director compensation. Regards, Ed
? "How does an ATA Director earn $186,000/yr.?" Easy. Effectively and patiently listen to thousands of 'experts' claiming to say how to run the...
Well, my heart was broken a long time ago by a sweet young redhead during college! I thought the dialogue here is supposed to be focused on how to...
I figured this has been discussed and cussed quite a bit before...but I was thinking of the objective of EQUALIZING the trap challenge. If I have...
Just a thought. Establish only one handicap yardage...say 27 which all clubs have....then set up a class system based on averages like used for...
The first statement ... "There has to be a degree of difficulty that is equal to all" ... certainly disqualifies the traditional handicap...
Don't get too excited...this happens all the time. The Cowboy Philosopher, Will Rogers, observed years ago when he said:. "I only know what I read...
I have seen this trigger...it is absolutely untouched and pristine. This seller can absolutely be trusted. A great buy for somebody. Regards, Ed
Who is "Gispon"?
There seems to be very credible observations on another forum that the original (historic) trapshooting schedule was developed to accommodate the...
How does this Sanctuary State concept 'square' with the idea of 'if you see something, say something' ? Unless, of course, if it is a person...
Hello. Just a wild, uninformed guess, but could the state be so strapped for cash they would consider liquidating some things to assist some favored...
I guess we will never know, will we......? Oh well, Regards, Ed
Hello. I am sure there are very good shoots east of Sparta and that is great for shooters willing and able to travel the distances necessary. I...
Hello. If you are not a gypsy (someone who likes to live camper style or has a $175,000 motor home, you have to learn to live with driving almost an...
Hello. You are right that location is A main reason (but not the only reason) for declining numbers. Certainly other compelling reasons (as in...
Hello 10Guns. Thanks for helping calibrate my understanding of the comparison of large trapshoots and Woodstock. I meant no harm and I appreciate...
Hello. The Grand, Sparta, and any of the "Big Shoots" are the Trapshooters equivalent of Woodstock...what the hippies called a "happening". The...
Great comment, User 1! Could it be that the low participation percentages in options shown above reflect that the vast numbers of recreational...
? Not sure "what real trap shoot is" means? This is an honest, innocent question. Regards, Ed
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