Time to retire

[JACKIE40X40]

Jackie - I have contemplated the same thing ! Cannot shoot open sights anymore, cannot shoot the Standing categories because I shake like crazy, and attending a Big Bore match is a MAJOR undertaking - both in time AND finances ! But I intend to continue - at least for a while longer. I think that this COVID-19 pandemic is going to make many of us "reset" our priorities ! Thank you for everything you have done for IHMSA, and for being a friend !! If I ever make it up to Oklahoma - I will definitely look you up !! Stay safe, be well, and may God bless !!

Thanks you sir,I appreciate that.

[JACKIE40X40]

Take care Jackie and be safe!! Remember we all are going to retire at some point!! Hope to talk to you soon!! Allen

Thanks Allen!We’ll keep in touch.

[JACKIE40X40]

Hey Jackie,
Hate to hear this, always enjoyed visiting and shooting with you.
Don’t become a stranger bud, looking forward to seeing to around the OKC gun club.
Thanks for everything you have done, your truly one of the greatest ambassadors ever for IHMSA. JR

Thank you sir! I appreciate that!

[Shoot2Thrill]

Take care Jackie. If we end up coming to OKC this year, I sure would like to see you.

[JACKIE40X40]

Take care Jackie. If we end up coming to OKC this year, I sure would like to see you.

Sounds good! Thank you sir!

[contender1121]

Very sorry to hear that you are unloading your guns. You've done so much for this shooting sport over the years. You've been a valuable help to me and others. I hope you will continue to come to OKC's matches and be a part even if you are not shooting.
Be safe my friend.

[JACKIE40X40]

Very sorry to hear that you are unloading your guns. You've done so much for this shooting sport over the years. You've been a valuable help to me and others. I hope you will continue to come to OKC's matches and be a part even if you are not shooting.
Be safe my friend.

Thanks Charles!

[clubsport04]

Jackie. Very Best Regards. Take Care. Hope to see you in 2021 at OKC Gun Club.
Russell Mowles

[i26963]

Jackie
I hate to hear this, but understand. I have thought about it several times, but just can’t give it up. I would miss the people too much. Even Robert!
Been a challenging year so far for me. I was diagnosed with Prostate cancer about 6 weeks ago, and it’s been non-stop scans, doctor appointments. Prognosis is very good, the cancer has not spread at all. I start radiation treatments in about 6 weeks, am on hormone therapy right now. After all these hormones, I may identify as Melvina instead of Melvin.
You have been a great ambassador for our sport, and I hope you will keep in touch.
Melvin

[jcunclejoe]

Jackie, your smiling face will certainly be missed at the range. It was always a pleasure to see and talk with you.
Please enjoy your retirement.
Best of luck in these trying times.

Melvin, you hang in there. Jim Fields beat that very same thing. I'm certain he would have some excellent advice and encouragement for you.

Take care all.
Joe