3 Great Summer Destinations for 2014

[KickBass]

Hey all,

I've posted this article under "Articles" on this site if you want more detail. I've been doing a lot of writing lately on a local level (Region 8), because in order to promote IHMSA, the word has to be out there. I think there are 3 great shoots out there on the IHMSA schedule which hopefully will entice a few shooters to try at least one, so please go to the article and check it out.
This is not meant to be a "well, what about XXX shoot?'" thing. I looked at what we have to offer, and with the idea that we need to get younger/newer shooters involved, these are three great destination points not only for shooting, but even more for family destinations. The points I kept in mind when developing this were:

In identifying requirements for a quality family vacation, each of these events:
A. has affordable local offerings to make for a quality family vacation,
B. can be done somewhat cheaply, with camping available on the range to help substantially save on room and board for those on a budget,
C. is held during the typical “summer vacation” period in which kids aren’t in school, and…
D. feature world-class silhouette competition.

The three I identified are:
West Coast Championship--Grants Pass, OR (June 17-21, 2014)
Region 8--Pringle, SD--this is an open shoot (July 3-6, 2014)
World Championship, Oklahoma City, OK (July 18-25, 2014)

So please take a look, and as people are planning their summer travels, maybe one of these can fit not only into a great family vacation, but also give you a great shooting experience.

Best Wishes,
Joe