I found an e-mail in my Inbox this morning from the Rock River Regulators of Beloit, WI, cancelling their "Season Opener" match of April 4th. I can imagine that must have been a difficult call for Stoney Mike to make.
I fear this may be a pattern for this year. I'm 64 years old and diabetic (not taking insulin yet), so I'm at the top of the "slippery slope" of the "at risk posse" for the virus. A substantial number of fellow SASS, GAF and NCOWS shooters are close to my age or older and have underlying medical conditions. Some undoubtedly will decide not to attend matches for a while due to personal or work responsibilities, as well as their health concerns. Some match organizers may decide to cancel other matches voluntarily, and who knows what local, state and federal restrictions may be imposed upon them.
Having said that, I wish to affirm my intent to attend all the shooting events I normally do, unless they are cancelled, prohibited by government edict, or the virus strikes me. I hope to see, next season, if not this one, all the familiar faces at the ranges again. Good luck to us all.
Snidely Whiplash