HHI Update
OK, gang, it's time for an update. I am so grateful to all of you for helping get HHI back off the ground again!
First, I've been having trouble with the payment gateway because of a couple of issues. When the compliance people looked at the website, they thought we were selling guns and ammo - obviously this is not true. Also, and this is a bigger problem to solve, they are taking issue with the giveaways. Apparently, most payment gateways will not process payments if you have some sort of sweepstakes. I am looking into alternative options, but I would love to have your input. I always thought giveaways would be a great feature of this group, but maybe I'm wrong or maybe there's another way to do it.
Secondly, if you haven't, go take a look at our shop. There's some merch there that is only available to our members. If you get something, please let me know how you like it so I can be sure to keep the quality up. Even if you're not ready to buy anything, I'd love your ideas on what you'd like to see in the shop. I'm already working on some designs like the old patches - whether actually on patches or stickers, etc.
Third, I am working now of getting vinyl HHI logo stickers and membership cards printed, as well as merch for the Founding Members. I will keep you updated on that as it progresses.
Fourth, I'd like to post pictures of our members being successful in the field on our social media. If you have any pictures you'd like to contribute, send them to ryan@handgunhuntersinternational.com
Lastly, we have our first hunt on the books for next Spring. Go check out the HHI Hunts page and email me if you want in. I do have some spots available. I you have any ideas for other hunts, let me know. Thanks to those that have already done so.
I also want to commend everyone for being so civil on this forum so far. It is extremely important that our group remain united through our differences and I'm committed to making that true here. Lively discussion is great and is how we learn from each other, but it will never be allowed to devolve into disparaging another member. I can't tell you how gratifying it is to see everyone policing themselves.
You all have been great and I know we have a bright future ahead!
P.S. - Send pictures and articles to thesixgunner@handgunhuntersinternational.com to be in the next issue.
Would rather see random giveaways or draws done with entire membership. There are some who may not be able to attend events but should be able to partake of drawings or giveaways. Having some for participants of hunts or events is great idea as well but not just the only way.