Are you looking for like-minded people to spend time with? Do you like to be outdoors? Do you love shooting sports of any kind? If so, search out and visit the various gun clubs in your local area. Your local gun clubs offer a lot to their members such as holding regular matches, having a place for regular practice and places to hang out. But, the most important asset is their members! The nicest people are found at your local club, guaranteed! And, another huge benefit is that the wealth of knowledge on any shooting topic is really deep.
Once you find this treasure of a place, get involved! They all have workdays to repair and maintain facilities, beautify the grounds, clean the clubhouse, etc. It really shows when the members care about their club because it’s clean, neat and an inviting place for everyone. There are most likely committees that need help too. The gun club in my area of Texas is Fayette County Gun Club. My life is really enriched by this place in countless ways!
The only way these clubs stay afloat is from the efforts of volunteers and various types of expertise in the membership. Find a club, get involved, ensure that the club and shooting sports is there for the next generation.