Culpeper is right. It's about the fun!  Now there ARE some guys who take it WAYYYYYY too seriously, but for most out there, it's about having fun, comradery, and love of shooting these amazing weapons from bygone eras!  Believe me, you will improve over time (you should have seen me my first year... whoa, was I rough)!  You don't even have to worry about having any high-tech gear.  I have extra scopes and shooting mats.