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AAR Coeur d'Alene, Idaho October 16-17, 2010

Started by Reformed Redneck, October 18, 2010, 06:27:04 PM

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Reformed Redneck

October 18, 2010, 06:27:04 PM
To all,

We're just back from this weekend's shoot. We once again had the opportunity to hold an event at Fernan Rod & Gun Club in Coeur d'Alene.

It was a good shoot, with the weather quite balmy for northern Idaho this time of year. A bit brisk in the morning, but pleasant before lunch time and through the afternoon.

First off, congratulations to the three new Riflemen: Michael S., Carlene L., and Bob J. All had sound Rifleman scores, and Carlene did it four times in one day. This was her 5th Appleseed.

Thanks to all of the shooters who turned out to see what Appleseed is all about. I hope that you left with far more than you anticipated. We were quite impressed by the level of improvement we saw in all of you over the weekend. The persistence that you exhibited is one of the characteristics that we try to emphasize. Stay with us, and we'll get you all to Rifleman skill level. Don't forget to practice what we taught you. It will pay off.

Kudos to the instructors who helped at this event. One of the very best parts of this organization is the people I get to work with, whose competency and skill level are the essential ingredients of successfully accomplishing our goals of conveying a love for Liberty, and the assimilation of the marksmanship skills that produce real Riflemen.

I hope to see you all next time.

Best regards,
Reformed Redneck
I'll keep my faith, my family, my church, my liberty, my property, my money...oh, and my guns. You can keep the chains.

"...Of Zebulon, such as went forth to battle, expert in war, with all instruments of war...which could keep rank: they were not of double heart..."

Evenstar

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October 18, 2010, 10:06:53 PM
Another great shoot in the books. Lots of improvement was seen by all. Congrats to Carlene, Bob, and Mike on their rifleman scores! After five shoots, Carlene, your persistence finally paid off! ^:)^ :) Shooters, it was great to work with you. Come on back to another Appleseed, and bring some friends!

Guess I'll provide some pictures. ::) :cool2:
'Pictures... or it didn't happen!' &)

"What we do in life echoes in eternity.

"All we must decide is what to do with the time that is given to us."

"She is worth the wait. When she lifts her head - she smiles!" - Earl

"Warriors are not always the fastest or strongest men. Strength and speed can be developed through training. Warriors are those who choose to stand between their enemy and all that he loves or holds sacred."

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Coeur d'Alene 8/10!
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Earl

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October 19, 2010, 12:25:42 PM
It may have been a smaller group (think Cold in Idaho) but at least it wasn't snow or rain. ::) I thought I recognized some of the names and thanks to Evenstar's pictures I get to see that Heather is almost a professional grade Riflewoman, Scott still working up to take over, Still Learnin' is standing too far back from his audience (although I am sure his voice carries well) and that you have done well with three new Riflemen - although I almost don't recognize the Red Hat presenting the patch - her smile is great. :) Looking good on all counts, thanks Reformed Redneck O0

... to catch the fire in another American for sharing the skills and our heritage to our posterity. Maybe my perfect shots will be made by those I met along the trials and trails of Appleseed. I know that America is a nation of Riflemen.

Roland

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October 19, 2010, 11:17:52 PM
Glad to here it went well... the deer beckoned (unsuccessfully), so we couldn't be there. Congratulations to Carlene, you truly deserve to be a Riflewoman.

Roland
The doorway to freedom is framed by the muskets that stood between a vision of of liberty and absolute anarchy at a place called Concord Bridge--Charlton Heston, 1997

"Be a man of principle. Fight for what you believe in. Keep your word. Live with integrity. Be brave. Believe in something bigger than yourself. Serve your country. Teach. Mentor. Give something back to society. Lead from the front. Conquer your fears. Be a good friend. Be humble and be self-confident. Appreciate your friends and family. Be a leader and not a follower. Be valorous on the field of battle. And take responsibility for your actions. Never forget those that were killed. And never let rest those that killed them." -- Major Douglas Zembiec

Johnnyappleseed

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October 20, 2010, 05:44:27 PM
Congratulations to the new Riflemen O0
Beautiful range and scenery  ;)
Good job RR and the Idaho folks .
Nothing in the world can take the place of Persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan 'Press On' has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.
Calvin Coolidge

Theophilus

#5
October 20, 2010, 09:44:37 PM
Congratulations to the new Rifleman!

A special congratulations to Carlene. 
We wish we could have been there to see you earn your patch. 
A rifleman persists, and you have embodied persistence and perseverance.

It looks like you all had a great time.

Theophilus & Joni
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only-begotten Son, that whosoever believes on him may not perish, but have life eternal.  John 3:16

CQ CQ CQ de WB7AOW

Scott

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October 21, 2010, 09:10:02 PM
Quote from: Earl on October 19, 2010, 12:25:42 PM
It may have been a smaller group (think Cold in Idaho) but at least it wasn't snow or rain. ::) I thought I recognized some of the names and thanks to Evenstar's pictures I get to see that Heather is almost a professional grade Riflewoman, Scott still working up to take over, Still Learnin' is standing too far back from his audience (although I am sure his voice carries well) and that you have done well with three new Riflemen - although I almost don't recognize the Red Hat presenting the patch - her smile is great. :) Looking good on all counts, thanks Reformed Redneck O0



Once Heather gets rifle(wo)man with the AR, she is going to tackle the M1 Garand!   ^:)^
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