AAR - Ramah, CO March 26-27, 2011

[oneshot_onehole]

What a glorious weekend! We had beautiful Colorado early spring weather with a light breeze that was never slower then ten miles per hour and regular mild gusts up to 20 mph (using Fred's Simple Wind Rule). With a mixture of fog, rain, and snow and not to mention the freezing temperature there was not a thought of declaring this a "winter seed" as that requires bad winter weather.

There were nine dedicated Americans, including one Canadian, who found it within themselves to exit the warmth of their vehicles and join our instructors for two days of heritage and marksmanship. One good lady came in her silk scarf and fur dressed as if arriving at a black tie affair bedazzled in fine silver and a lovely broach-appointed hat. Upon close inspection of aforementioned silver it was discovered that the necklace in which she was adorned was a representation of the Liberty Bell and the magnificent bracelet on her wrist had the North Church, the Declaration of Independence, and too many other symbols of our Liberty for my feeble mind to recall.

Also in attendance were three respectful lads, Tristan, Calvin and Tyler, who for some reason unknown to all were willing to give up a weekend filled with the allure of video games and television and subject themselves to the grind of laying on the ground in the dirt and choosing to improve their rifle skills and gaining a deeper appreciation for the sacrifices made hundreds of years ago that allows them to enjoy all the choices listed above.

Ben, a young man who is leaving for boot camp in the next few weeks wanted to ensure his shooting was above par for all branches of the Military, was able to improve and soon will show that he is "a man who knows what he is about."

Let's not forget the three gentlemen who put off mowing the luscious green grass in their yards to partake in our act of celebration. Each had sons in attendance (one as an instructor) and they should be proud for the time they are investing in themselves and their sons.

The students were awed and amazed that what works at 25 yards works out to 400 yards. Enthusiasm reached its peak when it was realized that all shots taken at 200, 300 and 400 yard were 4s and 5s just by using comeups and FSWR.

The instructors did our best to wear all the students down into submission but as true patriots the students resisted our tyranny and ended the weekend with smiles.

Jim