Northeast Instructor KD Weekend - Dalton, NH 2014

[Ninsho]

Northeast Instructors,

I'd like to make the official announcement for the 2014 Northeast Instructor KD in Dalton, NH.  We'll be covering the same material as last year and hopefully squeeze a little more value from the event this year.  If you didn't go last year, check out the AAR and IAAR from last year.

Like last year we're going to initially limit enrollment to IIT3 and above due to the limited space (18 spots).  We'll open enrollment to everyone else at the beginning of April. 

Before skipping to the bottom to sign-up, please read this post in it's entirety to make sure you understand what to bring, when to show up, etc.  KD can be time intensive so this must run like a well oiled machine if we want to get in a decent number of KD AQTs

Who Can Attend:
Initially we will be opening this only to Instructors IIT3 and above.  We have a limited number of space, therefore it is crucial that we get our Shoot Bosses and Redhats tuned up on their KD instruction first.  If space becomes available we will open this to more IITs.  If you are not an IIT3 or above please PM me if you are interested so I can put you on a waiting list.

What To Bring:
Centerfire Rifle - Please bring a reliable centerfire rifle that is already zeroed for 25 meters.  This is not the time to chase equipment, break in a new rifle, or zero your rifle.  Some limited time will be allowed to confirm and tweak zeros.

.22LR Rifle - New this year I plan on offering a brief 100 yard .22 KD session both to demonstrate how one can be run, but also as an opportunity to learn about wind.

Ammo - I expect to go through potentially 300 rounds of centerfire ammo over the course of two days.  If you have more feel free to bring it.  Please do not bring any steel core ammo.  We may have opportunities to shoot steel... this was a lot of fun last year, you don't want to miss it.  In addition I would bring about 100 rounds of .22LR.

Magazines - You will need at least two magazines (remember we will be prepping 2 and 8 for two stages), 6 is better so you can prep for all four stages at once.  Trust me when I say that the layout of the range will make this helpful.

Misc - Don't forget your normal shooting gear including slings, shooting mats, etc.  Canopys are welcome but please contact me before bringing one so we can coordinate and prevent excessive duplication of equipment.  Binoculars or spotting scopes are welcome and may be helpful.  The range is up the side of the hill so I recommend bringing good hiking boots or shoes, lots of water and some asprin.  The trip up the hill to score and paste is tiring so come prepared for it.  We will be shooting on essentially hard packed dirt and gravel so be prepared for that as well.  Please mark your shooting mat with your name if possible as we likely will be sharing.

ATVs - If you have an ATV we can borrow please let me know ASAP!!!

Where:
The event will take place at Dalton Gang Shooting Club in Dalton, NH.  Check out the regular event EIP for more info on camping etc: https://appleseedinfo.org/search-states-location.php?locationid=196&showall=yes

The club is right near the White Mountains with some great hiking trails, scenic views, etc.  It might be worth planning an extra day or two to see the sights while in the area.  DoesItComeInBlack and I vacationed around there a couple years ago so feel free to PM me for some recommendations!

When:
June 7-8.  Please try to arrive by 8:00AM.  We will need help setting up, and you do not want to miss the morning.  If you miss the designated time to confirm zero, you will not shoot!! 

If you can only do one day, please try to make it Saturday!

Other Notes:
When you sign up please send an email to nh@appleseedinfo.org with your name, screen name, and phone number so I can contact you as more details come about.

Thank you for reading, now sign up here: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/dalton-nh-instructor-kd-june-7-8-2014-tickets-10558628141

[Heavyduty77]

Tried to send a response to 'nh@appleseedinfo.org' but it wouldn't transmit!? I signed up today but Eventbrite doesn't allow choosing Saturday only. I won't be able to attend on Sunday.

[exodious]

Will there be another one of these this year (2015)?

[Luigi]

Hi Exodius,

We don't have any plans to do this in 2015. Depending on interest, we may have one in 2016.

Thanks for the interest!

[The Old Guide]

We may have one at Skowhegan in October. Their range is just 300 yards, but they have a beautiful new covered line. I'll post here and on the Northeast page if it happens.