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Lexington Park, MD (SLSC) Winterseed 2-21/22 2015

Started by navybowhunter, February 23, 2015, 09:39:41 AM

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navybowhunter

What an EPIC event!
Saturday brought 9 degree temps, with a wind chill close to or below zero.  This weather did not deter 10 dedicated Americans from coming out to learn about our heritage and marksmanship.
Instructor Bill (El_Cid) was thinking ahead, and had a pickup bed filled with firewood, so we could warm up from time to time.  Saturday afternoon ended with 3 shooters clearing the Red Coats and 5 scoring Rifleman scores on the AQT.  Ryan B requalified with a 230, Carlos V requalified with a 230, Jose B requalified with a 218/233/227, and two new Rifleman Jeff D with a 214, and John M with a 213!  All Earned their Winterseed patches!  Excellent First Strike by ABC Garand and Second Strike by MedeivalEngineer.  Bluemax121 gave an excellent IMC presentation as well.
Saturday also earned the Project 1 new Blue Hat: John E (Orion59) and a new Orange Hat :  Jose B (awaiting screenname).  We also were able to present ABCGarand with his Red Hat as well!  HUZZAH!
Sunday we had a frozen equipment/firing line, definite safety issue.  Many thanks to Jeff D, who earned his Rifleman Saturday but did not feel safe shooting for personal reasons on Sunday.  Jeff D still showed up, and assisted us by making a run to Lowes for some rock salt, and coffee for the attendees.  Great start to the morning.  Thanks Jeff!
Sunday we had 5 no shows, of which we knew about on Saturday.  5 shooters were on the line, and they persisted!  Sunday's persistence by the students resulted in two new Rifleman, John E (Orion59) and Ana K (Aninha).  Both Orion59 and Aninha requested and were given Orange Hats as well.
Since we had some free spots on the line, we allowed the instructors an opportunity to earn their Winterseed patches as well.  TheTopher, Demontjoie, and Bluemax121 all Earned their Winterseed patches as well.  ColdWarrior gave an excellent Dangerous Old Men presentation, of which included some props that surprised all instructors and attendees.  He actually had two dueling pistols (replicas), that he "brandished" during the Samuel Whittemore story.  Outstanding, and look forward to hearing more DOM from ColdWarrior.
In total we shot 9 AQT's throughout the weekend, and the round count was 562. 
Many thanks to all the instructors for making this a safe and successful event: BeSwift, ABCGarand, MedievalEngineer, BlueMax121, ColdWarrior, Demontjoie and TheTopher.
Many thanks as well to all the students that "got off the couch" and came out to hear about The Plan to Save America!  I hope to see you all on a Project Appleseed firing line again soon!
Here is a link to photos taken during the event:
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0BxT3dg1kPb6CfmtQLTh2THFKYXF2NklEbzNCNUtZV05tdkdJdHJUeVVzR1VnTFNCckdMczA&usp=sharing
R/
Chris (Navybowhunter)

MikeCee

Congratulations to the shooters and instructors for handling what had to be one of the most challenging events on record!

And I hope Aninha will consider helping out at the Ladyseed in Bowie in June!
Qualified Rifleman Feb 2014 - Annapolis, MD
Requalified Rifleman July 2014 - Waldorf, MD
Joined Applecore July 2014
Requalified Rifleman May 2017 - Annapolis, MD

Cold Warrior

Huzzah!
Huzzah!
Huzzah!

And check out that round count!

I imagine at some point in the future we will look back at that event and relish the dedication and perseverance that was on display.
It was an honor just to be there.
"The hour is fast approaching, on which the Honor and Success of the Appleseed mission, and the safety of our bleeding Country depend. Remember citizens, that you are free men and women, fighting for the blessings of Liberty; that slavery will be your portion, and that of your posterity, if you do not acquit yourselves like Riflemen." ~ GW & Fred

Cold Warrior

A flag set really does enhance the experience!
"The hour is fast approaching, on which the Honor and Success of the Appleseed mission, and the safety of our bleeding Country depend. Remember citizens, that you are free men and women, fighting for the blessings of Liberty; that slavery will be your portion, and that of your posterity, if you do not acquit yourselves like Riflemen." ~ GW & Fred