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Stockton, Illinois 04-05June2016

Started by IXOYE, June 05, 2016, 10:00:17 PM

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IXOYE

June 05, 2016, 10:00:17 PM
We had a great time in Stockton this weekend. Weather was warm all weekend with a little wind on Sunday. It was especially great to see three generations of one family all shooting together. Grandma helped prep magazines, kept everyone fed, and provided mountains of encouragement to everyone. Grandpa reminded me of Samuel Whittemore with his grit and determination. Despite having a crippled leg and requiring a walker, he was getting down into prone and seated position and giving his all. While we didn't produce any riflemen, several beginning shooters showed remarkable improvement. I'd also like to thank Tom, the landowner who shared his place with us. He made some nice improvements to the range area and was a great help in setting things up.

This picture was taken at the end of the day on Saturday.

The only thing necessary for evil to prosper is for good men to do nothing! (Edmund Burke)

Laredo

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June 05, 2016, 10:27:13 PM
What a great group! 

April 21-22, 2012 - 1st
Oct      6-7, 2012 - 2nd
April 20-21, 2013 - 3rd
Sept     7-8, 2013 - 4th - Rifleman!!

"The cost of a thing is the amount of life required to be exchanged for it, immediately or in the long run. When one has obtained those essentials necessary for well-being â€" food, shelter, warmth, and clothing, there is an alternative to struggling through steel jungles for the luxuries. That's to adventure on life itself, one's vacation from humble toil having commenced." -Townsend Whelen

Texas T

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June 05, 2016, 10:47:18 PM
Quite an accomplishment to have three generations at the same shoot. Hat's off to the team.   O0
"In the beginning of a change, the patriot is a scarce man, and brave, and hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a patriot."  Mark Twain


First Appleseed, September 26-27, 2015;   First Rifleman, September 27, 2015;   First Redcoat, September 27, 2015;   Second Rifleman, September 27, 2015

Thanks Corvette, great instruction!!!

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