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Sevierville, TN AAR, November 23, 2019

Started by CokeGuy, November 26, 2019, 03:27:41 PM

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CokeGuy

November 26, 2019, 03:27:41 PM
This Appleseed event was billed as "Day 2" of a regular 2-day event. So, all but one person (who had been advised of what to expect) had previously attended an Appleseed event.  All were in good spirits in spite of the day starting with and continuing with heavy rain. which only lightened up near the end of the day. It was clear from looking at the first squares targets that many had learned and practiced for this event. The course of fire was modified to complete the safety briefing,  move through a quick review, then some practice to lead up to AQTs right after lunch.

Since all but one had heard the "Three Strikes", history was started by leadslinger66 and Gator0246 (our new Orange Hat) each sharing a Dangerous Old Man story, followed by an expanded version of Elizabeth Zane, then a presentation of the "Battle of Kings Mountain". In spite of the weather, father/son Russ and Nathan shot respectable Rifleman scores, followed by John W, Steve,  and John M. To prove it was not "luck", Steve shot Rifleman scores three more times, just falling short of the Distinguished Patch, with a 238! And, at the end of the day, John M requested an Orange Hat! Huzzah!

It was a joy having many young folks on the line, including a good representation of the Tate Clan. Thanks to the great cadre of instructors who were present to share their knowledge, and to Black Knight for assisting on the line and with many other tasks.

CokeGuy

#1
November 26, 2019, 06:01:44 PM
Great Group of folks

CokeGuy

#2
November 26, 2019, 06:03:56 PM
Riflemen

CokeGuy

#3
November 26, 2019, 06:05:10 PM
Review and practice

CokeGuy

#4
November 26, 2019, 06:06:48 PM
Our host

Leadslinger66

#5
November 26, 2019, 09:00:46 PM
What an awesome group of shooters and instructors alike! And a great weekend despite the weather! Glad to have been a small part of it!
John

"We mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes, and our sacred Honor." - the signers of the Declaration of Independence

Tennessee Beast

#6
November 26, 2019, 09:06:13 PM
This group of shooters had the best groups I have ever seen on a Saturday morning.  Huzzah to Russ, Nathan, Steve, John W, and John M for shooting Rifleman scores (John W scored distinguished twice with iron sights with a 232 and 234).  My favorite quote of the day was from John M.  When I told him his score, he asked "Does that mean I can get on the apple cart, now?"  A double Huzzah goes to him for accepting an orange hat.  I took a few pics.
In giving us dominion over the animal kingdom, God has signified His will that we subdue the beast within ourselves.
John Lancaster Spalding

They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety.
Benjamin Franklin, 1775

"A free people ought not only to be armed, but disciplined; to which end a uniform and well-digested plan is requisite; and their safety and interest require that they should promote such manufactories as tend to render them independent of others for essential, particularly military, supplies."  George Washington 1790

"[T]o preserve liberty, it is essential that the whole body of the people always possess arms, and be taught alike, especially when young, how to use them…"
- Richard Henry Lee, Declaration Signer

Practice every time you get a chance. - Bill Monroe

Leadslinger66

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November 26, 2019, 10:34:48 PM
A big Huzzah! To Evan as well. He was the lone shooter who had never been to an Appleseed, and since this was a "Day 2" event, he didn't have as much formal instruction as his contemporaries. In spite of that, he cleared the afternoon Red Coat! Evan, I know you will excel at your next full event. Hope to see you on the line again soon!
John

"We mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes, and our sacred Honor." - the signers of the Declaration of Independence

Tennessee Beast

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November 26, 2019, 10:53:32 PM
Quote from: leadslinger66 on November 26, 2019, 10:34:48 PM
A big Huzzah! To Evan as well. He was the lone shooter who had never been to an Appleseed, and since this was a "Day 2" event, he didn't have as much formal instruction as his contemporaries. In spite of that, he cleared the afternoon Red Coat! Evan, I know you will excel at your next full event. Hope to see you on the line again soon!

Huzzah!  That is no small feat.
In giving us dominion over the animal kingdom, God has signified His will that we subdue the beast within ourselves.
John Lancaster Spalding

They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety.
Benjamin Franklin, 1775

"A free people ought not only to be armed, but disciplined; to which end a uniform and well-digested plan is requisite; and their safety and interest require that they should promote such manufactories as tend to render them independent of others for essential, particularly military, supplies."  George Washington 1790

"[T]o preserve liberty, it is essential that the whole body of the people always possess arms, and be taught alike, especially when young, how to use them…"
- Richard Henry Lee, Declaration Signer

Practice every time you get a chance. - Bill Monroe

Gator0246

#9
November 27, 2019, 12:24:53 PM
Definitely a great event full of shooters who were eager to learn. I especially appreciate all the little tips the Instructors gave me to help on my journey to instructor.
If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude better than the animating contest of freedom, go home from us in peace. We ask not your counsels or arms. Crouch down and lick the hands which feed you. May your chains set lightly upon you, and may posterity forget that ye were our countrymen.
Samuel Adams

Hardbean

#10
December 11, 2019, 09:45:57 PM
Love the Wears Valley Ranch range!!!

Even though it rained the entire morning (didn't even need push pins to hold the saturated targets to the backers) the shooters of this weekend maintained a high morale.  We had some repeat shooters and several new ones as well and everyone was eager to learn.  We had a surprise guest all the way from Alabama that morning, Maximum Ordinate!   Always a pleasure to have border raiders come out for a visit. 

I'm looking forward to all the 2020 Wears Valley events.  I was a little leery when we switched it to a one day event a while back.  But now I have come to really enjoy the shortened instruction.  I think this one day setup brings out additional shooters that may not be able to make a 2 day event.

Special thanks to Cokeguy for the pictures.  I didn't have a chance to snap many this weekend.
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