Orlando, FL September 7-8, 2013

[9mm4545]

I will start out saying that this was a fine location with excellent instructors. Our eager students braved the summer Florida heat, humidity, mosquitos, and thunderstorms to come out and experience Project Appleseed. After a steady rain the day before, things were damp to begin with and rain was never far away. However, until the lightning began later in the afternoon the weather did not seem to matter as folks pursued the path to becoming skilled marksmen. The day necessarily ended a bit early when lightning bolts were striking all around us. Day one ended with no new Riflemen but vast improvement in everyone. On Sunday the weather was a bit better, although still steamy and hot, and a review of fundamentals was quickly accomplished. Before lunch we were shooting AQT's. On the first AQT of the day Sara came heartbreakingly close with a 209 but The Patch stayed just out of reach for the rest of the day. Some additional dry fire practice will be all that it takes and you will join the ranks of those known as Riflemen. Jose and Fernando, you make a great father/son team and I do look forward to seeing you at future events. Rawlins, Appleseed may teach you how to relax to find your natural point of aim. Marksmanship requires a combination of intense concentration and relaxation at the same time and this is a combination not often found in most of life.
Chris, I really admire your grit and persistence and you are showing some great improvement. I really do expect to see you with a Rifleman patch. Nick, you have a great natural talent for shooting. Just stick to the fundamentals and persist and you will be a better shot than most people can dream of being. Jackie, you are an inspiration. You toughed it out in some truly difficult conditions, never complaining and participating with gusto. Seeing your improvement was most gratifying. And finally, congratulations to you Tom as you became our most recent Rifleman. You not only shot The Score, but you drove it home by repeating your performance numerous times. Well done, sir! To everyone, thanks for coming out and doing something in the furtherance of Liberty. Please feel free to chime in, share your photos, and stay a part of the Appleseed community.

[xsquidgator]

First strike with 9mm4545

[xsquidgator]

Rifleman patch awarded to Tom and surely soon to be awarded son, Nick, with Mr Pete, tomblin, and 9mm4545

[Tomblin]

Nicks "squib"...

[jazcat]

I want to thank all the instructors for their help, humor and inspiration. Bruce, Ben, Peter and Bruce thanks again. Sorry I couldn't make it Sunday, darn arthritis acting up. I will certainly return to Appleseed as soon as I can and Bruce from CFRPC, look for me at a few matches so I can practice on the range in between shoots.

Thanks again.

Jacki