Project Appleseed

After Action Reports! => After Action Reports => Topic started by: DuaneRN on March 08, 2010, 01:11:34 PM

Title: Gaston, SC March 6-7 AAR
Post by: DuaneRN on March 08, 2010, 01:11:34 PM
Instructors:
Duane (DwayneH)-Shoot Boss
Mike (Stimey)-Line Boss
Matt (TxPirate)-Line Boss
Karl (Karl2500)-RSO
Neil (NeilR)-RSO
Larry ()-RSO

All instructors were thankfull for the opportunity to instruct some great Americans on marksmanship and history.  This after action report is a place for the participants to voice their thoughts on the shoot.  As soon as I find my camera, I will be placing lots of photos on this page.  We had 38 shooters on Saturday and 31 on Sunday including 6 youths!  A new record for SC  ;D  We awarded 9! Rifleman Patches to some very deserving Riflemen.  Please don't hesitate to add your thoughts here.
Title: Re: Gaston, SC March 6-7 AAR
Post by: Tom R on March 08, 2010, 06:50:10 PM
Dwayne,

     A hearty thanks to you, the range crew, and Mid-Carolina Rifle Club. The instruction was top notch!! I have been a casual rifle shooter for many years and I learned more in two days than I thought possible. The history lessons were inspiring. The range discipline was excellent. I can't say enough good things about my 1st Appleseed. I'll be back. Now I have to finish cleaning my rifle and pass the word.

Thanks again,
    Tom

PS: It was also a helluva lot of fun!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Gaston, SC March 6-7 AAR
Post by: DuaneRN on March 08, 2010, 11:43:49 PM
Here are the pics as promised

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Title: Re: Gaston, SC March 6-7 AAR
Post by: DuaneRN on March 08, 2010, 11:49:05 PM
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Title: Re: Gaston, SC March 6-7 AAR
Post by: DuaneRN on March 08, 2010, 11:52:17 PM
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Title: Re: Gaston, SC March 6-7 AAR
Post by: DuaneRN on March 08, 2010, 11:53:12 PM
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Title: Re: Gaston, SC March 6-7 AAR
Post by: Spanner on March 09, 2010, 11:26:25 AM

Hey!  Do I see pictures of Karen and Larry being presented with Rifleman patches?

Is it a dream?

Title: Re: Gaston, SC March 6-7 AAR
Post by: DuaneRN on March 09, 2010, 11:47:20 AM
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Title: Re: Gaston, SC March 6-7 AAR
Post by: txpirate on March 09, 2010, 12:02:51 PM
What a fantastic weekend!! Big Kudos to DwayneH on such a well-run weekend. I'm glad I could be a part of it.
Title: Re: Gaston, SC March 6-7 AAR
Post by: Bama on March 09, 2010, 12:38:15 PM
Man it looks like ya'll had a grand ole time in SC. Nice looking range. I am sorry I missed it and missed seeing you guys again, but we were having our own party in Toccoa.  ..:..

You know if Dwayne, Mike & Matt are all there it's gonna be a good time.  ^:)^

Congrats & regards to my missed friends.

Bama
Title: Re: Gaston, SC March 6-7 AAR
Post by: Larry N on March 09, 2010, 07:20:59 PM
Hey Spanner - missed seeing you this time! Thanks to your great instruction in October along with Duane, Guy and the others, we practiced our techniques a bit during the winter months and headed over for our 2nd Appleseed. The weather was perfect. Duane, Matt and Karl were excellent instructors on our line (we actually used 2 ranges because of the increased numbers of attendees!) Larry & I both improved our groups and Larry achieved Rifleman scores TWICE on Saturday.  O0
Well, I had my work cut out for me, so on Sunday - with perseverance, determination, concentration and much encouragement, I was able to clear a Red Coat and then score Rifleman on the 2nd AQT. Man, it's rewarding to see it all come together!!
We met a lot of great folks and really appreciate all the time and energy spent by the instructors to put together such a fantastic event. And Thanks to Mid-Carolina Rifle Club for the use of their incredible facility. We will keep spreading the word!!
Karen & Larry
Title: Re: Gaston, SC March 6-7 AAR
Post by: DuaneRN on March 09, 2010, 09:39:34 PM
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Title: Re: Gaston, SC March 6-7 AAR
Post by: Karl2500 on March 10, 2010, 01:41:07 AM
Congrats to Larry and Karen and all the other Riflemen. Perfect weather, and getting off the couch with a great bunch of Americans what could be better!
It seems I need to apply some of the steady hold factors to my photography, these were the ones that came out OK. Sorry if I missed anybody.