Well, we're baaaaack. just got done promoting AS at the Dakota County Gun Club (DCGC).
Puma Mami and I had a great time talking to attendees about AS and letting them know we are out here to teach marksmanship skills and interperse it with some Rev. war history. Lots of interest...we'll see if the lines get some more attendance from this.
Great venue as it is family oriented and easy to get the kids interested and so bring a parent with. Lots of "never heard of AS", but genuine interest when the facts were laid out.
Puma made some neat book bags/back-packs for the raffle, along with some AS made t-shirts. That and a couple gift certificates for adults went to the raffle. Puma did a great job on the bags and they will be a walkng advertisement for AS where ever they go.
Did some 7th stepping with the airport swat team and National Guard guys...let them know they shoot for free and to bring the family with. Both appreciative of the FREE thing.
Thanks again to the National Wild Turkey Federation for allowing us an opportunity to promote and to DCGC.
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I got to shoot some cowboy action weapons ( single action pistol/rifle (44-40's both) and a period shotgun. All black powder metallic cartridge stuff, and LOTS of fun.
This event is very fun for the kids, and we spoke to many families interested in coming to Appleseed! It's a great venue because everyone there is already interested in shooting sports, but they don't all "know everything there is to know" like at a gun show >:D. There was a lot of interest in having their kids learn about the American Revolution history we teach. One woman also said she wanted to bring a bunch of her female friends up to Hinckley this fall. People were extremely enthusiastic!
I gave away all of the drawstring backpacks before I took a picture, but I have a couple more ready to sew. So I can take a picture once they are done. I'm attaching some event photos here, too.
Next year we can set up some airsoft-type rifles with slings on mats next to our booth, and reactive targets of some type. That will be fun for the kids. The pencils and fans were a big hit. Both had the Appleseed web address on them. O0
That's quite the setup!
Excellent work!