This was probably the best bunch of shooters I've ever seen in all my years in Appleseed. Everybody had evidently read the how to prepare info, had their rifles setup with slings, and were prepared in all ways.
Early Saturday morning a big storm front blew in about 2:30am (talk about a wakeup call) and it rained and rained - up until about 7:30. Then stopped and cleared out. As usual for Midland though the wind never stopped blowing. Hard.
19 Shooters showed up on Saturday with 18 returning on Sunday. The shooters were really good. No safety issues and man could they shoot. We gave out 4 patches on Saturday alone. And another 4 on Sunday.
EIGHT Riflemen?! HUZZAH! :---
YUUUUGGGH Success!
There's a saying- 'When the student is ready, the instructor will appear'.
Well, apparantly that is what occurred this weekend!
We really want to thank Chuck and Kirby for making the trek (and bringing the rain).
Special thanks to Milt for coming down from New Mexico and sharing his knowledge and expertise with the group, and especially the Rifleman with the .223/EoTech.
I greatly appreciated Diane's leading the prayer and the pledge and I found Carl's safety talk simple and solid.
Thanks to John for running an expertly timed grind.
Shooting conditions were good, of COURSE the wind blew, but the rain Friday night did settle the dust somewhat.
Sunday was pretty windy and temps reached into the 80's, folks stayed hydrated and Riflemen were made.
In quick sum, it is not likely that such a combination of experience with willingness to learn will come together again soon, and 8 Riflemen will probably remain an MSA record for a while.
Quote from: CG59 on April 13, 2016, 10:47:37 AM
... and 8 Riflemen will probably remain an MSA record for a while.
A record now...but I'd rather consider it just a good start!
Clay
O0 :bow:
WOW! Eight Rifleman! Fantastic! O0
Looks like a great day. Congratulations. ^:)^ I was in Texas that weekend but not close enough to make this event. I'm looking forward to coming out to work with y'all soon.
Wreck