Project Appleseed

After Action Reports! => After Action Reports => Topic started by: MN Ward on July 29, 2025, 10:03:52 AM

Title: After Action Report – Appleseed 2-Day – Duluth, MN – July 26–27
Post by: MN Ward on July 29, 2025, 10:03:52 AM
 We had 7 students on the line, including a family of four with three youth shooters. It was a great mix of returning and new Appleseeders.

 The weather threw some heat and humidity our way, but the students brought persistence, positive energy, and a true Rifleman's attitude. After laying down the safety foundation and core fundamentals on Saturday morning, we transitioned into focused instruction and steady improvement throughout the weekend.

Despite the challenging weather, the group stayed motivated, engaged, and steadily advanced. Everyone showed heart, and several shooters made impressive strides in marksmanship and mindset.

Jill earned Rifleman with a 217 on Saturday — steady and consistent!
Dustin earned his Rifleman patch with a 221 on Saturday with his trusty CZ bolt action.
Clark got his rifleman patch and the high score of the weekend with a score 222. With iron sights and bolt action!

We wrapped up the weekend with some exciting instructor promotions: one new Green Hat, one new Red Hat, and one new Orange Hat! Congratulations to all — a strong sign of growth and commitment within the instructor cadre.

Huge thanks to the Northwestern Gun Club for their ongoing support and hospitality. The facility was clean, well-maintained, and a great venue for the weekend. I want to thank every instructor who contributed their time, energy, and dedication—this shoot would not have been possible without you.

And most importantly, thank you to the shooters. Your grit, positive spirit, and commitment to learning made this a memorable event. We hope to see all of you again on the line!

 Photos to follow.
Title: Re: After Action Report – Appleseed 2-Day – Duluth, MN – July 26–27
Post by: ClarkC on July 30, 2025, 10:36:11 PM
I had a great time, learned a lot and now have the fever to shoot my 22 more! Thanks for teaching us the ways Ward and nice job trying to pass your old red hat off to Tim. Reduce, reuse and recycle applies to all areas of life! Now to work on some details shoot a 230 at the next event...
Title: Re: After Action Report – Appleseed 2-Day – Duluth, MN – July 26–27
Post by: MN Ward on July 31, 2025, 04:34:31 PM
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Title: Re: After Action Report – Appleseed 2-Day – Duluth, MN – July 26–27
Post by: Burnett on August 01, 2025, 01:30:55 PM
Congratulations, Ward!  ^:)^