Special thanks to the Palmerton Rod & Gun Club for hosting us this past weekend. They were very helpful in all aspects of getting ready for two days of an Appleseed Rifle Clinic. And they have invited us back again next year!
We all had a great weekend of marksmanship and heritage. The shooters all persevered through the heat and greatly improved as the weekend progressed. We worked through the day proceeding from demonstration to dry fire practice to live fire confirmation of our marksmanship instruction, combined with history and heritage. There were a few equipment issues throughout the weekend, quickly corrected by the knowledgeable staff. Everyone was very receptive to the course of instruction, and especially the history and heritage, necessitating many stories.
All but two returned on Sunday, and we worked through more instruction and AQT's, and all showed great improvement as the day progressed. Parker's Revenge was a great hit, and there was a close finish. Antique firearms and other equipment from the age were shown, leading right into the story of Samuel Whittemore, a very Dangerous Old Man.
The shooters showed those pesky Redcoats the strength of our cause on both the AQT and Hits Count Targets, and we have several requalified Rifleman to add to our cadre – Chris, Bruce, Aaron, Joe and Adeeti, who had the honor of shooting an exact 210 and being bathed in the water of the North Bridge. Several others were very close to becoming Rifleman. Huzza!
Thanks to all the shooters, instructors and the Palmerton Rod & Gun Club for a great weekend.
A covered Firing Line! The Shooters never had it so good!
Rifleman, Redcoat and the Winning Parker's Revenge team.