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Title: 15-16 May Billings, MT shoot
Post by: bru on April 01, 2010, 01:04:17 AM
Awesome!   ^:)^

Who's instructing at this?
Title: Re: 15-16 May Billings, MT shoot
Post by: glocker21 on April 01, 2010, 12:11:09 PM
Quote from: bru on April 01, 2010, 01:04:17 AM
Awesome!   ^:)^

Who's instructing at this?


I am awaiting the Info from the Instructor Scheduling Team. As soon as I have a Shoot Boss scheduled then I will be able to get more info to you guys.

Glocker21
Title: Re: 15-16 May Billings, MT shoot
Post by: MontanaCrusader on April 20, 2010, 10:11:59 AM
Had a great weekend at the Billings Gun Show.  Met a lot of people and passed out over 500 Appleseed fliers and brochures.  Seem to be well received.  Hopefully will start seeing the ranks fill up rapidly.
Title: Re: 15-16 May Billings, MT shoot
Post by: TheCount on April 20, 2010, 01:13:07 PM
All right Treasure State denizens.   It's official.   I'm going to head up the road a bit to help out and run the Billings shoot.

Who else is on board from your Instructor Corps?   Or is everyone headed over to Boulder?   I certainly hope that I'll need some help with this one and that turn out is better than what we've been seeing down here in Wyoming and South Dakota.

Looking forward to it.   This will actually be the closest shoot I'm doing all year.
Title: Re: 15-16 May Billings, MT shoot
Post by: glocker21 on April 20, 2010, 03:00:43 PM
I am glaed to have you on board. At the moment the majority are heading to Boulder. SOOO....if we get other instructors for that then we can probably send some to Billings
Title: Re: 15-16 May Billings, MT shoot
Post by: TheCount on April 20, 2010, 10:53:00 PM
Quote from: glocker21 on April 20, 2010, 03:00:43 PM
At the moment the majority are heading to Boulder.

By majority I hope you don't mean 100%.   At least give me an IIT or two to work with  ;)

I suppose we can see if the pre-regs pick up.   I noticed the range doesn't even list it on their calendar  :wb:
Title: Re: 15-16 May Billings, MT shoot
Post by: Mark Davis on April 21, 2010, 12:52:58 AM
Andrew,
We have two new instructors after the Three Forks shoot. One of them verbally agreed to help at Boulder. I was thinking that Pa Rah, I and a couple others could do Boulder.
Jerry ( glocker21) wants to come to Billings and I contacted Wheeler44 about the Billings shoot, he may yet come for it and could probably bring someone to help.
Mark
Title: Re: 15-16 May Billings, MT shoot
Post by: TheCount on April 21, 2010, 02:03:19 AM
Thanks Mark!   Sounds good.
Title: Re: 15-16 May Billings, MT shoot
Post by: glocker21 on April 21, 2010, 01:53:21 PM
I have put in a request to take me off the Boulder roster and add me to the Billings roster.

Glocker21
Title: Re: 15-16 May Billings, MT shoot
Post by: Gremlin on May 03, 2010, 11:33:04 PM
Well, I just signed up.  My schedule is a little tight so I can only show up for sure on Saturday.  Depending on my Sunday morning, I may be able to come back on Sunday sometime to qualify.  This is at my home range, do I still need to pay a range fee?

My ammo situation is giving me some grief.  I've got plenty of 7.62 Nato, but that rifle has a scope.  I'm light on 5.56, but that rifle is open sites.  I guess I'll bring both and hopefully I can find some cheap 5.56 ammo to bring as well.  Anybody know where I can get a GI sling in Billings?
Title: Re: 15-16 May Billings, MT shoot
Post by: Mark Davis on May 04, 2010, 12:04:13 AM
Welcome to appleseed Gremlin, You can shoot the 7.62 with the scope. At appleseed we want you to shoot the rifle you have.
Hope to meet you some day, Boulder calls me May 15-16.
Mark
Title: Re: 15-16 May Billings, MT shoot
Post by: RPD on May 04, 2010, 12:37:38 AM
Quote from: Gremlin on May 03, 2010, 11:33:04 PM
Anybody know where I can get a GI sling in Billings?

Don't know where you can get one in Billings, but you can order one from the AS store:
       http://www.appleseedstore.flyingcart.com/?p=detail&pid=10&cat_id=5

Wish I could be out there for the shoot.

-RPD
Title: Re: 15-16 May Billings, MT shoot
Post by: Gremlin on May 04, 2010, 09:22:55 AM
Quote from: clodhopper on May 04, 2010, 12:04:13 AM
Welcome to appleseed Gremlin, You can shoot the 7.62 with the scope. At appleseed we want you to shoot the rifle you have.
Hope to meet you some day, Boulder calls me May 15-16.
Mark

Hmmm, well I can hit with both rifles out to 300 yards, but the 7.62 is certainly easier to hit with.  The 5.56 is way faster for switching positions.  I'm going to hunt for some cheap 5.56 so I can bring both rifles.
Title: Re: 15-16 May Billings, MT shoot
Post by: TheCount on May 04, 2010, 10:51:26 AM
Quote from: Gremlin on May 03, 2010, 11:33:04 PM
Well, I just signed up.  My schedule is a little tight so I can only show up for sure on Saturday.  Depending on my Sunday morning, I may be able to come back on Sunday sometime to qualify.  This is at my home range, do I still need to pay a range fee?

My ammo situation is giving me some grief.  I've got plenty of 7.62 Nato, but that rifle has a scope.  I'm light on 5.56, but that rifle is open sites.  I guess I'll bring both and hopefully I can find some cheap 5.56 ammo to bring as well.  Anybody know where I can get a GI sling in Billings?

Gremlin, bring what you've got.  Important thing is that you're there.

Have you checked Billings Army Navy?   The have a confusing listing for a M1 Carbine Web Sling (Garand) (http://go-armynavy.com/index.php/field-gear/m1-carbine-web-sling-garand.html)   That does not look like a carbine sling     I'd say it's worth giving them a call or swinging by for a look.

MontanaCrusader should be able to answer the range fee question.    I would assume that the fee only applies to non-members, but we need to verify that.
Title: Re: 15-16 May Billings, MT shoot
Post by: glocker21 on May 05, 2010, 02:35:44 PM
Quote from: The Count on May 04, 2010, 10:51:26 AM
Quote from: Gremlin on May 03, 2010, 11:33:04 PM
Well, I just signed up.  My schedule is a little tight so I can only show up for sure on Saturday.  Depending on my Sunday morning, I may be able to come back on Sunday sometime to qualify.  This is at my home range, do I still need to pay a range fee?

My ammo situation is giving me some grief.  I've got plenty of 7.62 Nato, but that rifle has a scope.  I'm light on 5.56, but that rifle is open sites.  I guess I'll bring both and hopefully I can find some cheap 5.56 ammo to bring as well.  Anybody know where I can get a GI sling in Billings?

Gremlin, bring what you've got.  Important thing is that you're there.

Have you checked Billings Army Navy?   The have a confusing listing for a M1 Carbine Web Sling (Garand) (http://go-armynavy.com/index.php/field-gear/m1-carbine-web-sling-garand.html)   That does not look like a carbine sling     I'd say it's worth giving them a call or swinging by for a look.

MontanaCrusader should be able to answer the range fee question.    I would assume that the fee only applies to non-members, but we need to verify that.


I concur. Montana Crusader should be able to help with the range fee question as he has been doing the leg work for this shoot. And an AWESOME job he has been doing.

Glocker21 sends
Title: Re: 15-16 May Billings, MT shoot
Post by: colycat on May 10, 2010, 09:00:19 AM
Does any one care that Boulder is not covered in terms of a SB?  Its only 1 week out.
Title: Re: 15-16 May Billings, MT shoot
Post by: glocker21 on May 10, 2010, 02:10:34 PM
Quote from: colycat on May 10, 2010, 09:00:19 AM
Does any care that Boulder is not covered in terms of a SB?  Its only 1 week out.

I will inquire
Title: Re: 15-16 May Billings, MT shoot
Post by: glocker21 on May 10, 2010, 02:31:34 PM
Scheduling shows Clodhopper, Pah Rah and Bru in attendance. I have requested notification of Shoot Boss. If there is no Shoot Boss listed then I will request Pah Rah or Clodhopper be Shoot Boss if they qould be gracious enough to accept one Instructor Scheduling PMs me back.

Glocker21
Title: Re: 15-16 May Billings, MT shoot
Post by: mtmisfit on May 10, 2010, 06:21:02 PM
Quote from: glocker21 on May 10, 2010, 02:10:34 PM
Quote from: colycat on May 10, 2010, 09:00:19 AM
Does any care that Boulder is not covered in terms of a SB?  Its only 1 week out.

I will inquire

Come on glocker, you know we don't care about titles.  :)

We'll designate one a shoot boss and get on with the show. If nothing else we're good at implementing ICS.

:~
Title: Re: 15-16 May Billings, MT shoot
Post by: colycat on May 10, 2010, 08:02:33 PM
So no one will forget,  We do care about titles.  Appleseed is a national program, with standards that are the same from Fl to WA.  We seem to be having areas that want to run the program as they see fit.  NO!

I am sorry to say I have not meet any of the MT crew.  Is there someone who has been through the SBIT part of becoming a SB,  Who can be listed as the SB?  Maybe Guy will chime in and tell me to shut up $$-0


Quote from: mtmisfit on May 10, 2010, 06:21:02 PM
Quote from: glocker21 on May 10, 2010, 02:10:34 PM
Quote from: colycat on May 10, 2010, 09:00:19 AM
Does any care that Boulder is not covered in terms of a SB?  Its only 1 week out.

I will inquire

Come on glocker, you know we don't care about titles.  :)

We'll designate one a shoot boss and get on with the show. If nothing else we're good at implementing ICS.

:~

Title: Re: 15-16 May Billings, MT shoot
Post by: Western Rose on May 10, 2010, 08:06:36 PM
Just so you know, both Clodhopper and Pa Rah are SBs. 8) Both are fit for the job and both are signed up for Boulder May 15-16. ..:..

Yes, I do realize that their profiles say "RWVA Instructor" but they have both SBed at least one event with no other RH/SBs around.
Title: Re: 15-16 May Billings, MT shoot
Post by: colycat on May 10, 2010, 08:21:26 PM
Well this is good news indeed.  Someone flip a coin and sign up to SB.  We just had an event that was cancelled at the last moment because we thought it was covered.  Some people took off of work and drove 5 hrs just to find the event canceled.  There were failers on a lot of levels and as this program gets bigger, the tendensy could get worse.  Espicially if regions of the country do it there own way.

Quote from: Western Rose on May 10, 2010, 08:06:36 PM
Just so you know, both Clodhopper and Pa Rah are SBs. 8) Both are fit for the job and both are signed up for Boulder May 15-16. ..:..

Yes, I do realize that their profiles say "RWVA Instructor" but they have both SBed at least one event with no other RH/SBs around.
Title: Re: 15-16 May Billings, MT shoot
Post by: glocker21 on May 10, 2010, 08:58:20 PM
Quote from: mtmisfit on May 10, 2010, 06:21:02 PM
Quote from: glocker21 on May 10, 2010, 02:10:34 PM
Quote from: colycat on May 10, 2010, 09:00:19 AM
Does any care that Boulder is not covered in terms of a SB?  Its only 1 week out.

I will inquire

Come on glocker, you know we don't care about titles.  :)

We'll designate one a shoot boss and get on with the show. If nothing else we're good at implementing ICS.

:~
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I dig the ICS...but youikknow me the rule follower...
Title: Re: 15-16 May Billings, MT shoot
Post by: glocker21 on May 10, 2010, 09:00:17 PM
Quote from: Western Rose on May 10, 2010, 08:06:36 PM
Just so you know, both Clodhopper and Pa Rah are SBs. 8) Both are fit for the job and both are signed up for Boulder May 15-16. ..:..

Yes, I do realize that their profiles say "RWVA Instructor" but they have both SBed at least one event with no other RH/SBs around.

I understand that Rose but on the Instructor roster the SB slot appears to be open. I have zero problem with either being SB for the shoot but I was just trying to follow the rules that have been sent down to me.
Title: Re: 15-16 May Billings, MT shoot
Post by: glocker21 on May 10, 2010, 09:01:18 PM
Quote from: colycat on May 10, 2010, 08:21:26 PM
Well this is good news indeed.  Someone flip a coin and sign up to SB.  We just had an event that was cancelled at the last moment because we thought it was covered.  Some people took off of work and drove 5 hrs just to find the event canceled.  There were failers on a lot of levels and as this program gets bigger, the tendensy could get worse.  Espicially if regions of the country do it there own way.

Quote from: Western Rose on May 10, 2010, 08:06:36 PM
Just so you know, both Clodhopper and Pa Rah are SBs. 8) Both are fit for the job and both are signed up for Boulder May 15-16. ..:..

Yes, I do realize that their profiles say "RWVA Instructor" but they have both SBed at least one event with no other RH/SBs around.


Hence my wanting to follow the rules
Title: Re: 15-16 May Billings, MT shoot
Post by: Mark Davis on May 10, 2010, 11:22:01 PM
Shoot boss for Boulder???

Some months back, I sent a message to instructor scheduling volunteering to be Shoot boss for the Boulder shoot...Many days passed with no word or listing on instructor schedule.
So I sent instructor scheduling a message volunteering to be an instructor at the Boulder shoot and was immediately listed as such.
Not wanting to bring grief to my fellow appleseed volunteers I thought we could just have a instruction clinic and be over the drama.
I have already sent a course of fire to the other instructors and plan to keep the records and send in the necessary paper work.
If sbit means shoot boss in training, no I have not been though any, but I was cast on the griddle as shoot boss for Garfield Washington last summer and was shoot boss at Three Forks MT. and Boulder MT last Fall.
Appleseed instruction was delivered, Riflemen and riflewomen were made, the story of April 19 was told, no one was wounded, the range cleaned up, and applecentral received the funds collected.
Title: Re: 15-16 May Billings, MT shoot
Post by: MontanaCrusader on May 11, 2010, 12:34:41 AM
Things are looking good for Billings.  The weather is promising and hopefully all works out well.  The firing line is getting covered and the ground is drying out.  Have all my backboards made up; hopefully they are the right size...  Need to get a target line set up Friday, using t-post and wire, with any luck, minimal wind!!!  Setting up a firing line for 60 shooters, but don't think we will reach that number on the inaugural shoot, but my hopes are high.  Did not get any sponsors to supply materials. 

As far as range fees, Blue Creek as been very gracious about that.  I listed 10 dollars on the event, that is the fee for the range, but Blue Creek has not really insisted, we will work that out with the range master this weekend, he was just excited to have the event.   Once we show them the quality of the shoot and leave the range in good or better condition then we receive it.  We can work out the rest with Blue Creek.  If you are already a member, there would be no fees.


Jon
Title: Re: 15-16 May Billings, MT shoot
Post by: Western Rose on May 11, 2010, 10:32:05 AM
Quote from: glocker21 on May 10, 2010, 09:00:17 PM
Quote from: Western Rose on May 10, 2010, 08:06:36 PM
Just so you know, both Clodhopper and Pa Rah are SBs. 8) Both are fit for the job and both are signed up for Boulder May 15-16. ..:..

Yes, I do realize that their profiles say "RWVA Instructor" but they have both SBed at least one event with no other RH/SBs around.

I understand that Rose but on the Instructor roster the SB slot appears to be open. I have zero problem with either being SB for the shoot but I was just trying to follow the rules that have been sent down to me.

Yes Sir!

I was answering this part of Coly's comment:
Quote from: colycat on May 10, 2010, 08:02:33 PM
Is there someone who has been through the SBIT part of becoming a SB,  Who can be listed as the SB? 


You guys have two safe, fun shoot out there!! 8) O0
Title: Re: 15-16 May Billings, MT shoot
Post by: glocker21 on May 11, 2010, 11:30:13 AM
Quote from: MontanaCrusader on May 11, 2010, 12:34:41 AM
Things are looking good for Billings.  The weather is promising and hopefully all works out well.  The firing line is getting covered and the ground is drying out.  Have all my backboards made up; hopefully they are the right size...  Need to get a target line set up Friday, using t-post and wire, with any luck, minimal wind!!!  Setting up a firing line for 60 shooters, but don't think we will reach that number on the inaugural shoot, but my hopes are high.  Did not get any sponsors to supply materials. 

As far as range fees, Blue Creek as been very gracious about that.  I listed 10 dollars on the event, that is the fee for the range, but Blue Creek has not really insisted, we will work that out with the range master this weekend, he was just excited to have the event.   Once we show them the quality of the shoot and leave the range in good or better condition then we receive it.  We can work out the rest with Blue Creek.  If you are already a member, there would be no fees.


Jon


Hey Jon...good job on the setup.

I will be arriving sometime Friday evening. Maybe we can get together at the range to do a walk through

Jerry
Title: Re: 15-16 May Billings, MT shoot
Post by: TheCount on May 11, 2010, 11:43:38 AM
Quote from: glocker21 on May 11, 2010, 11:30:13 AM
Hey Jon...good job on the setup.
Ditto!

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I will be arriving sometime Friday evening. Maybe we can get together at the range to do a walk through

I should be in town early afternoon.   1400... ish... Jon, do you want to meet at the range?   You want me to give you a call when I get in?   Should we just pick a time when all of us can get together?
Title: Re: 15-16 May Billings, MT shoot
Post by: glocker21 on May 11, 2010, 05:41:18 PM
Quote from: The Count on May 11, 2010, 11:43:38 AM
Quote from: glocker21 on May 11, 2010, 11:30:13 AM
Hey Jon...good job on the setup.
Ditto!

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I will be arriving sometime Friday evening. Maybe we can get together at the range to do a walk through

I should be in town early afternoon.   1400... ish... Jon, do you want to meet at the range?   You want me to give you a call when I get in?   Should we just pick a time when all of us can get together?


That would be great. Could you PM me with contact info?
Title: Re: 15-16 May Billings, MT shoot
Post by: montana shooter on May 11, 2010, 07:51:04 PM
I've got a commitment in helena for the Race For The Cure....but plan to bust my heinie right out of there as soon as I can.  I'll swing by and lend a hand wherever you boys and girls need me.  I'll call Glocker or Clodhopper first.

look forward to it.
kb....
ps.....where's the range?
Title: Re: 15-16 May Billings, MT shoot
Post by: MontanaCrusader on May 11, 2010, 09:22:36 PM



Sounds good.  I am out of town and will not be back to Billings until Friday Morning.  I will get started with the "Lines" that morning.  You have my contact info. just let me know when you get into town and we can meet.

Jon
Title: Re: 15-16 May Billings, MT shoot
Post by: MontanaCrusader on May 11, 2010, 09:35:26 PM
Quote from: glocker21 on May 11, 2010, 05:41:18 PM
Quote from: The Count on May 11, 2010, 11:43:38 AM
Quote from: glocker21 on May 11, 2010, 11:30:13 AM
Hey Jon...good job on the setup.
Ditto!

Quote
I will be arriving sometime Friday evening. Maybe we can get together at the range to do a walk through

I should be in town early afternoon.   1400... ish... Jon, do you want to meet at the range?   You want me to give you a call when I get in?   Should we just pick a time when all of us can get together?


That would be great. Could you PM me with contact info?


I sent you my Info.  I think it would be great to meet for some coffee or something just before heading to range.  At the interstate exit by Cabela's there is a McDonalds, a Burger King and a Convenience Store.  I prefer the store coffee over all of them.  The range is tricky to get to, the first time I went out there I ended up on the Crow Indian Reservation.  I will need to make up a few road signs to help the Appleseeders.  Just let me know Friday what you'll want to do.  You have my numbers; I will most likely be at the range all morning anyway.

Jon
Title: Re: 15-16 May Billings, MT shoot
Post by: montana shooter on May 12, 2010, 12:16:15 AM
My bad.....my post should only have been on the Boulder shoot......that's the one I'll be going to this weekend.  Everybody have a great time in Billings!
kb
Title: Re: 15-16 May Billings, MT shoot
Post by: Gremlin on May 14, 2010, 04:12:29 PM
My son is going to have the day off work.  He's 17.  I tried to sign up today but of course it's closed now.  Can I bring him along?
Title: Re: 15-16 May Billings, MT shoot
Post by: mtmisfit on May 14, 2010, 04:48:29 PM
Quote from: Gremlin on May 14, 2010, 04:12:29 PM
My son is going to have the day off work.  He's 17.  I tried to sign up today but of course it's closed now.  Can I bring him along?

Yes.......
Title: Re: 15-16 May Billings, MT shoot
Post by: MontanaCrusader on May 17, 2010, 02:18:08 PM
Well ladies and gentleman, the inaugural Billings Montana Appleseed is under our belt, another notch is cut and that experience is something that cannot be taken away from us (HUZZAH!!!)  Now preparations start for Billings Appleseed II...   Never let the iron get cold!!!  Always Prepared Never Idle!!!
Title: Re: 15-16 May Billings, MT shoot
Post by: glocker21 on May 17, 2010, 02:34:52 PM
Quote from: MontanaCrusader on May 17, 2010, 02:18:08 PM
Well ladies and gentleman, the inaugural Billings Montana Appleseed is under our belt, another notch is cut and that experience is something that cannot be taken away from us (HUZZAH!!!)  Now preparations start for Billings Appleseed II...   Never let the iron get cold!!!  Always Prepared Never Idle!!!

I am very pleased with all your hard work MC. You have done a wonderful job. Congrats on Rifleman and being our new IIT. The Blue Creek Shooting Sports Complex was a outstanding location for the shoot. The weather was wonderful. A ton of fun was had and Rifleman were born.

I am looking forward to Billings Appleseed part Duex

Glocker21
Title: Re: 15-16 May Billings, MT shoot
Post by: cookstove on May 17, 2010, 02:51:04 PM
My daughter, son, and I had a great time at the Billings shoot. 

Thanks to all who worked to coordinate and instruct the event!
Title: Re: 15-16 May Billings, MT shoot
Post by: glocker21 on May 17, 2010, 05:10:10 PM
Quote from: cookstove on May 17, 2010, 02:51:04 PM
My daughter, son, and I had a great time at the Billings shoot. 

Thanks to all who worked to coordinate and instruct the event!

Welcome Cookstove!

I am VERY glad you guys went to the shoot and moreover had fun. I look forward to seeing you on the Appleseed trail in Montana

Glocker21
Title: Re: 15-16 May Billings, MT shoot
Post by: Instructor Scheduling on May 20, 2010, 12:50:31 AM
Quote from: clodhopper on May 10, 2010, 11:22:01 PM
Shoot boss for Boulder???

Some months back, I sent a message to instructor scheduling volunteering to be Shoot boss for the Boulder shoot...Many days passed with no word or listing on instructor schedule.
So I sent instructor scheduling a message volunteering to be an instructor at the Boulder shoot and was immediately listed as such.
Not wanting to bring grief to my fellow appleseed volunteers I thought we could just have a instruction clinic and be over the drama.
I have already sent a course of fire to the other instructors and plan to keep the records and send in the necessary paper work.
If sbit means shoot boss in training, no I have not been though any, but I was cast on the griddle as shoot boss for Garfield Washington last summer and was shoot boss at Three Forks MT. and Boulder MT last Fall.
Appleseed instruction was delivered, Riflemen and riflewomen were made, the story of April 19 was told, no one was wounded, the range cleaned up, and applecentral received the funds collected.

Hey Clodhopper, I've been meaning to get back to you re. this post.

I searched back a few months and saw that what you say is true. I'm not sure what happened but  I need to apologize for dropping that ball.

Clearly you and the rest of the MT crew are doing a lot for the program, and I hate to think of good efforts being frustrated by administrative failures.

I'm sure we'll all be glad when you get that Green Hat! I personally am not quite in a position to judge, but it sounds like you deserve it!

Fuzzymath, on behalf of the I.S. team