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Ok people lets start working on getting shooters to the line for this. All the standard and non standard tactics apply. Email, other internet forums postings, calling, writing, swift kick in the pants, word of mouth etc etc. We also are in need of Instructors for this shoot and all others in general. If you have shot Rifleman score, are close to shooting Rifleman score, know someone who is, don't know someone who is, get them and/or yourself in gear and sign up for a Instructor Boot Camp.
Ask your mother, ask your grandfather, ask the counter person at Kmart to attend. I don't care if you have to bride them with visons of candy canes dancing in their heads, we will straighten them up on the line.
April 2009 is a long time from now? BS. It will be here lickity split. Start now.
Ed,
I plan on attending this one (my first). I live only about an hour from the range, so let me know what I can do to help. I will get busy recruiting other shooters TODAY. Thanks!
Quote from: burf151 on October 02, 2008, 03:37:27 PM
Ed,
I plan on attending this one (my first). I live only about an hour from the range, so let me know what I can do to help. I will get busy recruiting other shooters TODAY. Thanks!
Great! I saw you have been busy learning the Appleseed basics. Looks like you figured out the rule number one.. Step up and help out! Glad to have you here. You can be sure PA will call on you. PM me your mailing address and I can set you up with some things to help get recruits.
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Just signed up for the Saturday event, unfortunately not able to attend on Sunday. If this is as much fun I as am hearing about, I will be attending the fall Appleseed too.
It's fun.
The fall shoot date is not set yet, but hopefully will be soon.
Count me in, I'll contact you one month in advance.
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It is great to see the interest!! Thanks B964, and all the others for your efforts. It appears that I will be one of the instructors there, so if there are questions or issues I can help solve this far out just PM me. A little closer to 18 April I will initiate a dialogue with the folks on the ground there to get some specifics worked out. Just as a heads up one of the first questions will be in regards to EMT support. I know from experience that the range is a long way from a doc and that cell phones do not work there, so.... Wouldn't it be great to have a doc or a nurse or an EMT in attendence!!! For general info I plan on being at the range about noon on Friday with one other instructor and hopefully a couple students, pending specific coordination with the range keeper. If it is not raining sheets I would like to get the target backers up on Friday just to save an hour on Saturday. I also plan on staying at the Days Inn in Altoona--it is ok, not too expensive and is close to a Red Lobster. That is important in that I need to host an instructor dinner Saturday night but everyone is invited to attend. Looking forward to this!! Bill
OK, I guess it's time to chime in now that I am the PA State Coordinator. If anyone has questions or needs info feel free to PM me or email me directly. I have included my number below and my number is also on the Allemans Flyer now. Looking forward to that event.
Now get out there and find us some more shooters!
Who wants to get off the couch and give me a hand in PA?????? Looking for Volunteers one and all!!!!!
We have 2 shoots scheduled now in PA and may have 2-3 more scheduled by April 19th or soon after. I need some help with all the interest I've gathered recently so please STEP-UP!!!
Mooney
PA State Coordinator
pa@appleseedinfo.org
717-580-6151
Hi all, this is Bill. I posted as a seperate topic under Pa a Welcome to Allemans letter. Might be useful to some if you have time to check it out.
How to get Ready?? I have already fielded a couple questions on how to prepare for an Appleseed and those responses are in a large info thread a little further down. Most it says: you have already done it by being there. It goes on to say bringing a teachable attitude is a key, and practice the positions or at least do some stretching for a week before. It occurs to me though that I could have suggested some other valuable things to bring but didn't. First be on time, registration at 0800. If you don't know where the range is, give yourself some extra time. If you have not prepaid and bring exact cash for registration it would be greatly appreciated. Also cash for extras: I have a few GI slings, some USMC shooting jackets, and some oval RWVA patches. Second, be familiar with your rifle: know how it works, I mean really know (like doing it with your eyes shut, especially GET THE MAGAZINE OUT AND IN WITHOUT LOOKING AT THE RELEASE OR MAGIZINE WELL), know how to clean it (bring the stuff) and then the biggie, KNOW HOW TO ADJUST YOUR SIGHTS. You will learn more on Saturday morning if you are already close to a 25 meter zero. Remember instructors are not gunsmiths. Some know something about specific rifles, and some do not, so... it is your rifle after all.
In an admin area, remember everyone on the range will need to sign a libility release, even if you do not shoot. Another thing, I hope you are told at least twice but in the event your are not: NO RIFLES TO THE LINE UNTIL AFTER THE SAFETY BRIEF.
Other questions??
Looks like a full house, as I suspected--AIN'T IT GREAT!!! This might be the last opportunity to relay final thoughts before I leave early Friday morning so here goes:
There is little to no cell signal there.
If you are camping, bring all your food, water, some firewood (a little is availale)--it is too far to run out to the store after you are there. The primary camping site is down the access road to the right of the range until about the 5oo yd line, and then across the range to the left wood line, you will see the road.
If you are camping, remember no spirits to help relive the days events. A single incident, however small, would be a killer. Be especially aware of firearm safety if you are cleaning them Friday or Saturday night, remember very little cell signal. Again, a single incident would be a killer to the program. Please be careful of your camp fires, remember the only water is what you brought to drink.
There will be a instructor dinner in Altoona on Saturday night that everyone is welcome to attend, probably Red Lobster. It is about 45 minutes away. I will be staying in the Super 8 at Altoona.
There will be an opportunity for a short devotional on Sunday morning, probably no more than 5-6 minutes. Everyone is welcome but your attendence is entirely your choice.
Please bring your own stapler and supply of staples. Waiting on staplers ALWAYS slows things down.
The ground is very rocky, bring a good shooting pad, and something to cover it with in the event of a rain shower. Also a fold up chair, there will be several opportunities to use it, and you will want to not miss out.
Bring your own cleaning gear, you will need it Saturday night.
If you are not use to the sitting position, at least do some simple stretching the last couple days, and bring your favorite brand of aspiran.
Hearing protection is required, eye protection is optional but recomended. A cap, sunglasses and something to protect the back of your neck if the sun is out is HIGHLY recommended. Bring some sunscreen.
Be there to complete the registration process no later than 0800 on Saturday morning, we need to start at 0830, SHARP!!! The schedule is very full so please be prepared to pay attention and move fast for the two days.
If you still need to pay, or want to purchase a sling, a USMC shooting jacket, an extra T shirt, or an oval RWVA patch, please bring cash.
I tried, really did, to get a catered lunch for the two days, no such luck, so if you intend to eat lunch, bring it. Lunch, however light is highly recommended, you will need to work at keeping your energy up and staying hydrated.
Be as familiar with your rifle as possible. Know how to adjust the sights, how to clean it and how to get a magazine in/out without fumbling.
We will get underway at 0830 on Saturday, end about 1830 or so. Start on Sunday at 0800 and clear out for the week end about 1700. It is a full week end--you will be tired!! I will need to be the last one out so please.....
My cell is 703 801 4741. I plan on being at the range about 1300 on Friday to set up target backers and allow my instructors an opportunity to shoot. If you drive in and see a couple pickups, mine is a big white Ford, please check in with us.
Remember on both days no rifles out of your vehicle until after a safety brief.
Any questions come too mind, just call.
THIS WILL BE GREAT!!! Bill
Ok, a new (good) development. There has been someone step up to cater lunch both Saturday and Sunday. Don't know specifically what but a sandwich, a drink and a bag of chips, or something like that. This is a good thing, so lets please try to support the effort. thanks, Bill