Sorry this is late, its just been hectic around here lately. :-[
It was great to see eight hearty souls on the line Saturday morning, ready to take part in a Appleseed . :)
The redcoats told us we had some work to do. After lunch, some heritage stories and gremlin hunting (FBJ), we started dialing those groups down. :~
Christopher had a tactical type sling and found a way to make it work for him. I think he'll be a rifleman in another Appleseed or two. O0
Jessica was a real trooper. She was shooting with a single shot bolt action target rifle. O0 O0 It got real tough when we introduced the timed AQT.
It took a little while for Sal but his groups started coming together also. :---
We were blessed with (courtesy of Uncle Sam) a visiting Appleseeder, Howard from Kentucky. We know he just wanted to brag to the folks back home that he was able to discharge a actual firearm in the People's Republic of California and that nothing bad happened to him. @&) Yes, there are a few bastions of freedom left in the golden state, which is why we need to Appleseed more. :--- :---
Returning students Tony and Mike(who brought his nephew Cody) came back for another go at the rifleman patch. O0
Great job Cody, our most improved student of the weekend! ^:)^
Another new to Appleseed student was Julio, he made great progress as well. Unfortunately Appleseed has a way of finding flaws in your equipment and Julio's rifle had some scope mounts that needed attention. !@#)
It was a good weekend and although no rifleman patches were issued (although some were getting close), everyone improved, learned some heritage and marksmanship and enjoyed the camaraderie. I know, with a persistence, they WILL achive the coveted Rifleman patch! ..:..
A big thanks to Noah_RN who did a great job keeping the students safe and line bossing. O0
Another big thanks to Mike for assisting in RSO duty. O0
Noah has some pictures he took. As soon as I get them I will post. :pics:
Feel free to chime in folks.