The Great State of Alabama (Roll Tide) has conducted its first Project Appleseed Pistol IBC.
IT WAS A BLAST!! Literally and figuratively.
I want extend our deepest gratitude to Don Eiermann, owner of Hobbs Island Shooting Range. Don is a tremendous supporter of Liberty and Project Appleseed! We have held several events there and have more scheduled.
Day 1: We arrived around 8:00ish and held an instructor meeting. Shortly after the meeting, we all proceeded to the (outdoor) pistol bay. Bluegrass Colonel and Glock Mike instructed the group on conducting an Appleseed Pistol event. We were instructed on safety, differences between rifle and pistol events, and the line commands.
Bluegrass Colonel and GlockMike taught proper grip of the pistol, chamber checking, Weaver and Isosceles stances, low ready centerline index and natural point of aim. We practiced.
We brought pistols to the line and practiced what was taught using 10 MOA squares. Those were right small targets at 21 feet! We discussed using paper plates and/or pie pans for some drills.
The was a tremendous amount of discussion throughout the weekend on the course of fire. We had 2 Senior Instructors, a designated Shoot Boss, 3 Shoot Bosses, 4 Instructors and 3 IITs. There was a great deal of experience on the line and AWESOME feedback on the instruction.
After lunch, GlockMike was presented with his 25-event pin. HUZZAH! Thank you for your commitment to Liberty Sir! Bluegrass Colonel was presented with the Gold Border Alabama State Patch. The gold border patch is presented to those who are felt to have gone above and beyond. Bluegrass Colonel came down from Nashville and really took lead on the IBC.
We ended the day with 2 PQTs (Pistol Qualification Tests), We discovered that the PQT is challenging!
Day 2: We arrived around 8:00ish again. Bluegrass Colonel and GlockMike reviewed Day 1 instruction. We warmed up with an untimed PQT. Then, right into some PQTs.
By 2:00, we had 3 Pistoleer™s! Tennessee Beast was Baptized with a 210, GlockMike and Mixed Metaphor both shot 215.
This is in NO WAY all encompassing. The amount of instruction and knowledge passed by Bluegrass Colonel and GlockMike went far beyond what is shown here.
There is no way I could possibly thank Bluegrass Colonel and GlockMike enough! I really appreciate the instructors who came to be instructed. You all ROCK!
I deeply appreciate Rambling Wreck, Coke Guy, Roswell, Leadslinger66, AH1Tom, Tennessee Beast, Savage22, Mechanic, Palousie, Schutze for coming out to this event!
Look for pictures coming soon.
I love my Appleseed family.
May Liberty Increase!
It was a memorable event in many, many ways. First, just being with Appleseed family again was exciting and invigorating. Next, the excellent instruction by Glock Mike and Bluegrass. Also, the fine event organized by the SB. Thanks, Mixed Metaphor! Only downside for me personally was the heat; but, hey nobody forced me out. I am acclimating for more.
Giving it a shot posting pictures. I may need to redo.
Awesome, exhausting and informative weekend spent some of America's finest Patriots! Big thank you to Mixed Metaphor, Bluegrass Colonel and GlockMike. And To the Hobbs Island Shooting Range for hosting us.
In Liberty,
Roswell
I had a great time and enjoyed being baptized in the cold waters from under the North Bridge. It is one of my favorite pictures of me as well. Thank you Mixed Metaphor, Bluegrass Colonel, and Glock Mike for the great event and Don at HISR for the use of the range.
Congrats TN Beast on getting your "Pistoleer™" patch!
Quote from: wplunkett2011 on May 25, 2020, 11:36:51 PM
Congrats TN Beast on getting your "Pistoleer™" patch!
Thank you! Knowing your skill, I think that a 250 is achievable for you if you practice on Ghostring's squares. They certainly helped me on one hand and transitions. As MM alluded to above, they may not be the ideal for the first few targets. A paper plate or bullseye target works for that. However, they are great once you are comfortable with all the drills and you need to hone your NPOA, Six Steps, and Stance/grip. They definitely show flaws in those, if you have any.
This was a great weekend. What a wonderful group of Patriots!
Garry did a fantastic job of leading the event and the enthusiasm was evident. Being on the Instructor crew with Mike is a treat and he always brings his A game.
I appreciate being around a group that is obviously focused on learning themselves, thinking critically, willing to put in the work to earn their patches, and get the Appleseed Pistol Clinic track into place.
Being a member of this cadre is a lifetime honor and I don't take it lightly.
Thanks to everyone for your time, for all of the kind words, and fellowship!
Amen Brothers!
Congratulations, Greg on your special Alabama patch! You earned it!
What a great weekend of learning, Liberty, and friendship! Thanks to everyone who instructed and participated. Now to brush off that .22 pistol and get it oiled up……
Looks like a large time was had by all! Would love to try one of these.