We had another weekend of fun in the rain and wind at Rivanna Rifle & Pistol Club. Six ladies (4 returning, 2 new) committed their Mother's Day Weekend to shooting with Ladyseed. You might know that it would turn cool and rainy for the weekend, but canopies and layers of clothing fixed that. Among the instructor cadre we had two orange hats. Faithoverfear is being promoted the IIT4 and Impossible Girl to IIT2 based on their work this weekend. We are looking forward to welcoming both to the Red Hat instructors soon.
I was so excited to see how much the shooters improved this weekend. It's always a pleasure to work with these folks who are so eager to enjoy each other's company while they improve their rifle shooting skills. One participant in particular made it her goal to get to know the operation of her new bolt action rifle. She went from awkward manipulation of the bolt and trigger while staying on target to handling the rifle with authority and confidence! She almost cleared the final redcoat (one dropped shot)! Others set their own personal objectives and were able to meet them. We have a couple of ladies "sniffing the Rifleman patch". Can't wait for them to accomplish it. (Personally I'm hoping they will join our instructors as orange or red hats, but don't tell them that yet.)
The first Redcoat of the weekend gave us 6 shooters who shot: 2 for the 100 and 2 for the 200. By Sunday end-of-day the count was: 6 for the 100; 3 for the 200; 0 for the 300; 1 for the 400; and 1 shingle. Great improvement!
I am looking forward to seeing many of these dedicated ladies at our next LS event in Mechanicville! Great Job!!!!
Well done Virginia!!! And on Mom's Day!
Let's see those pictures ðŸ"·ðŸ˜
What a great way to spend Mothers' Day weekend! Great to see the multiple successful Ladyseeds!!
Some pics I have from the weekend...
Getting started with the safety briefing
(https://i.imgur.com/WyH94Kr.jpg)
Demonstration of loop sling and prone position
(https://i.imgur.com/UcIoK62.jpg)
Talking through natural point of aim
(https://i.imgur.com/5SZ76tV.jpg)
Coaching a shooter through different seated positions
(https://i.imgur.com/wTCn7da.jpg)
Third strike (with some family in attendance)
(https://i.imgur.com/BhDS9gj.jpg)
Wrapping up the events of April 19th
(https://i.imgur.com/LYXpyYc.jpg)
Another Great Appleseed event at RRPC!
Many thanks to all of the instructors for making it Safe, Informative & FUN.
To all of the participants, I hope you enjoyed your time with us. I had a lot of fun working with all of you. (even if I did have to make coffee! ;) )
I hope to see you on the range again.
Stay Vigilant,
Bob S.