Project Appleseed

Hi everybody!  I just wanted to drop a note of thanks.  Words cannot express how fun and rewarding this event was.  This event was mine and my family's first Appleseed, only my third time shooting, my Dad's first time in 30 years, and my kids have never seen a gun in person.  This was a perfect place for a first timer. l found my daughter(12yrs.) and I have a natural talent and was so impressed with my son's(9yrs.) teachable attitude.  The days were long and jam-packed with information, but Ethan persevered and it really showed at the end of the second day.  It may not have seemed like my girl enjoyed herself but her smile in the pictures tells me otherwise, she just got worn out quick.  I honestly didn't know what to expect.  My friend and co-worker prepared me with supplies and rifles, but nothing could prepare me for the bonding, history, wonderful instruction and sore muscles!  We are hooked!  I want to thank all the instructors.  HazMatt1, jimstracn, Old Navy Doc, made us feel safe and confident that someone was just a step away if anybody needed anything.  Thanks to CarrolMS for recognizing that Ethan needed a shorter more accessible rifle and actually having that on hand.  You kind of made his dreams come true of shooting with the gun that was similar to the one pictured on the box of ammo. lol  His experience definitely improved.  A special thanks to Shoot Boss Texas T for stepping up and coming to Louisville.  For taking an interest in the young shooters and making it such an engaging experience.  And for all the great pictures!  Thanks everyone for driving so far to bring this to us and for your commitment and sacrifice to such a cool organization.  We are already talking and preparing for the next event.  We are on the hunt for our own rifles because we'll need my friend's loaners for all the new people we're bringing out next time.  I told everyone that would listen about our experience and got quite a few people interested.  I can't wait for my next Appleseed (and hopefully my Rifleman's patch!) and hope we cross paths again someday!  Ya'll made a lasting impression on me and my family.

Thanks again,
Heather

DEB, looking forward to being with you on the team.

I recognized at the IBC you were a person that "knew what he was".
Glad I could have been there for the event.
Looking forward to learning from you.
(green paddle)

Thank you all for your kind welcome and congratulations!

What a great weekend! Thank you to everyone for coming. I hope to see all of you again on the trail.