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ISRA Bonfield, IL August 22-23, 2006 Pistolseed

Started by Jayshoneybunny, August 30, 2026, 02:04:32 PM

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Jayshoneybunny

August 30, 2026, 02:04:32 PM
I want to thank the members and board Illinois State Rifle Range for allowing us to use their beautiful facility for the weekend.

We started our weekend with 13 Patriots ready to learn about our shared American Heritage and Pistol Marksmanship. The group had a good mix of newer and experienced shooters.  Some were first-time attendees; others have been around the program for decades.  After setting the tone for the weekend with the First Strike of the match, we covered our safety plan for the weekend.  Following the safety brief, we brought pistols to the line and engaged the first Hits Count target of the weekend. 8 cleared the 44 yd target and 5 hit Pitcairn's Button.  One of our first time attendees, Ris, cleared the target!  This was the first time to clear one at my event for Ris, and she was awarded a George Rogers Clark quarter.

As we slowly built up the skills and coached them through grip, stance, sights and trigger, we introduced the PQT target.  By the end of the day, we completed the first PQT. We closed the shooting portion with another Hits Count Target and saw improvement.

On Sunday, 11 came back for another dose of American Heritage and Marksmanship instruction.  After reviewing yesterday's instruction and a safety brief, we brought pistols to the line.  Our first target, saw 8 clear the 44 yard target, 7 clear the 60 yard target, 3 clear the 100 yard target, 4 hit the button and another 2 cleared the whole target.  After lunch, we shot a couple more PQTs to refine our skills.  By the end of the day, 4 new Riflemen revealed themselves.  Alex and Jeremy, both return shooters, Clint, a first-time Pistolseed attendee, and Ris, a first time attendee, scored.  This group turned in scores of 213 to 228.  Our last Hits Count Target had 7 shooters clear the 44 silhouette. 5 hit the 60 silhouette, 2 cleared the 100 target, and 5 hit the button.  1 cleared it.

I want to thank my cadre that kept things running smoothly. Geek, Bundt Pan, Vopps & Potato Hole made my part easy.  I appreciate your time and commitment to our program.
Issue the orders sir, and I will storm hell.- "Mad Anthony" Wayne to George Washington.

If this be treason, make the most of it. - Patrick Henry

Potato_Hole

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August 31, 2026, 09:54:02 AM

I had a great time working with everybody and stepping up my engagement level.  Thanks for directing a fun weekend and for the new hat.

And hey, no pics?
Honoring my colonial Woodson & Ligon ancestors: www.carolinajournal.com/opinion/hidden-in-a-potato-hole

JustKim

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August 31, 2026, 12:42:12 PM
Another Pistolseed on the books!!  Sounds like y'all had a great event!
It's not about perfection -- it's about progress!!

I LOVE this stuff!

"Perhaps you and I have lived with this miracle too long to be properly appreciative. Freedom is a fragile thing and is never more than one generation away from extinction. It is not ours by inheritance; it must be fought for and defended constantly by each generation, for it comes only once to a people. Those who have known freedom and then lost it have never known it again" Ronald Reagan

Geek

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September 10, 2026, 07:40:06 PM
Here is the group photo and our Big Dot/Little Dot Challenge winners
Dr. Joseph Warren, in his last letter to his mother, "Where danger is, dear mother, there must your son be... I will set [America] free or die".

Our cause is just . . . our country will be grateful - George Rogers Clark

"This country has been made by the Timothy Murphys, the men in the ranks. Conditions here called for qualities of heart and hand that Tim Murphy had in abundance. Our histories should tell us more about the men in the ranks, for it was to them, more than to the generals that we were indebted for our military victories." -  Franklin Delano Roosevelt, as New York Governor, 1929, at the dedication of the memorial to Murphy

Geek

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September 10, 2026, 07:49:00 PM
Here are some more pictures

https://imgur.com/a/nNsABXt
Dr. Joseph Warren, in his last letter to his mother, "Where danger is, dear mother, there must your son be... I will set [America] free or die".

Our cause is just . . . our country will be grateful - George Rogers Clark

"This country has been made by the Timothy Murphys, the men in the ranks. Conditions here called for qualities of heart and hand that Tim Murphy had in abundance. Our histories should tell us more about the men in the ranks, for it was to them, more than to the generals that we were indebted for our military victories." -  Franklin Delano Roosevelt, as New York Governor, 1929, at the dedication of the memorial to Murphy

Bundt Pan

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Yesterday at 10:32:38 AM
A great time! :F
NRA Training Counselor, Chief Range Safety Officer and Life member

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