Likens Shooting Academy, Elizabeth, IN Oct 26 1-day 25M

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Wonderful fall weather in southern Indiana.  4 shooters, all first-time, Appleseeders, made it to our inaugural event at Likens Shooting Academy.  We had some folks from as close as Louisville and a little farther away in Columbus, Indiana, and one work-traveler from FL.  Everyone came ready to learn about our shared American Heritage and Marksmanship.

We had a delay on setting up our firing line.  So, in true Appleseed manner, we kicked off the morning by sharing all 3 strikes of the match.  We moved to the range and got everything setup.  A safety brief helped set the tone for how we handle our rifles.  Our first Hits Count Target showed there was a lot of room for improvement.  As we moved through the instruction, groups got smaller.  We had a line filled with 10/22s all topped with Tech-Sights.  This was a first for me.  Once we got groups down to a manageable size, IMC was presented and adjustments made.  Some sighters proved this method works.

After completing all of our planned topics, everyone had great-looking targets.  I am impressed by how well this course of fire can incrementally improve shooters' skills.  Glen, Justin, YY, and Leo all did great.  They pitched to help set everything up, endured through a lot of exercises, learned Rifleman's Yoga, shot a lot, discovered a lot about themselves and each other, and seemed to have a generally great time.  Huzzah!

We closed out the day with another Hits Count Target and saw tremendous improvement.  The morning target only had one person with 3 hits on 100.  We ended with 2 hitting the shingle and one cleared it to 300.  What a great way to show of improvement. 

I want to thank Jason Liken for the use of this great range.  He has a strong firearms training background.  Hearing his feedback on our program and instruction was good.  I look forward to expanding our use of his facility.  My instructor crew was small for this one.  It was me and JHB.  She is a great supporter and partner in what we do to save our nation.  I could not travel as much as we do without her help.

Shooters, Glen, YY, Justin, and Leo, thank you for spending the day with us.  You could have done a lot of other things with your Sunday.  I appreciate the fact that you came to hear our message and learn the finer points of marksmanship.  I am encouraged by meeting such patriotic people. Remember, dry-fire is the best way to improve.  I look forward to seeing most of you at our next event in the area.

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Here are a couple of pictures I got.