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Started by TaosGlock, November 12, 2010, 01:39:52 AM

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TaosGlock

November 12, 2010, 01:39:52 AM
We were the guest speakers.
BF and I gave the members a 30 min. presentation of the program. We talked about the history of the program nationwide and here in NM.
Then we launched into what to expect at an AS. We explained targets and what instruction was given on the fundamentals.
Then we explained we are different from other programs because of the history/heritage presentations.
Performance, choices and just enough other bits to pique their interest. Stuff not taught in schools. We had a copy of PR's Ride which generated a fair amount of interest.
We wrapped it up with the Posterity quote and answered questions.

After the program their was lots of networking.
The secretary said we can use their clubhouse at Butterfield anytime we want. She wants to get more kids from air rifle shooting, 4H and hunter safety into a real shooting program. And the history portion was something she said they needed to hear.
Coralie Carrier who is the President said she was very impressed with the program. She is also very active with the NRA education branch here in NM as well as the BOW at the NRA WC. This has been the most useful networking we have had to date. We usually set up right next to them at the gun shows too.

The LC Tea Party had a few members present and they want us to give a history talk. That should generate a few more shooters. The Tea Party member present said there were likely not a whole lot of shooters in the TP.   Typical...so much for a modern day "Sons of Liberty" >:( A few have shot with us! O0

We will keep these relationship fires burning.

The PGC has monthly shooting events with various individual events in separate bays,
so maybe I can help create a new event: Clean the Redcoat.
"That's right folks, step right up". "13 rounds shot from any position, any rifle and no time limit". "Easy stuff".
Winner gets a free tee shirt and a coupon to an Appleseed. Naturally frame it up with a bit of history to tie in the shooting. Tug at the heartstrings a bit.
Actually the losers need to come. :-\
Or maybe a CAQT shot prone with a 210 score..don't worry still tough in prone as we know from the Redcoat scores. :-[
I will even loan them a rifle. And any time they think the rifle is rigged, I will chop out a 1" square to show them it ain't the rifle. >:D
I will even coach them into a good position.

Bottom line is we want to fill those firing damn lines to the max in this state.
89 fantastic Appleseeds since 2008/24 Libertyseeds!
Adventure Camp Director/Current Lead Rifle Instructor: NRA WC Raton,NM
New Mexico's first Rifleman: Sept. 2008 NRAWC
Their walls are filled with cannonballs, their motto is don't tread on me-Grateful Dead
Liberty is not a cruise ship full of pampered passengers. It is a man of war and we are all crew-Boston T. Party
"Make no mistake, when you cheer for the people of the American Revolution, you are cheering for traitors and criminals.
They broke the law, because liberty is always illegal"- Larken Rose

JustJeff

#1
November 12, 2010, 01:45:27 AM
 O0
Your version of "ineffective" does not necessarily reflect the truth....
Having been "ineffectively" taught to the Rifleman Standard and having been "ineffectively" taught to teach others to the Rifleman Standard, I believe I prefer the "ineffective" over the other choice.

SamD

#2
November 12, 2010, 11:20:32 AM
Sounds like you tagged 'em good.

oladcock

#3
November 12, 2010, 01:15:13 PM
Good stuff TG and good ideas. We've given similar talks to local scout leaders, HE classes, etc. That idea of throwing up a red coat, run it for a T-shirt is a good idea and might draw some interest from those who "think" we can't teach them anything.....O.L.
"The price good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men." Plato 400BC

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Jerry Hall

#4
November 12, 2010, 02:42:04 PM
Howdy Dan,

Sounds like a good bit of enthusiasm created from your pitch!!

I really like the idea of the "Clean the Red Coat" program!!
Think it should go national immediately!
I use the CAQT on friends and acquaintances during our Sunday morning shoots almost every week.
Got a lot of folks wanting to practice on them all the time.
Now, I just gotta get them 7th stepping!

See Y'all tomorrow.

Happy Trails....Jerry
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oladcock

#5
November 12, 2010, 03:27:45 PM
"Got a lot of folks wanting to practice on them all the time."   O0

Do like the progressives and drug dealers, give them a taste and if they want more, they have to attend an Appleseed!  &) .....O.L.
"The price good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men." Plato 400BC

President Roswell Gun Club
AQT 246
WSMR 03-10 ... Sapper Steel
IBC 2018
KD Ft. Bliss Tx. 214  2019
IBC 2021

Roswell, NM
Carlsbad NM
El Paso Tx
Lubbock Tx
New Deal Tx
Levelland Tx
Alamogordo NM
Alburquerque NM
41 Lead Farm Tx

Jerry Hall

#6
November 12, 2010, 04:06:20 PM
Quote from: oladcock on November 12, 2010, 03:27:45 PM
"Got a lot of folks wanting to practice on them all the time."   O0

Do like the progressives and drug dealers, give them a taste and if they want more, they have to attend an Appleseed!  &) .....O.L.

Yeah, get um hooked then up the price!!!  ::) :--- ..:..
"The significant problems we face today cannot be solved with the same level of thinking that we were at when we created them. Albert Einstein."

"One Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

TaosGlock

#7
November 12, 2010, 08:52:45 PM
Nearly half the members are vets so they liked the pricing structure. ;)
89 fantastic Appleseeds since 2008/24 Libertyseeds!
Adventure Camp Director/Current Lead Rifle Instructor: NRA WC Raton,NM
New Mexico's first Rifleman: Sept. 2008 NRAWC
Their walls are filled with cannonballs, their motto is don't tread on me-Grateful Dead
Liberty is not a cruise ship full of pampered passengers. It is a man of war and we are all crew-Boston T. Party
"Make no mistake, when you cheer for the people of the American Revolution, you are cheering for traitors and criminals.
They broke the law, because liberty is always illegal"- Larken Rose

Mogget

#8
November 12, 2010, 08:59:11 PM
"That's right folks, step right up". "13 rounds shot from any position, any rifle and no time limit". "Easy stuff".
Winner gets a free tee shirt and a coupon to an Appleseed. Naturally frame it up with a bit of history to tie in the shooting. Tug at the heartstrings a bit.

Ah, that's a really good bit of salesmanship right there.   Thanks for the idea,

Mogs
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