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Carmi, IL, September 14-15, 2013

Started by dond, September 16, 2013, 11:32:04 PM

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dond

September 16, 2013, 11:32:04 PM
This was a rather small event, but one which showed great promise. Only seven shooters were on line Saturday and five on Sunday. We were blessed to have two ladies who had never shot a rifle before and they made great progress. Yet another lady was present who was an accomplished pistol shooter, but I suspect had little experience with a rifle. She had a high score of 207!  O0  She brought along the baggage of fast pistol shooting, which means she had to struggle to overcome many bad habits. But obviously she learned a great deal and can now apply that to her pistol shooting. She is a dedicated shooter and local club member, and definitely plans to return and get that patch. She has been instrumental in helping us schedule these events and helping us in every way possible with arrangements. Yet another club member, who had attended a previous event, was present and shot a 195. And his goal is also to earn that patch. He also has been very helpful and supportive of our events. In fact, this whole club has consistently been helpful and a joy to work with. And with the positive experience of the two club members mentioned, I believe we can expect much greater participation at these events next year. For example these two are already talking about scheduling even more events than normal next year and possibly adding a Ladyseed. Two brothers attended and showed much enthusiasm and promise. Six of these shooters were first time Appleseeders.

The success of this event is due to the highly talented and enthusiastic instructors who attended, some of whom traveled great distances to be there. Many thanks to you guys.  O0
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Mutti

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September 18, 2013, 01:43:51 PM
In no particular order and before my internet goes wonky again:

Blue Hat - Mrs. Sarah:



Revolutionary War History is the Focus - Have you heard the message?


Red Coat:



Very welcoming Carmi Rifle Club:



Rusty engages the Attendees during instruction:



Just as on Lexington Green - all ages are involved in passing on the Instruction:


Standing:



Olefido : Illinois LibertySeed Coordinator and the Liberty Pole:



Afternoon - do you know where your Chicken Wing is?



Jason - learning to embrace the Wobble.



Gregory before "Chicken Wing" became his mantra.



Dawn picked it up early - Great Job!



Chris and Trigger Reset Drill


Saturday is full of questions.


Brian puts the pieces together.


Chris and imadentist:





Jason early morning.









Dawn and Don



Focus. What it's all about.



Stacy and Keep_smilin_txn:



A little camo visitor kept visiting Jason's camo rifle:



Dawn and Jason during "Ball and Dummy"





Blue Hats keeping us in check:



...and themselves in practice:



Customizing position to each Attendee.


Couch Potato - Dawn was the winner of the MOA question.



The Yellow Eyed Pirate and Mutti
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(1876 - 1944)

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September 18, 2013, 02:08:47 PM
I only have one pic...



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September 18, 2013, 02:12:43 PM
"A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort."
Herm Albright
(1876 - 1944)

RiflesnReins

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September 18, 2013, 02:12:49 PM
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September 19, 2013, 09:17:12 AM
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Great pictures... and the elusive sharpie?
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