Prospective New Range Visit - Kentucky

[Unbridled Liberty]

I will be visiting the Adair County Sportsmen's Club for their monthly board meeting on Tuesday Dec. 3 for a prospective new range presentation.  Instructors of any color (including blue) who are interested in coming along would be very welcome.  You are welcome to ride with me, just let me know.  I really enjoy visiting prospective new ranges, and this is your chance to share in the excitement of getting a new range on board.

UL

[Unbridled Liberty]

It seemed to go very well.  They took a vote on the spot (all in favor) and the president uttered those wonderful words "You're in!".  But I have learned not to get too excited until I have the host app in my hand along with a proposed date.  We will see.  If it does happen, there are at least three things that will set this event apart as extra extra extra special.  I will leave you with that.   

UL

[slim]

extra extra extra special. 

Free mohawks?  -:)

Looking forward to making the drive!

[olefido]

extra extra extra special. 

Free mohawks?  -:)

Looking forward to making the drive!

Yes, and maybe after that we could all grow beards and invite the Duck Dynasty guys to an Appleseed. That might be a good idea anyway to invite them.

[grunt soldier]

It seemed to go very well.  They took a vote on the spot (all in favor) and the president uttered those wonderful words "You're in!".  But I have learned not to get too excited until I have the host app in my hand along with a proposed date.  We will see.  If it does happen, there are at least three things that will set this event apart as extra extra extra special.  I will leave you with that.   

UL

Dagnabbit you guys know I have the patience of a one year old and the curiosity of a cat.

same here.  UL what is the haps sir?

[Unbridled Liberty]

No host app yet. Loose lips sink ships.  Patience.

UL

[Unbridled Liberty]

We have a firm date of May 17-18!  I just need the host app but I am confident it will be sent in short order.

OK, so now I feel I can spill the beans on at least three reasons why this will be an extra special Appleseed event. 
1. Adair County is named for a Rev War and War of 1812 veteran John Adair.
2. Several board and club members are re-enactors and should easily be "persuaded" to give a Brown Bess musket demonstration.
3. The club and range is in the town of Columbia, the seat of Adair County, which is also the hometown of Dakota Meyer.  In fact, I am told that he spent a fair amount of time on this range while growing up.  I am hoping that he can be persuaded to attend, or at least stop by.

UL

[Mutti]

 Great Job! Nice to see a new Range.

[Believer]

For those that might not be aware Dakota Meyer was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor.  A rare distinction.

It would be an honor to meet such a man.

http://www.cmohs.org/recipient-detail/3480/meyer-dakota.php

The Citation Reads:

Corporal Meyer maintained security at a patrol rally point while other members of his team moved on foot with two platoons of Afghan National Army and Border Police into the village of Ganjgal for a pre-dawn meeting with village elders. Moving into the village, the patrol was ambushed by more than 50 enemy fighters firing rocket propelled grenades, mortars, and machine guns from houses and fortified positions on the slopes above. Hearing over the radio that four U.S. team members were cut off, Corporal Meyer seized the initiative. With a fellow Marine driving, Corporal Meyer took the exposed gunner's position in a gun-truck as they drove down the steeply terraced terrain in a daring attempt to disrupt the enemy attack and locate the trapped U.S. team. Disregarding intense enemy fire now concentrated on their lone vehicle, Corporal Meyer killed a number of enemy fighters with the mounted machine guns and his rifle, some at near point blank range, as he and his driver made three solo trips into the ambush area. During the first two trips, he and his driver evacuated two dozen Afghan soldiers, many of whom were wounded. When one machine gun became inoperable, he directed a return to the rally point to switch to another gun-truck for a third trip into the ambush area where his accurate fire directly supported the remaining U.S. personnel and Afghan soldiers fighting their way out of the ambush. Despite a shrapnel wound to his arm, Corporal Meyer made two more trips into the ambush area in a third gun-truck accompanied by four other Afghan vehicles to recover more wounded Afghan soldiers and search for the missing U.S. team members. Still under heavy enemy fire, he dismounted the vehicle on the fifth trip and moved on foot to locate and recover the bodies of his team members. Corporal Meyer's daring initiative and bold fighting spirit throughout the 6-hour battle significantly disrupted the enemy's attack and inspired the members of the combined force to fight on. His unwavering courage and steadfast devotion to his U.S. and Afghan comrades in the face of almost certain death reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.

[Unbridled Liberty]

His name is well known here in Kentucky.  We are very proud of him.  Here is part one of a two-part video on Dakota:

http://nralifeofduty.tv/patriot-profiles/video/highest-honor

UL

[Unbridled Liberty]

And here is part two:
http://nralifeofduty.tv/home/video/highest-honor-part-2

The shoot at the Adair County range should be listed on the schedule shortly.  The club chose May 17-18; the 17th being Armed Forces Day.   I think we will have to do something special. 

UL