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Chugiak, AK - One day Winterseed Feb. 8

Started by Taka222, February 09, 2014, 09:32:41 PM

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Taka222

February 09, 2014, 09:32:41 PM
Placeholder only, more to come.
PREPAREDNESS - "When you need it and don't have it, you will sing a different tune." Burt Gummer

fisherdawg

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February 10, 2014, 07:50:09 PM
Welcome to the first AQT Day in Alaska
A very special Project Appleseed event for shooters who have attended a 'regular' Appleseed.

Nine enthusiatic American marksmen and women joined instructors Shoot Boss fisherdawg, Taka222, eagleriver, Pete!, RedBoston and Gulo gulo at beautiful Birchwood Recreation & Shooting Park in Chugiak, Alaska for a half day of review and Appleseed Qualification Tests (AQT's).  This provided a chance to strive for the coveted Winterseed Rifleman Patch as the ground was covered in ice and snow and temperatures never rose above the low 20's.

The Flag Set was posted on newly upgraded E Range.  The Firing Line is now not only covered, but also has a back and side walls with overhead infrared heat.  The line was still well below freezing, especially in prone, but relief was near by and very welcome during breaks.

The crew conducted the Admin drill, Safety briefing and a review of the Steady Hold Factors of prone & seated positions, sling use, and the Six Steps of Firing the Shot. The line was placed in Dry Fire awaiting the arrival of the SB. He came along at 1:06 pm and the Course of Fire commenced with a sighter square, 5 rounds.

Evaluation of the targets revealed that some sight adjustments were in order so IMC was reviewed and 2 more squares shot and evaluated.  Where upon most of the line was within 1 or 2 MOA of target center. We posted an AQT as a review device and started at Stage 4.  We taught NPOA and NPOA transition prior to that course.

We then proceeded to shoot to shoot Stages 3 & 2 twice each to review transitions and by the second time around the performance of the line was coming together.

We reviewed Standing and shot Stage 1.  We the went into th AQT grind  (4 additional AQT's)  which revealed 2 new Riflemen -- Randy (CenterFire!) & Trevor as well as Ryan with a double Requal with Center Fire also.

We finished with a  RedCoat as the Alaska Winter Sun headed for the horizon and gave the Benediction -- the Impact of Marksmanship at the North Bridge!

Several other shooters on the line just need a bit more (dry fire!) work to get there.  Looking forward to seeing you again soon.
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fisherdawg
If men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary. (James Madison)

"Young man, what we meant in going for those Redcoats was this: we always had governed ourselves and we always meant to. They didn't mean we should."
(Captain Levi Preston, of the Danvers militia, at age 91, remembering the day)

That it is an indispensable duty which we owe to God, our country, ourselves and posterity, by all lawful ways and means in our power to maintain, defend and preserve those civil and religious rights and liberties, for which many of our fathers fought, bled and died, and to hand them down entire to future generations.  Suffolk Resolves, September 9, 1774, attributed to Dr. Joseph Warren

dreamerofdreams

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February 10, 2014, 08:54:05 PM
A heated, covered line?  You guys are getting spoiled up there!   ;D

Great job, all! 
"On one man's soul it hath broken,
A light that doth not depart;
And his look, or a word he hath spoken,
Wrought flame in another man's heart."

Taka222

#3
February 10, 2014, 11:55:42 PM
I wouldn't say spoiled, as a day spent there normally requires a minimum of 3-4 layers, hand warmers, a personal heater, and ice cleats (for target checking purposes).
PREPAREDNESS - "When you need it and don't have it, you will sing a different tune." Burt Gummer

fisherdawg

#4
February 11, 2014, 11:47:44 AM
Randy did good work at our AQT Day.  Congratulations!
If men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary. (James Madison)

"Young man, what we meant in going for those Redcoats was this: we always had governed ourselves and we always meant to. They didn't mean we should."
(Captain Levi Preston, of the Danvers militia, at age 91, remembering the day)

That it is an indispensable duty which we owe to God, our country, ourselves and posterity, by all lawful ways and means in our power to maintain, defend and preserve those civil and religious rights and liberties, for which many of our fathers fought, bled and died, and to hand them down entire to future generations.  Suffolk Resolves, September 9, 1774, attributed to Dr. Joseph Warren

fisherdawg

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February 11, 2014, 07:35:23 PM
Trevor scores RifleMan!  Attaboy!! ;D :bow: O0 ..:.. ^:)^
If men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary. (James Madison)

"Young man, what we meant in going for those Redcoats was this: we always had governed ourselves and we always meant to. They didn't mean we should."
(Captain Levi Preston, of the Danvers militia, at age 91, remembering the day)

That it is an indispensable duty which we owe to God, our country, ourselves and posterity, by all lawful ways and means in our power to maintain, defend and preserve those civil and religious rights and liberties, for which many of our fathers fought, bled and died, and to hand them down entire to future generations.  Suffolk Resolves, September 9, 1774, attributed to Dr. Joseph Warren
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