Alamogordo New Mexico, March 15-16, 2014

[duc-dog]

         The lines were full and we had many new faces join us to hear the history and celebrate our heritage.  The weather was typical of what passes for winter/spring here in southern New Mexico with temp's in the 50's with lot's of wind interspersed with rain and a beautiful blue sky.  The weather was just bad enough to keep things interesting. 
         We had quite a few shooters knocking on the door of that "Rifleman" score and we had three first time "seeders" make that threshold; one shot a boltgun with iron sites.   Remember, only perfect practice makes perfect. and dry fire dry fire dry fire.
        I specifically want to thank the junior shooters that showed up and the parents that made it possible for them to attend.  You are our future.  What America is to become relies on what we are teaching our children. 
         The success of any shoot always depends on the willingness of the students to learn and the instructor corps.  As always New Mexico stepped up to the task.  We had 1 instructor for 3 students.  A pretty good student to teacher ratio by any standards.  Thanks for your hard work and dedication.
You could not ask for a better weekend.   
               
             Until next time; Happy trails   

                           Milt                       

[desert_diver]

This was my first Appleseed event and I was pleased.  The opportunity to fire several hundred rounds over two days with expert instruction at hand allowed rapid skill development.

In my opinion, the following items made the event work well.

1) High instructor:student ratio.  On the first day, this ratio was 4:9 and 3:9 on the 2nd day.
2) Knowledgeable, patient instructors
3) Motivated students.

Jon.

[hotairbill]

Just replying to Milt with my name and e-mail.  hotairbill@yahoo.com
Thanks, Bill Butler