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Wexford PA, Millvale Sportsmen's Club, May 6-7 2017

Started by Invictus Maneo, May 11, 2017, 06:32:57 PM

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Invictus Maneo

May 11, 2017, 06:32:57 PM
Started rough, finished strong, great weekend at a new venue at the Millvale Sportsmen's Club in Wexford, PA.
A great big thanks to Michelle and Bryce for getting us hooked up to hold an Appleseed there. Beautiful grounds, clubhouse and parking. Range was also great as we were able to shoot both 25 meters and 200 yards from the same firing line which made Sunday afternoon very convenient. Saturday was challenging to say the least. 20+mph winds and almost non-stop rain most of the day. Very chilly never getting above 40. Canopies kept getting torn up and the line quickly became a soggy mess. Targets getting ripped off by the wind and soaked by the rain. But alas, perseverance, pride and patriotism prevailed.
Redcoat scores jumped dramatically between Saturday and Sunday morning. Great teachable attitudes from all of the shooters. Sunday was sunny but there was still a bit of chill and slight wind but that did not stop Joe, Carmen, Ben, Shawn and Bryce from qualifying with Bryce qualifying numerous times and clearing a Redcoat. Shot targets and Carmen's gong at 200 yards with many good hits. Great group of Instructors were focused, kept me honest and on track with Aragorn completing his promotion to ITT1.
"Among the many misdeeds of the British rule in India, history will look upon the act depriving a whole nation of arms as the blackest."
- Mahatma Gandhi

"A small body of determined spirits fired by an unquenchable faith in their mission can alter the course of history."
- Mahatma Gandhi

�Politics is supposed to be the second oldest profession. I have come to realize that it bears a very close resemblance to the first.�
- Ronald Reagan

�Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber.�
- Plato

"My Son, Freedom is best, I tell thee true, of all things to be won."
- William Wallace

Texas T

#1
May 11, 2017, 09:03:40 PM
A great event, even with the weather...
"In the beginning of a change, the patriot is a scarce man, and brave, and hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a patriot."  Mark Twain


First Appleseed, September 26-27, 2015;   First Rifleman, September 27, 2015;   First Redcoat, September 27, 2015;   Second Rifleman, September 27, 2015

Thanks Corvette, great instruction!!!

MI IBC, February 2017

Texas T

#2
May 11, 2017, 09:04:27 PM
An early Redcoat... :snipersmi
"In the beginning of a change, the patriot is a scarce man, and brave, and hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a patriot."  Mark Twain


First Appleseed, September 26-27, 2015;   First Rifleman, September 27, 2015;   First Redcoat, September 27, 2015;   Second Rifleman, September 27, 2015

Thanks Corvette, great instruction!!!

MI IBC, February 2017

Texas T

#3
May 11, 2017, 09:06:58 PM
After a little prone instruction...
"In the beginning of a change, the patriot is a scarce man, and brave, and hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a patriot."  Mark Twain


First Appleseed, September 26-27, 2015;   First Rifleman, September 27, 2015;   First Redcoat, September 27, 2015;   Second Rifleman, September 27, 2015

Thanks Corvette, great instruction!!!

MI IBC, February 2017

Texas T

#4
May 11, 2017, 09:08:43 PM
Working on the seated position...
"In the beginning of a change, the patriot is a scarce man, and brave, and hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a patriot."  Mark Twain


First Appleseed, September 26-27, 2015;   First Rifleman, September 27, 2015;   First Redcoat, September 27, 2015;   Second Rifleman, September 27, 2015

Thanks Corvette, great instruction!!!

MI IBC, February 2017

Texas T

#5
May 11, 2017, 09:13:29 PM
Standing, then the first AQT...
"In the beginning of a change, the patriot is a scarce man, and brave, and hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a patriot."  Mark Twain


First Appleseed, September 26-27, 2015;   First Rifleman, September 27, 2015;   First Redcoat, September 27, 2015;   Second Rifleman, September 27, 2015

Thanks Corvette, great instruction!!!

MI IBC, February 2017

Texas T

#6
May 11, 2017, 09:15:02 PM
Sunday brought out much better weather, along with some Riflemen... :snipersmi :snipersmi
"In the beginning of a change, the patriot is a scarce man, and brave, and hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a patriot."  Mark Twain


First Appleseed, September 26-27, 2015;   First Rifleman, September 27, 2015;   First Redcoat, September 27, 2015;   Second Rifleman, September 27, 2015

Thanks Corvette, great instruction!!!

MI IBC, February 2017

Texas T

#7
May 11, 2017, 09:16:56 PM
A little more work, in the sun...
"In the beginning of a change, the patriot is a scarce man, and brave, and hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a patriot."  Mark Twain


First Appleseed, September 26-27, 2015;   First Rifleman, September 27, 2015;   First Redcoat, September 27, 2015;   Second Rifleman, September 27, 2015

Thanks Corvette, great instruction!!!

MI IBC, February 2017

Texas T

#8
May 11, 2017, 09:17:39 PM Last Edit: May 11, 2017, 09:23:44 PM by Texas T
And the sun brought out a father/son Rifleman team...
:F
"In the beginning of a change, the patriot is a scarce man, and brave, and hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a patriot."  Mark Twain


First Appleseed, September 26-27, 2015;   First Rifleman, September 27, 2015;   First Redcoat, September 27, 2015;   Second Rifleman, September 27, 2015

Thanks Corvette, great instruction!!!

MI IBC, February 2017

Texas T

#9
May 11, 2017, 09:21:13 PM
Thanks to all of the participants, who showed what it is to endure    :~

and a BIG THANKS to Millvale Sportsmen's Club. Much appreciated    O0
"In the beginning of a change, the patriot is a scarce man, and brave, and hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a patriot."  Mark Twain


First Appleseed, September 26-27, 2015;   First Rifleman, September 27, 2015;   First Redcoat, September 27, 2015;   Second Rifleman, September 27, 2015

Thanks Corvette, great instruction!!!

MI IBC, February 2017

Nashville Stage

#10
May 12, 2017, 11:22:08 AM
Quote from: Texas T on May 11, 2017, 09:04:27 PM
An early Redcoat...

That's an interesting patch; what is it?
"There are 10 types of people in the world. Those who understand binary, and those who don't."

Invictus Maneo

#11
May 12, 2017, 06:45:58 PM
Quote from: Nashville Stage on May 12, 2017, 11:22:08 AM
Quote from: Texas T on May 11, 2017, 09:04:27 PM
An early Redcoat...

That's an interesting patch; what is it?
Pennsylvania 2nd Rifles Patch earned for clearing a Redcoat and or taking up an Orange Hat. Need to shoot in PA though to earn one.
"Among the many misdeeds of the British rule in India, history will look upon the act depriving a whole nation of arms as the blackest."
- Mahatma Gandhi

"A small body of determined spirits fired by an unquenchable faith in their mission can alter the course of history."
- Mahatma Gandhi

�Politics is supposed to be the second oldest profession. I have come to realize that it bears a very close resemblance to the first.�
- Ronald Reagan

�Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber.�
- Plato

"My Son, Freedom is best, I tell thee true, of all things to be won."
- William Wallace

Charles McKinley

#12
May 12, 2017, 10:03:07 PM
A BIG THANK YOU! to the club for hosting us! 

The Students get a loud HUZZAH! for sticking ic out both days after how cold, wet and miserable Saturday was everyone came back.

Support from clubs like this and eager students make it worthwhile.

Chuck
Last evening, it occurred to me that when a defender of Liberty is called home, their load lands upon the shoulders of the defenders left behind. Just as the Founders did their duty for Liberty, every subsequent generation must continue their work lest Liberty perish. As there is no way for the remaining adults to take on the work of those that die, we must pass the ideals and duties on to the children. -PHenery

Invictus Maneo

#13
May 13, 2017, 07:07:35 AM
Quote from: Invictus Maneo on May 12, 2017, 06:45:58 PM
Quote from: Nashville Stage on May 12, 2017, 11:22:08 AM
Quote from: Texas T on May 11, 2017, 09:04:27 PM
An early Redcoat...

That's an interesting patch; what is it?
Pennsylvania 2nd Rifles Patch earned for clearing a Redcoat and or taking up an Orange Hat. Need to shoot in PA though to earn one.
Correction, that should be 1st Rifles.
"Among the many misdeeds of the British rule in India, history will look upon the act depriving a whole nation of arms as the blackest."
- Mahatma Gandhi

"A small body of determined spirits fired by an unquenchable faith in their mission can alter the course of history."
- Mahatma Gandhi

�Politics is supposed to be the second oldest profession. I have come to realize that it bears a very close resemblance to the first.�
- Ronald Reagan

�Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber.�
- Plato

"My Son, Freedom is best, I tell thee true, of all things to be won."
- William Wallace
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