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AAR: Wears Valley Ranch 25-26AUG17

Started by Guardian, August 26, 2017, 10:05:49 PM

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Guardian

August 26, 2017, 10:05:49 PM
We had a great group of shooters turn out for the event at Wears Valley Ranch (WVR) this weekend! As usual, WVR was a gracious host; going so far as to provide two attendees.  O0

Jim Wood opened the event for us, welcoming us to the facility. Then we got started with the Appleseed welcome and safety briefings. Following that, we turned on the firehose and began to soak up all we could of the information on Liberty, heritage, and marksmanship. The pace was suited to the group, all but one being a first time Appleseeder!  ^:)^

We spent Friday getting the basic of prone and seated positions nailed down, as well as the integrated act of firing the shot, reading our targets, and making sight adjustments. We also heard the three strikes of the match and heard many quotes of the Founding Generation. We ended the day tired, but in great spirits.

Saturday was a brief review of what we covered Friday followed by even more new information. By the afternoon, we tried out our skills on an AQT. We also heard about the Founding Generation's ideas on Liberty!

Our 12 shooters ranged from 9 to 55 and most are early in their shooting careers. However, marked improvement was observed from all, as shown by the Hits Count target results! Over half the group was 18 or younger, and it does the Instructors good to see our future enjoying their unique American heritage!

All of our participants have much to be proud of! It was great to see three families on the line sharing time with us and each other! I hope to see you all at another event.

Remember to dry fire by the numbers. Only perfect practice makes perfect.

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I'll try to get mine posted shortly, but if you have some, feel free to post them.

Guardian

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August 27, 2017, 04:19:15 PM Last Edit: August 27, 2017, 04:25:13 PM by Guardian






















Hardbean

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August 27, 2017, 09:16:52 PM
It's always a treat to visit Wears Valley Ranch.  I only got to help out on Friday but we made alot of progress with the new shooters.  I hope we get to see them again soon so we can hand out some patches!

Ramblin' Wreck

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August 28, 2017, 10:08:36 AM
Looks like another great event at WVR. I note you had a young man on the line named "Crash". It would have been interesting to have "Wreck" and "Crash" at the same event. Maybe next time.  O0


Wreck
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DrJohn

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August 29, 2017, 09:20:23 AM
Wonderful group of mostly first time Appleseed students. Attentive, persistent, and enthusiastic. Nice to have so many young students, especially. The most gratifying moments for me was seeing the sparkle in the eyes when history and the philosophy of Liberty was discussed. Huzza, all, and may Liberty increase forever!
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