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Beaver Falls, PA September 16-17, 2017

Started by EZ3, September 17, 2017, 08:17:21 PM

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September 17, 2017, 08:17:21 PM Last Edit: September 17, 2017, 09:16:47 PM by EZ3
Thanks to the Beaver Valley Rifle and Pistol Club for hosting Project Appleseed for eight years. Thanks to our students who persevered and improved through a sweltering weekend.  Finally, thanks to the instructors who came out to support the event, some of them setting aside other plans to help tend to a full firing line.

The students were attentive and focused, and many improved dramatically throughout the weekend.  As always the AQTs proved to be a grueling test of the marksman, their rifle, and their ammo.  In spite of this three of our fourteen students earned their Rifleman patch: Dale (219, 224, 216), Seth (219, 216) and Tom (211, 217).  Also, Dylan re-qualified (215, 220) and Dale shot the Redcoat target clean (twice) earning the much-coveted Pennsylvania First Rifle Regiment patch.  Congratulations to Team 3 for winning the team shooting event.

Another notable event was a low fly-by by a blue heron who lives in a nearby county park.  He (she?) buzzed our target line during the first AQT after lunch Sunday.  At BVRPC we are always prone to visits from the local wildlife.  Sign up for the Winterseed in December, you might see a polar bear or a reindeer!    ;)

BTW: A Ruger 10/22 magazine was found in the parking lot Sunday afternoon, contact me if you lost one and I'll ship it to you (this offer only applies to those who attended this event Sunday).
"You can't teach Liberty by practicing tyranny." -  Mr. Happy

Charles McKinley

#1
September 17, 2017, 09:21:08 PM
Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom was actually filmed at BVRPC.  ;)

Glad I could make the screaming trip in to help.  It is always a pleasure to come to BVRPC.

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

Texas T

#2
September 17, 2017, 10:55:31 PM
What a great event, with students ranging from 8 to retired. We started the day with the foundation, Steady-hold factors, the Six-steps and NPOA...
"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
September 17, 2017, 10:57:07 PM
By the end of the day, we had Redcoats on the run, and the body count was growing...
"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
September 17, 2017, 10:58:47 PM
Sunday dawned with another beautiful day at BVRPC, and we began to attack the 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

#5
September 17, 2017, 11:04:27 PM
Everyone worked hard to practice what they had been learning...
"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
September 17, 2017, 11:05:40 PM
We decided that it might be wise to post a couple of snipers, to keep the bad guys away...
"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
September 17, 2017, 11:07:30 PM
Taking a break from the AQT challenge, we split into three teams to see who had mastered the best skills. Team three put the most hits in the black, receiving the often sought, but rarely seen Appleseed bumper sticker...
"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
September 17, 2017, 11:09:03 PM
We ended the day by bringing it all together with a "Ball and Dummy" drill, where the shooters became the coach, and could share their new-found knowledge...
"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
September 17, 2017, 11:09:51 PM
An event wouldn't be complete without recognizing and honoring our future...
"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

#10
September 17, 2017, 11:10:46 PM
Many thanks to Beaver Valley Rifle and Pistol Club, our shooters, and our instructors. Thanks to everyone for making this a great weekend.
"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
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