Hot Springs AR, April28-29, 2018

[sticksnstones]

You couldn't have asked for better weather or attendees than we had for this weekend at the MVSA range in Hot Springs. KPUC is really showing his growth as an Instructor and his daughter Pumpkinseed was a great help keeping me in line as well as helping as an LSO
The group of attendees comprised of about half and half repeat repeat/new shooters. They all reminded me of why o volunteer for Appleseed. Every one came with great teachable attitudes and every single one was a joy to instruct and hang out with.
Joel shot a Rifleman score before he had to abandon us. His son isn't gonna be happy that he attended this event without him and shot a Rifleman score. Thanks for coming Joel.
John and Grant both improved greatly. John was so close and had malfunctions at the end of his last AQT. Ya just have to love Grants attitude and that young man has no quit in him.
Don was improving by the minute but was unable to return on Sunday. Hopefully he'll come to another event and finish what he started.
Again I want to thank Russ for his service tjo ur cobuntry. This was another that was a joy to teach and hang out with. It took him a bit but he shot a great AQT and took a patch. Would love to see him return and hang out again.
Eric heard about Appleseed through a podcast and drove several hours to join us. He started with little experience, shot a 74, but with his teachable attitude he improved his score to the 170's I believe. I know with a little practice that he will shoot a great score next time.
Parker want able to join us on day two but his shooting greatly improved, day two would have done him some good.
John and Victor drove up from Louisiana and I was glad they did. John had some medical issues and had to sit it out but Victor was able to stay and he knocked on the Rifleman score , but couldn't get over that hump. Both a blessing to have there.
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Next was Randy who brought some skill and some from last time he attended an event. Didn't take him long to shoot a 210 (yes he got wet) he continued to shoot better scores each time for the rest of the day. He ended by asking for an orange hat. Congrats bright1
Next Tony and his cousin AJ came (oops sorry AJ I wasn't supposed to mention that you're related). Great shooting guys. Tony shot a Rifleman score at this event (his 2nd) then stepped up by attempting with an M1. He was well on his way before losing his ejector and extractor. Great shooting
David aka Jayhawker came to shoot and to help out and did both well. He requaled also

Ted did well also and shot many qualifying scores. He is a great host and makes sure that
We have a hot food option
Thanks all for making it a great weekend

[bright1]

Thanks to sticks, KPUC and pumpkinseed for their parts in making this a successful event!  Thanks also to the orange hats for their help. Ted, very good burgers and dogs! Enjoyed very much shooting with everyone who came and hope to get the opportunity to shoot with you again! Grant, keep it up! You are an awesome young man!  It was especially good to see you and John again. Victor, pleasure shooting next to you. Always nice to make new friends!

[Bandido]

This was my first Appleseed event. It was worth the drive from Louisiana. Everybody was awesome and kind. Instructors were very knowledgeable. I learned a lot. Hope to make rifleman score next time. Big thanks to sticks and Chris. God bless!!

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Erin (Pumpkinseed) and I had a great time at this shoot.  It was wonderful to see all the new and old shooters on the line.  There were huge improvements all around. 

In a few weeks we are moving to GA, near Savannah, and will miss our AR Appleseed crew.

It has been terrific growing with you.

Chris.