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Wilmington, OH CCFSA October 27-28, 2018

Started by Longrifleman, October 29, 2018, 11:20:58 PM

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Longrifleman

October 29, 2018, 11:20:58 PM
Well.....we had a good run here at Clinton County Farmers and Sportsman's Association but luck was bound to catch up with us sooner or later. Ya can't have too many perfect Appleseed weekends in a row or people will start to wonder what kind of deal we made to avoid any and all crummy weather all-together.

The net result was that things could have been a lot worse if it wasn't for the persistence and sheer tenacity of a great bunch of shooters!

Nineteen incredible, patriotic Americans showed up with no regard for their dryness and warmth to partake in a 2-day extravaganza of history and marksmanship that has come to define the Appleseed experience. Things started chilly and dry as we took to the line and cranked out a Redcoat followed by the best instruction anywhere in the glorious art of field marksmanship. Nobody flinched when the skies turned dark and opened up. Lunch was served (and a delicious, hot one it was thanks to Angie and Rick of CCFSA) and the amazing tale of bravery and terror at the hands of those dastardly Redcoats was spun once again.

Saturday afternoon saw constant improvement in all aspects of the course of study until we finally attempted a soggy AQT for keeps! The afternoon Redcoat spoke volumes in the obvious uptick in skill made by all shooters and we sloshed off the battlefield to warmer and dryer places.

Sunday morning dawned chilly and...wait for it....SUNNY :-) so we got right to it! After a quick review of safety and technique we got down to the grind. It wasn't long before Greg showed us how it was done by racking up a 217 and claiming a patch!

We had another hot lunch that couldn't be beat and heard the uplifting narration of the Dangerous Old Men. That afternoon the Rifleman's Bubble was so thick you could hear the click of a sear reseting. That is until the team drill used up everything we had and all we could afford to obliterate some Redcoats and Morgan's Shingle until the team of Ben and John claimed the honors and spoils of victory!

We closed out the season in high style with a final Redcoat and a dose of American pride. Our numbers may have dwindled by the end but the Spirit of Liberty burns bright in the hearts and minds of each and every participant that graced the gravel at CCFSA this weekend. Thanks to all our fantastic and safe shooters as well as the Appleseed Instructor Corps that made it happen. And lest we forget- the Greatest Range on the Ohio Appleseed circuit CCFSA!

See you again next year!
Do thou Great LIBERTY inspire our Souls- And make our Lives in thy Possession happy- Or, our Deaths glorious in thy just Defense.

"Before a standing army can rule, the people must be disarmed as they are in almost every kingdom in Europe. The supreme power in America cannot enforce unjust laws by the sword because the whole body of the people are armed"- Noah Webster A.D.1787

". . . They promised perpetual peace.
They swore, if we gave them our weapons,
that the wars of the tribes would cease.
But when we disarmed They sold us and
delivered us bound to our foe,
And the Gods of the Copybook Headings
said: "Stick to the Devil you know."
"The Gods of the Copybook Headings,". Rudyard Kipling A.D.1919

Longrifleman

#1
October 29, 2018, 11:27:13 PM
NICE!!! Good job Greg!
Do thou Great LIBERTY inspire our Souls- And make our Lives in thy Possession happy- Or, our Deaths glorious in thy just Defense.

"Before a standing army can rule, the people must be disarmed as they are in almost every kingdom in Europe. The supreme power in America cannot enforce unjust laws by the sword because the whole body of the people are armed"- Noah Webster A.D.1787

". . . They promised perpetual peace.
They swore, if we gave them our weapons,
that the wars of the tribes would cease.
But when we disarmed They sold us and
delivered us bound to our foe,
And the Gods of the Copybook Headings
said: "Stick to the Devil you know."
"The Gods of the Copybook Headings,". Rudyard Kipling A.D.1919

HammBone

#2
October 30, 2018, 08:35:44 AM
This was a really great shoot. The weather was in a constant state of variability: rain, cold, wind, calm, warm, heavy rain, beautiful. The shooters pretty much ignored it.

More good words for the CCFSA from me. Rick, our resident blue hat, was there for us all weekend checking in throughout both days, bringing stacks of extra shooting mats, serving food at lunch. He is a great guy.

And we had John, who sits on the CCFSA Board of Directors. He's the guy who paved the way for our access to that beautiful facility. He decided to accept the challenge and brought his gorgeous National Match AR15 and a wealth of service rifle experience to try to make Rifleman. He was very close, but didn't quite get there. I think it lit a fire under him to get it done in the future and an appreciation for the difficulty of the task. John also brought a small pile of brand new shooting coats from his youth service rifle team. Those kids wouldn't wear them because "they look funny". Ben snagged one for his birthday present and I grabbed one for my daughter (Trinchester) who I hope to get back to the range once the drama season cools off at school.

As always, Jeff ran an efficient, safe, enjoyable shoot and is great to learn under for us IITs. Thanks Jeff!

And it was nice to finally meet Cactus Jack.

Mitch
1st Appleseed/Cleared Redcoat/Rifleman: 4/20/2013 - Miamisburg, OH
1st Known Distance Rifleman: 11/3/2018 - New Philadelphia, OH
1st Winterseed Rifleman: 1/26/2019 - Liberty Center, OH
Donned the Red Hat: 6/16/2019 - Wilmington, OH

"Beware of an old man in a profession where men usually die young." - Anonymous

"Blessed is the man, who when facing death, thinks only of his front sight." - Jeff Cooper

Longrifleman

#3
October 31, 2018, 10:06:45 AM
Hmmmm.....that's peculiar.
Do thou Great LIBERTY inspire our Souls- And make our Lives in thy Possession happy- Or, our Deaths glorious in thy just Defense.

"Before a standing army can rule, the people must be disarmed as they are in almost every kingdom in Europe. The supreme power in America cannot enforce unjust laws by the sword because the whole body of the people are armed"- Noah Webster A.D.1787

". . . They promised perpetual peace.
They swore, if we gave them our weapons,
that the wars of the tribes would cease.
But when we disarmed They sold us and
delivered us bound to our foe,
And the Gods of the Copybook Headings
said: "Stick to the Devil you know."
"The Gods of the Copybook Headings,". Rudyard Kipling A.D.1919

Longrifleman

#4
October 31, 2018, 10:09:21 AM
Full line at CCFSA. (Anybody know why these are showing up upside down?)
Do thou Great LIBERTY inspire our Souls- And make our Lives in thy Possession happy- Or, our Deaths glorious in thy just Defense.

"Before a standing army can rule, the people must be disarmed as they are in almost every kingdom in Europe. The supreme power in America cannot enforce unjust laws by the sword because the whole body of the people are armed"- Noah Webster A.D.1787

". . . They promised perpetual peace.
They swore, if we gave them our weapons,
that the wars of the tribes would cease.
But when we disarmed They sold us and
delivered us bound to our foe,
And the Gods of the Copybook Headings
said: "Stick to the Devil you know."
"The Gods of the Copybook Headings,". Rudyard Kipling A.D.1919

RedLeg

#5
October 31, 2018, 12:26:54 PM
Some additional photos from another fantastic Appleseed weekend!

"If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude better than the animating contest of freedom, go home from us in peace.
We seek not your counsel nor your arms. Crouch down and lick the hands which feed you. May your chains set lightly upon you, and may posterity forget that ye were our countrymen." - Samuel Adams

"Posterity! You will never know, how much it cost the present Generation, to preserve your Freedom! I hope you will make a good Use of it. If you do not, I shall repent in Heaven, that I ever took half the Pains to preserve it." - John Adams in a letter to Abigail, 26 April 1777

38superrr

#6
November 04, 2018, 12:48:11 PM
Did anybody happen to find a set of Howard Leight Ear muffs ? I lost mine :(

RedLeg

#7
November 05, 2018, 09:17:25 AM
Quote from: 38superrr on November 04, 2018, 12:48:11 PM
Did anybody happen to find a set of Howard Leight Ear muffs ? I lost mine :(

Not that I'm aware of (at least I didn't see or hear anything as we were wrapping up).  I'm sure other instructors will chime in as well.  Hopefully we'll be able to track 'em down for you.
"If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude better than the animating contest of freedom, go home from us in peace.
We seek not your counsel nor your arms. Crouch down and lick the hands which feed you. May your chains set lightly upon you, and may posterity forget that ye were our countrymen." - Samuel Adams

"Posterity! You will never know, how much it cost the present Generation, to preserve your Freedom! I hope you will make a good Use of it. If you do not, I shall repent in Heaven, that I ever took half the Pains to preserve it." - John Adams in a letter to Abigail, 26 April 1777

goodoldfriend

#8
November 05, 2018, 11:39:21 AM
I don't recall seeing any as we wrapped up for the weekend. Sorry.
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