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AAR Jonesville VA July 19-20 2019

Started by Morpheus, July 24, 2019, 07:56:01 AM

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Morpheus

July 24, 2019, 07:56:01 AM
This Shoot Boss had the absolute pleasure to experience his first Appleseed in Virginia at the Jonesville shoot this last weekend! We had 18 eager shooters show up Friday morning and we got right to work with our task of teaching the three pillars of Markmanship: Steady Hold Factors, The 6 Steps of Firing the Shot, and Natural Point of Aim. The instructors turned on the "firehose" of marksmanship information, and the heat of the day made us wish for a literal firehose! It was a warm one! But with many hydration breaks throughout the day the shooters persisted with no apparent ill effects, besides a few sunburns :cool2:

Day 2 on Saturday started out warmer than the previous day, and all the shooters returned to continue on the path of becoming riflemen! There were many excellent targets scored on Saturday and each shooter had marked improvement during this weekend. At the end of the day we did have two new riflemen! Eli shot a 212, and Christian scored a 211!! Huzzah!

I want to thank all those who came out this weekend. The history presentation was not lost on these fine Virginians, and that fact alone makes the trip from GA so worth the effort.

I also want to thank the local instructors, Hazmatt1 and BoltGunBill, and also TennesseeBeast from Nashville. You make the job of Shoot Boss much easier than it could be. Huzzah!!
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CokeGuy

#1
July 24, 2019, 08:25:16 AM
Sounds like a good time was had by all!
And, wow, a full line of 18...great!
Thanks, Steve, for taking on this trip, and to all who participated.

Monkey

#2
July 24, 2019, 06:53:00 PM
Not gonna lie - I'm absolutely thrilled that this event swelled to 18 on the line!

Many thanks to Matt who set the conditions, with Rifleman's perseverance, to grow this event and make it happen!
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Tennessee Beast

#3
July 25, 2019, 11:45:35 AM Last Edit: July 25, 2019, 11:55:58 AM by Tennessee Beast
I really enjoyed working this event. The setting was amazing...you felt like you were in the middle of nowhere (but with port-o-johns).  I was inspired by the patriots that came to the event.  If they are any indication of where our country is heading, there is hope.  I definitely got my money's worth! The participants endured the heat well, which impressed me. The host, HazMatt1, was very accommodating to this "border raider" and I really enjoyed working with Morpheus and learning from Him.  BoltGunBill, it is hard to believe it was your first event as an instructor-in-training.  Congratulations to Eli and Christian.  They worked very hard for their patches.  The young students did a great job making their rifles safe and pretty much everyone improved their marksmanship greatly.  Keep at it and you'll make Rifleman! 
In giving us dominion over the animal kingdom, God has signified His will that we subdue the beast within ourselves.
John Lancaster Spalding

They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety.
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"A free people ought not only to be armed, but disciplined; to which end a uniform and well-digested plan is requisite; and their safety and interest require that they should promote such manufactories as tend to render them independent of others for essential, particularly military, supplies."  George Washington 1790

"[T]o preserve liberty, it is essential that the whole body of the people always possess arms, and be taught alike, especially when young, how to use them…"
- Richard Henry Lee, Declaration Signer

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HazMatt1

#4
July 25, 2019, 12:53:06 PM
A huge THANKS to Morpheus for coming up and making this event possible! Thanks to Tennessee Beast for making the trip too! It was an honor and pleasure working with both of yall. Bolt Gun Bill surpassed my expectations as an IIT( although as my neighbor, he had significant pressure ~~:) ;D ). The shooters who attended were truly a fine group of patriots and the younger shooter's perseverance in the heat is an example to us all! This was one of the best shoots we've hosted here to date!
"There's nothing stronger than the heart of a Volunteer."--- Lt. Col. James Dolittle

The Wolfhound

#5
July 26, 2019, 12:13:10 AM
Thanks to our border raiders, Morpheus and Tennessee Beast for standing in for the Virginians who live farther away.  It was a somewhat "national" event.

Tennessee Beast

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July 26, 2019, 05:18:21 PM
Quote from: The Wolfhound on July 26, 2019, 12:13:10 AM
Thanks to our border raiders, Morpheus and Tennessee Beast for standing in for the Virginians who live farther away.  It was a somewhat "national" event.

I had a spare bucket and was happy to help bail.  Tennessee is the "Volunteer State" after all.
In giving us dominion over the animal kingdom, God has signified His will that we subdue the beast within ourselves.
John Lancaster Spalding

They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety.
Benjamin Franklin, 1775

"A free people ought not only to be armed, but disciplined; to which end a uniform and well-digested plan is requisite; and their safety and interest require that they should promote such manufactories as tend to render them independent of others for essential, particularly military, supplies."  George Washington 1790

"[T]o preserve liberty, it is essential that the whole body of the people always possess arms, and be taught alike, especially when young, how to use them…"
- Richard Henry Lee, Declaration Signer

Practice every time you get a chance. - Bill Monroe
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