It started as a really comfortable Saturday and tapered eventually into a drizzly Sunday at the Interlake Sporting Association range in Redmond WA. We had a group of folks who really knew how to shoot and a group of folks who really showed a lot of improvement throughout the weekend. Robert and Steve shot their rifleman score on the very first AQT of the weekend, followed by several repeat rifleman scores by Steve throughout the weekend. Robert shot a 233 with a bolt action! What an achievement! Laura, you also showed amazing patience and persistence on Saturday, continue to practice dry firing and sling use and I am sure your scores will climb quickly!
Sophia started with a score of low 160 without a sling at all and ended with 174 by Sunday, braving the rain and the cold on Sunday. You showed persistence that few had at other events at your age. We were all very impressed and I hope that you take to heart the message of Liberty, I know your persistence in the face of adversity will serve you well in the future.
Gene, Collin, and Arturo, you were all knocking on that rifleman door with scores between the mid 170s and 190s. Keep practicing the steady hold factors until they are less uncomfortable, practice getting into position faster during transitions, and practice quickly obtaining and shifting your NPOA.
We had many many shooters throughout the weekend that were just knocking on the door of 210, the rain on Sunday did put a big damper on our comfort levels, but many stuck throughout the discomfort and continued showing progress despite of being soaked to the bone by the non-stop drizzle. I am confident that had the weather been better, I would have been handing out many more rifleman patches. Still, you have show a great deal of perseverance which will absolutely pay off on the next event you attend!
Remember to dry practice the techniques that you have learned, and more importantly bring along a friend/family member to the next event. Help us be the 7th step and spread the message of Liberty!
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