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Huntsville AL Jul 10, 2021 Pistol Clinic - Event ID: 7680

Started by Mixed Metaphor, July 12, 2021, 06:29:54 PM

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Mixed Metaphor

Another awesome opportunity to hang out with GREAT Americans and gain "Cool Points" from them!  I believe this was our 5th Pistol Event of the year.
First, I want extend our deepest gratitude to Bullet and Barrel!  Bullet and Barrel is the only National Shooting Sports Foundation 5-Star indoor facility in Alabama.  They also have a Ladies Clothing Boutique.  Please check the schedule for future events there.
We can't thank the Shooters enough!  We had 8 fantastic people shooting.  They were all foreigners….  All Tennessee and Georgia folks. I hope that you all found the time well spent.  I hope to see you all again soon!
I can't possibly express my gratitude adequately to Leadslinger66, Old Navy Doc, Major Tom and Honda Hondo for their assistance in every facet of the event.  They all have my undying love and respect. 
Registration and early morning classes were held in the small classroom.  Honda Hondo did an outstanding job with the registration desk!  We had instruction on safety, and a recount of the First Strike by MajorTom.  Then, into the range we went.  Our first 13 rounds were on the Hits Count/ Red Coat target.  On the range we learned about proper grip of the pistol, chamber checking, Isosceles stance, low ready, centerline index and natural point of aim.
We practiced what was taught using the Tombstone drill targets and dry fire for each block of instruction.   
At lunch Old Navy Doc recounted the 2nd Strike for us very well!
After the lunch, we worked on controlled pairs, double tap and one-hand shooting with both strong and weak hand.  Finally, we moved to the PQTs. 
We had 4 out of the 8 qualify as Pistoleer™s!  Ramblin' Wreck, OP 78, BrianF31 and Major Tom.  There was great improvement on the line for all Shooters. 
Holly, Karen, Mr. Bill and Rebeka were a treat!
In the middle of the afternoon, Leadslinger66 recounted the story of the 3rd Strike. 

I love my Appleseed family.

If you have pictures, please post them here.

May Liberty Increase!
May Liberty Increase,

J. Gary Smith

Alabama

Old Navy Doc

Instructing at this venue is treat. Inside, no long hikes, indoor plumbing; how could you not love it!

The shooters were amazing to work with and were all quick to learn and improve. One of our students was attending his first pistol clinic and  scored Pistoleer™ on his FIRST PQT !

I'm definitely returning.
First AS: Ramseur 2/09
Rifleman: Charlotte 11/14
Orange Hat: Calera 1/15
KD Rifleman: Puryear 5/15
Red Hat: Sevierville  11/16
Rimfire KD: Huntsville 12/20
Pistoleer™: Huntsville 2/21

"The penalty good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men."  Plato

Mixed Metaphor

Brian31 scored a 215!

Great job Sir!
May Liberty Increase,

J. Gary Smith

Alabama


OP 78

This was my first pistol appleseed and I was impressed. The facility was something you only dream of. I will definitely be returning in the future. As always the instructors were top notch and made for a fun day of learning. Thank you for putting this event on.
Rifleman 4/17/2021
Pistoleer™ 7/10/2021
KD qualified 9/11/2021
Rimfire Kd qualified 10/23/2021

Black Knight

Black Knight
1st AS: Tuscaloosa, AL OCT  8-9, 2016
Applecore: Jun 6, 2017
AC/RSO: Jul 12, 2017
IBC: Pelham, TN Feb 23-24, 2019
Pistol IBC: Mar 5,2021