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Lebanon, TN AAR - November 9-10, 2024

Started by Tennessee Beast, November 22, 2024, 04:53:57 PM

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November 22, 2024, 04:53:57 PM Last Edit: November 27, 2024, 08:45:31 AM by Tennessee Beast Reason: added Bob S. as clearing the redcoat on Sunday PM
I have 3 words to describe this shoot: wet, dedicated, tough.

This was the first time at this range.  It was so much fun!  I can't believe how much everyone improved.  We had one or two folks that had never fired a rifle and were shooting one hole, 5 shot groups by mid morning on Day 2 (and clearing red coat targets).

Thank goodness for all the canopies, otherwise EVERYTHING and EVERYONE would have been wet.

Kristy D. set the bar high by clearing the first redcoat target.  Then we learned some history and the fundamentals of marksmanship.  Kristy D. and Alan B. cleared the redcoat target Saturday Afternoon. 

After a review of what we had covered on Day one, Donna D. and Alan B cleared the Sunday morning redcoat.  We then learned some more marksmanship skills and drills (and some great history, too).  By the end of Day 2, we had two folks clear the redcoat target (no names gathered due to rain-soaked paper...raise your hand if you cleared it...Bob S. was one of them).  We also had 4 new riflemen (3 of which were first time Appleseeders!!!!!): Hannah C. and Alan B. tied for high score at 229, Bob S. Scored 227, Tedbo W. scored 219 and 221.  Hannah C. (forum name TBD) grabbed a bucket to bail and is now an instructor in training (that orange hat looks nice on you).  HUZZAH!  HUZZAH! HUZZAH!

I want to thank all the students for their toughness (Hannah C. scored rifleman without being under the canopy...talk about Rifleman's bubble) and commitment. I also want to thank all the instructors.  I couldn't have done it without any of you!!!

Please post pictures if you have them. 
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

BluegrassColonel

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November 22, 2024, 06:19:04 PM
Huzzah!  What an amazing event!  If the phrase "A Rifleman is Persistent" was ever embodied, it was at this event!  Congratulations to everyone who turned out and especially those who toughed it out through the sometimes heavy precipitation.

There were several shooters who were knocking on the door despite the poor conditions.  There were teachable attitudes all around.  Even shooters who were obviously experienced were open to suggestions and critique.  To volunteer for this event was a joy.

Huzzahs for the Riflemen:  Hannah, Alan, Bob, Tedbo!

In Liberty!
Greg
"Bluegrass Colonel"
My father didn't serve in WWII.  It wasn't for lack of trying.  He attempted to enlist 3 separate times.  The last time the doctor said he was too short.  He responded that he signed up again because he said he saw a poster that was recruiting short men to be pilots.  The doctor said, "Short, yes.  But this is ridiculous."  In my book, he's still a hero.

BluegrassColonel

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November 25, 2024, 11:08:27 PM
Link to photos on imgur:

https://imgur.com/a/e0Shusp
My father didn't serve in WWII.  It wasn't for lack of trying.  He attempted to enlist 3 separate times.  The last time the doctor said he was too short.  He responded that he signed up again because he said he saw a poster that was recruiting short men to be pilots.  The doctor said, "Short, yes.  But this is ridiculous."  In my book, he's still a hero.

Trebr

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November 26, 2024, 06:40:51 PM
Thanks to all the instructors there and thanks for the pictures. I'm Bob S.
It was definitely something I'll remember and I hope to be at future events, maybe less rain next time!
I was one of the 2 that cleared the red coat there at the very end, persistence!
Thanks to Booney Stomper for holding up my targets for a quick picture: https://i.imgur.com/FmUnN6P.jpg

Tennessee Beast

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June 05, 2025, 03:15:11 PM
Donna sent me some photos.

20241110_101834 by Robert Wadley, on Flickr

20241109_142105 by Robert Wadley, on Flickr

20241109_120505 by Robert Wadley, on Flickr

20241109_120459 by Robert Wadley, on Flickr

20241109_120449 by Robert Wadley, on Flickr

20241109_120251 by Robert Wadley, on Flickr
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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