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Orlando FL, AAR - Feb 1-2, 2025

Started by JC/DC, February 03, 2025, 08:56:29 PM

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JC/DC

February 03, 2025, 08:56:29 PM
Morning rain cleared into a cloudy day in Orlando, as we gathered with Trail Life Florida Troop 40 for a 2 day, 25m Appleseed event.

Rousing Strikes were given by Shelly (Pirategirl), Nick (floridanick), and Carolyn (SweetCarolyn). Our Trailmen were engaged with the events of April 19th, 1775, and actively looking for the answers about the "why" of that day in history.

The Saturday afternoon redcoat target saw much improvement from the morning with 4 participants hitting Morgan's shingle.

Sunday morning produced another cloudy day, but our Trailmen were ready to go. The number of hits on Morgan's shingle even jumped to 6!

Refresher instruction was quick, and clearly very effective as we began completing AQTs before lunch. The Orange County Sheriff's Office range is right next door, and they decided to add an additional challenge to our Trailmen by performing helicopter touch-and-go's about 200ft away from our firing line, but the distraction did not deter our determined shooters.

By the end of the day we had some tired kids and dads, but we had some impressive scores for first time Appleseed attendees. Jericho, Marc, Preston, and Cole all showed impressive improvement. Benjamin, Kevin, Ryder, Liam, and Henry turned in Marksman scores. Steve, Duane, and David shot at Sharpshooter level. Honorable mention goes to Wesley with a 194 Sharpshooter score, having never fired a rifle before! Outstanding!

These fine, young Americans should be proud of their efforts in learning history and marksmanship. All the instructors agreed that Florida Troop 40 has set the benchmark for safety and learning for Trailmen at Project Appleseed events. Great job guys!

As always, our gratitude goes to the Central Florida Rifle and Pistol Club for the use of their facilities.

Photos can be found here:
https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjC1cMA

More photos to follow.

Pirategirl

#1
February 04, 2025, 07:08:13 AM
Huzzah!  This was truly a remarkable event!  Kudos to all involved in making this the benchmark for Trail Life groups for safety and attitude!  Congratulations to JC/DC on getting a well deserved Green Hat!  You earned it my friend!
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codyClemonade

#2
February 04, 2025, 03:43:55 PM
What a great weekend! It's always encouraging to see young people getting involved. Thanks to everyone for such a great shoot!

Lots more photos here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/k6zcMGqBktzX5xgP8

TheMenace

#3
February 04, 2025, 05:45:48 PM
This was a great event. Trail Life Troop 40 worked hard and skills steadily improved. Hope to see you at another event soon! BTW: JC/DC (John) did an excellent job completing his requirements for promotion to Shoot Boss.
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Here are a few more pictures:
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#4
February 04, 2025, 06:46:26 PM
Looks like an awesome event! Good job boys! And good job team! Congratulations JC/DC!
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#5
February 10, 2025, 09:21:10 PM
I would expect nothing less from JC/DC, congratulations John. Looks like you had an awesome weekend.
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