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Jacksonville FL, 1 Day Rifle Clinic, Feb 15,2025, AAR

Started by gunjunkie, February 19, 2025, 06:53:50 PM

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gunjunkie

This was a great one day event with perfect shooting weather. We had 10 patriots on the line, and they all came to learn the art of the rifle. JustKim started the day with a compelling first strike, putting all attendees in a patriotic spirit.
We got right to the safety rules and safe rifle and after bringing the rifles to the line we shot our hits count target. The hits count target showed we had a little work to do, so the instructors went to work. After some great demos and a little instruction the squares showed much improvement. After lunch and the second strike we shot another square and JustKim presented IMC. With some adjustment and another square it was time for Serea_51 to present the third strike. With an AQT posted and the transition demo complete we shot stage three. After completing the demos for the remaining stages we finished the first AQT and moved to the second for one last chance at that coveted rifleman's patch. Everyone in attendance made progress and I know we will see them again on the firing line. We did have two return Appleseeders shoot score Paul with a 239 and Jimmy with a 214, Congratulations to you both.
I want to thank Tango Down Shooting Complex for hosting this event and look forward to future events at this range.
I also want to thank the instructors, all traveled to be there, for a job well done. You make it look easy. I am proud to work with such professionals. 
         
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Glitter Gun Gal

This was the first one day shoot that i have helped out with. I could not believe the pace. It was a great experience and so much fun. I can not wait to do it again.

Valcour ‘76

I had a great time with everybody. Gunjunkie led an extremely proficient cadre of instructors. It is always amazing to see the improvements that they are able to make with their students in such a short amount of time. You are the modern version of the Sons of Liberty. Also, I'd like to thank the Tango Down shooting facility for hosting this event for us. I'll soon drag myself back up north and see if we can match these southern folks in their shooting enthusiasms!

Mrs Waky

It was a great day at the range. The students showed up with a teachable attitude. Their level of enthusiasm was matched only by that of the instructors.
On a personal note, I always look forward to working with instructors from other cadres, Sarea51 & KOF, let's work together again soon. The trip was definitely worth it.
5 stars .... Would do it again!  :)

ToneDeaf

I was SO impressed by this group of instructors. As a former Instructor-in-training (life came and got in the way), THIS is the program I was able to entrust with my 11-year-old. Not only was the marksmanship instruction amazing, the Three Strikes were presented with gusto, the way only lovers of liberty are able to do.

And since  :pics:, here are a few...

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JustKim Showing my kiddo around some of his rifle's features

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Talking Targets, talking through Inches, Minutes, and Clicks

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Kiddo receiving his William Diamond Patch from GunJunkie


I was re-humbled and reminded that these are perishable skills. Looking forward to my next Appleseed so I can lock in a Centerfire rifleman patch!
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