Peru, IN Pistolseed 10/3-4/2026 AAR

[Jayshoneybunny]

I want to thank John Hilgeman and Sheepdog Firearms & Logistics for allowing us to use their beautiful facility for the weekend.  A big thank you to Morgan for cooking for us!

We started our weekend with 11 Patriots ready to learn about our shared American Heritage and Pistol Marksmanship. The group had a good mix of newer and experienced shooters.  Some were first-time attendees; others have been around the program for decades.  After setting the tone for the weekend with the First Strike of the match, we covered our safety plan for the weekend.  Following the safety brief, we brought pistols to the line and engaged the first Hits Count target of the weekend. 6 cleared the 44 yd target, 1 cleared the 60 yard target and 1 hit Pitcairn's Button.

As we slowly built up the skills and coached them through grip, stance, sights and trigger, we introduced the PQT target.  By the end of the day, we completed the first PQT. We closed the shooting portion with another Hits Count Target and saw improvement.

On Sunday, 9 came back for another dose of American Heritage and Marksmanship instruction.  After reviewing yesterday's instruction and a safety brief, we brought pistols to the line.  Our first target: 7 cleared the 44-yard target, 6 cleared the 60-yard target, 1 cleared the 100-yard target, and 2 hit the button.  After lunch, we shot a couple more PQTs to refine our skills.  We had a fun shoot using Big Dot/Little Dot Targets, and fabulous prizes were awarded to our first- and second-place winners.  The Whitlock drill was run, and shooters came away with a grocery list of new things to acquire.  By the end of the day,  Zoe, a first-time shooter, scored pistoleer, and Echo Charlie and The Gunslinger Gamer requalified.  Our last Hits Count Target had 3 shooters clear the 44 silhouette. 3 hit the 60 silhouette, 2 cleared the 100 target, and 3 hit the button.  No one cleared the target.

I want to thank my cadre who kept things running smoothly. Geek, Kanoa, Echo Charlie, and Traveling Man made my part easy.  I appreciate your time and commitment to our program.

[Jayshoneybunny]

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