What a day!
I arrived in Wabash this morning early, about 0730 or so, to find a man in an orange hat at the gate of the club. I later found out that he is a member here, but I'll let him self-identify, if he so chooses, but I mention it because I found out he is a member because of my INGO hat!
Anyway, I was directed where to park and to leave my rifle in the car pending the safety briefing. Everyone got signed in and we were briefed as to rules. Then the whirlwind began. The rest of the day was consumed by shooting, instruction, and history lessons-lather, rinse, repeat, and before I knew it, it was lunchtime. I found it interesting that our instructors did much as many of us do here on INGO, concealing their names, which struck me a little odd in an "in person" setting, but I figure they have as much right to their privacy as we do here. We had our "shoot boss", a red-hatted instructor, and four "orange hats", instructors in training, all six of whom made it seem like there were many more of them, providing plenty of in-person instruction and feedback. I am embarrassed to say that I did not yet earn my Rifleman patch, but this is tomorrow's goal. It has to be, for if I am the cook, the army will starve due to malnutrition
The maximum score on the shooting test appears to be 250. To make "Rifleman", one must score 210 or better. My best so far is 187. The range is about an hour and a half from my house, and 0545 will be here early, so I am outta here for tonight. I would say "wish me luck", but luck, I think, has little to do with this.
Enroute to Rifleman!
Blessings,
B
Enjoy the second day even more than the first if that is possible. I believe it to be great training for the few dollars that it costs.
If you haven't been to an Appleseed shoot don't miss the next one. Just go ahead and preregister today and make room on the calendar later. You will never regret attending. You will wonder why you didn't sign up sooner!
BoR,
Thanks for the mid-weekend report, I wanted to be up there but couldn't make it this weekend. I am certain Treadcarefully ran a great shoot, can't wait for the details.
Hawkhavn
BTW, everyone, don't forget the last Indiana Appleseed of the year is coming up on November 8 and 9 down in Evansville. Sure to be a great shoot!
BoR,
I can 'hear' your experience in your words.
How do you feel about yourself now?
To have scored a 202 on your first Appleseed is a great accomplishment! Now, practice for 3 weeks and make plans to be at Evansville on Nov. 8 and 9, we'll get you over the hurdle real quick. Glad you had a great time.
BTW, none of the Instructors work 'for' me or anyone else. As my good friend PHenry down in Florida says, we all work for Lady Liberty. We're all volunteers and brothers (and sisters) on the line.
Hawkhavn
We meant to go this past weekend, but we didn't get registered in time for the shoot. Going to Evansville in November, though.
I bet that Hawkhaven and Treadcarefully would have consented to a cease fire long enough for an exchange of vows on the range..... But then again, that's my idea of romance....