Evansville After Action Report

[techres]

The first shoots of the year are up and this report is in from the Evansville shoot:

RWVA: Evansville IN. March 21-22 AAR

I arrived in Evansville as the sun was setting on Red Brush Range. Directions were spot on. Sur+rifle came and unlocked the gates so I could start getting my tent set up. I found Brokensling, Hooters Billy and .5 already there setting up their mansion. Nice to see old friends again.

We had 20 shooters registered, 17 were either juniors or women. Sorry Fred, don't think you covered wages on this shoot! Wait, on second thought, you did. I know Fred doesn't mind and neither did the Instructors as it is truly refreshing to see our future comming out to Appleseed events.

After the intro, safety rules and line commands we got started right away with a Red Coat and moved quickly to prone position, 6 steps of firing a shot, and shooting squares.

Even though the weatherman said it was to be a bright sunny day, the clouds moved in and we got a slight rain about mid morning. Timing is everything, so Hooters Billy gave the first strike. At the lunch break, Brokensling gave us the second strike. The 4-H graciously came out and provided a nice warm meal at a minimal cost. It hit the spot on a cool overcast day!

Back to shooting! We completed all the postion demonstrations and the groups started to get smaller. So much so, that it was time for Brokensling to go over IMC. Armed with this information, sights were adjusted. We ended with an AQT and the third strike.

Sunday morning the 4-H was there early and had bisquits & gravy and French Toast ready for the shooters when they arrived. We got them fed and put 'em on the line. More squares and more AQTs. At the lunch break, we again had a nice lunch courtesy of the 4-H and were given the story of Dangerous Old Men Then back to the line. That Hawk is a slave driver!!

At the mid afternoon hydration break, we heard how the acts of courage and Patriotism displayed on April 19, 1775 have been repeated by Americans ever since. Our obligation is to continue that Heritage.

Our many junior shooters were repeat Appleseeders. Very responsible young Americans that gave it their all...for the entire weekend! We told them they would be treated as adults, that this was not play time, and there was to be no horseplay. They listened, they responded, and they persisted. The look on a youngsters face as he / she moves down range and sees what they have accomplished cannot be bought anywhere at any price.

We made a few Riflemen and picked up an IIT or two. Hopefully Hawk or Sur+ rifle will chime in here with the specifics. Hawkhavn closed out the Appleseed on Sunday, and in true Appleseed fashion, we left the range cleaner than when we found it.

I feel blessed to have been at this shoot. Evansville was my 1st Appleseed back in '06. If you ever get tired of the long drives, longer hours, and begin to wonder if it's all worth it.....I suggest you come to E'ville when these kids are on the line...........Any doubts will be erased.

My thanks to all "my guys" on the left end of the firing line. You remind me that there is hope for our Nation.

Respectfully,
EEL.

There are tons of picture up if people want to see. Most Appleseeds do not have this percentage of kids attending which makes it especially nice. Kids are the future of the RKBA!

You should also note the Father/Daughter training team of Brokensling and .5 who worked very, very hard to gain their orange hats. .5 is quite the model of hard work and persistance - especially at such a young age.

 

[NEOCON]

The kids love Appleseed in Evansville and are raising their scores all the time. They also provide some good meals for shooters and instructors. The adults did a great job with 1 reaching Rifleman status at his first Appleseed (with a few ,hours coaching here at my house by my son and myself), he is now an IIT. 3 other adults shot Rifleman as well, 2 of them first timers. The other 2 adults we had on the line are both over 200 and will be returning.
We still have plenty of slots open on the line for April 18-19 with free camping at Redbrush Range. This is an excellent facility with covered lines, indoor plumbing and the 4H will be back with award winning BBQ for lunch.

 

[hawkhavn]

BBQ! BBQ! No one told me about BBQ... Will you have bacon too??? Hawkhavn

 

[NEOCON]

They conned me into cooking BBQ for them to sell. So butts it will be with my special homemade sauce along with creek fries. If you don't come you may never get the chance to try it.
I do however have a BBQed bacon wrap that is heart stopping good.