According to the interim reports that I've received, it was an unconditional success. Nearly 330 people showed up, approximately 240 youths, to see demonstrations and participate in some live fire.
The club members volunteered not only their time, but also their personal firearms and ammunition to provide the youths with a chance to try the following : Bench rest rifles, Skeet, Trap, Rim-fire Rifles, and Black powder rifles; both muzzle loaders and cowboy action style.
The fun started after a introductory safety course that everyone had to attend. Whether they were shooting or not, everyone learned the 4 rules of safety and the range safety rules before they stepped foot on any range. Proud to report it was, as expected, an accident free event.
The club also provided snacks and lunch for everyone.
Most of the youths were members of local Scout Troops being introduced to firearm before they head to summer camp later this year.
I continue my nearly uninterrupted trend of failing to provide pictures. It really helps if you plan on taking pictures to remember your media card.
This year was even better attended then last years. Here is the picture from last year.
In other related news, somebody who should know better has volunteered to take over as Membership Secretary for the Club. Last report was approximately 2,000 members with about 1,300 being active. Should be fun.
Update -- Now for the numbers. We had 230 youth, along with 147 adults that included 49 club members on the range, in the kitchen and 20 NRA Instructors on the firing lines. We shot over 3000 rounds of shotgun and over 7000 rounds of 22 caliber ammunition.
Simply fantastic showing by the club members. I also want to make sure my part in this was clear....I was mostly as a participant not a volunteer. I helped out in the morning getting everyone registered, but for the rest of the day simply went along with the program. I brought my youngest son and a nephew out for the program. They had a great time and might be signing up my son.
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Best Regards and DFW show is looking plausible, depending in if my sample order arrives on time. It's a long hike from here to there to spend money to do it instead of at least break even through advertising, if nothing else.
I'll either see you or not.
Have a happy day and make a hole in something!
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