Once we got the range and campsites set up, we had each Scout fired their "first shots" - three rounds from a shotgun at some clay pigeons. This helps to get the bug out! Once the sun went down, and the fire roared high, we had the privilege and honor to retire somw American flags. As always, the Scouts did a fantastic job and showed reverence and respect as this was done.
Saturday morning we were up early and ready to get the firing line hot! The day progressed well, and the Scouts rotated through the shotgun and rifle stations as they each got qualified for their merit badges. We had some very excellent shooters out there!
We shot until well into the late afternoon, and then we set up some "organic" targets to shoot at with 12ga slugs. Each of the Scouts got to shoot, and fruits and veggies really blow up when they are hit with that much force! It's all captured on video, and I'll upload it to the blog as soon as time allows.
The Scouts (and leaders) all had a very excellent time, and we're looking forward to getting back out there and heating the barrels up again!
I'd like to give a HUGE thanks to all of the donors that made this great shooting event possible - you have done more than you know!
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