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Post by adr on May 2, 2018 15:53:57 GMT -7
I was talking with Adam Sokolowski of the US Army Marksmanship Unit (AMU) about the upcoming August 2018 "Steamboat Challenge" NRA Action Pistol Regional at Otto Rd Range. He said the team is open to conduct a handgun shooting clinic after the team arrives and before the big match starts.
The shooting clinic would be FREE and open to everyone and all skill levels. It would be an open forum-- bring your equipment, questions, concerns, things you'd like to improve on etc etc. and AMU members would be available to offer coaching and advice. Live fire coaching included on any issues you would like additional help on.
The clinic would be about two to three hours and conducted on a weekday afternoon most likely Wednesday or Thursday depending on when the team arrives in Cheyenne.
This is a great opportunity to improve individual handgun skills and the price is right!
I'm gauging interest to see if I should pursue this further. If you're willing to participate in the proposed clinic reply to this thread or send me a PM. Thanks!
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Post by rbglock on May 2, 2018 17:24:55 GMT -7
What an opportunity!
AMU shooters, handgun or rifle, are amazing to see in action.
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Post by tom on May 2, 2018 19:23:31 GMT -7
Very interested. Can't guarantee attendance at this time, but I likely can make it work.
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Post by sdetweiler on May 2, 2018 23:35:13 GMT -7
Give me a week's notice and I'll be there.
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Post by manofsteel on May 3, 2018 6:36:39 GMT -7
That's really nice of them to share their time and expertise for free. I'll have to try and make it.
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Post by adr on May 3, 2018 12:30:29 GMT -7
Thanks for the replies and interest--I'll be talking with Adam at the Bianchi Cup and let him know. We will work out details later and I'll keep everyone posted.
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Post by jc91087 on May 3, 2018 13:55:01 GMT -7
Sounds like a great opportunity. I think it would be really great if they could offer something along the lines of a structured 1 hour clinic and then have an open forum after. I'd pay for something like that.
I'd be interested but would depend on the time they offer it.
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Post by mjsteege on May 5, 2018 8:36:41 GMT -7
We will be there. Learned so much from them last year and Bridger thought they were the best thing since sliced bread and still talks about them and Ryan Franks who is his idol along with Andy... And wants a revolver like his.
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Post by wyzrd on May 29, 2018 10:14:44 GMT -7
I’d be all for attending something like this! I’m always open to learning some things, especially from the AMU folks!
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Post by adr on Jun 8, 2018 13:35:58 GMT -7
Attached is an article in Army Times about SFC Adam Sokolowski winning the Bianchi Cup! Adam edged out the great Doug Koenig by only a few X's. Quite an achievement in what is arguably the toughest competition in the handgun shooting sports. www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2018/06/07/army-shooter-makes-history-in-national-action-pistol-shooting-match/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ebb%2008.06.18&utm_term=Editorial%20-%20Early%20Bird%20BriefAdam and the entire AMU cadre are great ambassadors for the Army and the shooting sports. So -- the National Action Pistol Champion and the AMU team will be coming to Cheyenne to compete in the Steamboat Challenge NRA Action Pistol Regional and Wyoming State Championship on August 18 & 19 at the Otto Rd Shooting Range. As stated earlier Adam and the AMU team would like to conduct a shooting clinic before the weekend match. The clinic is FREE for Volunteers and Competitors of the weekend match and open for all others for only $20.00 with all proceeds going to Otto Rd Range to promote and support the shooting sports. This is a great opportunity to meet the AMU Champions up close and personal and have them help you out with any and all questions and practices with handgun marksmanship, equipment, drills and exercises, mental mechanics of shooting etc. The lifeblood of a big match like Steamboat are the volunteers that help out with RO duties, scoring targets, changing out targets and overall range operations. Volunteers who help for the match not only get the AMU shooting clinic, lunch and match shirt, but also get trips to the prize table and are entered into the drawing for three guns I'm giving away (names in the drawing are only volunteers and competitors). Ruger American Rifle in .308 Win with Vortex Scope, Advanced Armament Corp (AAC) Remington Model 7 threaded for suppressor, 16 inch barrel and in caliber .300 Blackout, and a Remington 870 with cantilever barrel 20 gauge rifled slug. Additionally, if a volunteer desires to compete and shoot in the match they may do so FREE of charge but must shoot the match on Friday August 17. If you desire to volunteer to help out send me a PM on this forum or you can e-mail me at arayland@charter.net or call me at 307-640-0396. Thanks! |
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Post by adr on Aug 8, 2018 7:43:57 GMT -7
Update on the AMU Shooting Clinic--
Its on for Thursday, August 16 from 1 PM to 5 PM. The clinic is FREE value added benefit for members of the Otto Rd Shooting Range. Non members of range are welcome and fee is only $10.
Clinic will be an "Open Forum" type format open to all skill levels novice to high master.
Bring eye and ear protection handgun with ammo holster or case for handgun. Cold range rules apply. The four 'Steamboat Challenge" shooting events will be set up on Bay# 1 through 5 for use along with plenty of NRA AP-1 Targets.
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Post by larry on Aug 8, 2018 18:50:42 GMT -7
Thank you Andy for putting this together. I know I'm not the only one who truly appreciates this opportunity.
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