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Title: Hawaii Historic Arms Association's 21th annual "Battle of Gettysburg" CIVIL WAR
Post by: dustoff003 on June 29, 2018, 06:48:53 PM

Hawaii Historic Arms Association's 21th annual "Battle of Gettysburg" CIVIL WAR MEMORIAL SHOOT

WHAT: Living History, Non-competitive, Black Powder Shoot

WHEN: July 1, 2018, Sunday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

WHERE: KHSC Rifle Range (Look for the flags!)

COST: FREE! Opened to the public
(There will be a voluntary donation box to help defray the costs of ear plugs, flyers, powder, ball, percussion caps, target repairs, & lunch.)

Early July 2018 marks the 155th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg (July 1-3, 1863). This shoot will be in commemoration of the biggest battle ever fought in America and the surrender of Vicksburg on July 4, 1863.

All civilians, students, non-shooters, re-enactors, history buffs, innocent bystanders are welcome. This living history event is free to the public. Bring a camera, earplugs & eye protection.

Message me if interested or for more info.

Title: Re: Hawaii Historic Arms Association's 21th annual "Battle of Gettysburg" CIVIL WAR
Post by: rklapp on June 30, 2018, 12:57:59 PM

It will be interesting to see who wins this time.

Title: Re: Hawaii Historic Arms Association's 21th annual "Battle of Gettysburg" CIVIL WAR
Post by: oldfart on July 03, 2018, 03:28:09 AM

Here is a short video of scenes from the Gettysburg Event.
https://youtu.be/LS7MRupCuc4

Title: Re: Hawaii Historic Arms Association's 21th annual "Battle of Gettysburg" CIVIL WAR
Post by: changemyoil66 on July 03, 2018, 09:43:09 AM

Damn wish I went.  Never shot a black powder anything b4.

Title: Re: Hawaii Historic Arms Association's 21th annual "Battle of Gettysburg" CIVIL WAR
Post by: drck1000 on July 03, 2018, 12:17:02 PM

Nice video OF!  :thumbsup:

Looks like it was a fun day.  Sorry I missed it.  I got run over by the Vodka truck the night before. . .

Always cool to see folks sharing their passion for firearms with others.  Saw some bigger bore stuff on the video.  Those are cool to shoot steel with. 

Title: Re: Hawaii Historic Arms Association's 21th annual "Battle of Gettysburg" CIVIL WAR
Post by: oldfart on July 03, 2018, 01:26:54 PM

Quote from: drck1000 on July 03, 2018, 12:17:02 PM

Nice video OF!  :thumbsup:

Looks like it was a fun day.  Sorry I missed it.  I got run over by the Vodka truck the night before. . .

.....
Hey thanks!
You gotta be careful out there. 2.6 million people get injured every year by cars and trucks.  :rofl: