...Inspector, were you working a station, or wandering between?  Just wondering if we saw you... 

I was asked to be an RSO this year. We rotate areas where we were working so I started off near the pistols and shotguns. Then we rotated and I was around the AR's/AK's. After the next rotation I was at the old military rifles (My fav) and then I finished up the shift around 1pm at the .22 side. I wore and orange vest and my Ruger hat and was walking around the various areas inside and outside the tent. There were probably 5 or 6 of us at any one time working the line. Saw a lot of friends and someone special  this year.

sodie, inspector is at the range most every sunday early in the am at the far right end of the rifle range with the black powder guys
if you are there at that time, go ask for dave
he is one of the nicest and most easygoing people on the range

Hi Mac!    Thanks for the kind words. 

Next time we get out there, I'll look him up.  And one of these days, I'm going to make it to a get-together...   

Your always welcome. I am usually at bench 94. The guys I shoot with have some of the nicest rifles I have ever seen and shot. Just be prepared to shoot some really awesome guns if you and your son come by. 

The range is still open during regular hours, correct? I'm bringing my boy out for his first time to the range (he just hit the necessary age) and want to go early for some rifle range time before going to SSF.

Hope your son had a great time. I remember my son counting down the days before he was age eligible.

Your always welcome. I am usually at bench 94. The guys I shoot with have some of the nicest rifles I have ever seen and shot. Just be prepared to shoot some really awesome guns if you and your son come by. 

i've told the story before
but a year or two ago, i saw one of my patients before the SSF opened in the am
he decided to walk around the range before getting in line
i saw him much later, and i asked where he was
he said he was walking the rifle line, and this really nice man showed him some old military rifles and even let him shoot them
i asked who it was, kind of expecting his answer, "he said his name was dave"
you da man, inspector 

i've told the story before
but a year or two ago, i saw one of my patients before the SSF opened in the am
he decided to walk around the range before getting in line
i saw him much later, and i asked where he was
he said he was walking the rifle line, and this really nice man showed him some old military rifles and even let him shoot them
i asked who it was, kind of expecting his answer, "he said his name was dave"
you da man, inspector 

Great weather all weekend.  The breezes brought a good amount of dust, but at least it helps keep things from being really humid. 

Was good to see a bunch of 2A folks.  I saw Inspector, but didn't get a chance to say hi.  I should have seeing his legendary status.   

Saturday was one of the slower days in recent years, but before I left yesterday evening, word was that Sunday was one of the best in recent years.  Reports were that the positive coverage on the news Saturday encouraged many to come out who were either on the fence or even apprehensive about going.  Was really good to see families enjoying the even together.  It was really good to hear that many sons/daughters brought their father to the SSF for Fathers Day, many reporting that that was the wishes of their father. 

I was also able to shoot a number of guns that I don't to shoot often and many for the first time.  I really enjoyed both the SCAR-H and SCAR-L.  I was looking forward to shooting the FAL, but it was reported to be malfunctioning, so I passed.   

I was going to head over to shoot some clays, but just didn't get around to it. 

One of the best parts of the day was the shave ice.  It was really good!

I too enjoyed shooting the SCAR H, the HK and the FAL were the two most popular on the .308 rack. The Hk died first, then the FAL, the SCAR started getting finicky about ammo towards the end of Sunday. Probably just needed a good cleaning but we had zero time. 8 to 12;30 went in kind of a blur, seemed like the line never ended. At the end of the day poor dogman could barely lift his arms after picking up the HK and the FAL hundreds of times. He didn't even want to shoot for free, "too tired".

I was only going to do the morning shift but we were so short people we didn't have enough to really relieve those that needed a break, so I stayed all day. Wife was really happy  .

After all was said and done, it was worth it, saw so many people with huge grins on their faces completely enjoying the experience. I'll do it again.

shucks, i was on island this past weekend and by the time i had finished everything i had to do it was 2:30ish and didnt think i would be able to make it down there in time.

I too enjoyed shooting the SCAR H, the HK and the FAL were the two most popular on the .308 rack. The Hk died first, then the FAL, the SCAR started getting finicky about ammo towards the end of Sunday. Probably just needed a good cleaning but we had zero time. 8 to 12;30 went in kind of a blur, seemed like the line never ended. At the end of the day poor dogman could barely lift his arms after picking up the HK and the FAL hundreds of times. He didn't even want to shoot for free, "too tired".

I was only going to do the morning shift but we were so short people we didn't have enough to really relieve those that needed a break, so I stayed all day. Wife was really happy  .

After all was said and done, it was worth it, saw so many people with huge grins on their faces completely enjoying the experience. I'll do it again.

I wanted to try more .308 guns, but didn't have the time.  I really wanted to try the PTR as well.  The SCAR H was a real blast though!  I've shot the FAL before and that's a fun gun to shoot.  When they still had the steel past 200 yards, it was fun to shoot those and that deer silhouette with just irons. 

Was dogman at the rack with the SCAR L? 

I've helped for the past 5 years or so and yes, it's really rewarding to see people enjoying shooting.  It's long days, but I enjoy it and find it more fun than work.  Hope to see you at the appreciation shoot.   

I wanted to try more .308 guns, but didn't have the time.  I really wanted to try the PTR as well.  The SCAR H was a real blast though!  I've shot the FAL before and that's a fun gun to shoot.  When they still had the steel past 200 yards, it was fun to shoot those and that deer silhouette with just irons. 

Was dogman at the rack with the SCAR L? 

I've helped for the past 5 years or so and yes, it's really rewarding to see people enjoying shooting.  It's long days, but I enjoy it and find it more fun than work.  Hope to see you at the appreciation shoot.   

Yep that was him! Definitely planning to make the shoot.