Report on 2009 GAF Illinois Muster

[Shamrock]

GRAND ARMY OF THE FRONTIER ILLINOIS MUSTER

The day started a bit cloudy and cool, but ended sunny and warm. Fourteen troopers were present for the first Illinois State Muster held at the Good Guys Posse Dry Gulch Ranch Range in Winnebago, IL. Last Cigar and Sierra Hombre presented the colors and lead the formation in the pledge of allegiance. Last Cigar, our resident historian, gave a brief overview of Illinois role in the Civil war. Last Cigar also brought the colors, two 34 star American flags and the regimental colors of the 31st Illinois Infantry. He had several ancestors who fought with the regiment. T.K. Sackett brought his period cannon for display. We shot five stages that followed the theme of "Gen. U.S. Grant Fought Here", with emphasis placed on the Illinois Regiments place in history. The first four stages honored four Illinois troopers who were awarded the Medal of Honor, the fifth stage honored the leadership of General U.S. Grant.

Results:
Staff Officer   
1. Last Cigar
   
Milspec Repeater   
1. Dusty Tagalon
   
Milspec Single Shot   
1. Big Grit
2. Farmer John
3. Gus
4. Shamrock
5.Pawnee Bill
   
Scout   
1. Charles Goodnight
2. Jeweler Jim -- Clean Match
3. T.K. Sackett
4. Trail Boss Toad
5. Sierra Hombre
6. Sicilian Kid
7. Brian Kent

Special thanks to Jeweler Jim (Territorial Governor for GGP) for helping me run my first match, JJ you made it a lot easier for this newbie.  Shamrock's Kid #2 (my daughter Tiffany) for registration and lunch duty. Dangerous Denny (President of GGP and resident photographer) for the photos. The photos are posted at goodguysposse.org
Regards,
Bvt. Lt. Col. Pat "Shamrock" Gannon
Commander, Division of Illinois
GAF #448
GGP #41

[Drydock]

Thats a pretty good Single shot list.  Might I ask what weapons were used?

[Shamrock]

The trapdoors were out in force. Mine malfunctioned. I know why Custer lost!!
Regards,
Pat "Shamrock" Gannon

[Dusty Tagalon]

I had a lot of fun at the muster. First time shooting the Krag, forgot about the cutoff lever. So first stage I dumped the magazine & single loaded.

One of the single shots was a Sharps Percussion Carbine with paper cartridges.

Brian

[Texas Lawdog]

I will be trying to aquire a Trapdoor and a Krag this year for the GAF Muster in October. I don't reload, so I will need to buy some ammo for both rifles. Hopefully I will have them by October.

[US Scout]

I also received a separate report from TK Sackett.  Sounds like it was a great shoot. 

TK Sackett asked me to come out this year but my daughter was graduating from college so I had to decline.

US Scout
GAF, Commanding

[Bull Schmitt]

If some one will supply me with a couple photos I will post this report along with the photos on the "Dispatches" page on the GAF web site.

Col Bull

[Shamrock]

Col Bull,
Dangerous Denny of the Good Guys Posse will be sending you some photos.
Regards,
Pat "Shamrock" Gannon

[Bull Schmitt]

Shamrock,

Received the photos from Denny. Thanks


Col Bull

[Bull Schmitt]

Shamrock,

Got'er done!

Col Bull

[Shamrock]

Col Bull

Outstanding and thanks again.

Regards,
Pat "Shamrock" Gannon