Division Of Illinois Muster 31 August 2024

[LT Col Long]

31 August 2024

To Brig General Pitspitr, Ladies and Gents of the GAF at large.

Subject: Emergency assembly of Illinois Troops for field action (I sneaked in another muster...)

Sir,

My apologies for not announcing prior to, but at the urging of my Vice Commander Maj Johnny Popper, the Div Of Illinois was assembled for field action. The following took place at Dry Gulch Ranch just outside of Winnebago, Illinois. Due to the short notice the Gatlin Gun was not deployed. (History did not repeat itself except for the humor present. Bottom line, we had fun!!)
8 troops turned out for duty. 6 from Wisconsin and 2 from Illinois. The 4 from Nebraska reported for jobs and school.
You will note that there were two non-GAF weapons used. ( I use quite a bit of latitude to get these out of the safes and onto the range. The user of the Winchester Model 1907 is a AVID collector and is well aware of the GAF firearm rules. BUT it shot so Good!! And my S&W 10-5, I know it is a no no...)
The results:

Stages 1 and 2 Rifle only

Rifle Mil Spec smokeless. There were 4 shooters. 3 with Krags and 1 03-A3.
1. Maj Johnny Popper (Krag)
2. LtCol Long (Krag)
3. Duckie (Krag)

Mil Spec Single shot Black powder
1. El Nino

Police semi-auto (Model 1907 Winchester)
1. Mike M.

Pistol Cal Lever action
1. Pablo Diablo
2. Capt Snidely Whiplash (former spy on the Missouri shoot. Now Capt of scouts, Div of IL)

PISTOL ONLY STAGE. 1 RE-LOAD

1911
1. El Nino
2. Maj Johnny Popper
3. Duckie

Double Action revolver
1. LtCol Long (S&W Model 10-5)
2. Mike M. (Bodeo Model 1889)

Single action revolver. 45 Colt
1. Pablo Diablo
2. Capt Snidely Whiplash

Speed pistol. No re-load (times listed)

1911
1. Maj Johnny Popper 5.21, 1 miss
2. El Nino 5.27, 1 miss
3. Geoff 17.21

Double Action revolver
1. LtCol Long 6.24
2. Mike M. 6.71

Single action revolver. 45 Colt
1. Pablo Diablo 3.38, 3 miss
2. Capt Snidely Whiplash 6.92, 3 miss

2x4 demolition. The entire squad time was: 127.07. Toothpicks flying all over the place!! (hard to shoot with all of the laughter and good natured ribbing:)!!

One of the best shoots that I have ever attended/hosted. Smiles were everywhere and coexisted with contagious laughter!!

Lt Col Long