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The Appleseed Project
Helpful and informative links:
Locations - Google Map of all events
Schedule
FAQ
Blog
Military - The South Carolina National Guard, Swamp Fox Brigade, took advantage of Appleseed instruction at Fort Stewart, GA before their deployment. Address from the Sergeant and Colonel PICS
Women - Stories by women about their Appleseed experience.
Kids - Stories by youngsters about their Appleseed experience. PICS
Massad Ayoob on Appleseed
Why should you come?
Well, for one thing, to see what this Appleseed stuff is all about. To find out why one well-known gun writer who was there said, "this is going to be the next big thing that nobody saw coming."
To learn to shoot a rifle — to learn to shoot it just as well as your forefathers.
To hear The Story that every American should hear. About how your forebears took up arms, on the first day of the American Revolution, and did things no other people in the world have ever done. To learn things you don't learn in school, about that day. About where the Revolution really started — it did not start in Lexington, nor did it start in Concord. According to John Adams, it was over before it started. Be there to hear The Story, because to hear it is to remember what they did that day. And to remember, is to honor them for doing it.
To gather new hope for the future. To see Americans — volunteer Americans — not sitting around complaining - no sir, out doing something about it — like saving their country, one person at a time.
To meet fellow Americans who feel like you do, and to bathe in an association with real Americans that is lacking in your everyday life. So you'll go back home rejuvenated - and maybe with hope for the future, for the first time in years.
To qualify to purchase an M1 Garand — still one of the world's finest battle rifles — and a true piece of American history... direct from the Civilian Marksmanship Program for a price several hundred dollars under market.
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...good to see this posted.
Last year I did my first Appleseed and plan to do more this year. It is a great way to hone your rifle skills out to 400yards. It is also a wonderful lesson in American History.
Bring any rifle, though a .22 is most cost effective. For older folks (like me) a scope can be a huge help. It is not about the gear. It is about learning how to shoot in the 3 basic field positions; off-hand/standing, sitting or kneeling and prone.
I attended one at Halstead,PA and I am surprised to see no events listed there for this year. Manheim is likely the next closest for me and they seem to have them every month.
check it out you wont be disappointed.
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I was at Hallstead also. Great place and a great shoot.
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So is this a good first step for someone who hasn't ever taken a basic course in anything?
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hiflyf22
So is this a good first step for someone who hasn't ever taken a basic course in anything?
i might sign up for the Slippery rock shoot in may or June.
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hiflyf22
So is this a good first step for someone who hasn't ever taken a basic course in anything?
Absolutely one of the best programs for beginners and experts. Fundamentals are what they cover. Fundamentals of shooting and fundamentals of our history and Heritage.
A benefit to anyone of any experience level.
Patriots' Day at Chambersburg
As a special treat for the 235th anniversary April 17 2010 Patriots' Day celebration, a Donegal Township Rifleman from the Pennsylvania State Regiment will visit the Chambersburg Appleseed before the Coast-to-Coast Volley for Liberty. Wearing Colonial clothing, the reenactor will demonstrate loading and firing a .75 caliber Brown Bess musket. I'm lining up more treats... ;)
Free admission is offered to Revolutionary War reenactors in full period dress in addition to women, under 21, and active military/reserves/Guards.
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There is also a shoot at the South Jersey Shooting Club in Winslow NJ on April 17, 18 for those of you on the eastern side of the state...
Info: http://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?topic=11984.0
Registration: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/581236494