Become a better Rifleman with the The Appleseed Project

[gearchecker]

The Appleseed Project is sponsored in full by the RWVA (Revolutionary War Veterans Association) The Appleseed Program is designed to take you from being a simple rifle owner to being a true rifleman.

I am attaching links to help you access the information directly connected to this project There are no blind links or pop-ups here.

To get the latest schedules and information:

Home page for the Appleseed project: http://www.appleseedinfo.org/index.htm

Current 2009 & 2010 Appleseed events scheduled: http://www.appleseedinfo.org/as_schedule2.php

General Questions and answers here: http://www.appleseedinfo.org/as_faq.htm

The Appleseed Program is designed to take you from being a simple rifle owner to being a true rifleman. All throughout American history, the rifleman has been defined as a “marksman capable of hitting a man-sized target from 500 yards away — no ifs, ands or buts about it”. This 500-yard range is traditionally known as "the rifleman's quarter-mile;" a rifleman can hit just about any target he can see. This skill was particularly evident in the birth of our country, and was the difference in winning the Revolutionary War.
What's a rifleman?
In short, a rifleman is an armed American, trained in the tradition of American Liberty. It's a man who has learned to shoot a rifle accurately — accurate enough to score "expert" on the Army Qualification Course. Until you can do that, you're considered a "Cook," unprepared and unqualified to carry a rifle on the firing line of freedom. But after attending an Appleseed AQT shoot, you'll have the credentials necessary to be a true rifleman, and will understand the critical need for defending freedom in this country.
The RWVA is dedicated to the Appleseed Program and encourages every American to learn to shoot.
Please keep in mind that All women shoot FREE at Appleseed events, as well as all children under 21.

Please note: The fee for 2009 Appleseed Events is unchanged from last year:
Women and Children FREE.
Advanced registration: $45 a day or $70 for the weekend.
"Pay at the door" fees: $50 a day or $80 for the weekend.
Participants may be required to pay a range fee to be collected by the range.
Check the information link to determine if there will be an additional range fee.
Check information link 48 hours prior to the event for any last minute information.
Cancellations: 1 weeks notice is required for refund.
Pre-registration is important. 100+ shooters are expected at each event, with a full team of RWVA instructors.

This schedule changes and is updated regularly. If you see your city listed keep an eye on the page and additional dates may be added as it is updated.
If your city is not on this list you can contact your local shooting range and inquire if they would be interested in joining the group.

The RWVA has a forum you can join to better understand, and join in on the discussions of its purpose and results. http://www.appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php

My wife and I personally recommend the RWVA Appleseed Program to everybody interested in learning how to properly shoot and use a rifle. The program is for every level of rifle user. From the absolute beginner to the seasoned hunter. This program is a living history lesson about the revolutionary war rifleman as well. There are awards, qualification patches and tee shirts available to shooters for their accomplishments while at the shoot. This will improve your shooting skills, rifle handling methods and your attitudes on proper rifle usage. If at all possible the full 2 days will accomplish the best results. Plan to attend for the entire weekend if you can.
The Appleseed Project is an ideal family event to share the love of the shooting sport.
All ages are welcome as long as they can understand and follow direction and training.

Thanks for your interest, this project can only make us better riflemen and riflewomen.

[tomob1]

The Appleseed Program is designed to take you from being a simple rifle owner to being a true rifleman.

well, i'm not a true rifleman by any means, but they helped correct alot of bad habits i had! lots of fun, too!

last i checked, they would consider doing the shoot for as little as 20 shooters guaranteed. they figure they can attract enough additional shooters when the event is announced. they are eager to get established in more areas of the country and will be happy to talk about setting up a shoot almost anywhere.

tom

[kansas45]

I went to a Appleseed this past spring. I learned a lot of things about being a better rifleman & some Revolutionary War history as well. I plan on attending another one when I can.

[mr.nobody]

they had one here in kentucky last year. i wanted to go, but ended up working. i believe it is a good ideal to be a better rifleman myself. anything we can learn and pass on is great to know.

[gearchecker]

Check out your locale for an Appleseed shoot in your area.
Updated regularly fro the entire nation.
My wife already signed up for the next 2 rotations here.
Sign in early, they fill up fast.
More info at the top of the thread.

http://www.appleseedinfo.org/as_schedule2.php