Appleseed project

nighthawk80 · 05-23-2008

Hello,
I have been doing a little reading about the Appleseed Project, and am wondering if anyone here has been to one or is going to go to one?
I was wondering if it would be worth it or not. Thanks for the info.

Here is a link: The Appleseed Project

Shay VanVlymen · 05-23-2008

I tabled next to their table at the last Indy 1500 and found their local crew to be very friendly and focused on spreading the word on the importance of training. I have not yet taken their class but I'd like to.

I really like the fact that their mission is to make America a country of Riflemen and Riflewomen again.

techres · 05-23-2008

I am very involved and have been to a few shoots. Frankly, you will not find better marksmanship training at their price point anywhere. Additionally, no one spends the time to match the skills of marksmanship with American history (specifically how marksmanship was critical in the lead up to and opening battles of the Revolutionary war) with the detail and care that the Appleseed trainers do.

As much as shooters complain about the dwindling body of gun owners and shooters in this country, you would think we would all flock to the opportunity to shoot two days straight and usually even spend the night camping out and chatting by the fire with gun owners from far and near.

Even more, these shoots are attended by men, women, kids of all ages. And frankly, if you have not been to an event where 50 rifles of all caliber open up at the same time on either side of you (down the line), you really have not "been shooting".

Traditional marksmanship, sling use, breathing and body control, history, camaraderie, and tons of gun owners hanging out, it is a blast.

And they charge next to nothing. And if you do not have a rifle, they will even find one to loan you. Bring whatever you have. Last shoot the guy on the left had a bolt action K-31, the guy on my right had an M1A, the guy beyond him had a lever action .22, and I had my AR.

IF you have not been to one, go. If you have, go again. The Appleseeders are convinced that the only way to bring back the body of American shooters that are going to be involved in shooting, and politics, is to get shooters out there, having fun, getting skilled, and knowing the history behind them so we can keep it all in the future.

Plus, ~400 rounds in two days. How can you pass that up?!

nighthawk80 · 05-23-2008

Ya, I was liking that aspect myself. From the little I've read, it seems like an interesting thing to do. Hopefully they'll be at this Indy 1500, and I can possibly get more information.

techres · 05-23-2008

Oh, and there is a shoot next month in Wabash, IN:

Wabash, IN Appleseed - June 14 & 15, 2008
Saturday, June 14, 2008 at 8:30 am CT - Sunday, June 15, 2008 at 4:00 pm CT
Wabash, IN

hawkhavn · 05-23-2008

Shay, thanks for the kind words.

All, we'll be at the next 1500 with a table. Different crew this time, but we're all Riflemen and Appleseeders, please stop by and ask us any questions you have.

Indiana has a slew of shoots coming up and more are geting organized.

hawkhavn

nighthawk80 · 05-23-2008

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Originally Posted by hawkhavn

Shay, thanks for the kind words.

All, we'll be at the next 1500 with a table. Different crew this time, but we're all Riflemen and Appleseeders, please stop by and ask us any questions you have.

Indiana has a slew of shoots coming up and more are geting organized.

hawkhavn

Great, that is good to know!!!

techres · 05-23-2008

Be proud in the fact that Indiana has the biggest shoot in Appleseed history and regularly is top one or two in the country for attendants despite our being smaller than many other states.

05-23-2008	#1 (permalink)
nighthawk80 Broke Gun Owner Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: franklin Posts: 336	Appleseed project Hello, I have been doing a little reading about the Appleseed Project, and am wondering if anyone here has been to one or is going to go to one? I was wondering if it would be worth it or not. Thanks for the info. Here is a link: The Appleseed Project

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Shay VanVlymen Mindset Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Indy Posts: 314	I tabled next to their table at the last Indy 1500 and found their local crew to be very friendly and focused on spreading the word on the importance of training. I have not yet taken their class but I'd like to. I really like the fact that their mission is to make America a country of Riflemen and Riflewomen again. __________________ Your gun is not the weak link in your defense. You are. Training often and practice frequently.

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05-23-2008	#3 (permalink)
techres Church of the Brass Rainbow Alterboy Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bloomington Posts: 1,047	I am very involved and have been to a few shoots. Frankly, you will not find better marksmanship training at their price point anywhere. Additionally, no one spends the time to match the skills of marksmanship with American history (specifically how marksmanship was critical in the lead up to and opening battles of the Revolutionary war) with the detail and care that the Appleseed trainers do. As much as shooters complain about the dwindling body of gun owners and shooters in this country, you would think we would all flock to the opportunity to shoot two days straight and usually even spend the night camping out and chatting by the fire with gun owners from far and near. Even more, these shoots are attended by men, women, kids of all ages. And frankly, if you have not been to an event where 50 rifles of all caliber open up at the same time on either side of you (down the line), you really have not "been shooting". Traditional marksmanship, sling use, breathing and body control, history, camaraderie, and tons of gun owners hanging out, it is a blast. And they charge next to nothing. And if you do not have a rifle, they will even find one to loan you. Bring whatever you have. Last shoot the guy on the left had a bolt action K-31, the guy on my right had an M1A, the guy beyond him had a lever action .22, and I had my AR. IF you have not been to one, go. If you have, go again. The Appleseeders are convinced that the only way to bring back the body of American shooters that are going to be involved in shooting, and politics, is to get shooters out there, having fun, getting skilled, and knowing the history behind them so we can keep it all in the future. Plus, ~400 rounds in two days. How can you pass that up?!

05-23-2008	#4 (permalink)
nighthawk80 Broke Gun Owner Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: franklin Posts: 336	Ya, I was liking that aspect myself. From the little I've read, it seems like an interesting thing to do. Hopefully they'll be at this Indy 1500, and I can possibly get more information.

05-23-2008	#5 (permalink)
techres Church of the Brass Rainbow Alterboy Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bloomington Posts: 1,047	Oh, and there is a shoot next month in Wabash, IN: Wabash, IN Appleseed - June 14 & 15, 2008 Saturday, June 14, 2008 at 8:30 am CT - Sunday, June 15, 2008 at 4:00 pm CT Wabash, IN

05-23-2008	#6 (permalink)
hawkhavn Plinker Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 74	Shay, thanks for the kind words. All, we'll be at the next 1500 with a table. Different crew this time, but we're all Riflemen and Appleseeders, please stop by and ask us any questions you have. Indiana has a slew of shoots coming up and more are geting organized. hawkhavn

05-23-2008	#8 (permalink)
techres Church of the Brass Rainbow Alterboy Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bloomington Posts: 1,047	Be proud in the fact that Indiana has the biggest shoot in Appleseed history and regularly is top one or two in the country for attendants despite our being smaller than many other states.