Posted on 08/30/2009 9:13:51 PM PDT by caseyblane
I would like to invite everyone to St. Augustine October 10th and 11th. Below is some information about the program. Link to flyer: http://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?topic=8440.0 and more info at http://www.appleseedinfo.org I hope you can make it, and bring a non-shooting friend, Casey
What is Project Appleseed? Appleseed is a program that instructs Americans on the traditional rifle marksmanship skills that have been passed down from generation to generation, along with reconnecting today's Americans with the people and events of the Founding era. Participants are taught fundamental rifle marksmanship skills that are required to allow a Rifleman to be accurate out to 500 yards, with iron sights, standard rifle and surplus ammo. This is the traditional 'Rifleman's Quarter mile', which is an uniquely American Rifleman skill, that has been part of this nation from the very first days.
Most of the instruction at an Appleseed is conducted at 25 meters, at reduced size targets to simulate 100 to 500 yards. This well proven technique allows us to concentrate on the shooter's mechanics and less time walking a range. At those locations that allow for actual distance shooting, participants are often able to see first hand that the skills that they learn at 25 meters directly apply to actual distances out to 500 yards. These foundational skills are not being passed on to future generations, and so Appleseeds are great for new or experienced shooters alike.
Why "Appleseed?" "Appleseed" comes from Johnny Appleseed, the American folk hero who toured the country, planting appleseeds so that future generations would benefit. The Appleseed Project is designed to ensure the next generations will the benefit of the same Liberties as the generations before them.
What's your real agenda? We seek to do three things: teach marksmanship and respect for the tradition of such, and to preserve the knowledge of our Revolutionary War history. That's all we're about, plain and simple. We believe that if we teach it, it'll wake our fellow Americans...and an awake America is an America that cannot be defeated. We want freedom to ring strong. We want Lady Liberty to be safe.
Being a Rifleman means more than accurate shooting. It means a love of liberty, a respect for our forefathers, and an acknowledgement of the debt of honor we owe to them. We believe this debt can never fully be paid back, but we believe that by keeping the faith and passing our teachings on it will certainly reflect our ability to pay what we can, and fulfill the obligation we have to future generations to pass on a nation that is as free as the one we inherited.
What kind of rifle do I need? What kind of sights are allowed? Appleseed is content-free, so in regards to sights: you can use any. Rifles? Well, you can use any safe firearm which can be accurately shot from the shoulder, from a .22 to a .32 (8mm). We're semi-auto and bolt-gun friendly. The important thing is that it works, so before you come to a shoot make sure you clean it, break it in (if need be), and lube it properly in preparation for the day. Due to the high cost of ammo, we reccommend using a .22 for the training on Saturday and if the range you are shooting at has a long distance range, then bring your center fire rifle for that on Sunday.
What caliber is best? In a nutshell: they all are. Appleseed is not caliber-specific. It doesn't matter to us if you use .308, .30-06, .223, .22, 7.62x39, 8mm, .303 — they're all fine. Marksmanship and caliber are independent of each other. If you're a good marksman, you'll be able to hit with any caliber. So, if you have an AR-15, SKS, or 10/22 please feel free to join us. And when you bring your kids (up to age 20 shoots free)
How much Ammo will I need? Every Appleseed is unique, and the actual number of rounds will be affected by the number of shooters, the amount of available daylight, the ranges hours of the site, the weather, the course of fire (COF) selected by the instructor, and whether there is a long-range component. For guidance, figure 150 rounds on Saturday, and 250 rounds on Sunday - but bring extra, just in case.
Went to an Appleseed event last April.
It was fantastic!
Great for the family to learn firearm safety and have a bunch of fun!
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ty for the ping Joe.
I think I can make this event.
Coming from Broward...anyone care to drive up there together on Friday after work?
Do you need to take a combat rifle? I have heard that you can take the course with a .22 and learn just as much.
Do not forget your cleaning kit. A good target rifle won’t shoot accurately after two hundred rounds. At the very least bring a BoreSnake.
It’s also smart to bring an extra magazine or two.
If you care to continue to train, the NRA hosts High Power rifle matches. Their .22 rifle silhouette matches are fun too.
For pistol, it’s IDPA.
Nah!
Out of approx. 30 shooters, maybe 3 or 4 didn't use a .22 cal, most of them were 10/22's. We had great instructors who seem to favor the lighter cal so the trainees could concentrate on form and technique.
It is time well spent and lots of fun!
Brevard County, Florida ping.Stretching the day trip distance limit but St. Augustine is doable from Brevard. Pinged out for your weekend planning pleasure.
Let me know if you want on or off this ping list.
(not associated with the county government)
I might have to break out the 10/22.......
If I didn’t live in NYC and owned a rifle, and didn’t need to put money toward something else, this would be a great birthday present to myself.
Almost in my back yard.
Reminder: Pre-register and you save $10. Appleseed is an all volunteer, non profit program, so all that you spend on registration goes to supporting the program.
Pre-register here:
ttp://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?topic=8440.0
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