APPLESEED COMES TO NH!

[Firewall99]

The Appleseed Project is coming to NH big time this season. 

Appleseed is a two-day RIFLE marksmanship program that will take most of you from the ground up to hitting a 20" target at 500 yards in two days.  Not only that, we intersperse the technical training with fun, little-known secrets of the Revolutionary War centering around that fateful day on April 19th, 1775, when the British regulars left Boston to go to Lexington and Concord, MA, to try to take our guns.  We'll tell you how a bunch of rag tag farmers and craftsmen who had taken the time to get a little training, managed to stomp the greatest military force on the face of the planet.

Our first shoot on the schedule is at the Pemi Fish & Game Club in Holderness, NH, on April 18-19 (our special date), 2009.

For information, go to:  http://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?topic=5802.0

To pre-register (highly recommended to save money), go to:  http://www.eventbrite.com/event/285466839

Next on the list will be Grafton Fish & Game in Lebanon, NH, on May 16-17.  This one is a done deal but not on the schedule yet.  Go to http://www.appleseedinfo.org/as_schedule.htm to check on the latest listings.

There will most probably be a shoot at Pelham Fish & Game in Pelham, NH, in late May or Early June.  Not on the official schedule yet.  Go to http://www.appleseedinfo.org/as_schedule.htm to check on the latest listings.

Appleseed is likely to do a shoot at PorcFest in the Lancaster, NH area on Thursday and Friday, June 25-26, 2009, just before PorcFest proper. Not on the official schedule yet.  Go to http://www.appleseedinfo.org/as_schedule.htm to check on the latest listings.

And then there is the granddaddy shoot of all time--the LIVE FREE OR DIE festival on private property at the Grand View Inn in Jaffrey, NH, on Aug. 21-23, 2009.  YOU REALLY DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS!  Imagine a totally politically free and almost economically free (nothing is completely economically free) rally featuring Revolutionary War battle re-enactments with period artillery and full costume regalia and attendee participation; First and Second Amendment speakers; free admission and parking; a motorcycle show; live bands all day and into the night; unlimited free camping; bondfires; and fireworks Saturday night by yours truly and Appleseed NH.

And no one, not the neighbors, not the town, can complain--unless they are willing to pay $1 million per complaint.  This all the result of a lawsuit settled out of court by the organizer against the town of Jaffrey.

Appleseed will be offering a revolutionary walk-on promotional shoot at minimal cost ($5 for three courses of fire) on Friday and Saturday.  All equipment provided.  On Sunday we will conduct a more traditional instructional shoot for those who sign up during the festival.

For information go to:  http://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?topic=5733.0

There is no pre-registration for this shoot.  Register for the Sunday shoot on site.

For any other information, like what to bring or how to prepare, go to www.AppleseedInfo.org and look around.

See you there!

[Firewall99]

On April 18 and 19th, the Revolutionary War Veterans Association's "Project Appleseed" rifle marksmanship clinic will be in town at Harvard, MA, Bennington, VT, Middlebury, VT, Holderness, NH, and Hartford, CT for a history-making attempt at establishing a world record for the longest cumulative firing line spread over the largest land area in history - a total of 2.5 miles of firing line spread over the North American continent - from California to Florida, Texas to Minnesota, Arizona to Maine.

It will be the biggest marksmanship event held in the history of this nation - 50+ weekend Appleseeds spread over 28 states!

It will be the biggest and most wide-spread event to mark the history and heritage of rifle marksmanship and the role it played in our country's history, starting with the events of April 19th, 1775, a day "when Marksmanship met History, and Liberty was born..."

The Revolutionary War Veterans Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit with the goal to make every American aware of the sacrifice of the Founding Generation so that the ideals and spirit of the American Revolution will not die out across this great land.

During the two-day event, participants will learn the traditional rifleman skills that have saved this country in times of peril; will hear the true Story of April 19th, 1775 (which will surprise you); and will on Sunday at a specified time, fire in concert with all the other Appleseeds across the nation, a memorial salute via a series of volleys fired to honor those who sacrificed their lives on April 19, 1775 so that we might enjoy liberty.

We expect this event to be submitted to the Guiness Book of World Records as both the "longest firing line" and the "most wide spread (continent-wide!) simultaneous shooting event" in history.

"Project Appleseed" was developed three years ago by the RWVA to promote knowledge of the Revolutionary War to modern Americans. It is named after an American folk hero, Johnny Appleseed, who traveled the land planting apple seeds - not for himself, but so future generations of Americans could enjoy apples.

Likewise, volunteer instructors of the Appleseed Project donate their time to travel the country and teach not only traditional rifle shooting skills, but the history and heritage that lies behind those skills.

So that, once they've been to an Appleseed, students will be aware of the sacrifices made by our forebears, beginning on Battle Road on Wednesday, April 19th, 1775.

They will also hear and learn

*when and where the American Revolution was won (hint: NOT when and where you think);

*the answer to "who fired the first shots at Lexington?" (yes, we do know!);

*the exact spot where the Revolutionary War broke out (hint: it was not at Lexington, nor at Concord!);

*and why we owe our freedom now to a simple skill like marksmanship.

The record attempt begins with 8:30 AM registration/sign in. Cost is $50 for one day, $80 for both days (and a free "T"). Pre-reg at www.appleseedinfo.org and save $5 for one day, $10 for both days. Some events are already sold out, so check at www.appleseedinfo.org at to location and availability of spaces on the firing line.

The RWVA encourages kids to learn their history and heritage by allowing anyone age 20 and under to attend free.

Likewise, women of any age attend free.

So, "Project Appleseed" is very family-friendly - only Dad pays, and Mom and the kids get in free...

Anyone with a military ID also shoots free.

Rifle marksmanship skills have been important in our nation's history. Like all traditions, this one included, these skills are dying out.

Part of the reason is a lack of knowledge - and thereby, appreciation - of our history and heritage.

The RWVA has crafted Project Appleseed to restore knowledge of an important part of our history - the events surrounding the very beginning of Liberty in our country - and to teach traditional skills which we allow to fade at our peril.

Appleseed began three years ago, with 18 events across the nation in 2006. It expanded to 47 events in 2007; 150+ events last year; and has a goal of 300 events nationwide, this year - and a projected goal of 600 for next year.

Appleseed is the nation's fastest growing history-teaching program - and the fastest growing rifle marksmanship program.

It is the fastest growing because Americans are flocking to Appleseeds to learn the skills and the heritage - and liking what they find, and promoting this all-volunteer program by word-of-mouth.

This year, we will greet the 10,000th "Appleseeder" to attend an Appleseed. If the program continues to grow at this pace, in 2012 we will greet the 100,000th Appleseeder.

The Revolutionary War Veterans Association is headquartered in North Carolina, and may be contacted at POB 756, Ramseur, NC 27316 or on-line at www.appleseedinfo.org. The website has more information about "what to bring" and "how to prepare for Appleseed".

The RWVA is a patriotic organization; any American who attends will be welcome. Handicapped/disabled are welcome, and we will work with you to overcome and adjust to your special needs.

For more information, visit www.appleseedinfo.org

[jaqeboy]

Don't give it all away, John! Save a little for the Appleseed Project topic = 5PM Saturday at the Alt Expo. I think your topics are a fitting way to end our sessions, in that they tell what to do!

[frisco]

I've read up on this a bit and I think I might go for it.  For the neophyte, they recommend a cheap .22 setup, referred to as the Liberty Training Rifle.  As I understand it, it's a Ruger 10/22, and a sling.  Recommended upgrades include techsights, alternate stock, basic shooting jacket. They also say the gun should be broken in with at least a couple hundred rounds prior to the training.

Anyone else going to pull the trigger on this?

[Firewall99]

I've read up on this a bit and I think I might go for it.  For the neophyte, they recommend a cheap .22 setup, referred to as the Liberty Training Rifle.  As I understand it, it's a Ruger 10/22, and a sling.  Recommended upgrades include techsights, alternate stock, basic shooting jacket. They also say the gun should be broken in with at least a couple hundred rounds prior to the training.

Anyone else going to pull the trigger on this?

You are mostly correct on everything up to the second to the last sentence.  While it it always a good idea to gain a basic familiarity with a new rifle, a "couple of hundred rounds" is nowhere near necessary.  50 rounds would be more than enough to learn how your new rifle and sighting system works.  Also, an alternate stock may not be necessary.  We will provide you with all the key information to take you the rest of the way.

Spending some of your prep time assembling some equipment items would be helpful and speed your journey to regain your heritage:

• An M1 Garand sling ($12 at Midway or Cheaper Than Dirt)
• A TSR-100 Tech Sight or a Bushnell 4x fixed scope ($55 for either)
• A couple of boxes of Wally-world's cheapest ammo: Federal bulk .22LR (550 rounds for $14)
• Four extra 10-round magazines

Bottom line, you don't need an exotic rifle to learn how to become a Rifleman.  Almost any off-the-rack rifle with iron sights will do (except those using tube-feeding magazines).