Project Appleseed is a nationwide program of The Revolutionary War Veterans Association, teaching marksmanship skills that have been passed down from generation to generation and reconnecting Americans with the people and events of our Founding Fathers.

The Revolutionary War Veterans Association is a non-profit organization operated by volunteer instructors dedicated to teaching every American our shared heritage and history as well as traditional rifle marksmanship skills.

Project Appleseed‘s heritage program tells the story of the Battles of Lexington and Concord. Listeners will learn of the heartbreaking separations that arose out of the choices made on April 19th, 1775. They are also reminded of the marksmanship skills and masterful organization that ultimately helped set the colonists on the path to success. Those who attend gain a better understanding of the fundamental choices faced by our ancestors as they began to set the stage for the nation we now enjoy.

 A ticket to this event includes two days of instruction, all targets, and a T-shirt.

The Project Appleseed Rifle Marksmanship Clinic will be held April 6^th and 7th at The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office Training Center, 543 McDow Rd. Columbiana Al.

Registration begins at 8 a.m., the clinic starts at 8:30 a.m. and will continue until 5:00 p.m., both days.

Participants are taught fundamental rifle marksmanship skills that allow a rifleman to be accurate out to 400 yards, with iron sights or a scope, a standard rifle and surplus ammo. Most of the instruction at a Project Appleseed event is conducted on the firing range at 25 yards, at reduced size targets to simulate 100 to 400 yards.  Students will learn rifle shooting from the standing, sitting, kneeling, and prone positions, sight alignment, and breath control, safe rifle handling, proper use of a sling, and Revolutionary War history.

Even seasoned marksmen will get something out of this course.

Please bring your own ear/eye protection, a rifle with sling, ammunition, rifle mat, bug repellent, hat, sunscreen, a packed lunch, snacks, drinks, a chair, and plenty of water to stay hydrated. A limited number of loaner rifles are available.

About 150 rounds of ammunition will be needed per day. Both rimfire and centerfire rifles are allowed on this range.

Marksmanship Clinic fees (includes both Saturday and Sunday, but participants do not have to attend both days):   Adults: $75, Youth under age 18, Active-duty military, Law Enforcement Officers with ID, and elected officials:  $30 

To register online, please go to www.appleseedinfo.org.

For more info, contact the Alabama State Coordinator, [email protected]

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