Project Appleseed Rifle Marksmanship and History Program

[Guest TNdad]

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 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.

Project Appleseed is

an activity of The Revolutionary War Veterans Association, a 501©(3) non-profit organization, dedicated to teaching every American our shared heritage and history as well as traditional rifle marksmanship skills. Our volunteer instructors travel across the country teaching those who attend about the difficult choices, the heroic actions, and the sacrifices that the Founders made on behalf of modern Americans, all of whom are their “progeny.â€

Here's a YouTube video that might be helpful understanding what Appleseed is.

Appleseed Pricing Information

FREE - Active Military, Reserve, National Guard, and Peace Officers.

$70 - For two full days of instruction*

$45 - Single day*

$10 - Women - A substantial discount over the normal $70 pre-reg fee!

$5 - Youths under 21.

*For pre-registered shooters. Although we encourage pre-registration for events, walk-ons are welcome if space is available on the firing line. Walk-on price is $80/weekend, $50/single day.

Please Note: A small additional range fee may be required for all shooters at some locations. See specific location information for details and directions.

• 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. It is important to know this information because Appleseed has to staff events so there is a good student to instructor ratio.
  
• NOTE : Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the event, in order to process paper work. If you miss it, you can still register at the door!
  

Where is Project Appleseed?

Appleseed Clinics are nation-wide, even Alaska and Hawaii. For a map of scheduled event near TN look at: http://maps.google.c...137883,9.217529

How do Project Appleseed Instructor Stack Up?

TNdad and a few other TGO members are volunteer Appleseed Instructors. Appleseed's first requirement for a potential instructor is that he be able to do what he is going to teach - in other words, he has to be able to shoot an "Expert" score with a rifle on the Army Qualification Test (AQT). Our second requirement, once a new instructor completes the basics is we require our instructors to go out and instruct hundreds of students under the tutelage of an experienced instructor and gain valuable "hands on" experience - all the while he is being evaluated via IEF (Instructor Evaluation Form) to see that he measures up to our high standards.

Edited July 9, 2012 by TNdad

[Guest TNdad]

Schedule for 2012 for Manchester, TN

Range: Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn. Rifle Range

Address: Manchester, Tennessee

Website: N/A

When: March 24-25

April 21-22 (Anniversary of Lexington & Concord event)

May 26-27

June 30–July 01

July 28-29

Sept 01-02

Oct 06-07

Nov. 10-11

Range Fee: None

Camping available: None on site, this is a Military Base. KOA in Manchester

Directions: Manchester is between Nashville and Chattanooga, TENN, on I-24.

From I-24 get off at exit 117 South East of Manchester, proceed west on Arnold AFB's Wattendorf Memorial Highway towards Tullahoma about 8-9 miles. Watch for the signs for the AEDC Rifle Range and Tennessee National Guard Ranges and turn right on Rifle Range road. Once on the Rifle Range Road cross railroad tracks then about 1/8 to 1/4 mile turn right into the Rifle Range complex, there is a Vietnam era Armored Personnel Carrier on display just inside the gate. Follow the Appleseed Signs to the General Purpose Range

From Tullahoma, Tenn. at the light on highway 55 as you are leaving Tullahoma turn tight on the AEDC Access Road which becomes Wattendorff Memorial Highway once on base, drive approx 2-3 miles, watch for the rifle range signs and turn left on Rifle Range Road. Cross a railroad track and a few hundred yards later turn right at the range entrance.

IMPORTANT – DRIVE SLOW ONCE INSIDE THE RANGE COMPLEX -There often are National Guard or Active Duty Military units training on other ranges in the complex and/or civilian NRA and CMP rifle competitions. ALSO be aware that instructions that come with your EventBrite Registration may take you to City Hall in Manchester, several miles from the rifle range – Use the GPS location below.

GPS: N35 21.907 W86 7.616

Hotels:

Microtel Inn & Suites (Official Appleseed Hotel – Ask for the APPLESEED DISCOUNT)

201 Expressway Drive

I-24 Exit 114

Manchester, TN 37355

(931) 723-7001 or 800-771-7171

Super 8 Manchester

2430 Hilsboro Blvd.

I-24 & US 41 at Exit 114

Manchester, TN. 37355-6535

(931)728-9720

http://www.super8.com/super8/control/booking/property_info?propertyId=08516

Ramada Limited Manchester TN

2314 Hillsboro Blvd.

US 41 & I-24

Manchester, TN 37355

(931)728-0800

http://www.ramada.com/ramada/control/booking/property_info?propertyId=09941

Days Inn and Suites Manchester

2259 Hillsboro Boulevard

I-24 Exit 114

Manchester, TN 373355

(931)728-9530

http://www.daysinn.com/daysinn/control/booking/property_info?propertyId=12946

Ambassador Inn & Luxury Suites

Exit 110 I-24

925 Interstate Drive

Manchester, TN 37355

1-800-237-9228

http://www.ambassadorinn.com/index.aspx

Holiday Inn Express

111 Hospitality Blvd

I-24 exit 114

Manchester, TN 37355

931-728-9383

State Laws to be aware of: Check State Laws

What to Bring: Please see the following list of items to bring to your Appleseed event - http://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?topic=101.0

Misc: Most shooting will be at 25yd so bring the 22s and gain valuable marksmanship skills without the expense of center fire. Center fire is also welcome up to .30 caliber. There will be opportunity for 100 yd Sunday.

No alcohol permitted

For More Information Contact: email TN@appleseedinfo.org or send a Private Message to "TnDad" on the Forum,

Registration Link: July 28-29 http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2819702807

Sept 01-02 http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2819706819

Oct 06-07 http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2819712837

Nov 10-11 http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2819714843