Sorry for the late start to the 2023 thread - been a busy start to the year with new jobs and such. But we are off and running with three rifle clinics and two instructor boot camps so fare this year and more to come!
We already have a loaded schedule and have even more opportunities for some of our specialized clinics to be announced as the year progresses.
Rifle Marksmanship Clinics
A lot of you are probably interested in our standard one and two day Rifle Marksmanship clinics - we hope to have at least 30 of those scheduled once we finalize with some of our ranges. Our Rifle Marksmanship clinics are fun, and your shooting will improve whatever your starting skill level! You will also learn the history of April 19, 1775 and the shot heard round the world.
What is the difference between a One Day and Two Day Event?
We understand that some folks cannot dedicate an entire weekend to one activity due to family, personal, and work commitments. And seasonally, it is less pleasant to sweat or freeze for two days in a row. We therefore have different versions of the courses to accommodate shooters of all kinds. The One Day events includes the entire basic course of instruction, history, and, typically, one or two chances to qualify as Rifleman in a single day. It can be a pretty intense event - you will certainly "drink from a firehose" of instruction. The Two Day events expand the course of instruction to include more lessons, drills, Red Coat targets, and, of course, more chances to qualify as Rifleman.
Pistol Clinics
We have now had 9 pistol clinics in Maryland with 31 Marylanders earning their Pistoleer patches - Huzzah! We have about 10 pistol clinics planned for the year if everything works out (not all are on the schedule yet). Appleseed Pistol Clinics focuse on building pistol handling and marksmanship, with some defensive skills in the mix - it is a challenging course of fire for even experienced pistol shooters but will certainly bring a new shooter along very quickly as well.
Combined Rifle and Pistol Clinics
We are trialing a new concept this year where we combine one-day Rifle and Pistol clinics for a full weekend shooting experience. You have to sign up for the classes separately (Thurmont July 1 and 2; and September 9 and 10) but anyone who attends both in the same weekend will earn a special patch from the Shoot Boss. We hope this becomes a standard event in the future - Maryland is the test case - so if you are interested sign up!
Rimfire Known Distance Clinics (200 yards)
We hope to have at least TWO one-day Rimfire Known Distance clinics on the calendar - probably in the fall (we are still figuring out which ranges will host - if you are a member somewhere and would like to sponsor us, we would appreciate it) These events move beyond scaled targets at 25 meters and push shooters and equipment as they engage targets between 50 and 200 yards from all the positions Appleseed teaches. You have to have attended a prior Appleseed event but do not have to be a Rifleman.
Ladyseed Clinics
We have scheduled our first Maryland Ladyseed event in many years - September 23-24 at AAFG in Annapolis! With an expanded cadre of female instructors leading the way, it is an Appleseed designed specifically for women and offers the opportunity for women to shoot, share and get to know each other in a comfortable learning environment.
Private Clinics
And if that was not enough, we are already working with several groups on private events, such as "MilSeeds" for military units looking for their own event or youth groups. If you have a group that would be interested in a private event, feel free to contact me.
With so many moving pieces, please subscribe to this thread to get updates!
Sign-up MUST be done online. All attendees MUST register online. For full fee schedule, including potential range fees, go to the registration for each event.
Events in Maryland
Finally, as mentioned above, we hope to still add more ranges and events to the calendar so stay tuned to this thread and the events page. I will try to post any new approved clinics here ASAP.
We have events in Southern PA that are very convenient to folks north of Baltimore and hope you check them out.
Events in Pennsylvania
Clinics in West Virginia and Virginia, including indoor events at the NRA range, may also be convenient for you. They each have great crews of folks and also get "border raider" instructors from the Maryland cadre.
Events in West Virginia
Events in Virginia
If you know of a range that might be interested in hosting, let me know.
These classes usually sell out quickly and we have a few groups that may buy-out entire events; sign up NOW to assure your spot on the line!
Finally, if you have been an instructor or volunteer in the past and want to get involved with the program again, we certainly want you back!
Happy to answer any questions you may have in this thread or by PM. And looking forward to posting more new events, AARs, and other fun stuff as the year begins.
We already have a loaded schedule and have even more opportunities for some of our specialized clinics to be announced as the year progresses.
Rifle Marksmanship Clinics
A lot of you are probably interested in our standard one and two day Rifle Marksmanship clinics - we hope to have at least 30 of those scheduled once we finalize with some of our ranges. Our Rifle Marksmanship clinics are fun, and your shooting will improve whatever your starting skill level! You will also learn the history of April 19, 1775 and the shot heard round the world.
What is the difference between a One Day and Two Day Event?
We understand that some folks cannot dedicate an entire weekend to one activity due to family, personal, and work commitments. And seasonally, it is less pleasant to sweat or freeze for two days in a row. We therefore have different versions of the courses to accommodate shooters of all kinds. The One Day events includes the entire basic course of instruction, history, and, typically, one or two chances to qualify as Rifleman in a single day. It can be a pretty intense event - you will certainly "drink from a firehose" of instruction. The Two Day events expand the course of instruction to include more lessons, drills, Red Coat targets, and, of course, more chances to qualify as Rifleman.
Pistol Clinics
We have now had 9 pistol clinics in Maryland with 31 Marylanders earning their Pistoleer patches - Huzzah! We have about 10 pistol clinics planned for the year if everything works out (not all are on the schedule yet). Appleseed Pistol Clinics focuse on building pistol handling and marksmanship, with some defensive skills in the mix - it is a challenging course of fire for even experienced pistol shooters but will certainly bring a new shooter along very quickly as well.
Combined Rifle and Pistol Clinics
We are trialing a new concept this year where we combine one-day Rifle and Pistol clinics for a full weekend shooting experience. You have to sign up for the classes separately (Thurmont July 1 and 2; and September 9 and 10) but anyone who attends both in the same weekend will earn a special patch from the Shoot Boss. We hope this becomes a standard event in the future - Maryland is the test case - so if you are interested sign up!
Rimfire Known Distance Clinics (200 yards)
We hope to have at least TWO one-day Rimfire Known Distance clinics on the calendar - probably in the fall (we are still figuring out which ranges will host - if you are a member somewhere and would like to sponsor us, we would appreciate it) These events move beyond scaled targets at 25 meters and push shooters and equipment as they engage targets between 50 and 200 yards from all the positions Appleseed teaches. You have to have attended a prior Appleseed event but do not have to be a Rifleman.
Ladyseed Clinics
We have scheduled our first Maryland Ladyseed event in many years - September 23-24 at AAFG in Annapolis! With an expanded cadre of female instructors leading the way, it is an Appleseed designed specifically for women and offers the opportunity for women to shoot, share and get to know each other in a comfortable learning environment.
Private Clinics
And if that was not enough, we are already working with several groups on private events, such as "MilSeeds" for military units looking for their own event or youth groups. If you have a group that would be interested in a private event, feel free to contact me.
With so many moving pieces, please subscribe to this thread to get updates!
Sign-up MUST be done online. All attendees MUST register online. For full fee schedule, including potential range fees, go to the registration for each event.
Events in Maryland
Finally, as mentioned above, we hope to still add more ranges and events to the calendar so stay tuned to this thread and the events page. I will try to post any new approved clinics here ASAP.
We have events in Southern PA that are very convenient to folks north of Baltimore and hope you check them out.
Events in Pennsylvania
Clinics in West Virginia and Virginia, including indoor events at the NRA range, may also be convenient for you. They each have great crews of folks and also get "border raider" instructors from the Maryland cadre.
Events in West Virginia
Events in Virginia
If you know of a range that might be interested in hosting, let me know.
These classes usually sell out quickly and we have a few groups that may buy-out entire events; sign up NOW to assure your spot on the line!
Finally, if you have been an instructor or volunteer in the past and want to get involved with the program again, we certainly want you back!
Happy to answer any questions you may have in this thread or by PM. And looking forward to posting more new events, AARs, and other fun stuff as the year begins.
