Wow, what a 2021! I won't repeat what was posted in our annual summary post, but we accomplished quite a bit thanks to all of YOU who attended!
We are building an even more PACKED 2022 schedule that will exceed our number of events from last year and have even more opportunities for some of our specialized clinics.
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 had our first Maryland Pistol event in December with 4 earning the first Pistoleer patches awarded in the state. We are requesting to schedule at least FOUR pistol events in Maryland (and one in Southern PA to go with several in VA) this coming year in the spring and fall but waiting for range approvals. Patriot Pistol focuses on building pistol handling and marksmanship skills - it is a challenging course of fire for even experienced pistol shooters but will certainly bring a new shooter along very quickly as well.
Rimfire Known Distance Clinics (200 yards)
We hope to have at least TWO one-day Rimfire Known Distance clinics on the calendar - probably one in the spring and one in the fall at DSA on the Eastern Short. 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. If you haven't earned your new Rocker, introduced last year, I hope you sign up! We hope to find more ranges for them as well.
"Introduction to Project Appleseed" Half-day Clinics
Building on our experience launching them last year, we will have at least THREE "Introduction to Project Appleseed" half-day clinics. The half day will cover nearly all of the instruction we provide in a full clinic for the prone position. While you cannot earn a Rifleman patch at a half day, it would be a great opportunity to see if Appleseed is for you, a friend, or a family member! These will be on Fridays or Saturdays, depending on the range.
Ladyseed Clinics
But that's not all! We are working to schedule one or more Ladyseed events after a several years hiatus. For many women, a rifle range is an unfamiliar and potentially intimidating territory. A Ladyseed is an Appleseed designed specifically for women. It offers the opportunity for women to shoot, share and get to know each other in a comfortable learning environment. We may convert some of our existing one and two day events or schedule entirely new ones.
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.
After a great inaugural event at York-Adams in Abbottstown, PA that is very convenient to a lot of folks north of Baltimore, we hope to have at least TWO events there this year - a Rifle clinic and a Pistol Clinic.
Events in Pennsylvania
We also help out with events in West Virginia and Virginia and highly encourage you to attend in those states if more convenient for you. They each have great crews of folks and also get "border raider" instructors from the Maryland cadre.
Events for 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.[/QUOTE]
We are building an even more PACKED 2022 schedule that will exceed our number of events from last year and have even more opportunities for some of our specialized clinics.
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 had our first Maryland Pistol event in December with 4 earning the first Pistoleer patches awarded in the state. We are requesting to schedule at least FOUR pistol events in Maryland (and one in Southern PA to go with several in VA) this coming year in the spring and fall but waiting for range approvals. Patriot Pistol focuses on building pistol handling and marksmanship skills - it is a challenging course of fire for even experienced pistol shooters but will certainly bring a new shooter along very quickly as well.
Rimfire Known Distance Clinics (200 yards)
We hope to have at least TWO one-day Rimfire Known Distance clinics on the calendar - probably one in the spring and one in the fall at DSA on the Eastern Short. 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. If you haven't earned your new Rocker, introduced last year, I hope you sign up! We hope to find more ranges for them as well.
"Introduction to Project Appleseed" Half-day Clinics
Building on our experience launching them last year, we will have at least THREE "Introduction to Project Appleseed" half-day clinics. The half day will cover nearly all of the instruction we provide in a full clinic for the prone position. While you cannot earn a Rifleman patch at a half day, it would be a great opportunity to see if Appleseed is for you, a friend, or a family member! These will be on Fridays or Saturdays, depending on the range.
Ladyseed Clinics
But that's not all! We are working to schedule one or more Ladyseed events after a several years hiatus. For many women, a rifle range is an unfamiliar and potentially intimidating territory. A Ladyseed is an Appleseed designed specifically for women. It offers the opportunity for women to shoot, share and get to know each other in a comfortable learning environment. We may convert some of our existing one and two day events or schedule entirely new ones.
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.
After a great inaugural event at York-Adams in Abbottstown, PA that is very convenient to a lot of folks north of Baltimore, we hope to have at least TWO events there this year - a Rifle clinic and a Pistol Clinic.
Events in Pennsylvania
We also help out with events in West Virginia and Virginia and highly encourage you to attend in those states if more convenient for you. They each have great crews of folks and also get "border raider" instructors from the Maryland cadre.
Events for 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.[/QUOTE]