For people who have NOT been to an Appleseed

[Gabriel]

If you are worried about not having your sidearm on you during an Appleseed, how do you ever leave the house?

With a sidearm on me.

You'll have a rifle on you at an Appleseed, so I'm not sure what the problem is.

 

[rhino]

I'm an outsider here who has completed 1.5 Appleseed Events, but I am going to offer a bit of unsolicited advice.

Appleseed has the right and should establish whatever policies it sees fit for carrying sidearms during their events. However, I think that people who represent Appleseed or speak on their behalf should (and this is my opinion) simply state the policy and leave it at that. Trying to justify it is not going to help your position, and in some cases will make it worse. I suggest sticking to "this is our policy" do not try to convince the questioners why it's good or valid or acceptable.

 

[ol' Huff]

That is excellent advice, rhino.

 

[mk2ja]

I agree with rhino.

Personally, I also don't like the policy. We teach that a holstered sidearm is safe, so it should be fine on the line in a holster. However, I sucked it up for my Appleseed, and now I would recommend to others to do likewise because the Seed is worth it, though I still don't like the policy and think it is only at best half reasonable.

Appleseed instructors should stick with, "it is our policy." And I'll stick with, "suck it up and deal with it, but go nevertheless."

 

[Pitmaster]

The policy is based on insurance requirements.

 

[Pitmaster]

More times than not, one of the guys running the seed would be happy to provide you a rifle or If you can find a thread on INGO dedicated to that event, I'd be shocked if another member wouldn't offer to bring an addition .22lr rifle for you to use.

I personally would be happy to bring one for you if you sign up to an event I'm going to.

If the Shoot Boss or instructors know in advance loaners can be available. I have 6 10/22s available to loan. At some events .22 ammo is available at a reimbursement cost. I haven't done the math but I use the cost averaging method for reimbursement. Slings are usually available for people to borrow or purchase.

 

[Lucas156]

To me it's ok not being able to carry my pistol. I'll have my rifle most of the time and many others will as well. What's to be scared of?

 

[JayBone]

After attending a few NWI Ingo meet & shoots over the last several months, My wife, Son (9) & myself have decided to attend our first appleseed. We will be joining the Lake Village gathering in September. Whats not to like? We love history & shooting. Count us in. My wife and Son just started going to the range this summer and are looking for more. Count me in!

 

[Effingham]

I just have to say...

I don't know what an Appleseed *is*. I keep seeing references to them as events, but beyond that... I know diddly.

 

[ATM]

I just have to say...

I don't know what an Appleseed *is*. I keep seeing references to them as events, but beyond that... I know diddly.

Read about it here on the INGO subforum: Appleseed

and here at the national site: Project Appleseed Home

Beyond that... well, the experience is not easy to capture in mere words.

 

[rhino]

I just have to say...

I don't know what an Appleseed *is*. I keep seeing references to them as events, but beyond that... I know diddly.

Two day events that combine classic rifle marksmanship skills with narrative US history focusing on April 19, 1775.

 

[Effingham]

Oh, SWEET. Just the sort of thing I want to get involved with (and losing even more of my free <hah> time!).

Man, I love this place.

Thanks!

 

[42769vette]

Oh, SWEET. Just the sort of thing I want to get involved with (and losing even more of my free <hah> time!).

Man, I love this place.

Thanks!

There is one at my house you should check into. Im about 1 hour east of you up 44.
https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...eed-sponser-kickoff-event-details-inside.html

 

[dnurk]

As to the original question posed for those who have never attended an Appleseed.....WHY NOT?

Don't have enough 22lr ammo? I guarantee you an instructor or fellow INGOer would sell you some at cost.

No gun? Just post up in the Appleseed sub forum and someone will loan you one.
Appleseed

not sure what to expect? Spend a few minutes reading an after action report here.
Indiana After Action Reports. Appleseeds past...

Or maybe you just have no interest in learning how to become more proficient with your rifle....

There are still lots of events to sign up for this Fall, including one this weekend just north of Noblesville in Atlanta, IN
Appleseed Schedule


So why aren't more INGOers signing up?

 

[Fordtough25]

As to the original question posed for those who have never attended an Appleseed.....WHY NOT?

Don't have enough 22lr ammo? I guarantee you an instructor or fellow INGOer would sell you some at cost.

No gun? Just post up in the Appleseed sub forum and someone will loan you one.
Appleseed

not sure what to expect? Spend a few minutes reading an after action report here.
Indiana After Action Reports. Appleseeds past...

Or maybe you just have no interest in learning how to become more proficient with your rifle....

There are still lots of events to sign up for this Fall, including one this weekend just north of Noblesville in Atlanta, IN
Appleseed Schedule


So why aren't more INGOers signing up?

Sounds fantastic!! As soon as I can fit one of the dates into my crazy schedule I am there for sure. Appleseed is such a great program!

 

[BulletSponge]

I thought it was just for kids and apartment dwellers. I have a range at my home and driving so I could go shooting with a bunch of kids for two days was well, stupid.

 

[chezuki]

I thought it was just for kids and apartment dwellers. I have a range at my home and driving so I could go shooting with a bunch of kids for two days was well, stupid.

If you consider spending time shooting with good people, learning to shoot better, and celebrating our American heritage while learning more about our founding fathers than what is taught in school to be stupid... then your assumptions about Appleseed would be correct.

 

[LockStocksAndBarrel]

I think he was conveying that he has changed his thinking after reading the thread, chez.

 

[teddy12b]

I think he was conveying that he has changed his thinking after reading the thread, chez.

+1. He's on the right track.

 

[Bucky623]

I think he was conveying that he has changed his thinking after reading the thread, chez.

+1. He's on the right track.

That's the way I took it too.