The Appleseed at my house has a date

[42769vette]

We got all the details worked out, and the first applesead at my house will be
May 18th-19th

Sign up and come watch me make a fool of myself. (I'm not much of a sling shooter yet)

The back story is Ive been wanting to do a applesead for a couple years, but there was always a big void in my area. I contacted then director yellowhousejake to try and see why there hadnt been any local to me. He informed me that they didnt have any ranges in my area that would support them. I called a few ranges (Ive never been to a public range so I didnt know anyone there) and none of them would work. Then I got the Idea "the easiest way to get one close to my house is to have it in my yard". Yellowhousejake came out a couple times and we got everything squared away and here we are. I know alot of folks have expressed interest in this so here it is.

On a side note this wont be a long range shoot. There should be a longer range shoot at my place in about 1 year.

 

[AuntieBellum]

 

[OneBadV8]

Glad you're hosting one!

 

[Rikkrack]

Cool, way to make the system work for you. Never be deterred from a goal.

 

[42769vette]

Cool, way to make the system work for you. Never be deterred from a goal.

It helps living on a farm

We have a couple spots picked out. One for summer shoots and 2 for winter shoots.

 

[Kedric]

This is awesome news! Congratulations on getting it done!

 

[lucky4034]

If it wasn't so far I'd be there... good luck and congrats!

 

[Pitmaster]

Great, I'll put this on my calendar and hope things work out.

I have a friend who has some property in Michigan. They are interested in hosting one.

 

[Steve B]

I have considered a shoot at my place as well. What are you doing about the liability side of things to CYA? As the saying goes, "It's all fun & games until someone gets hurt."

 

[AuntieBellum]

I have considered a shoot at my place as well. What are you doing about the liability side of things to CYA? As the saying goes, "It's all fun & games until someone gets hurt."

Appleseed does have insurance and will list private land as an "Additional Insured" to help you out. Send me a PM - we're always looking for new places to host an Appleseed!

 

[Tobryan]

I went to the website and couldn't fin any registration info. I assume that will happen shortly.

Never heard of Appleseed until I ran across this thread. It appears to be quite a value in comparison to some other training I've experienced. I will continue to inform myself on the Appleseed program/organization in the meantime. I will pass this along and hopefully see you there in May!

 

[RspecZX6]

I live in Decatur County now, so I'm not too far.

Can I get some info about what will be covered and what I need to bring? My current and only rifle is an old Savage .22 my father passed to me before his death in 2010.

 

[42769vette]

I live in Decatur County now, so I'm not too far.

Can I get some info about what will be covered and what I need to bring? My current and only rifle is an old Savage .22 my father passed to me before his death in 2010.

This will be my first time aswell so im probably the wrong person to ask. somone more with some experiance will be along shortly

 

[CBR1000rr]

Great news Alan!!!! Count me in! Even if I have to call in sick and pay my wife off by cooking and cleaning the entire week before and after, I will be there! I'm pumped. I may have a few friends that are interested. Keep us up to date.

 

[Boba]

@Tobryan & Rspc...

Appleseed is a great experience. I highly recommend it. I attended one last spring in Rochester. It's a perfect environment for competent shooters and those new to firearms; women especially. I believe AuntieBellum ran ours (super job btw). My partner & I had a blast. We really appreciated the time and effort all the Appleseed volunteers provided.

Any .22 rifle that holds up to 10 rnds should be fine. Two bricks of ammo should me more than enough. A sling is a plus if you have one. I used an old 10/22 with stock sites. The instructors were very helpful filling in any gaps anyone had surrounding equipment.

Dress weather appropriate and bring personal food & drink for brunch/lunch/snacks. The event breaks down somewhat like the following...greetings & safety rules - range time - instruction - range time - history lesson/lunch - range time - history lesson - range time. We had a blast!

Bring a positive attitude and an open mindset, and enjoy!

 

[42769vette]

Great news Alan!!!! Count me in! Even if I have to call in sick and pay my wife off by cooking and cleaning the entire week before and after, I will be there! I'm pumped. I may have a few friends that are interested. Keep us up to date.

I think you have to go to the appleseed sight to get signed up. Im really not sure how all that works, Im providing ground and showing up. Thats the extent of my knowlege about appleseed or sling shooting.

On a side note Ive taken the bipod off of a couple of my rifles so I can pratice with a sling more. Your close enough if you want to come down let me know.

 

[m82mike]

Sounds like a blast. Its been needed in this area.
Please count me in!

 

[42769vette]

Get with auntiebellum to get counted in. See you guys there

 

[Pitmaster]

Check the INGO Appleseed forum under training for some introductory tutorials.

Or click the Project Appleseed link under my name below.

 

[chubbs]

I'm there. Was going to go to one at atlanta but I think I will head your way instead