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Project Appleseed is a rifle marksmanship and historical awareness program developed by the Revolutionary War Veterans Association^[1]. The program focuses on teaching marksmanship from standing, sitting, and prone positions.

History

Project Appleseed began in April 2006 in Ramsleur, NC ^[2].

Tour by instructors in 2006^[3]

Program Eligibility

Anyone may attend an Appleseed Rifle Clinic. The program welcomes shooters of all ages shooting a wide variety of rifles.

Rifle Clinics

Controversy

The Appleseed program has been subject to a number of criticisms:

Critics have argued that it is not beginner friendly, and that it is a poor mechanism to introduce new shooters to rifle sports[1].
Other critics argue that teaching rifle marksmanship with a sling is anachronistic, as this style of shooting is no longer taught in most military organizations[2].

Notes and references

^ Butler, B: Learning Marksmanship a blast at Appleseed event, The Journal (Johnson Co., Indiana), Aug 27, 2008
^ Rhodes, S: The Appleseed Project - Turning America Back Into a Nation of Riflemen, SWAT Magazine, Feb 2008
^ Nesbitt, J: Gunning for tradition - Event hopes to keep rifle skills in focus, Evansville Courier & Press, Apr 30, 2006

External Links

[1] Butler, B: Learning Marksmanship a blast at Appleseed event, The Journal (Johnson Co., Indiana), Aug 27, 2008

[2] Rhodes, S: The Appleseed Project - Turning America Back Into a Nation of Riflemen, SWAT Magazine, Feb 2008

[3] Nesbitt, J: Gunning for tradition - Event hopes to keep rifle skills in focus, Evansville Courier & Press, Apr 30, 2006

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