Chris Knox of the Firearms Coalition has a great writeup on his first visit to an Appleseed Shoot. The Appleseed Project, organized by a group called the Revolutionary War Veterans Association, is a series of shooting events designed to find or create facilities and resources to allow every able and willing citizen to learn to shoot a rifle safely and well, and to do so close to home. They are being held in different parts of the U.S. and interest is growing exponentially. Chris penned a very thoughtful closing statement upon reflection of his day at this particular event:
"I had one of the most intense educational experience of my life this past weekend" . . . . "By becoming riflemen we honor those who gave us what we have. By reviving the tradition of riflery in this country, we strengthen the insurance policy that the Second Amendment represents."
29 October 2007
'Appleseed' Shoot A Great Lesson in History, Practical Skills
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I did not have the pleasure to be at that Appleseed Shoot, and to meet Chris Knox, but I have been involved with the Appleseed program for over a year.
This is a great grass roots effort to improve the rifle marksmanship of today's rifle owner and to reconnect them to the Rifleman Heritage that is a corner stone in the founding of this nation.
If you would like to learn more, go to www.appleseedinfo.org
funfaler/RWVA Staff
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