How to Prepare for an Event
Ready your equipment
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Be prepared for blowing sand and dust, rain, mud — all those weather conditions a rifleman would have to generally put up with. |
| 2. |
In event of blowing sand and dust, you'll need to totally degrease your rifle. Any lube should be a dry lube, like graphite. Be ready to protect your rifle with a plastic rifle bag or a simple waterproof wrap for the action. |
| 3. |
Be ready to protect ammo and mags from the same weather. Ziplock bags are great for this. |
| 4. |
Again, be prepared. You should function-test your rifle and, if possible, have it zeroed for 200 yards; but if you don't or can't, adjust your sights so your group prints 3" above point of aim at 100 yds, and mark your sights with paint, magic marker, or fingernail polish. Doing so will leave you properly sighted for the 25m AQT. |
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It's a good idea to get down into the prone position and dry-fire ten shots "by the numbers" (click here to print out the steps from Fred's Web site). If you will do this three times a week, you'll be way ahead of everyone else. Hey, while you're at it, put a GI web sling on your rifle, and get it adjusted so it supports the rifle in prone, too. |
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Practice at home is a GREAT way to prep for arriving at the range. By doing so your range time will be FAR more productive. |
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If, after thinking you couldn't come, you find at the last minute that you can, call (336) 879-2144 during the evening and we'll get you a spot on the line. |
What
to bring to an Appleseed Event
Not
everything listed here is necessary. This list was compiled from the experience
of those who have attended an Appleseed. It includes those things that
did or would have made their experience more enjoyable. Remember that you
need to bring whatever it takes to learn to shoot better.
Personal
items
- A teachable attitude (most important thing) **
- Ear protection Muffs and plugs **
- Eye protection **
- Elbow pads or shooting Jacket
- Ground cover (Rug remnant works well)
- A hat
- Little notebook (those little 2.5 X 3.5 work well)
- Pen
- Sun Screen
- Lots of water (Must stay hydrated)
- Light Lunch
- Snacks
- Folding Chair (not necessary but nice)
- Wet wipes
- Bug spray
- Aspirin or Ibuprofen
- Necessary clothing for any kind of weather
- Fred’s Guide to becoming a Rifleman (if you have it)
** Very important things
Gun
related stuff
- Rifle preferably zeroed for 25 meters
- 400+ rounds of the same type and brand of ammo
- Sight adjustment tools
- GI style web Sling
- 5 Mags unloaded if not more. 20rds works well if State law allows
- Gun cleaning supplies and lube
- Instructions for your rifle (if you have them)
- Know your rifle
- Something to cover your rifle to keep blowing sand or rain off it.
- Staple gun (if you already have one)
- Staples
- Know the laws of the State you are going to and only bring that which is within the law
- Back-up rifle (if you have one)
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