Project Appleseed

2024 Wyoming/Western States "Big Event"

Update / / / Range Fees - All attendees should have received an email listing range fees. Basically, same as last year. If you are there for the entire set of events (10 days), you would pay $40. If you're only there for part of the event, the price is reduced accordingly.

Riflemen - Time to stand and be counted. Laramie, Wyoming is the gathering place for all lovers of Liberty! Come up this June and be a part of the tradition!

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The Wyoming IBC/RBC (https://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?topic=65389.0) is the longest running Rifleman's Boot Camp on the Planet! For many years, it has also been the only RBC west of the Mississippi. We call it the "Big Event" because it will be Four Separate Events back-to-back. Ten full Days of Appleseed Awesomeness! Here is a listing of the individual events. Information for each event can be found further down in this thread.

	Pistol Clinic	Friday, June 7, 2024	1 Day
	IBC – Instructor Boot Camp	Saturday, June 8, 2024	2 Days
	RBC – Rifleman Boot Camp	Sunday, June 9, 2024	6 Days
	Regular Appleseed 25m Rifle	Saturday, June 15, 2024	2 Days

The star of the show is the Rifleman's Boot Camp or RBC, but the main thing is that you should be here. Attend any of the individual events or even a part of an event as your schedule allows. Or . . . do the whole enchilada! Put your amplifiers on eleven and let's celebrate Ten Glorious Days of Liberty!

During this intensive week, you'll have the chance to get to know your dedicated volunteer instructors and your fellow shooters on the way to forging lifelong bonds and friendships. Primitive camping is available on the range! We already have participants coming from thirteen states (Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, Arkansas, Texas, Utah, Nebraska, Michigan, Ohio, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Indiana and Idaho).  This is an event for our entire nation of Riflemen and aspiring Riflemen.

	One of the best weeks of my life . . .
	I came to learn to shoot; I left determined to preserve Liberty
	If you're serious about becoming a better rifle shot, and even thinking about becoming an Appleseed instructor, it's the place to be.

Mastering the Rifleman's Quarter Mile, embracing our history and learning to pass that heritage on to our posterity - Wyoming 2024!

Captain/Rob
Official GWOG
Aka "Get the Word Out Guy"

Logistics and Who's Coming?

Camping – The Laramie Rifle Range (LRR) has opened the range to our event and will permit camping on range property. The club will charge a $15 per night (per family) camping fee. This is primitive camping (no hookups) in an open field across from the Club House /Office. Campers will be required to show registration and proof of insurance for their vehicles. Tents and RVs have been set up in this area in the past. There is a bathroom and a single shower in the clubhouse.

Lodging – Laramie is about a 15 minute drive with an assortment of Hotels/AirBNBs and a campground etc.

Altitude – The Range is located at about 7500 ft! If you are coming from a lower altitude, you may experience some symptoms of altitude sickness. Normally, getting sufficient sleep, avoiding heavy meals and staying hydrated (with electrolytes) will do the trick.

Weather – Although June normally marks the start of summer, weather in Laramie can be unpredictable. Thunderstorms are common and there's always a small chance for an out-of-season snow storm. Generally, expect hot and windy (last year was cold and rainy). The sun can be intense; bring sunscreen and appropriate clothing. Altitude, heat and wind will all combine to cause dehydration. Drink plenty of water and include electrolyte drinks (Gatorade Zero).

Food – Bring lunch each day. There is no food available on the range. We will have a "working" lunch break each day so please bring a small lunch or some snacks. We would also like to plan some of our other meals together as a group. Those will all be optional and open to anyone who would like to join in. More to follow. . .

Sun and Wind – already mentioned but . . . Laramie is a windy place. If you bring a popup (nice to have for the sun), we will have to secure it against the wind. We have some weights available on the range (old car parts) but it's limited so bring what you can. Also, bring weights to secure shooting mats and other gear.

Participants Here's a list of everyone who's signed up so far. For your name and each event you'll find a letter . . .
S – Shooter: you're a registered shooter (or you're an Appleseeder who is coming to shoot)
I – Instructor: not planning to shoot. Primarily there to instruct or help with the event.
? – Let me know your goals and we'll update the plan.
There also some training events taking place on the final 25m Appleseed event which are listed.

Update your Information - Send "Captain" a PM (Personal Message) or email (preferred)

Forum Name: Captain
Email: rlytwyniuk@gmail.com

Forum Name (if available)	State	Pistol	IBC	RBC	25m Appleseed	Camping
Karen B.	CO	S				?
B-Line	WY	S	S			Y
Tophand	NE	S	S		S	?
Nephi K.	ID	S				?
Rebecca N.	CO?	S				?
M1Bzrk	WY	I/S	I/S	I	I	Y
Guns&Hoses	AR	I/S	S	S	I/S	Y
ToLiveDeliberately	OH	I/S	S	S	RH	?
Geek	IN	I/S	I/S	I	I	Y
JaysHoneyBunny	IN	I	I/S	I	I	Y
Captain	AR	I	I/S	I	I	Y
Ridge Walker	WY	I	I/S	I		Y
Flux	CO	I	I/S			Y
Curmudgeon Mindset	WI			S		?
Michael ?.				S		?
Tyler A.	NM			S		?
Ethan A.	NM			S		?
Kai A.	NM			S		?
Fidget	MI		S	S		Y
Ron B.	CO			S		?
Indy	IN	S		S	PC	Y
OpenSites	MI			S		?
Hudson G.	NM			S		?
Philip H.	CO			S		?
Liam H.	TX?			S		?
Chase H.	NM			S		?
Pookie	MI			S		Y
Gregg L.	NE			S		Y
Daniel M.	WY		S	S		?
Andrew M.	WY		S	S		?
MN Ward	MN	I/S	S	S	I	?
Theron D.	NE				S	?
Abbygail D.	NE				S	?
RegularGuy	WY				I	N
Pine Ridge Puma	NE		S

Appleseed Pistol Clinic

Appleseed Pistol Clinic will help you develop the skills you need to feel comfortable and prepared for that first defensive pistol class or competition shooting class. The course is shot "from the table" (no holsters required) at a range of 7 yards. The emphasis is on safety, marksmanship and fundamentals.

Time:
Friday, June 7, 2024
    8:00 - Registration Opens/Gear setup
    8:30 - Start Time (we start promptly at 8:30)
    5:00 - We'll be off the range by 5 PM

Where:
Laramie Rifle Range – Tactical Bay

Range Fees
$10 per shooter (please bring exact change)

Carry Restrictions:
Please leave all firearms in your vehicle (including your concealed carry pistol) until instructed

What to bring:

• Pistol (or revolver) – centerfire or rimfire
• Magazines – at least 2 (or speed loaders for your revolver)
• Ammo – at least 250 rounds
• PPE – Eye and ear protection
• General – Stapler, staples and sharpie
• Pistol rug or small light-colored towel
• Lunch – we'll eat on the range
• Comfort – a small folding chair for lunch/breaks
• Protection – Sunscreen and clothes for a day outside
• Hydration - Water and/or electrolyte drink (Gatorade Zero)
• A great attitude and some way to take notes

Extras . . . things to bring if you already have them and it's convenient.

• Small folding table – a place to prepare magazines and place your gear
• Popup canopy – to help keep the sun off (bring weights to help secure in the wind)
• Snap caps or dummy rounds in your pistol's caliber

Instructor Boot Camp (IBC)

Who:
IBCs are for every Appleseed volunteer of every hat color. If you are not yet a volunteer, but would like to attend, please contact M1Bzrk to discuss your situation.

Two full days! Our goal – build up every Appleseed Volunteer to be as effective as possible. Everything starts and stops with the mission; we'll look at every aspect of being an Appleseeder with an emphasis on working a 25m Rifle Event, presenting standardized points of instruction (POIs) and inspiring our shooters to further the cause of Liberty. This class is completed off the range and has plenty of "hands on" time to learn, practice and refine the POIs. No rifles or ammo required.

Promotions: For IITs, attending an IBC may help you earn a promotion in conjunction with your next follow-on 25m Rifle event. These will not require a PC and may be accelerated (you may skip a level). There are no promotions made at Boot Camps.

Time:
Saturday and Sunday, June 8-9, 2024
     7:30 – Arrive early to complete registration.
     8:00 - Start Time (we start promptly at 8:30)
     6:00 – The first day of IBC tends to run to 6, but we'll finish earlier than that on Sunday.

Where:
Laramie Rifle Range – Club House/Class Room

Range Fees (classroom rental)
$5 per participant (please bring exact change)

Attire
Appleseed shirts of any color or style.  Red, orange, grey or blue hats (if you have one). Only the event Shoot Boss (M1Bzrk) is authorized a green hat.

Carry Restrictions:
Legal concealed carry is authorized but not recommended when you are modeling positions (every participant will model positions). 

What to bring:

• A smile, your enthusiasm and a "learnable" attitude
• Instructor manual, flip charts, cheat sheet and a clip board
• Lunch – we'll eat in the classroom
• Hydration - Water and/or electrolyte drink (Gatorade Zero)
• Some way to take notes

Extras
All your "instructor gear". Don't run out and buy all of these things, but bring it if you have it.

• White board & markers
• Dummy stock with sling and a mat
• A sturdy pointer.  A wooden dowel from Home Depot works fine.

Prepare
You will receive an email with tips to help prepare, attachments of instructor materials and some suggested homework. The more time you can prepare for this event, the more you'll get out of it. Start spending some time on Appleseed Academy. Specific suggestions to follow . . .

Rifleman Boot Camp (RBC)

The Wyoming RBC (https://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?topic=65389.0) is the longest running Rifleman's Boot Camp on the Planet! For many years, it has also been the only RBC west of the Mississippi and the only opportunity to attend an RBC anywhere in the country in 2024!

This is the most comprehensive program offered by Project Appleseed - nearly a week building on the skills you've acquired at previous Appleseeds and Known Distance events. The RBC puts you on the fast track to becoming a Rifleman - or an Appleseed Instructor. You'll fine tune the fundamentals of marksmanship at 25m and, when you're ready, you'll apply your talents to engage targets at 100, 200, 300 and 400 yards . . . and beyond!

It's about a lot more than just shooting!

In addition to the stories of April 19th, 1775, you're going to hear other stories from the founding of our nation. You'll gain a new appreciation for the Liberty we all enjoy as Americans. Our founder's example will be yours, to guide you through the challenge of being a leader in our modern era. We'll work to make these stories your own, so you can start to be a messenger of Liberty to help pass on and protect our heritage for posterity.

During this intensive week, you'll have the chance to get to know your dedicated volunteer instructors and your fellow shooters on the way to forging lifelong bonds and friendships. Primitive camping is available on the range! We already have participants coming from thirteen states (Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, Arkansas, Texas, Utah, Nebraska, Michigan, Ohio, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Indiana and Idaho).  This is an event for our entire nation of Riflemen and aspiring Riflemen.This is an event for our entire nation of Riflemen and aspiring Riflemen.

	One of the best weeks of my life . . .
	I came to learn to shoot; I left determined to preserve Liberty
	If you're serious about becoming a better rifle shot, and even thinking about becoming an Appleseed instructor, it's the place to be.

Mastering the Rifleman's Quarter Mile, embracing our history and learning to pass that heritage on to our posterity - Wyoming RBC 2024!

Who:
RBCs are for every Appleseed volunteer of every hat color. We also invite those who have a hunger to learn and a passion for Liberty to come out and be a part of this event. Those who have attended previous Appleseed events will get the most benefit from an RBC. Everyone will leave as a more skilled shooter and a more effective ambassador for marksmanship and Liberty.

RBC Schedule (tentative and subject to change)

Day 1 (Sunday) – Teaching the Rifleman's fundamentals. Held in conjunction with the Appleseed Instructor Boot Camp.
Day 2 (Monday) – 25m Fundamentals
Day 3 (Tuesday) – 25m Fundamental – review, refinement, and practice
Day 4 (Wednesday) – AM AQTs, then centerfire rifles out to check zero and prepare for Known Distance (KD). PM KD Academics (Classroom). Record initial data on your equipment and learn about the "Three Challenges of the Rifleman".
Day 5 (Thursday) – KD (Range Estimation) and shooting rimfire beyond 25m.
Day 6 (Friday) – KD Day. Gather actual data on your equipment and practice lessons from the "Three Challenges" Final 25m shooting with participant instruction. Boot Camp Review and Graduation.

Day 1 (Sunday) will begin at 8:00 AM Sharp. Please arrive by 7:30 to complete sign in and registration. The remainder of the RBC days would normally run 9 to 5. The last few years, we've taken a vote and moved the start times up an hour (8 to 4) to maximize our time with light winds and miss some heat and sun.

Times:
Sunday through Friday, June 9-14, 2024
Sunday . . .
     7:30 – Arrive early to complete registration.
     8:00 - Start Time (we start promptly at 8:00)
     5:00 – RBC Day 1 (IBC Day 2) Over
Monday through Friday, probably 8 to 4.

Promotions: For IITs, attending an RBC may help you earn a promotion in conjunction with your next follow-on 25m Rifle event. These will not require a PC and may be accelerated (you may skip a level). There are no promotions made at Boot Camps.


Where:
Laramie Rifle Range – Club House/Class Room – Various ranges for the remainder of the week.

Range Fees
$25 per participant for the entire RBC (please bring exact change)

Carry Restrictions:
Please leave all firearms in your vehicle (including your concealed carry pistol) until instructed

What to bring:
Day 1 (Classroom)

• See IBC Post Above

25m Range

• Rifle (rimfire recommended, centerfire allowed)
• Magazines – at least 2
• Ammo – at least 250 rounds per day (~1000 rounds total)
• PPE – Eye and ear protection
• Sling – an inexpensive, cotton GI sling is highly recommended
• Sight adjustment tools / tools for your rifle
• Items needed to clean your rifle.
• General – Stapler, staples and sharpie
• Shooting mat
• Weights – something to secure shooting mat and gear in wind
• Lunch – we'll eat on the range
• Comfort – a small folding chair for lunch/breaks
• Protection – Sunscreen and clothes for a day outside
• Hydration - Water and/or electrolyte drink (Gatorade Zero)
• A great attitude and some way to take notes

KD Shooting
All the gear from above plus . . .

• Rifle (centerfire rifle required)
• Magazines – at least 2
• Ammo – at least 300 rounds

Extras
None of these things are needed. These are items we normally get questions about. Feel free to bring them if you'd like but most shooters will do best by keeping the gear list down to a minimum. The Appleseed goal is minimal gear and unsupported field shooting.

• Small folding table – a place to prepare magazines and place your gear
• Popup canopy – to help keep the sun off (bring weights to help secure in the wind)
• Spotting scope (binoculars) –  definitely not needed, but you're welcome to bring it if you want
• Shooting glove – a leather work glove works fine. Also not needed.
• Shooting coat – if you already have one, feel free to bring it.
• Elbow pads – some shooters will want these after a couple of days. Cheaper is better.

Attire
Appleseed volunteers should wear their red, orange, grey or blue hats (if you have one). Only the event Shoot Boss (M1Bzrk) is authorized a green hat. Everyone else, dress comfortable for an active day outdoors. Brimmed hats are highly recommended.
 
Prepare

• Reference the handouts from your previous events and review the fundamentals. A little dryfire practice can be very helpful.
• Spend some time cleaning and organizing your gear.
• Download and print the manual for your scopes/reticles/sights.
• Find the manufacturer's muzzle velocity for your ammo. This may be printed on the box or available online.

Placeholder 25m Appleseed Event - June 15-16, 2024

Food and Fun

Looking for an Appleseeder who could take charge of organizing the food :)

One of the most rewarding parts of Appleseed, and especially Boot Camps, is the time spent with fellow Appleseeders. This thread should be a good spot to start gathering ideas for some shared time and meals together off the line. Many participants and volunteers will be camping at the range, so that might be one location for get togethers.

Reminder . . . Politics
Anything thing done after the completion of the day's schedule is not part of the official event. However, Appleseed volunteers should still avoid modern partisan politics. We also invite attending shooters to direct political conversations toward the liberties and rights from the founding of our country. Appleseed focuses on those things which bring us together as Americans.

In addition to registered participants and volunteers, there will be several folks attending as a family!  There are currently 35 people attending over the entire event and a few family members who will be in Wyoming but not on the line. I can imagine 2 dozen of us eating together at the range some nights!

Captain
Trying to bring a 36" flattop griddle
Small two-burner camp stove
Big salad bowl
Chili pot

Dinner ideas

• Grilled burgers
• Brats/Hot Dogs
• Chili
• Tacos/Fajitas
• Pizza ordered and picked up
• Sub sandwiches
• Spagetti
• Pulled Beef Sandwiches
• Ice Cream Night
• Movie Night

The first four ideas should be easy to do on the griddle (if we can bring it). A couple are ordered out. The pulled beef can be done in a instapot plugged in at the clubhouse.

Quote from: Captain on May 20, 2024, 12:10:07 AMFood and Fun

Looking for an Appleseeder who could take charge of organizing the food :)

One of the most rewarding parts of Appleseed, and especially Boot Camps, is the time spent with fellow Appleseeders. This thread should be a good spot to start gathering ideas for some shared time and meals together off the line. Many participants and volunteers will be camping at the range, so that might be one location for get togethers.

Reminder . . . Politics
Anything thing done after the completion of the day's schedule is not part of the official event. However, Appleseed volunteers should still avoid modern partisan politics. We also invite attending shooters to direct political conversations toward the liberties and rights from the founding of our country. Appleseed focuses on those things which bring us together as Americans.

In addition to registered participants and volunteers, there will be several folks attending as a family!  There are currently 35 people attending over the entire event and a few family members who will be in Wyoming but not on the line. I can imagine 2 dozen of us eating together at the range some nights!

Captain
Trying to bring a 36" flattop griddle
Small two-burner camp stove
Big salad bowl
Chili pot

Dinner ideas

• Grilled burgers
• Brats/Hot Dogs
• Chili
• Tacos/Fajitas
• Pizza ordered and picked up
• Sub sandwiches
• Spagetti
• Pulled Beef Sandwiches
• Ice Cream Night - Geek to bring his 6 qt ice cream maker and ingredients
• Movie Night

The first four ideas should be easy to do on the griddle (if we can bring it). A couple are ordered out. The pulled beef can be done in a instapot plugged in at the clubhouse.

Geek and JHB will bring our pellet grills and a 2-burner camp grill.  We also have a 8cp rice cooker and 9qt instapot

Bump - some folks are reading last years details. 2024 :)

I will bring a Coleman tabletop camp stove, a folding table (for food prep and serving), a dozen brats, a large pack of hot dogs (20-ish pack), buns for both and some "fixin's" along with a couple cans of brown beans and a variety of chips. Anyone want to help out and bring more dogs/brats, etc for at least one night of a group meal?

I plan to bring brats, sausages, and burgers with me.  Probably will put a pork loin in too.  We hit the road later today.  There are local stores that we may hit once we get the for more supplies.

I made it back safely to Nebraska and wanted to take a moment to Thank
Captain Rob and all the great Instructors and volunteers who made the
Laramie 6-24 RBC possible.
I came away from the week having improved my shooting skills and had
the opportunity to meet and spend time with modern Patriots.
Again, thanks to all, I hope to see you in Laramie again in 2025.

GreggL

Will there be a full AAR on "The Big Event"? With pics? I've only been able to dream of attending this AS tradition, so living vicariously through the AAR is all I can do for the moment.

Cheers to all who attended. Let's see some targets, AS patches earned...all of it :)

Captain has been taking pics all week long, they're coming!