Project Appleseed

What an awesome shoot. An instructor reunion and eager students is hard to beat!

Congratulations on another successful shoot.

It was a Hot one!

Students and instructors alike persevered despite a heat index over 100 degrees both days. It was a great weekend.

The Spann family Farm graciously hosted us. They regularly open their range to Appleseed and we are grateful for that.

We had 12 shooters on the line. A few were repeat Appleseeders but all were first time Pistolseeders. Shooters ranged from 20 to 76 years old. It was a pleasure to teach everyone but making sure our younger generation heard the stories we told was a treat.

We started the day with History and Instruction.  Everyone was taking in the information and proved later that they were paying attention as their shooting improved with every block of instruction. We were unable to shoot a PQT on Saturday. Time and energy ran out.

On Sunday, we picked up where we left off. It was a good day of PQTs and drills. Everyone's favorite drill was the Whitlock drill. Being able to shoot various models, calibers, grip sizes and angles, and sighting systems opened the shooters' eyes to what other pistols are available, and some realized they did much better with something other than what they brought, while others were happy to know that their own pistol was a good fit. It was a very practical way for shooters to learn about the various options that exist.

By the end of the 2nd, very hot day, Bud earned his pistoleer patch with a score of 221. Way to go Bud, show those youngsters how it's done! Everyone else did very well, greatly improving scores from 1st to last PQT of the day.

All Students and instructors earned the "Caliente" patch for persevering despite the heat index.

It was a great weekend at the range with Appleseed. I want to thank all students and instructors for being there, putting up with the heat and keeping a positive attitude.

Huzzah!

Mrs Waky
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I believe it's Great Battles for Boys The American Revolution by Joe Giorello. It's one of nine books of a children's series.

Quote from: AH1Tom on September 04, 2026, 10:03:54 AMThank you for coming out. The book is Paul Revere's Ride by David Hackett Fischer

Thanks, but that's not the one I was looking for.  One of the students mentioned another book and UpACreek got the title. That's the one I'm looking for. 

I'll be up there next weekend and be glad to help.

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One left in stock if anyone wants one of the 250th anniversary stocks.

 We had a good telling of the 3 strikes at the St. Paul's Masonic Lodge in Litchfield, Ct. I was invited by a friend and lodge member for the occasion and planning started with several folks involved.

 The town of Litchfield stepped up a lot to promote the 250th anniversary and St. Paul's Lodge volunteered to offer assistance in that area.

 The lodge was chartered in 1781 and has some significant history itself in town. One of the signing members of their charter was none other than Paul Revere!

 The story went well, several folks attending. I brought some flags and a member brought a Charleville musket and bayonet along with a sword from the period. The lodge did a great job in promoting the event and had ample seating plus refreshments available during a short break. A big thank you goes out to St. Paul's for hosting the event.

 The attendees were generally an older audience and four of them had attended an Appleseed in the past, which was good to hear.

 It had been awhile and it was good to be out telling the story again.

 A Rifleman persists.
 

Looks a great shoot!
Beautiful range!
I may have to venture to Vermont from the Buckeye State!