Project Appleseed

A critical question on how a person might spend their precious time away from their homes especially as the winter season approaches is why choose Project Appleseed? "We use rifle marksmanship instruction as a gateway to help bring our nation's history to life".
At the recent Project Appleseed Event in Concord, California held on the weekend of November 7-8, 2026, the instructor staff fully embraced the mission of bringing this nation's history to life. As Patriot Volunteers in service to this nation's citizenry, we are solemnly bound to:
•   Escalating the effectiveness of our Revolutionary War historical educational efforts
•   Resolved to share what the colonists were betting their lives and fortunes upon
•   Describe the efforts driven by a British Monarchy determined to deliver a forceful reckoning with the objective of completely crushing the rebellion and its leadership.
The Princeton Battlefield Society newsletter shared this passage as winter approached the colonies 251 years ago:
"As autumn deepened, the American colonies found themselves pulled further into the gravity of revolution. Hopes for reconciliation dimmed, armies pushed north and south, and voices across the continent hardened in their convictions. November was a month of bold decisions, profound uncertainty, and unmistakable momentum—each day bringing the colonies closer to full, irreparable independence.  (https://pbs1777.org/novemberinhistory/)
This quoted passage captures the Spirit of Concord November 7-8, 2026. They came from near, far, and have busy personal lives just as others did and had on April 19, 1775. Patriots all....Michael C, travelled the farthest from over 100 miles away. Wyatt S, the youngest, was proudly accompanied by his dad Marc. Sebastian and Jared drove across the Bay Bridge from San Francisco. Christopher M is just about to become a new father with his first-born child due to arrive VERY soon. Yet on this weekend, these participants and others gathered to enjoy chilly mornings, hot coffee, ice-cold water, and learning about Steady Hold Factors for Standing/Seated/Kneeling/Prone positions, Inches-Minutes-Clicks, 6 Steps of Making the Shot, Natural Point of Aim, Rifleman's Bubble, Rifleman's Dance, Wind Effects, and most importantly Persistence. Three of these Patriots achieved the Rifleman distinction and know what they are about and shared with their instructors how challenging and worthwhile this weekend's efforts were to their lives. Congratulations to Sebastian (211), Christopher (216), and Michael C (214). Our youngest participant, calmly worked his way up to a 206-well done Wyatt! Mike M and Lisa M came back to re-qualify demonstrating that they have not forgotten anything. Mike M shot a 246/250 and came "oh so close" to earning that Project Appleseed Tippman M4 had he shot a perfect 250/250. He definitely enjoyed being a part of the Team that won the "Parker's Revenge" special target event that weekend as well emphasizing precision marksmanship techniques coordinating their efforts as A TEAM. The importance of having a great team sharing their passion for history and professional level marksmanship instruction was also highlighted by Michael C who took the challenge and now proudly wears the Orange Hat of an Instructor In Training (IIT) as he has participated in 2 of the 25m Rifle Events and has qualified Rifleman!
So just as the American Colonists of November 1775 hardened their convictions about what they wanted for an American Future, the Patriots of Project Appleseed Team Concord November 2026 honoured the heritage of this nation's citizen soldiers of that era by their conviction and persistence in learning marksmanship skillsets and never to be forgotten important historical events brought back into our memory once again. Huzzah! Huzzah!! Huzzah!!!