New Member Introductions

[definder]

Hello!  I'm new to this site and to the AppleSeed Project. I live in Largo, Florida and would very much like to get involved in attending.  Please advise!  

[Sly223]

 Sorry more people have not replied to you, yet, I live in Ft. Myers.  I attend almost all Myakka events and try to stay South when its hot!
I have been to Starke and Hernando.  Will do more events elsewhere if needed.  PM me if you like or have questions or concerns.

[jollynator]

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[9mm4545]

Welcome!  Glad you found us and I am glad you are interested in the program.  I live in the north-central area of Florida and will be at the St. Augustine and Bunnell shoots in the coming months.  The project is growing and we hope that you will have shoots near you soon.  If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to PM me and I'll help you any way I can.  Since you are in Largo, you are near to the Myakka City events and not too far from Starke and even Hernando.  Great venues and with frequent events.  Now that the end of the heat of summer is in sight, the fun gets even better.  See you on the trail!

[marrandy]

If he is in Largo, then PHenry, RickB, myself (marrandy) and itsanSKS are all nearby.

Local ranges are at Myakka aka Manatee Gun Club and Hernando Gun Range.

[bill o rites]

BTT

[Buffalo_Soldier]

Hello fellow Floridian Appleseeders !!

I just attended my first Appleseed in Pensacola this past weekend at the Escambia Muzzle Loaders range, and it was a lot of fun finally learning proper shooting skills 

Currently, the only rifle I own is my remington bolt action 770 30-06, so I brought that thinking it would be great to learn with    I was deservedlyteased just a little bit, and was referred too as the "Buffalo Hunter"     But thanks to kindness of the shoot boss, I was able to learn on an extra 22 rifle he had with him 

The local Spring Hill range here doesn't really lend itself to practicing the prone position, but I can't wait to try out what I learned !!  I may pick up a 22 rifle, but I sorta had my hopes set on a M1 Garand as my next rifle purchase 


Anywho, just wanted to introduce myself and say HEY 

[panhead]

howdy Buffalo

(didn't want to call you by your initials)

a CMP Garand is a wonderful choice, also a bit pricey to feed while you are polishing up your techniques. if you build an LTR, you will save ammo money that can be used to purchase an M1 sooner. Assuming Orest and the boys don't run out before you order one  

welcome to the forum and program!

[ItsanSKS]

Here Here!  Welcome to the forum, Buffalo Hunter!  I wasn't able to make it to the event in Pensacola this past weekend, but I have heard from many sources that it was a lot of fun.  There is an open thread in which you can relate your first Appleseed experience, found here: http://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?topic=20586.0

Please, feel free to poke around a bit, join in the discussions, and if you are so inclined, volunteer to help out!  We've got a good crew of people around here, and would welcome any assistance you could provide.  PM me for details.

As always, if you have any questions, just ask! 

-ItsanSKS

[morekick]

Howdy from the East Coast of Florida, near Melbourne. I think I first heard about the Appleseed Project in a Mas Ayoob article in Backwoods Home magazine. Can't wait to gather up the young'uns and others in the clan and attend one of the weekends.

Sure am glad that there's a lot of folks that are thinking along the same lines about gun ownership and about this great nation of ours.

[bill o rites]

sorry for the late response  i'm just south of melbourne  in valkaria , am also a member of port malabar range ,   maybe we could shoot a little  roy  321-205-3520

[Contra]

Greetings from Jax.  I'll be at St. Augustine December 8 and 9 and look forward to seeing what this is all about.

One question, around what time of day does it usually end?

Wow, I just noticed the previous post is a year old.  What's up with that???

[ItsanSKS]

Welcome Contra!

End times for Appleseeds vary, but we usually try to wind things down around 5pm on both days.  Sometimes sooner, sometimes later, depending on the students and their willingness to continue. 

The crew that works the St. Augustine events is top shelf, so be ready to learn!

-ItsanSKS

[theri]

I also live in Jacksonville and have been involved with Appleseed for 3 years.  PM me if you have any questions prior to the event on December 8-9.

Terry

[Microdevil45]

Hello, I'm a new apple seeder from plant city.  Been an active shooter my whole life but look forward to attending a class.  I've heard so many positive things that I thought I should do it.  So here I am and I'm excited.   .

Scott

[ItsanSKS]

Great to hear from you Scott!

Do you know which event you plan on attending?

[Microdevil45]

I'm hoping to get to a Clermont shot first since it is the closest to my house.  After my first shoot I will possibly travel to others.

[ItsanSKS]

9mm4545 (Bruce) should have the 2013 schedule ready to go here pretty soon, and will surely post it up on the forum here.  You won't be able to sign up for an event until we get the EventBrite scheduling system ready, but you should at least know when the events are to take place within the next couple of weeks.

I'll poke Bruce with a stick tomorrow, and see what the story is with the Clermont events; he may already have the dates for 2013, just hasn't posted them yet...

-ItsanSKS

[Microdevil45]

Thanks, yea I am eager to do the class.  Kinda like a kid at Christmas.

[Guntuckian]

Howdy from the  east coast of Florida.  I attended the Palm Bay/Malabar Appleseed on April 20/21.  It was my first Appleseed, but certainly won't be my last.

I am a member at PMRPC, where the Appleseed was held.

-- Gary

[stoneknives]

Welcome Welcome Guntuckian to the Appleseed Project. Glad you enjoyed the 'SEED at Palm Bay, the team there this weekend was top notch.

[Sly223]

Howdy from the  east coast of Florida.  I attended the Palm Bay/Malabar Appleseed on April 20/21.  It was my first Appleseed, but certainly won't be my last.

I am a member at PMRPC, where the Appleseed was held.

-- Gary

Gary did you share you experience on the After Action Report?
How about facebook? Friends ,Family, neighbors,co-workers,Community leaders!
That club of yours is so big all the events should sell out and be the discussion of every Club meeting!

[Guntuckian]

The Appleseed poster from the Palm Bay shoot is now displayed at a store in Titusville!  It is a mil-surp store, Gear-Up, on SR 50.  They sell stuff to shooter types, and the poster is generating interest.

Have been talking up the shoot, especially over the weekend at the Melbourne gun show.  Several locals are now wanting to attend June AS at PMRPC, provided they can find more .22 LR ammo.   Have also been talking it up at PMRPC when I went out practicing with my new Tech-Sight on Saturday, and was getting it dialed in.  Sure beats the stock 10/22 carbine sights.  No problems removing old front sight.  Liquid Wrench and a brass punch made it easy.  My group sizes are much improved!  I shot a practice AQT, and saw my score go up considerably from my previous best at the AS shoot.  Plan to get more range time this weekend, practicing "400 yd" shots.  Will no doubt talk AS up more then!

Have also been talking AS up with my Titusville and Orlando buddies at work.  We should see an increase in attendance for June at PMRPC, barring a hurricane!

-- Gary

[FLORIDANATIVE]

Hello fellas, I just shot my first appleseed today. What a blast it was. Thanks to the instructors who were out there today, I have never shot this style before and they were a great help! I shot 213 on my first AQT with my 10/22! I am hooked and look forward to doing it again soon.

[stoneknives]

Welcome Floridanative to the Appleseed Project. Glad you enjoyed our 'SEED at Myakka and your welcome on the line anytime.

The reason you nailed the AQT was your positive attitude and your ability to take in the information, turn it around and put it back on the paper.
Your right, the Appleseed team there this weekend at the Manatee Gun Club was top notch  , except for that tall ol' guy with the porn-star mustache.

stoneknives (henry)


ps: "Floridanative" is a much better handle than G-Reg.

[FLORIDANATIVE]

Thanks STONEKNIVES, I believe Chris and I are planning on attending the August shoot. I will be leaving the peashooter at home and bringing my M1A. I can't wait!

[Sly223]

FlNative you and Brian need to talk two people into joining you See y'all in Myakka MGAR 7-20-2013
its a lot of fun to shoot as a knott!
BTWFWIW I'm drivin' to Clermont this weekend!

[FLORIDANATIVE]

Sly, I've got one more person coming in addition to Brian. I'm looking forward to it. I'll try to get more for next months also.

[Sly223]

Awsome,
I just got back from Clermont Great Time and I'm lookin' forward to this weekend it will be even better!

[IamCaleb]

Hello everyone!

My name is Caleb and I will be signing up for my first ever Appleseed event. Palm Bay is the place, Dec 7 and 8 is the date.........hope to learn as much as possible and hopefully become a Rifleman. 

I will be picking up a new 10/22 and setting it up as a LTR. My other 10/22 I gave to my fiancée and sold my Marlin so, that means I will buy another! HA!