WV Appleseed Rifle Marksmanship Clinic

[Cold Warrior]

OK WV shooters - As we move out of summer... the weather is cooling and we have Appleseed Rifle Marksmanship clinics you can attend.

Appleseed Rifle Marksmanship clinics are fun, and your shooting will improve!

Also, you might learn some things... do you know:
• When and where did the Revolutionary War begin?
• When and where was the American Revolution won?
• What caused the Regulars (British Redcoats) to break and run in less than 2 minutes of fighting at the North Bridge?
• Who fired the first shots on Lexington Green?

Can you shot 4MOA? What's an MOA?

Find an Appleseed event in West Virginia here.

Sign up for specific events:

Leetown Gun Club (IWLA) -
October 07, 2017 Kearneysville, WV (One Day Appleseed Event) Beautiful range, beautiful location, sells out fast, sign up now!

Plenty of events in Maryland too, if you can't get to this one.

How much does it cost?
FEE STRUCTURE OVERVIEW FOR 2017:
Adult Men & Women (Two-day event) = $60, One-Day event $40, Youth under 18 = $20, Active Military, Reserve & Guard = $20, Peace Officer = $20,
Re-enactors in Period Dress = $20, Elected Officials = FREE.
Sign-up MUST be done online. All attendees MUST register online.
For full fee schedule go here.

What do I need to do to get ready?
Bring a semi-automatic rifle with at least two (2) magazines so you can shoot the course of fire being taught. No bi-pods, and if attending a two-day event, bring at least 500 rounds of ammo.
Bring Lunch and lots of water. See all the recommendations here.


Appleseeds at Kearneysville will be 22LR ONLY!!! Read the details of the class carefully when signing up!

Other ranges in Maryland (SLSC, AGC, BRGC, DSC) do allow center-fire, if you'd like to shoot something else... (These classes usually sell out quickly; sign up NOW to assure your spot on the line!).

For Maryland MDShooters thread go here.

We hope to see you on the line!

 

[Cold Warrior]

Marksmanship

Appleseeds are fun!

Earn the much-coveted Rifleman patch.

Improve your marksmanship!

 

[Cold Warrior]

Leetown Gun Club (IWLA) - October 07, 2017 Kearneysville, WV

Only ONE spot left on the line at Leetown Gun Club (IWLA) -
October 07, 2017 Kearneysville, WV (One Day Appleseed Event)

Go back to the top of this thread to see how to prepare and what to bring.

Register here.

 

[Cold Warrior]

October 7th One-Day Appleseed at Leetown Gun Club, Kearneysville, WV

The weather was gorgeous for the twelve (12) shooters that showed up at the Leetown Gun Club, (IWLA), in Kearneysville, WV for a Single-day Appleseed Rifle Marksmanship Clinic.

Of the 12 students, 5 were Boy Scouts, and there was 2 other youth shooters. Many were first-time shooters, and most were first-time Appleseeders! It's so exciting to see a Sold-out line with so many new, eager shooters! There were eight loaner rifles on the line too, making it challenging to get going, but the students were raring to go!

After the introductions and safety brief, we did the first Red-coat target, then we got the First Strike in early. Students were enthralled with the history and very engaged. We then moved right into prone Steady-Hold Factors (SHF) and putting sighters on the Squares target... we were excited to see progress on this eager group! After some history at lunch, we got back to marksmanship training - as the day progressed, groups were improving. Being it was a one-day event, we had to move along smartly; after Standing and Seated/Kneeling SHF, we got a practice AQT in, and then went to the final Redcoat as we were out of time. We finished up with the Third Strike, and sometimes people are a little tired and 'less-than enthusiastic' at the end of the day, but not this bunch, they wanted to know how it turned out, an much interesting discussion ensued. One of the Leetown GC representatives, who has helped us so many times before, took a Blue Hat to become an Appleseed volunteer, Thanks Gordon G!

We had one Riflemen re-qualify and join the WV list. Jeff F. put up a 242, and earned another Rifleman Patch; great score Jeff! Seven youth shooters earned their Luther Blanchard Patch, as we explained that a Rifleman Persists! All the shooters maintained a fabulous attitude, huge improvements were made, and everybody had fun, too!

Huzzah!
Thank you very much to our host range, the Leetown Gun Club, (IWLA), in Kearneysville, WV.
Check out their website here.

And last but not least, many thanks to my fellow instructors ABCgarand and Aninha, whose positive attitudes, hard work, and professional demeanor made this a safe, fun, and successful shoot.

Keep an eye on the Project Appleseed event site for West Virginia for future events.

 

[Cold Warrior]

WV Appleseeds

Keep an eye on this thread, new shoots in WV hopefully posted before Christmas!

 

[Cold Warrior]

New West Virginia events added!

Three Project Appleseed Rifle Marksmanship events have been added in West Virginia, on 6/16, 8/18 and a 2-Day on October 13-14th!

Events will be at:
Kearneysville, WV
10435 Leetown Rd, Kearneysville, WV 25430
Website: www.iwlawv.org

Go here for list of events in West Virginia!

The first one is not far away, on June 16th.

Learn how to prepare for an Appleseed here.

Hope to see you on the line!


https://appleseedinfo.org/

 

[Cold Warrior]

Kearneysville, WV: Leetown Gun Club IWLA June 16th

Only a few spots left on the line!
Sign up here for the upcoming Appleseed Rifle Marksmanship Clinic on June 16th.

For all events in WV, go here.

We hope to see you on the line!

 

[planktonadbc]

Wondering about the prohibition:
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THE USE OF SMITH AND WESSON M&P 15/22’S AT AN APPLESEED ARE HEREBY TEMPORARILY PROHIBITED DUE TO RECENT SAFETY ISSUES.

Both my kids train with is a DPMS version 15/22. My kids shoot 300 to 400 rounds EACH at 340 defense in 3-4 hours and never seen the "out of battery" discharge as discribed by Appleseed on the Smith & Wesson 15/22...does it mean all 15/22?

 

[Cold Warrior]

S&W MP15/22

planktonadbc -
Are your rifles "DPMS" 15/22s built with DPMS Uppers?
My understanding is the ban is only on the S&W MP15/22. If you have a DPMS Lower with S&W upper, I'll need to verify. I think you're OK, but want to be sure.

Ironically, one of the original failures that caused the ban happened with our (Maryland) crew, so I'm familiar with the issue (there were many others, too).

I am the Shoot boss for the upcoming event in WV.

 

[planktonadbc]

Thank you for your response.
My kids really enjoy range time with my wife and I.
Yes, both my kids use 22LR DPMS uppers (from Brownells) with Tennessee Arms lower.
The upper is a real DPMS 22 LR barrel and bolt specific to handle the 22LR, not a conversion bolt they sell to use a 556 barrel. The DPMS has a block/spring carrier within the upper for the action. Does not use the buffer/spring system for a 556.
They could shoot 556 by just changing the upper out. Etc.

planktonadbc -
Are your rifles "DPMS" 15/22s built with DPMS Uppers?
My understanding is the ban is only on the S&W MP15/22. If you have a DPMS Lower with S&W upper, I'll need to verify. I think you're OK, but want to be sure.

Ironically, the original failure that caused the ban happened with our (Maryland) crew, so I'm familiar with the issue.

I am the Shoot boss for the upcoming event in Maryland.

 

[Cold Warrior]

GTG

Then they're not "S&W" - it would seem you're fine.

Check out thee videos of actual events caught on video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRi_J0BP35w (skip to 2:30)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVfNN4dzx6k
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szAz5RVNXPw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwM6AxFthcY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvTFlNPEPso

 

[Cold Warrior]

One-Day Project Appleseed Rifle Marksmanship Clinic June 16th

Shooters!

There's only a few spots left for the one-day Project Appleseed in Kearneysville, WV, at the Leetown Gun Club IWLA.
This is a rimfire-only event.
Go here to register for that event.


Can you put five rounds in a 1" square at 25 yds prone (not on a bench)?
We'll teach you how!

Project Appleseed Rifle Marksmanship Clinics are not just .22s, and not just for kids!

We hope to see you on the line!

 

[planktonadbc]

I signed my son and I up, see you there.

Shooters!

There's only a few spots left for the one-day Project Appleseed in Kearneysville, WV, at the Leetown Gun Club IWLA.
This is a rimfire-only event.
Go here to register for that event.


Can you put five rounds in a 1" square at 25 yds prone (not on a bench)?
We'll teach you how!

Project Appleseed Rifle Marksmanship Clinics are not just .22s, and not just for kids!

We hope to see you on the line!

 

[Cold Warrior]

Marksmanship

Project Appleseed Rifle Marksmanship clinics -
so good even Stromtroopers would learn something!

 

[Cold Warrior]

One-Day in Kearneysville - 16 June 2018

The weather was incredibly beautiful for the ten shooters that showed up for a Single-day Appleseed Rifle Marksmanship Clinic at the Leetown Gun Club, (IWLA), in Kearneysville, WV.

Of the ten shooters, we had nine first-time Appleseeders! We were very happy to see a full line with so many first-timers! After the introductions and safety brief, we got the First Strike in early, and then did the first Red-coat target. We then moved right into prone Steady-Hold Factors (SHF) and putting sighters on the Squares target... and wow, we saw great groups right away! After some history at lunch, we got back to marksmanship training - and being it was a one-day event, we had to move along smartly; after Standing and Seated/Kneeling SHF, we got a practice AQT and a real AQT accomplished, finished up with the Third Strike, and then went to the final Redcoat as we were out of time. Four shooters cleaned their Redcoats! Huzzah!
We had one Riflemen re-qualify; Aaron put up a 227 and backed it up with a 231. Nice shooting Aaron! A first-time Appleseeder, Jeremiah, earned his Rifleman Patch with a 214, and backed it up with a 219. Several shooters were in the 196-206 range, and very close! One youth shooter earned his Luther Blanchard Patch, as we explained that a Rifleman Persists! All the shooters maintained a fabulous attitude, huge improvements were made, and everybody had fun, too!

Thank you very much to Jerry and our host range, the Leetown Gun Club (IWLA), in Kearneysville, WV.
Check out their website here.

And last but not least, many thanks to my fellow instructor Aninha, whose great attitude, hard work, and professional demeanor made this a safe, fun, and successful shoot. And by the way, Aninha earned her Red Hat! Huzzah!

 

[Cold Warrior]

2-Day event at Leetown Gun Club IWLA / Kearneysville, WV

Register for your spot now at the two-day Project Appleseed Rifle Marksmanship event on October 13th -14th, 2018 at the Leetown Gun Club IWLA in Kearneysville, WV.

This will likely be a Sold-out event, so get your spot now!

This two day event offers a level of instruction not found anywhere else at this price-point. Come on out and improve your marksmanship!
(This is a rimfire-only event)

Earn the much-coveted Rifleman patch... or better yet, can you fire a perfect 250?

Click here to register or find out more info.

 

[Cold Warrior]

2-Day Appleseed in Kearneysville, WV 13-14 OCT

Still room on the line for the 2-Day Project Appleseed Rifle Marksmanship Clinic in Kearneysville, WV.

This event is at the Leetown Gun Club IWLA, in Kearneysville.

The weather looks like it's going to be fantastic this weekend!

Hope to see you on the line.

 

[Cold Warrior]

2019 Project Appleseed

The 2019 Project Appleseed updates will be posted at:
https://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=231055&page=2

 

[Cold Warrior]

Appleseed 2020!

West Virginia shooters - Project Appleseed Rifle Marksmanship clinics are coming back!

Watch this thread and check for opportunities to register here.

 

[Shamr0ck]

Are these events RimFire only? Current schedule doesn't have any listings for Kearneysville and since I live in FDRK, it's an easy drive... Would prefer to shoot my AR if possible.