Appleseed Project

“A firearm is a tool you hope to keep in the toolbox.” – Guy Gibb, Master Instructor

Guns are an important part of American history and culture. They were crucial in securing and maintaining the country’s independence. While the Constitution protects gun ownership, it does not teach proper usage.

This is where the Appleseed Project comes in. The group aims to teach gun owners how to safely operate their guns, while imparting participants with an understanding of the sacrifices that allowed them to have guns at all.

I spent some time at an Appleseed shoot in Osage Beach, MO in October 2009.

Photos after the break.

11 thoughts on “Appleseed Project”

FM on December 19, 2009 at 10:07 am said:

Irene,
Thank you for sharing your work online. The private Appleseed Project does a job that in other countries is also done, but is institutionalized- that is, the government organizes and funds basic marksmanship. It is very gratifying to see Americans learning to use firearms properly, effectively, and within the context of Liberty and American history. The fact that this is possible at all tells me that we still have considerable Liberty, and that we do well to cultivate that same Liberty so that our grandchildren may also enjoy it.
May you find great success in your field.

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Greybeard on December 19, 2009 at 10:15 am said:

Great job Irene!

You did a fine job of capturing the spirit of Appleseed. We enjoyed having you out.

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Pappy on December 19, 2009 at 11:36 am said:

Irene; Well done. I am glad to have met you. Please if we can ever help you in any way, let us know. You are welcome at any of our shoots, Pappy

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Kevin Nolen on December 21, 2009 at 9:29 pm said:

Irene,
What a great video clip. Missouri Carry THANK YOU for supplying the link for me to watch it.

Cannoncocker

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Johnny Stewart on December 23, 2009 at 9:30 pm said:

When this video ended, I felt cheated. It’s wonderful! But I want more! So much more! It’s like watching a GREAT MOVIE that ends way too soon. Irene! IRENE give us MORE!! You’ve done a beautiful job with this, and have a future telling the Appleseed story and maybe you should do “The Story of April 19th”. Do you need donations? Let us know!

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Another D.O.M. on December 30, 2009 at 9:20 pm said:

I’d love to have a copy of this video we can show from a laptop or mini DVD player at our Appleseed info tables at gun shows. Can you make this happen?
Thanx!
Another D.O.M.
Appleseed, NY

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Chester Misener on January 9, 2010 at 6:03 pm said:

Thank you for the great job you did documenting the October Appleseed at Osage Beach. I was there and had great time in spite of the weather. Could I buy a copy or two of your video to show to friends? Thank you again.
Chester

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Aftermath on April 6, 2010 at 8:00 pm said:

Great job Irene!
It was an exceptional pleasure to meet you in Osage.
Perhaps we shall meet again some day… On the Appleseed Trail?
Keep it up!

Alex

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friedenmeister on April 26, 2010 at 12:37 am said:

excellent clip. Please make another.

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MemaJean on April 28, 2010 at 10:29 am said:

Hey Irene, you are really a tremendous hit! Great job, so glad to have met you….Jean Hillemann

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