What to Bring to a Project Appleseed™ Event

Please download these quick guides to How to Prepare for our specialty events:

We compiled the list below from feedback of past Appleseed attendees. It includes those things that did or would have made their experience more enjoyable. Keep in mind that not all items are absolutely necessary. If there are critical difference between the below list and what’s needed in your local area, we’ll make every effort to reach out and let you know.

What to Bring

Item	25m Event	Rimfire KD	Known Distance	Appleseed Pistol Clinic
Personal Items for the Event
*A Teachable Attitude	X	X	X	X
*Ear protection	X	X	X	X
*Eye protection	X	X	X	X
Shooting mat or equivalent	X	X	X
Elbow pads	R	R	R
Weather-appropriate attire	X	X	X	X
Closed-toe shoes	X	X	X	X
Weather-appropriate hat	X	X	X	X
Sufficient water	X	X	X	X
Trail mix/high-protein snacks	R	R	R	R
Light, high-protein lunch	X	X	X	X
Folding chair	R	R	R	R
Wet wipes	R	R	R	R
Sunscreen and bug spray	R	R	R	R
Small notebook & pencil	X	X	X	X
Sharpie to mark targets	R	R	R	R
Rifle-specific Items for the Event
Rifle (see download for details)	X	X	X
Quality Pistol or Revolver (see download for details)	X
Either iron sights or scope.	X	X	X
Rifle Ammo (2-days/1-day)	400/200	450/250	400/200
Pistol Ammo (2-days/1-day)	500/250
Two magazines (spares are nice to have)	X	X	X	X
Four speed loaders (revolvers only)	X
USGI style cotton web sling, 1 ¼” wide	X	X	X
Sight adjustment tool	X (if applicable)
Firearm cleaning kit and oil	R	R	R	R
Trash bag and light-colored towel	R	R	R	R
Pushpins or a staple gun & staples	X	X	X	X
Firearm operator’s manual & sight/scope manual, if you have them	R	R	R	R
Case for rifle or pistol	R	R	R	R
X = Needed
R = Recommended

Rifle Requirements

1. Legal fully automatic rifles are welcome in our classes so long as they are only used in semi-automatic mode.
2. Legal suppressors (also known as silencers) are welcome in our classes.
3. Legal short barreled rifles (SBRs) may be permitted on our lines at the discretion of the event Shoot Boss.
4. Pistol Caliber Carbines chambered up to 45ACP are permitted at our 25m events.
5. Pistol Caliber Carbines are unsuitable and not authorized for any Known Distance Event.
6. AR15-type pistols (with or without stabilizing brace) are NOT permitted in our rifle classes.

Shooters are expected to comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws. We ensure our events are conducted in accordance with host range policies.

Ready your equipment

Be prepared for blowing sand and dust, rain, mud all those weather conditions a rifleman would have to generally put up with.
In event of blowing sand and dust, you’ll need to totally degrease your rifle. Any lube should be a dry lube, like graphite. Be ready to protect your rifle with a plastic rifle bag or a simple waterproof wrap for the action.
Be ready to protect ammo and mags from the same weather. Ziplock bags are great for this.
Again, be prepared. You should function-test your rifle and, if possible, have it zeroed for 25 meters. Doing so will leave you properly sighted for the 25m AQT.
It’s a good idea to get down into the prone position and dry-fire ten shots “by the numbers.” If you will do this three times a week, you’ll be way ahead of everyone else. Hey, while you’re at it, put a GI web sling on your rifle, and get it adjusted so it supports the rifle in prone, too.
Practice at home is a GREAT way to prep for arriving at the range. By doing so your range time will be FAR more productive.

Special Equipment Considerations:

1. Due to a firearms safety bulletin, .17HMR semi-automatic rifles are not recommended.

2. We are pleased to announce that Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22 firearms may be used at Project Appleseed clinics beginning August 1st, 2021. However, owners must comply with the Smith & Wesson Safety Alert. We will make every effort to have a S&W Bolt Inspection Gauge on-hand for owners to check their bolts for compliance. You are encouraged to check the following links to the Smith & Wesson websites for information about the issues and how to check the M&P 15-22 bolt to determine that it is within specification:

3. An additional Liability Waiver will also need to be signed by any student at a Project Appleseed clinic who chooses to use a semi-automatic .17HMR rifle or a Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22 firearm.

4. At many locations, loaner firearms may be available. To request loaner equipment, send an email with your name and event date/city/state to loaners@appleseedinfo.org. Do not wait until the last minute to ask. Loaners are limited and provided on a first come/first served basis. You will be required to provide your own ammunition.