What to Bring to an Appleseed Shoot
This list was compiled from the experience of those who have attended an Appleseed. It includes those things that did or would have made their experience more enjoyable. Remember that you need to bring whatever it takes to learn to shoot better.
Some items are optional, but most will help you be more comfortable - and some will make it easier to learn to shoot.
Personal Items
* A DESIRE TO LEARN AND IMPROVE AND A TEACHABLE ATTITUDE (MOST IMPORTANT THING)
* Ear Protection – Anti-sound Ear Muffs (electronic recommended) and/or Ear Plugs.
* Eye Protection (Poly-carbonate prescription glasses may be OK. Clear shooting glasses recommended)
* 4’ Wide Shooting Mat (Rug remnants are low cost. Thick cushions NOT recommended.)
*Tarp (For under the shooting mat to catch spent casings—makes cleanup much easier.)
*Elbow Pads or Elbow-padded Shooting Jacket will be helpful but not required.
*Multiple Layers of Protective Clothing—Long Sleeves and Long Pants—Do not dress for the beach.
*Weather-appropriate Hat
*Sun Screen
*Water—You must stay hydrated.
*Trail Mix or High-protein Snacks (Protein is fuel. Sugary carbohydrates may make you sleepy.)
*Light, High-protein Lunch (Lunch may be provided by host for reasonable cost—check the shoot Event
*Folding Chair
* Small folding Table (if you have one)
* Pop Up canopy (if available)
*Wet Wipes
*Bug Spray
*Aspirin or Ibuprofen
*Little Notebook & Number 2 Pencils and/or “Space” Pen or Sharpie
Gun-related Items
* Rifle (Recommended: Semi-auto .22LR with detachable magazines (2 necessary, 4 if possible).
* Ammunition: 300 rounds, minimum, of the same type and brand of ammo if possible (if you can bring an extra 300 rounds in case time allows for more shooting - better to have too much than not enough)
*GI Style, 1 ¼”-wide, “Web” Sling (Available at the Appleseed store)
*Sighting Device on Rifle (Recommended: fully adjustable for both elevation and windage; scopes OK)
*Sight Adjustment Tools (Hardware for adjusting sights AND directions for the number of MOA per click)
*Gun Cleaning Supplies (Boresnake recommended.)
*Trash Bag (For covering your rifle to keep blowing sand, snow, or rain off it)
*Large Push-pin Tacks or a Staple Gun & Staples
This list contains the recommended gear used at an Appleseed Event. If your missing something that's OK. We work as a team at Appleseeds so most likely someone there will be more then willing to share.
....and surely I left something out.
This list was compiled from the experience of those who have attended an Appleseed. It includes those things that did or would have made their experience more enjoyable. Remember that you need to bring whatever it takes to learn to shoot better.
Some items are optional, but most will help you be more comfortable - and some will make it easier to learn to shoot.
Personal Items
* A DESIRE TO LEARN AND IMPROVE AND A TEACHABLE ATTITUDE (MOST IMPORTANT THING)
* Ear Protection – Anti-sound Ear Muffs (electronic recommended) and/or Ear Plugs.
* Eye Protection (Poly-carbonate prescription glasses may be OK. Clear shooting glasses recommended)
* 4’ Wide Shooting Mat (Rug remnants are low cost. Thick cushions NOT recommended.)
*Tarp (For under the shooting mat to catch spent casings—makes cleanup much easier.)
*Elbow Pads or Elbow-padded Shooting Jacket will be helpful but not required.
*Multiple Layers of Protective Clothing—Long Sleeves and Long Pants—Do not dress for the beach.
*Weather-appropriate Hat
*Sun Screen
*Water—You must stay hydrated.
*Trail Mix or High-protein Snacks (Protein is fuel. Sugary carbohydrates may make you sleepy.)
*Light, High-protein Lunch (Lunch may be provided by host for reasonable cost—check the shoot Event
*Folding Chair
* Small folding Table (if you have one)
* Pop Up canopy (if available)
*Wet Wipes
*Bug Spray
*Aspirin or Ibuprofen
*Little Notebook & Number 2 Pencils and/or “Space” Pen or Sharpie
Gun-related Items
* Rifle (Recommended: Semi-auto .22LR with detachable magazines (2 necessary, 4 if possible).
* Ammunition: 300 rounds, minimum, of the same type and brand of ammo if possible (if you can bring an extra 300 rounds in case time allows for more shooting - better to have too much than not enough)
*GI Style, 1 ¼”-wide, “Web” Sling (Available at the Appleseed store)
*Sighting Device on Rifle (Recommended: fully adjustable for both elevation and windage; scopes OK)
*Sight Adjustment Tools (Hardware for adjusting sights AND directions for the number of MOA per click)
*Gun Cleaning Supplies (Boresnake recommended.)
*Trash Bag (For covering your rifle to keep blowing sand, snow, or rain off it)
*Large Push-pin Tacks or a Staple Gun & Staples
This list contains the recommended gear used at an Appleseed Event. If your missing something that's OK. We work as a team at Appleseeds so most likely someone there will be more then willing to share.
....and surely I left something out.