” What's a rifleman?
In short, a rifleman is an armed American, trained in the tradition of American Liberty. It's a man who has learned to shoot a rifle accurately — accurate enough to score "expert" on the Army Qualification Course. Until you can do that, you're considered a "Cook," unprepared and unqualified to carry a rifle on the firing line of freedom. But after attending an Appleseed AQT shoot, you'll have the credentials necessary to be a true rifleman, and will understand the critical need for defending freedom in this country.” That is a direct quote from the RWVA Appleseed Project most exceptional and exceedingly educational website.
We are one of the few countries, if not the only country, with a historical precedent for being a nation of riflemen. Marksmanship has literally made the United States, from initial colonization to current times. Our citizen’s skill with arms has repeatedly secured not only our own safety and freedom but also that of millions of human beings throughout the world.
The notorious Japanese Admiral, Isoroku Yamamoto, while reporting to his government, prior to WWII, on a possible west coast invasion, stated, “You cannot invade the mainland United States. There would be a rifle behind each blade of grass.” Need I say more?
With that said, I would like to greatly encourage everyone to investigate and, if possible, attend an Appleseed Project Event. Should you have any reservations regarding the project or the RWVA peruse Sam’s post for starters – Appleseed and remember, Sam does not impress easily.
For further information:
Appleseed Project and RWVA (Revolutionary War Veterans Association) Website Learn why 19 April 1775 is so very important.
Appleseed Project/RWVA Forum Outstanding source for information about the RWVA, the project, and all things rifle related and then some.
Fred’s Stocks Apparently Fred is the man behind Appleseed. Check the “articles” and the “Fred’s columns” at this site.
I am not sure what more I can say at this time to rouse your interest in this issue. As for myself, I plan on attend an event as soon as possible. Lord knows this cook’s assistants shooting skills could certainly use a thorough tune-up.
Before I part, I would like to thank members Garand69, who enlightened us to the Appleseed Project originally, BM59Fan, and Sam, who attended a session in New Mexico and thus enabled Sam to write his interesting review of the project as a whole. You guys are great and thank you very much.
