Project Appleseed clinics offer family-friendly, safe, fun, low-cost, hands-on activities that require no special rifles or equipment. Youth learn safe firearm handling and the fundamentals of rifle marksmanship, while adults refine their marksmanship skills. And everyone enjoys target shooting and learning about the important people and events of the first day of the Revolutionary War.

The next Project Appleseed event is May 5th and 6th at the Muskegon Pistol and Rifle Club, 5700 Crystal Lake Rd. in Holton. Another event is planned for August 25th and 26th.

Participants will learn the four safety rules, the six steps to firing the shot, steady hold factors, and "natural point of aim." Attendees also learn about the critical events of April 19, 1775, including the capture of Paul Revere by British Redcoats, which side fired the first shots at Lexington Green, the tragic events that occurred at Concord's North Bridge, and about the obscure location where the War of Independence actually began.

Pre-Registration fees are very affordable: FREE for Active Duty Military, Guard and Reserve; FREE for peace officers, elected officials, and individuals with disabilities; $5.00 for youth (under 21); $10.00 for women; and $70.00 for all others. Participants supply their own rifles and ammunition. However, if someone does not have a rifle, one may be supplied if instructors are notified beforehand.

Project Appleseed welcomes attendance by all individuals regardless of experience level, political affiliation, gender, religion, or disability. There is also an Adaptive Appleseed program to accommodate individuals with disabilities. In 2012, clinics run from March through December and events are planned within a couple of hours drive of every Michiganian. Shoot locations and dates can be found at http://www.appleseedinfo.org/search-states.html

About Project Appleseed -- Project Appleseed is a nationwide activity of The Revolutionary War Veterans Association, a 501(c)(3) all volunteer, non-partisan, non-profit organization, dedicated to teaching every American our shared heritage and history as well as traditional rifle marksmanship skills. Get more info at http://www.appleseedinfo.org/