What to bring to an Appleseed Event
Checklist
Not everything listed here is necessary. 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.
Personal items
A teachable attitude (most important thing) *
Elbow pads or shooting Jacket
Ground cover (Rug remnant works well)
A hat
Little notebook (those little 2.5 X 3.5 work well)
Pen
Sun Screen
Lots of water (Must stay hydrated)
Light Lunch
Snacks
Folding Chair (not necessary but nice)
Wet wipes
Bug spray
Aspirin or Ibuprofen
Necessary clothing for any kind of weather
Ear protection Muffs and plugs *
Eye protection *
Fred’s Guide to becoming a Rifleman (if you have it)
Gun related stuff
Rifle preferably zeroed for 25 meters
400+ rounds of the same type and brand of ammo
Sight adjustment tools
GI style web Sling
5 Mags unloaded if not more. 20rds works well if State law allows
Gun cleaning supplies and lube
Instructions for your rifle (if you have them)
Know your rifle
Something to cover your rifle to keep blowing sand or rain off it.
Staple gun (if you already have one)
Staples
Know the laws of the State you are going to and only bring that which is within the law
Back-up rifle (if you have one)
* Very important things