Episode 204. Project Appleseed:  Rediscovering Our Heritage

<p><strong>Show Notes</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Episode 204. Project Appleseed:  Rediscovering Our Heritage</strong></p><p><br></p><p>In this final edition from the NRA Annual Meeting in Houston, Texas, host Alex Ooley sits down with Tom Kehoe, Chairman of the Board for Project Appleseed. They discuss how Project Appleseed bridges the gap between traditional marksmanship and American civic history, focusing on the events of April 19, 1775. Tom shares the organization&#39;s history—from its origins with &quot;Fred&#39;s Rifle Stocks&quot; to its current status as a national non-profit that has trained over 200,000 people.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p>00:00 Introduction to the NRA Meeting and Guest</p><p>00:16 Project Appleseed&#39;s Presence at the NRA Show</p><p>01:28 Background and Mission of Project Appleseed</p><p>02:35 Historical Significance of April 19, 1775</p><p>04:05 Heritage, Heritage, Heritage: The American Revolution</p><p>05:23 Shared Heritage and American Unity</p><p>06:01 Civic Education and Community Involvement</p><p>07:03 Origins of Project Appleseed and Its Evolution</p><p>09:36 Marksmanship Programs and Instructor Training</p><p>12:02 Expanding to Pistol and Youth Programs</p><p>14:38 Inclusive Community and Volunteer Efforts</p><p>15:59 How to Find and Participate in Appleseed Events</p><p>17:27 What to Expect at an Appleseed Shoot</p><p>20:30 The Structure of a Typical Appleseed Event</p><p>22:03 Event Duration, Cost, and Equipment Needs</p><p>24:02 Youth and Accessibility in Appleseed Programs</p><p>25:30 The Importance of Heritage and Responsibility</p><p>29:36 The Shot Heard Around the World and Its Legacy</p><p>30:54 Reviving the Spirit of Liberty and Heritage</p><p>31:04 Closing Remarks and Call to Action</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Official Website</strong>:<a href="https://appleseedinfo.org"> </a><a href="http://appleseedinfo.org"><u>Appleseedinfo.org</u></a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Social Media:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/projectappleseed"><u>https://www.facebook.com/projectappleseed</u></a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://x.com/AppleseedNation"><u>https://x.com/AppleseedNation</u></a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/project_appleseed/"><u>https://www.instagram.com/project_appleseed/</u></a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@AppleseedNation"><u>https://www.youtube.com/@AppleseedNation</u></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Book Recommendation</strong>: <em>Paul Revere&#39;s Ride</em> by David Hackett Fischer</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Paul-Reveres-David-Hackett-Fischer/dp/0195098315"><u>https://www.amazon.com/Paul-Reveres-David-Hackett-Fischer/dp/0195098315</u></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Sponsor</strong>: Beretta Holding (https://berettaholding.com/)</p><p><br></p><ul><li><p><strong>The Mission</strong>: Project Appleseed is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to returning the U.S. to a &quot;nation of riflemen&quot; and ensuring the history of the American Revolution is passed down through hearts and minds.</p></li><li><p><strong>The &quot;Three Strikes&quot; of History</strong>: Tom recounts the pivotal moments of Lexington and Concord, explaining why April 19th was a &quot;death sentence&quot; for the colonists who chose to stand against the British regulars.</p></li><li><p><strong>Marksmanship Training</strong>:</p></li><ul><li><p><strong>25-Meter Program</strong>: Using scaled targets to simulate shooting at 100, 200, 300, and 400 yards.</p></li><li><p><strong>The AQT</strong>: The &quot;Appleseed Qualification Test,&quot; a timed program of fire from standing, sitting/kneeling, and prone positions.</p></li><li><p><strong>New Pistol Program</strong>: Developed to reach a wider audience in areas where long-distance ranges are unavailable.</p></li></ul><li><p><strong>The &quot;Red Hat&quot; Standard</strong>: Becoming an instructor requires approxim