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Welcome Shooter, to the September edition of The Liberty Pole, Project Appleseed’s newsletter.
We have a great newsletter in store for you this month! We have a monthly drawing, an event highlight from Littleton, New Hampshire, a history article about The First Continental Congress, a Membership Drive, and more! As always, thank you for reading. Now, on to the newsletter...
"Shooters! Your Preparation Period Begins Now!" |
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Words from the Founding Fathers |
"God grant, that not only the Love of Liberty, but a thorough Knowledge of the Rights of Man, may pervade all the Nations of the Earth, so that a Philosopher may set his Foot anywhere on its Surface, and say, 'This is my Country.'"
Benjamin Franklin
Letter to David Hartley (December 4, 1789); reported in Albert H. Smyth, ed.,
The Writings of Benjamin Franklin (1907), Volume 10, p. 72;
often quoted as, "Where liberty dwells, there is my country." |
Project Appleseed is having a drawing each month in 2025! Prizes will include $1,000 in gift cards from Palmetto State Armory!
How can you participate? Simply register for an event. That's pretty much it! All adults who attend one of our events in 2025 up to the month of November will be entered automatically in the drawing the following month!
We will announce winners via live drawings on our YouTube channel. Tune in on September 2nd at 8 PM EST/7 PM CST for our next drawing!
Click HERE for more details! |
September's Event Highlight |
This month, I wanted to give a shout-out to one of our recent Known Distance Clinics, this one was in Littleton, NH, on August 9-10, 2025. Below are some words from the Shoot Boss, Lupis42:
""Of course I'm happy, I'm an American on a rifle range."
There's nothing quite like waiting on the line, rifle ready and magazine in hand, waiting for the magic word to send those full-powered rounds down range. This weekend contained plenty of that, in one of the most beautiful ranges New England has to offer. [...]"
Click HERE to read the rest of the article and enjoy many more pictures! |
September's History:
First Continental Congress |
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This month, we wanted to tell the story of the First Continental Congress. Below is a sample of this month's exciting article from our resident historian, AH1Tom.
"After the Boston Tea Party and hoping to make an example out of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, Parliament passed the Coercive Acts, better known in the colonies as the Intolerable Acts. These acts were meant to punish the colonies, specifically Boston. They included the closure of Boston's port to commerce until the East India Company was fully compensated for the destroyed tea, the appointment of a military governor for Massachusetts, the replacement of the colony's elected council with an appointed one, and the provision that all royal officials accused of a crime could be tried in England or another colony rather than in Massachusetts. Watching the punishment Parliament was inflicting on Boston, the other colonies realized something had to be done; if Massachusetts lost its liberties, they all would.[...]"
Click HERE to read the rest and join the discussion!
[Image source: Architect of the Capitol; Allyn Cox Mural in oil on Canvas 1973-1974 Great Experiment Hall Cox Corridors, Public Domain.] |
Stay connected with the forum |
The Project Appleseed Forum is a great place to stay connected. It isn't just a place for After Action Reports from previous events. Although we have a ton of those. It is also a great place to find Deals and Steals. And as the name forum suggests, it's a great place for discussions. Our Skill Sets of Shooting board is an awesome place for trading Rifleman knowledge. And swing on by The Buckman Tavern if you haven't yet. The Buckman Tavern is our open discussion board for Appleseed Instructors, supporters, and friends. |
20th Anniversary Membership Drive |
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It's time we talked about a seriously under-utilized offering: The RWVA Membership!
Memberships are super awesome!
You get a very cool welcome packet.
Along with participation in Appleseed events, it qualifies you for access to CMP-sold ammunition and firearms, like surplus M1 Garands and 1911s.
AND... drumroll please... RWVA Members get 35% Off ALL Project Appleseed Clinic formats for the duration of their memberships!
Memberships are available in One-year, Five-year, and Lifetime levels.
Memberships are VERY reasonably priced, and can pay for themselves in as little as ONE discounted event ticket.
One-year - $35
Five-year - $99
Lifetime - $599
Appleseed Volunteer Lifetime - $499
Effective February 1st, we have a special incentive! All Lifetime and 5-year memberships purchased in 2025 will receive in their welcome packet one of our beautiful new 20th Anniversary/250th Anniversary Commemorative Coins, while supplies last! These hand-enameled coins are 3mm thick and 2" in diameter. As a nod to legendary silversmith Paul Revere, they have an antique silver finish.
You can get your membership at RWVA Memberships What are you waiting for?
NOW FOR THE FINE PRINT:
RWVA Memberships are for Individuals. Any discounts can only be utilized for the named member. Project Appleseed reserves the right to request membership cards at event check-in.
RWVA Membership packets are mailed out twice a month. Instructions for redeeming your event discounts will be included in your packet.
You can follow the thread on the forum HERE. |
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A descendant of the original Whole Kit & Caboodle cleaning kit is the Tactical Cleaning Kit, named as such before tactical came to mean what it does today. Made with pride in Lyons Falls, NY, this is more aptly a universal gun cleaning kit.
This kit includes:
- 100% cotton 2" & 3" patches (10 each), 3 slotted tips & 2 patch savers®
- Six firearm-specific bronze bore brushes with size marked on brush stem (.22/.223, .270, .30/.308/30-06/30-30, .38/9mm, .45 cal, 12 ga)
- 8" and 30" aircraft-grade Memory-Flex® cables and thread connector for proper Breech-to-Muzzle® cleaning
- 34" aircraft-grade Memory-Flex® cable (5-40 thread) with slotted tip is small enough to clean .17 caliber firearms
- Small & large obstruction removers knock out mud, snow, & stuck casings
- T-handle quickly attaches to cable for added comfort
- Also includes chamber flag, 0.5 fl. oz. Shooter's Choice FP-10 Lubricant Elite® CLP & instruction manual
- All items packed neatly in a 4"x4"x2.5" soft pack case
- No Nonsense Warranty
- Made in the USA
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Swing by the Appleseed Store and see all the goodies we have in store for you! Don't worry, the puns are free!
Limited Edition 'Dressier' Appleseed polo shirts are available in Black only. 60/40 cotton/poly material. Get yours today!
The ever-popular Project Appleseed shooting mat, custom-designed Project Appleseed shooting mat is perfect for Appleseed events, competitions, long-range shooting, varmint hunting, lounging on the beach, or under a sleeping bag. We looked at other mats and made changes, especially for Appleseed shooters. Easy-to-clean surface with waterproof bottom coating. Just-right 1/2" thick cushioning.
Paul Revere's Ride is the single best historical source for all the stories you hear at an Appleseed event. Thoroughly footnoted, including a valuable and detailed Appendix. A highly acclaimed and deeply engaging read.
Hats! We have a very nice variety of hats for representing Appleseed on and off the range.
As always, ALL proceeds go to support Project Appleseed. |
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Upcoming Special Interest Events |
We have TONS of upcoming events lined up all across the country. Below are just a few of the special interest events that we want to mention. These include just a sample of the upcoming Rifleman Boot Camps, Known Distance Clinics, Rimfire Known Distance Clinics, Ladyseeds, and Pistol Clinics. Reserve your spot today!
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One Minute to Help Preserve Our Nation |
It takes just one minute to write a simple postcard, email, or letter to our representatives to make a difference in preserving our nation. Although you will likely never convince a representative who is dead set on a position, they simply need to know that folks back home are for or against an issue and are watching them. Studies have shown that with just 10-12 letters, representatives on the state level can be swayed. With as few as 50 letters, some federal representatives can be swayed. Not bad for a minute's worth of work once or twice a week. This link www.usa.gov can provide contact information for your State and Federal Representatives.
Find out more HERE. |
Want to Support Project Appleseed? |
If you'd like to support Project Appleseed, there are plenty of ways to do so. You can buy tickets, buy store items, or make a 100% tax-deductible donation. We accept and are appreciative of all donations. Of course, the thing valued above all is TIME. Volunteers; those that can give up their time and help us out, in whatever capacity it may be, are what this program runs on. |
Partnership with "Right to Bear" |
Concealed carry/self-defense insurance options have grown in recent years. Appleseed has partnered with one of these groups - Right to Bear (RTB).
"When you become a Right To Bear Member, your dollars are helping to fund our God-given right to freedom. A portion of every dollar we [RTB] earn is given back to the causes that support organizations that fight for First Amendment Religious Freedom, Freedom of Speech, Second Amendment Right to Bear Arms, Sanctity of Life, and the needs of our Veterans and First Responders."
You can visit Right to Bear HERE |
Thank you! Let's stay in touch! |
Thank you again for reading and being a part of Project Appleseed!
In Liberty,
Roswell "Ross" Crutchfield
Project Appleseed - a 501(c)3 Organization
Lead Newsletter Editor
Senior Instructor |
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