The role of marksmanship in preserving American liberty

Owning a gun is a fundamental right protected by the Second Amendment. But the Appleseed Project believes Americans should not just own guns, they need to be trained how to use them. To that end, the North Carolina-based non-profit organization trains Americans to accurately shoot a man-size target up to 500 yards away. According to its founder, Jack Dailey, it is a skill that is fundamental to protect the liberty of all Americans. The Appleseed Project has already trained 25,000 people and expects to have 7,000 more clients by year’s end.

Freelance journalist Mattathias Schwartz profiled the Appleseed Project for The New York Times Magazine. We talk with Schwartz and Dailey about the organization and its philosophies.