Safety Notice:  Rifles must be cased and left in vehicle until after the Safety Briefing. Do Not bring your firearms out until instructed to bring them to the firing line. No loaded firearms on the range unless on the firing line and load command has been given. Eye and ear protection required. No illegal firearms are allowed.

Range Fee: None.

Camping Available:

None on site, this is a Military Base. KOA in Manchester.


Hotels:

Microtel Inn & Suites (Official Appleseed Hotel – Ask for the APPLESEED DISCOUNT)
201 Expressway Drive (I-24 Exit 114), Manchester, TN 37355, (931) 723-7001 or 800-771-7171

Super 8 Manchester
2430 Hilsboro Blvd. (I-24 & US 41 at Exit 114), Manchester, TN. 37355-6535, (931)728-9720

Ramada Limited Manchester TN
2314 Hillsboro Blvd. (US 41 & I-24), Manchester, TN 37355, (931)728-0800


Directions:

Manchester is between Nashville and Chattanooga, TENN, on I-24.
From I-24 get off at exit 117 South East of Manchester, proceed west on Arnold AFB's Wattendorf Memorial Highway towards Tullahoma about 8-9 miles.  Watch for the signs for the AEDC Rifle Range and Tennessee National Guard Ranges and turn right on Rifle Range road. Once on the Rifle Range Road cross railroad tracks then about 1/8 to 1/4 mile turn right into the Rifle Range complex, there is a Vietnam era Armored Personnel Carrier on display just inside the gate. Follow the Appleseed Signs to the General Purpose Range

From Tullahoma, Tenn.  at the light on highway 55 as you are leaving Tullahoma turn tight on the AEDC Access Road which becomes Wattendorff Memorial Highway once on base, drive approx 2-3 miles, watch for the rifle range signs and turn left on Rifle Range Road. Cross a railroad track and a few hundred yards later turn right at the range entrance.

IMPORTANT – DRIVE SLOW ONCE INSIDE THE RANGE COMPLEX -There often are National Guard or Active Duty Military units training on other ranges in the complex and/or civilian NRA and CMP rifle competitions.   ALSO be aware that instructions that come with your EventBrite Registration may take you to City Hall in Manchester, several miles from the rifle range – Use the GPS location below.

GPS: N35 - 21.907 W86 - 7.616

State Laws to be aware of:

Tennessee State gun laws at the NRA: nraila.org/gun-laws/state-laws/tennessee.aspx
Tennessee State gun laws at GLBS: gunlawsbystate.com/#!/states/tennessee-gun-laws

It is the responsibility of attendees to know and comply with all Tennessee and Federal Firearms Laws.

Misc:

- Registration will be begin at 8 am, and instruction promptly at 8:30 am both days.

- Regular (not Long Range KD) Event:  This is a 25 meter event, so bring the 22s and gain valuable marksmanship skills without the expense of center fire.  Center fire is also welcome up to .30 caliber. Depending on schedule, shooters who earn their Rifleman patch may be able to shoot at 100 yards Sunday afternoon

Food at the Range:  None available at the range.  Shooters should plan to bring bag lunch, beverages (no alcohol allowed on the range), and snacks as needed.  A number of restaurants (sit-down and fast food) located in Tullahoma & Manchester, approximately 3-10 miles from range for breakfast or dinner.

For more information contact:

Name: Rusty on Appleseed Forum or Email Address: [email protected]