Arnold Air Force Base Rifle Range
Manchester, TN
Address: Rifle Range Road, Manchester, TN
When/Where/Type/Notes:
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Both Centerfire and 22 Rimfire allowed at this range
Effective August 1st, 2021, The Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22 rifle can again now be used at Project Appleseed clinics. Check details on our How to Prepare page: https://appleseedinfo.org/how-to-prepare/
Please Read: How to Prepare for an Event
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. Some ranges are .22 rimfire only. At ranges that allow centerfire no rifle cartridges over 8mm cal are allowed.
Range Fee: None
Capacity: 24
Camping Available:
None on site, this is a Military Base. KOA in Manchester
Hotels:
Microtel Inn & Suites
201 Expressway Drive
I-24 Exit 114
Manchester, TN 37355
(931) 723-7001 or 800-771-7171
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 MP Range
From Tullahoma, Tenn. at the light on highway 55 as you are leaving Tullahoma turn right on the AEDC Access Road which becomes Wattendorf 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. Please use directions printed above. Using the address for directions will instruct you to go through the military base...which isn't permitted.
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State Laws to be aware of:
It is the responsibility of attendees to know and comply with all Tennessee and Federal Firearms Laws.
Misc:
For Pistol Clinics: A centerfire pistol up to .45 caliber, especially your carry pistol, is preferred. If you bring a 22, you will gain valuable marksmanship skills without the expense of centerfire ammunition. However, you will not get the chance to practice getting used to recoil...which is a vital skill. If you have both types, bring them.
For Rifle Events: This is a 25 meter event, so bring the 22s and gain valuable
marksmanship skills without the expense of center fire.
No alcohol permitted
For more information contact:
Name: TN State Coordinator Email Address: TN@appleseedinfo.org
Instructors Resources: PDF