Heartland Public Shooting Park
Grand Island, NE
Address: 6788 W. Husker Highway, Grand Island, NE
Website: www.heartlandpublicshootingpark.com
When/Where/Type/Notes:
Date | Register Online | Appleseed Type | Event 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: $10 a day per person.
Capacity: 20
Camping Available:
Primitive camping available on site. 9 spots only. $45 per night
Grand Island KOA, www.KOA.com, 402-886-2249
Hastings Campground, link, 402-462-5261
Other camping at State Rec Areas
Hotels:
Holiday Inn Express, 7838 US Hwy 281, Grand Island, NE. 308-384- 5006
Days Inn, 2620 N Diers Ave, Grand Island, NE. 800-325-2525
Super 8 Motel, 2603 S Locust, Grand Island, NE. 308-384-4380
Comfort Inn, 3535 W State St, Grand Island, NE. 308-381-7788
Motel 6, 7301 Boselman Ave, Grand Island, NE. 308-384-6666
There are many other motels in the area also.
Directions:
From the I80, Grand Island exit take Hwy 281 north about 6.7 miles to Hwy 30. Turn westbound and go about 3.2 miles to W Husker Hwy. Turn west and go about 2 miles to the main entrance.
From I80 Alda exit take spur 40C north about 5.5 miles to Hwy 30. Turn eastbound and go about 2.8 miles to W Husker Hwy. Turn westbound and go about 2 miles to main entrance. Watch for signs.
GPS: 40.895968,-98.474437
State Laws to be aware of:
It is the responsibility of attendees to know and comply with all Nebraska and Federal Firearms Laws.
Misc:
This is a 25 meter shoot. With a limit of 20, preregistration is very strongly encouraged.
Please no steel core ammunition.
Camping on site is presumed to be first come, first served. Some fees do apply. Plan accordingly. Also plenty of drinking water, bug spray and sun block highly recommended. Weekend hours of operation are being extended for this event. It can get pretty cold October- January, make sure you dress accordingly. A warm coat is recommended.
NO Alcohol Permitted
For more information contact:
Name: NE State Coordinator Email Address: NE@appleseedinfo.org
Name: Melisa Davis - Private Message to "SisaLee81" on the Appleseed Forum Email Address: sisadavis@gmail.com
Name: Range info Phone: 308-385-5048
Instructors Resources: PDF