World Shooting and Recreational Complex
Sparta, IL
Address: One Main Event Lane, Suite 510, Sparta, IL, Sparta, IL
Website: dnr.state.il.us/worldshooting
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: 40
Camping Available:
The Complex offers scenic camping areas as well as standard sites with electric, water and sewer. Available April through November 1.
Hotels:
Holiday Inn Express Inn and Suites in Sparta
Best Western in Sparta
Moody Manor Bed ‘n Breakfast in Sparta
Best Western Reids Inn in Chester, Il about 15 mi. from Sparta
Super 8 in Pinckneyville, Il about 20 mi. from Sparta
Microtel Inn N Suites, St. Genevieve about 22 mi. from Sparta
Directions:
5 miles north of Sparta on Illinois State Route 4, turn west onto county road 18.
See map on google.
Also download a map.
GPS: ,
State Laws to be aware of:
It is the responsibility of attendees to know and comply with all Illinois and Federal Firearms Laws.
Check Local Laws Here http://www.isp.state.il.us/foid/ (http://www.isp.state.il.us/foid/), http://dnr.state.il.us/publications/pdf/00000124.pdf (http://dnr.state.il.us/publications/pdf/00000124.pdf)
Misc:
Centerfire OK.
The World Shooting and Recreational Complex is near three airports and less than 50 miles from three metropolitan areas including St. Louis, MO.
For more information contact:
Name: IL State Coordinator Email Address: IL@appleseedinfo.org
Instructors Resources: PDF