This is a Pistol Clinic. The Pistol Clinic teaches the fundamentals of pistol/handgun safety, accuracy, and many other topics.
You must be at least 18 years of age to attend a pistol event in the State of Pennsylvania.
Both 22LR and centerfire pistol cartridges are allowed at this event.
Address: 225 Gun Club Rd., Palmerton, PA 18071
Website: www.palmertonrgc.org/
Ladies Only for this event - No men please.
.22 pistols are highly recommended but bring what you have.
You will need a minimum of 250 rounds of ammunition and two magazines.
Adults Only (As Per AS)
**There is no loaner program with the Pistol events, so participants are required to bring a firearm.
This program is designed to lay the foundation for someone who seeks to learn defensive shooting.
Please Read: How to Prepare for an Event
Subject to state and local laws, Instructors at your event may have discounted .22 ammo available. Reach out to the contact at the bottom of this page for availability.
Range Fee: $5 per person - $15 for Pistol Clinics.
Camping Available:
60 “primitive” campsites onsite, potable water available.
If you plan on camping please use the contact list below to make arrangements.
Be warned! Several of the nearby offsite campgrounds are “clothing optional.”
Hotels:
Country Inn & Suites 4.5 miles away
1619 Interchange Rd
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 379-5066
Hampton Inn 5.3 miles away
877 Interchange Rd
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 377-3400
Mooney’s Motel 6.3 miles away
350 State Rd.
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 377-5080
Mahoning Inn 6.5 miles away
71 Blakeslee Blvd.
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 377-1600
Directions:
From I-476 North-South PA Turnpike
- Take exit 74 for US-209 toward Lehighton
- Keep right at fork - continue toward US-209/Interchange Rd 3.4mi
- Slight right at Stage Coach Rd W 0.4mi
- Right at Hazlewood Rd 0.1mi
- 2nd left onto Gun Club Rd 0.3mi
destination on left
From Stroudsburg and East
- Take US-209S toward Lehighton
- Turn Left at Hazlewood Rd 0.5mi
- Turn left at Gun Club Rd. 0.3mi
destination on left
GPS: 40.843694,-75.606466
State Laws to be aware of:
It is the responsibility of attendees to know and comply with all State and Federal Firearms Laws.
Misc:
We recommend bringing extra water and light snacks in addition to lunch.
All rifles cased and left in vehicle until after Safety Briefing and after you are instructed to bring them to the firing line. Pistols left in vehicle for entire event. No loaded firearms on the range unless on the firing line and load command has been given. Eye and ear protection required.
Most of the instruction will be at 25 meters. After the marksmanship improves, there may be an opportunity for 100 meter shooting.
No alcohol permitted
For more information contact:
Name: PA State Coordinator Email Address: PA@appleseedinfo.org
Instructors Resources: PDF
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