Appleseed Event
Both Centerfire and 22 Rimfire rifles are allowed at this event.
Address: 3462 Fish Hatchery Rd, Gaston, SC
Website: www.midcarolinarifleclub.com
Please Read: How to Prepare for an Event
Firearms 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 or handgun cartridges over .45 cal are allowed.
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/
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: $10.00 per person for the weekend.
Camping Available:
No Camping Available
Hotels:
Country Inn and Suites 2245 Airport Blvd, Cayce, SC 29033. 7.4
miles.
Courtyard by Marriott. 1125 Fort Congaree Trail, Cayce, SC 29033. 8.2 miles.
Plenty of hotels in the area.
Directions:
3462 Fish Hatchery Rd. Gaston, SC 29053
From I-26 East
Coming from Greenville-Spartanburg area or I-20 East to I-26 East Take exit 115 and take a right off the exit ramp (toward Swansea). At the traffic light at the top of the hill take a right onto Fish Hatchery Road. After about 5 miles, you will come to a stop sign, and a road sign that indicates Busbee Rd to the left, and Fish Hatchery Rd to the right. Turn Right. Once you pass Forest Manor Mobile Home Park, look for a dirt road to the left.
From I-26 West
Coming from Charleston, Orangeburg or I-95 South Take exit 115 and take a left from the exit ramp (toward Swansea). Go under the interstate and continue to the traffic light at the top of the hill. Take a right onto Fish Hatchery Road. After about 5 miles, you will come to a stop sign, and a road sign that indicates Busbee Rd to the left, and Fish Hatchery Rd to the right. Turn Right. Once you pass Forest Manor Mobile Home Park, look for a dirt road to the left.
From I-77 South Coming from Charlotte or I-20 West (Exit 76) to I-77 South As you approach the I-77 and I-26 interchange, you will see a sign for Exit 1 (Cayce). Exit here (before getting to I-26). At the end of the exit ramp, at the traffic light, proceed straight onto Fish Hatchery Road. After about 5 miles, you will come to a stop sign, and a road sign that indicates Busbee Rd to the left, and Fish Hatchery Rd to the right. Turn Right. Once you pass Forest Manor Mobile Home Park, look for a dirt road to the left.
See map on range website.
GPS: 33.869146,-81.129613
State Laws to be aware of:
It is the responsibility of attendees to know and comply with all State and Federal Firearms Laws.
Misc:
.22’s and centerfire. 25 meter and 200 meter available.
Range rules require eye and ear protection for all people. Parents of minor children please contact Shoot Boss of event prior to event to receive information that will help the child enjoy the Appleseed experience.
No alcohol permitted.
For more information contact:
Name: SC State Coordinator Email Address: SC@appleseedinfo.org
Name: conct TAZDevil or DEH on the Appleseed forum
Instructors Resources: PDF
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