This is a traditional 25m Project Appleseed rifle event.
Both Centerfire and 22 Rimfire rifles are allowed at this event.
Address: Nestle Rd, Houghton Lake, MI 48629
Website: sites.google.com/site/houghtonlakesportsmensclub
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: None
Camping Available:
Houghton Lake State Park (primitive) 7 miles
Higgins Lake South State Park (improved) 15+ miles
Hotels:
Comfort Suites 989-422-4000 7 miles
Riviera Resort 989-366-5122 8 miles
Comfort Inn 989-422-7829 7 miles
Directions:
US 127 to M55 (exit 194) East 3.5 miles to TowerHill Rd., South .75 mile to Nestle Rd., .25 mile East to range gate.
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I-75 to M55 (exit 2227 West 12 miles to Towerhill Rds., South .75 mile to Nestle Rd., .25 mile to range gate.
GPS: 44.292048,-84.755187
State Laws to be aware of:
It is the responsibility of attendees to know and comply with all State and Federal Firearms Laws.
Misc:
Both centerfire and rimfire allowed.
Bring a lunch, snacks and plenty of drinking water.
NO Alcohol Permitted
For more information contact:
Name: MI State Coordinator Email Address: MI@appleseedinfo.org
Name: Private Message to "SteelThunder" on Appleseed forum
Instructors Resources: PDF
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