Tangipahoa Sheriff's Shooting Range
Amite, LA
Address: David Briggs Dr. at Storey Rd, Amite, LA
Website: www.tpso.org
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: 25
Camping Available:
Not onsite. Nearby at Natalbany Creek on Hwy 16 (phone- 985-748-4311)
and at Sweetwater on N. Cooper in Loranger, LA (phone - 985-878-6868).
Hotels:
Comfort Inn, on Oak St in Amite (985-748-5550)
Colonial Inn, on Hwy 16 in Amite (985-748-3202)
Directions:
From Interstate 55, take Exit #40 (LA 40/Independence); proceed East on LA 40 for 1.3 miles; turn Left (North) onto US-51; proceed for 4.6 miles; Turn Right onto Storey Rd. Signs to the Range will be posted (the road jogs left and then turns right; the range is at the end of the road on the left).
GPS: 30.707941,-90.510314
State Laws to be aware of:
It is the responsibility of attendees to know and comply with all Louisiana and Federal Firearms Laws.
Misc:
Centerfire welcome - bring your .22 and save on ammo costs - or bring both.
The firing line is not covered; pop-up tents welcome. There is no food or drink service on site so bring your own lunch.
No alcohol permitted.
For more information contact:
Name: LA State Coordinator Email Address: LA@appleseedinfo.org Phone: 225-978-1022
Name: Dan Plunkett - PM LawDog on the Appleseed Forum Email Address: dplunkett@cox.net Phone: 504-701-4167
Instructors Resources: PDF