Smitty's Sports/Gaines Gunworks
Gaines, PA
Address: 1738 Elk Run Rd, Gaines, PA 16921, Gaines, PA
When/Where/Type/Notes:
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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: $10/person per event - Active and reserve military and Guard, LEOs exempt.
Capacity: 0
Camping Available: No onsite camping at this time.
Hotels: Rough Cut Lodge 2570 US Rte 6 Gaines, PA (814)435-2192 roughcutlodge.com Colton Point Motel, 4643 US Rte 6, Wellsboro, PA (814)724-2155 pavisnet.com/coltonpoint Nob Hill Motel, US Rte 6 Galeton, PA (814)435-6738
Directions: 20 miles West of Wellsboro, 25 miles East of Coudersport, 20 miles from the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon FROM WELLSBORO # Go West on Rte 6 approx 20mi to the town of Gaines # turn left on Elk Run Road (Canyon Motorsports on the corner) FROM COUDERSPORT # Go East on Rte 6 # Pass Sweden Valley, Denton Hill and Galeton to Gines (approx 25mi) # turn right on Elk Run Road (Canyon Motorsports on the corner)
GPS: 41.708530,-77.571945
State Laws to be aware of:
It is the responsibility of attendees to know and comply with all Pennsylvania and Federal Firearms Laws.
Misc: Bring lunch both days. Centerfire is welcome, but bring the .22s to learn valuable marksmanship techniques without using up your expensive ammunition. Range Rules Leave ALL firearms in your car until after the safety briefing. No loaded firearms on the range unless on the firing line and load command has been given. Eye and ear protection required. No alcohol permitted
For more information contact:
Name: PA State Coordinator Email Address: PA@appleseedinfo.org
Instructors Resources: PDF