JBER Sports Fire
Fort Richardson, AK
Address: Small Arms Complex JBER - Fort Richardson, AK 99505, Fort Richardson, AK
Website: www.usarak.army.mil/range/
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: None
Capacity: 30
Camping Available:
None on site.
Nearby sites:
Eagle River Campground
(907) 694-7982 http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/aspunits/chugach/eaglerivercamp.htm
http://www.lifetimeadventures.net/
Hotels:
Eagle River Motel
11111 Old Eagle River Road
Eagle River, AK
(907) 694-5000
Microtel Inn & Suites
13049 Old Glenn Highway
Eagle River, AK 99577 US
(907) 622-6000
http://www.microtelinn.com/hotels/alaska/eagle-river/microtel-inn-and-suites-anchorage-area-eagle-river-/hotel-overview
Directions:
Exit Glenn Highway at JBER – Richardson Interchange, approx Mile Post 7.5 north of downtown Anchorage. Proceed to Frontage Road immediate east of interchange (opposite side from Main Gate – side toward mountains). Turn North Bound on Frontage Road paralleling highway. Proceed approx. 2 miles to right turn at well maintained and gated gravel road, sign visible after turn for “Small Arms Complex”. Proceed on gravel road approx. 0.3 mile to Right Turn for several ranges including Sports Fire. Proceed 0.5 mile to Sports Fire Range parking area on left (immediately past Pedneau Range).
GPS: ,
State Laws to be aware of:
It is the responsibility of attendees to know and comply with all Alaska and Federal Firearms Laws.
Misc:
This is a Full Distance Event so bring your centerfire rifle.
What You Can Expect
Experienced Shooters – Reinforce your marksmanship fundamentals.
Experts – Polish skills and help instruct other shooters.
Everyone – Expect to have a great time!
What You Should Bring
A desire to learn and improve.
A rifle (and a spare, if you have it). Optics are OK.
At least two magazines or other speed loaders specific to your rifle.
Ammunition - at least 200 rounds.
GI web sling is strongly recommended.
Eye and ear protection.
Mat or ground cloth especially for April and October.
Hat, sunscreen, rain gear, and appropriate clothing
Water, lunch, and snacks.
Staple gun, staples, and a sharpie marker.
Some Appleseeder friends!
For more information contact:
Name: AK State Coordinator Email Address: AK@appleseedinfo.org
Name: Personal Message on the Appleseed Forum to fisherdawg Email Address: wthomas@gci.net
Instructors Resources: PDF