Gainesville Target Range
Gainesville, FL
Address: 1610 NW 65 Place, Gainesville, FL
Website: shootgtr.com
When/Where/Type/Notes:
Date | Register Online | Appleseed Type | Event 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: $15/ for one day or $20/for both days, GTR members exempt
Capacity: 30
Camping Available:
Not on site. Travelers Camp Ground, Alachua - (352)462-2505
Paynes Prairie State Preserve, Micanopy- (352)466-3397
Hotels:
Knights Inn, 2820 NE 13th St., Gainesville 2.6 miles 352-376-1211 Holiday Inn, 1250 W. University Ave. Gainesville 4.4 miles 877-863-4780
Directions:
From Jacksonville, FL
1. Head east on E Union St toward Main St N/Ocean St 0.1 mi
2. Turn right at the 2nd cross street onto Newnan St 276 ft
3. Take the 1st right onto E Beaver St 1.1 mi
4. Turn left to merge onto I-95 S 1.1 mi
5. Continue onto US-17 S - 0.4 mi
6. Continue onto I-10 W - 35.1 mi
7. Take exit 327 for Baker County 229 toward Sanderson/Raiford - 0.2 mi
8. Turn right at Co Rd 229 - 7.9 mi
9. Turn right at Co Rd 238 - 8.9 mi
10. Turn left at NW 6th Ave/Co Rd 238 Continue to follow NW 6th Ave - 0.6 mi
11. Turn right at SW 6th St/FL-121 S. Continue to follow FL-121 S - 24.5 mi
12. Turn left at NW 67th Pl - 0.4 mi
13. Continue straight onto NW 18 Dr - 0.1 mi
14. Turn left at NW 65 Pl - 0.2 mi for main office but for Appleseed, go straight through the gate at the end of NW 18TH DRIVE and bear right for road leading to the range
Arrive, 1610 NW 65th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32653
From Tampa, FL
1. Merge onto I-75 N - 110 mi
2. Take exit 384 toward Museums of Natural History/Art and Performing Arts - 0.4 mi
3. Merge onto SW Archer Rd - 1.0 mi
4. Turn left at SW 34th St/FL-121 N. Continue to follow FL-121 N -6.8 mi
5. Turn right at NW 67th Pl - 0.4 mi
6. Continue straight onto NW 18 Dr - 0.1 mi
7. Turn left at NW 65 Pl - 0.2 mi for main office but for Appleseed, go straight through the gate at the end of NW 18TH DRIVE and bear right for road leading to the range
Arrive, 1610 NW 65th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32653
From St. Augustine, FL
1. Take FL-207 S - 24.4 mi
2. Turn right at FL-100 N/F
GPS: 29.714603,-82.346166
State Laws to be aware of:
It is the responsibility of attendees to know and comply with all Florida and Federal Firearms Laws.
Under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Attendees are responsible for knowing, and abiding by Federal, State and Local laws.
Misc:
Gainesville Target Range is Gainesvilles only outdoor shooting facility. The range is members-only, but has graciously offered to open their doors (and their wonderful facility) to Project Appleseed.
No Armor Piercing, Incendiary, or Tracer ammunition allowed.
Event will take place at 25m, so bring out your .22 and learn the marksmanship skills that have been passed down from generation to generation. Centerfire rifles okay, too.
No alcohol permitted
For more information contact:
Name: FL State Coordinator Email Address: FL@appleseedinfo.org
Name: Bruce Smith - Also via private message to '9mm4545' on the A Email Address: collectorcnr@gmail.com Phone: 386-467-7364
Instructors Resources: PDF