Appleseed

Ames, IA – Ames Izaak Walton League
June 13, 2026 – June 14, 2026
This is a traditional 25m Project Appleseed rifle event.
Both Centerfire and 22 Rimfire rifles are allowed at this event.
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Address: 2066 Stagecoach Road, Ames, IA 50010
Website: www.amesikes.org/
Please Read: How to Prepare for an Event
Safety Notice:
– Keep ALL firearms in your vehicle until after the safety briefing and you are instructed to bring them to the firing line.
– No illegal firearms are allowed.
– At centerfire-friendly ranges, rifle cartridges are limited to 8mm (rifle) or .45 caliber (pistol and pistol caliber carbines).
– Effective 8/8/2025, Project Appleseed has temporarily suspended the SIG-Sauer P320/M17/M18 (all variants) in our Pistol Clinics.
– Parents of youth attending, please read our Message to Parents.
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: Range Members are free. Otherwise $5 a person per day
Camping Available:
Camping is available at the Ames Izaak Walton League – notify IA State Coordinator prior to event to coordinate arrangements with the club.
Hotels:
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames, 2600 E 13th St
Hampton Inn Ames, 1400 S Dayton Place
Super 8 Ames, 1418 S Dayton Ave
Comfort Inn, 1605 S Dayton Place
Directions:
From Interstate 35, take exit 113. Turn onto East 13th Street and head west for approximately one mile. Turn north on Stage Coach road, this is right before the bridge. Travel North one half mile. The entrance to the range is on the east side of the road.
GPS: 42.044864,-93.590127
State Laws to be aware of:
It is the responsibility of attendees to know and comply with all State and Federal Firearms Laws.
Iowa State Firearms Laws
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Misc:
Center fire is allowed. 200 yard range available.
For more information contact:
Name: IA State Coordinator Email Address: [email protected]
Name: Mike – Personal Message to ‘Twineagles’ on the Appleseed forum Email Address: [email protected]