Appleseed

Lynchburg, VA – Izaak Walton League
March 28, 2026 – March 29, 2026
This is a traditional 25m Project Appleseed rifle event.
Centerfire is NOT allowed at this event – 22 Rimfire Only.
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Address: 210 Izaak Walton Park Rd, Amherst, VA 24521
Website: www.IWLL.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: None
Camping Available:
No camping available, except for IWL national members,
Hotels:
There are a few in Amherst (within 20 minutes drive)
Directions:
from Bus. 29 North in Madison Heights, turn right onto Coolwell Road (Route 604), continue for approx. 3 miles, turn right on Izaak Walton Road (Route 663); the Park entrance ( 210 Conservation Lane) with large stone pillars will be a quarter mile ahead on the right. Follow the park driveway through campgrounds to the gated (open on event dates) range entrance.
Travelers on Bus. 29 South can turn left at Faulconerville onto North Coolwell Road (Route 663) for 1.3 miles, then left on Izaak Walton Road.
If driving on the Rte. 29 bypass take the Rte.130 exit , go east 0.5 mi. to Izaak Walton Road on the left, 4 miles to 210 Conservation Lane on the left.
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State Laws to be aware of:
It is the responsibility of attendees to know and comply with all State and Federal Firearms Laws.
Virginia State Firearms Laws
Virginia is a gun friendly state.  Check State and local laws, if unsure.
Misc:
This will be held on their Pistol range and is Rimfire only! 25 Meter distance only, again no centerfires!
A maximum of 18 shooters can be accomodated.  Pre-registration is strongly encouraged.
For more information contact:
Name: VA State Coordinator Email Address: [email protected]