Appleseed

Palmerton, PA – Palmerton Rod & Gun Club
May 16, 2026 – May 17, 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: 225 Gun Club Rd., Palmerton, PA 18071
Website: www.palmertonrgc.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: $5 per person – $15 for Pistol Clinics.
Camping Available:
60 “primitive” campsites onsite, potable water available.
If you plan on camping please use the contact list below to make arrangements.
Be warned!  Several of the nearby offsite campgrounds are “clothing optional.”
Hotels:
Country Inn & Suites  4.5 miles away
1619 Interchange Rd
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 379-5066
Hampton Inn  5.3 miles away
877 Interchange Rd
Lehighton, PA  18235
(610) 377-3400
Mooney’s Motel  6.3 miles away
350 State Rd.
Lehighton, PA  18235
(610) 377-5080
Mahoning Inn  6.5 miles away
71 Blakeslee Blvd.
Lehighton, PA  18235
(610) 377-1600
Directions:
From I-476 North-South PA Turnpike
– Take exit 74 for US-209 toward Lehighton
– Keep right at fork – continue toward US-209/Interchange Rd 3.4mi
– Slight right at Stage Coach Rd W 0.4mi
– Right at Hazlewood Rd  0.1mi
– 2nd left onto Gun Club Rd 0.3mi
destination on left
From Stroudsburg and East
– Take US-209S toward Lehighton
– Turn Left at Hazlewood Rd 0.5mi
– Turn left at Gun Club Rd.  0.3mi
destination on left
GPS: 40.843694,-75.606466
State Laws to be aware of:
It is the responsibility of attendees to know and comply with all State and Federal Firearms Laws.
Pennsylvania State Firearms Laws
Misc:
We recommend bringing extra water and light snacks in addition to lunch.
All rifles cased and left in vehicle until after Safety Briefing and after you are instructed to bring them to the firing line. Pistols left in vehicle for entire event. No loaded firearms on the range unless on the firing line and load command has been given. Eye and ear protection required.
Most of the instruction will be at 25 meters. After the marksmanship improves, there may be an opportunity for 100 meter shooting.
No alcohol permitted
For more information contact:
Name: PA State Coordinator Email Address: [email protected]