Can you bring your own gun to a shooting range

• General rules
• Rifle/pistol range rules
• Muzzleloader range rules
• Trap range rules
• Shotgun patterning rules

General rules

• The gated parking lots are designated for range participants only.
• Range hours have been established to ensure safety and to protect the ranges against vandalism. Shooting is allowed only when DNR range personnel are present.
• Range firearms must be unloaded and cased in order to enter the range.
• Shooters under the age of 16 must be supervised by an adult.
• Range firearms may be uncased only at the shooting stations on the firing lines. They must be cased prior to leaving the shooting station.
• Shooters must keep their range firearms pointed in a safe direction at all times.
• Range firearms may be loaded and discharged only at an established shooting station at approved targets.
• Only approved targets may be used; no human-form silhouettes or metal targets. Paper targets with a bullseye pattern or a depiction of legal game may be used.
• No alcoholic beverages are allowed at the ranges. Individuals under the influence of alcohol or drugs are not permitted on the firing line.
• Shooters are responsible for keeping their shooting area in order and properly disposing of all targets, trash and shell casings.
• For your protection, range participants are responsible for providing – and required to wear – eye and ear protection.

Rifle/pistol range rules

• One Shot Rule: A blanket permit has been issued, which allows more than one round to be loaded at a time on the rifle/pistol ranges. Up to six rounds may be loaded in the magazine and chamber combined, with a minimum of three seconds required between shots. Range officers may suspend this permission, based on their discretion, when conditions exist that may compromise the safety of the shooters and others.
• The 25-, 50-, 100- and 200-yard ranges are designated for hand-held rifles (.50 caliber BMG and larger centerfire rifles are prohibited), muzzleloaders (not exceeding .80 caliber), pistols, revolvers and shotguns with slugs only.
• The 10-yard ranges are designated for pistols and revolvers only.
• Paper targets must be fastened to backboards. Targets may not be set up partway downrange.
• Firearms can be loaded at and discharged only from established shooting stations on the firing line and only under the direction of a range officer.
• Muzzles must always be kept pointed downrange.
• All range firearms must be unloaded with action open, except when being fired.
• During a target check, shooters must move behind the yellow line and are not permitted to re-enter the shooting line until the range command – “All clear downrange. You may commence fire. Commence fire.” – is given.
• Range firearms may not be taken downrange.
• No incendiary, explosive and/or tracer ammunition.
• No open flame or lighted smoking materials are allowed on the firing line, apron or transfer table areas. Smoking is allowed in designated areas only.

Muzzleloader range rules

• Only the original container, flask or cow horn – holding one pound or less of black powder, pyrodex or other black powder substitute – may be used.
• Muzzleloaders must be loaded from a separate powder measure only, not from a container, even if it is equipped with a measuring device – and only at the shooting stations.
• No open powder or flammable powder solvent containers are allowed on the firing line except when loading.
• Range firearms larger than .80 caliber are prohibited.
• Before a target check occurs, all range muzzleloaders must be discharged and have no obstruction in the barrel.

Trap range rules

• Only target and low brass shells with light loads, 71/2 – 9, are allowed.
• Only one shell may be loaded. If doubles are being thrown, two shells may be loaded.
• Only clay targets may be used.
• Shooters are to bring a target thrower and clay targets to Ortonville, Pontiac Lake, Rose Lake and Sharonville.

Shotgun patterning rules

• Only one shell may be loaded.
• No buckshot or slug shooting is allowed.

Tier 2

Tier 2 Ranges require a permit to shoot. You do not have to have a hunting or fishing license.

Bartlett, TWRA Hunter Education and Range Facility

3200 Brother Blvd., Bartlett, TN.

Sam Murrey – (901) 213-3124.

• Fee required.

• Hours of operations

Tuesday: 12:00 p.m.– 9 p.m. » Thursday: 11 a.m.– 9 p.m. » Saturday: 9 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. » Sunday: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.

• All guns must be cased when not in use.

• Check back for scheduled holiday closures.

Stones River Hunter Education Center

2618 Hobson Pike, Antioch, TN.
Contact Number: Tim Turrentine (615) 770-3900

Hours

November-March
Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays (Rain or Shine)
Friday-Saturday (10:00 AM - 4:30 PM, last range permit sold at 3:30 PM)
Sunday (1:00 PM - 4:30 PM, last range permit sold at 3:30 PM)

April - October
Friday-Saturday (10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, last range permit sold at 5:00 PM)
Sunday (1:00 PM - 6:00 PM, last range permit sold at 5:00 PM)

The center will be closed for the following holidays:
April 15, 16, 17 Good Friday and Easter Sunday
May 27, 28, 29 Memorial Day
July 1, 2, 3 Independence Day
September 2, 3, 4 Labor Day
November 25 Thanksgiving
December 24, 25, 26 Christmas
December 30, 31
January 1, 2023  New Year

The range will open January 6, 2023 on Normal winter hours.

Stones River Hunter Education Centers offers a wide variety of activities for the entire family, including two firearm ranges (1 pistol range and 1 rifle range) and an archery range.   

Hunter Education classes are also periodically taught at the center, and several events take place throughout the year at the center as well.

Rules

·  Firearms must be unloaded & in a case or bag. No open or concealed carry is allowed on range property. 

·  All shotguns must have a stock (no pistol grips) and the only ammunition allowed for shotguns are slugs (no birdshot or buckshot).

·  Eye and ear protection are required for everyone entering the range.

·  Targets are available for purchase at the range for $5 a pack.

·  Pistol range: 15-yard range (30 positions, including 2 wheelchair accessible positions)

·  Rifle range: 100-yard range (18 positions, including 1 wheelchair accessible position)

·  Rifle range: 200-yard range (2 positions)

·  6 target sight-in archery range

Only cash and checks are accepted at the range. If you would like to purchase a permit with a credit/debit card online prior to attending the range, purchase a Type 222 Tier 2 Range Permit for each shooter 16 years of age and older at https://gooutdoorstennessee.com/. Youth under the age of 16 shoot for free.

John Sevier Hunter Education Center

Location: 2327 Rifle Range Road, Knoxville, TN 37918

March through October

Open Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday 1:00 PM -- last ticket sold at 5:30 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM -- last ticket sold at 5:30 PM

November through February.  

Open Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday 1:00 PM -- last ticket sold at 4:30 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM -- last ticket sold at 4:30 PM

CLOSED THE FIRST FULL WEEKEND OF EACH MONTH 

All Ranges Operate With Knox County Schools Weather Closure Schedule

Holiday Closure Schedule 2020

·         Easter April 12th

·         Mother’s Day May 10th

·         Memorial Day May 23th-24th

·         Father’s Day June 21st

·         Independence Day July 4th – 5th

·         Labor Day September 5th -6th

·         Thanksgiving November 28th

·         Christmas / New Year December 22rd – January 5th

Contact Number: (865) 594-6279

Offered Disciplines:  Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun