Atlanta Conservation Club

Atlanta Conservation Club (ACC) operates a full-service shooting range near Atlanta, Indiana at 29595 Leonard (E 88th) Rd, Atlanta, IN 46031. The facility serves as a hub for competitive shooters and hosts sanctioned matches throughout the year.

ACC runs multiple competitive shooting sports:

• •Operating Hours: 9 AM to sunset daily
• •Range Address: 29595 Leonard (E 88th) Rd, Atlanta, IN 46031
• •Mailing Address: PO Box 25, Atlanta, IN 46031
• •Cold range protocols enforced on match days

Guests can shoot at ACC with a waiver. The club switched to electronic guest waiver system in 2024 to streamline check-in:

• •Waiver Link: https://app.cleverwaiver.com/render/splash/atlantaconservationclub
• •QR codes at facility for mobile waiver completion
• •Kiosk available inside clubhouse
• •Payment options: online or cash at guest boxes
• •Confirmation emails sent after completion

"Electronic waivers made completing the guest waiver easier and faster." - ACC News, March 2024

ACC enforces strict safety protocols:

1. Always treat all firearms as loaded 2. Never point a firearm at anything you don't intend to destroy 3. Keep finger off trigger until on target and ready to fire 4. Always verify target and what's beyond it 5. No muzzle sweeping of self or others 6. Muzzle must never sweep past side berms or backstop 7. No weapon handling when someone is downrange 8. Eye and ear protection mandatory in active bays 9. No alcoholic beverages on premises 10. Ammunition handling prohibited in designated safe areas

Firearm Specifications: - Pistol calibers under .50 BMG allowed - Fully automatic pistol calibers permitted in Bays 7-9 (must be tethered/mounted) - No fully automatic rifle calibers - Steel targets: minimum 7 yards, pistol calibers only - Target types: paper/cardboard, steel (in good repair), clay pigeons - Maximum target height: 6 feet

Indiana IDPA matches run first Saturday monthly ($20 entry, member discounts available):

• •New Shooters: Mandatory safety brief required
• •Cold Range: All firearms unloaded upon arrival
• •Non-Members: Can shoot 3 matches before IDPA membership required
• •Juniors: Shoot free with paid adult competitor
• •Staffing Discounts: SO, setup, and teardown positions reduce fee by $5 each
• •Safety Officer Requirements: Current IDPA credentials, present for walkthrough
• •Match Setup: Registration opens ~8 AM, safety brief before shooting

SIG Sauer P320 Ban: IDPA HQ has banned all SIG Sauer P320 pistols from competition. This rule is enforced at ACC matches.

Fourth Sunday of month (April through September):

• •Registration via Practiscore (no cash payments)
• •New shooter briefing before each match
• •Cold range - don't arrive with loaded gun
• •Required: secure holster covering trigger guard
• •Bring minimum 32 rounds, ideally double the expected round count (100-175 rounds typical)
• •Volunteers encouraged to help with setup

ACC is member-run with elected board and officers. Recent leadership:

• •President: Eric Welsh
• •Vice President: Jonathan Tindal
• •Secretary: Katie Riley
• •Treasurer: Mike Conroy
• •Membership Director: Derrick Goins
• •Facilities Director: Kevin Dalrymple
• •Master Schedule Director: Jeff Detrick

Board meetings held monthly (check email for Zoom links or in-person clubhouse meetings).

ACC regularly maintains the range:

• •Berm maintenance conducted annually (fall closures typical)
• •Weed control scheduled quarterly
• •Target stands and sticks available at pole barn
• •Members expected to leave range cleaner than found

1. Complete electronic liability waiver via club website 2. For IDPA/USPSA matches, register via Practiscore 3. Review match-specific rules and shooter expectations 4. Verify match date/time before arriving (match cancellations not always posted to calendar) 5. Consider joining ACC for match fee discounts and volunteer opportunities

Contact the club via [email protected] or visit atlantaconservationclub.com for current information.