Chilhowee Rod and Gun Club
Chilhowee Rod and Gun Club is a premier NRA-affiliated shooting club established in 1963, serving sportsmen and sportswomen in the Athens, Tennessee area. Situated on 80+ wooded acres, this full-service facility offers diverse shooting activities in a welcoming community environment. The club mainta...
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Chilhowee Rod and Gun Club is a premier NRA-affiliated shooting club established in 1963, serving sportsmen and sportswomen in the Athens, Tennessee area. Situated on 80+ wooded acres, this full-service facility offers diverse shooting activities in a welcoming community environment.
The club maintains professional-grade shooting infrastructure:
- •Two pistol ranges for handgun practice and training
- •Rifle range for precision and distance shooting
- •Two skeet fields and trap field for clay shooting sports
- •Archery range for bow enthusiasts
- •Fully stocked lake for additional recreation
- •Clubhouse with meeting space
Members and visitors can enjoy:
- •Rifle and pistol shooting on dedicated ranges
- •Skeet and trap clay shooting competitions
- •Gopher shoots (precision rifle competitions at 100, 150, and 200 yards)
- •Archery instruction and practice
- •Black powder shooting
- •Hunter education classes (when scheduled)
- •Concealed carry training (when available)
The club welcomes new members with a straightforward process:
- •Annual membership dues: $100/year
- •One-time initiation fee: $50
- •Sponsor requirement: Current club member sponsorship required
- •Monthly meetings: Third Monday at 7:00 PM (Winter); Third Saturday at 9:00 AM (April-July)
- •Summer sessions include work days to maintain the facility
For membership inquiries, contact [email protected] or attend a regular club meeting.
Restrictions
- •Members only (membership required)
- •Shooting hours: 8 AM-8 PM (except Sunday 1-5 PM, Wednesday 8 AM-5 PM)
- •No fully automatic weapons or trigger modifications
- •No .50 caliber firearms allowed
- •No tracer or incendiary ammunition
- •No armor-piercing or steel-core ammunition on metal targets
- •No glass, cans, or bottles as targets
- •Eye and ear protection required at all times
- •No drugs or alcohol on club property
- •No ATVs except for maintenance/approved events
- •All targets must be placed on provided target boards
- •Errant shots may result in loss of membership
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