Shoot with the Pros

Center Hours:

Members: Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Public: Wed.-Fri. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Welcome to the Halter Center

Through the Halter Shooting Sports Education Center, Hillsdale College promotes the responsible and disciplined use of firearms in shooting sports for all ages by teaching fundamental safety and marksmanship; trains youth and collegiate athletes to compete at the highest levels; fosters intelligent patriotism, self-governance, and citizenship through teaching the U.S. Constitution; and supports American shooting sport success on the world stage in partnership with USA Shooting.

A firearm instructor aims a rifle.
Classes

Hillsdale students of all ability levels can take a variety of classes, from an introduction to shooting sports to more advanced courses.

A young woman wearing proper ear protection.
Safety

All classes and seminars begin with an extensive introduction to firearms and range safety.

Outdoor instruction in CDL classes.
Constitution

Hillsdale is unique by complementing shooting education with classes and seminars on constitutional rights.

Cottages

Quality Amenities and Convenient Location

The Cottages at the Halter Shooting Sports Education Center

A cozy home away from home for Hillsdale College guests!

The cottages are built with the generous gifts of friends and supporters of Hillsdale College to host guests of College events such as Parents Weekends, Commencement, and shooting competitions.

Each cottage features 4 individual bedrooms with private bathrooms and entrances. So whether you’re a couple needing one room, or a large group needing to house many people, the cottages provide a great solution for your needs.

USA shooting logo in blue and red

USA Shooting Partnership

In 2019, Hillsdale College became the official home of the USA Shooting National Team. Through this partnership, the Halter Center serves as host for the Junior Nationals in rifle, both Junior and Senior Nationals in International Skeet and Trap, International Paralympic Grand Prix events, Olympic training camps, Junior World training camps, and Junior Olympic Development Camps. The National Team trains at the Halter Center for the Olympics and other national and international competitions.

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Male wearing black polo and black ball cap, smiling.

Currently ranked #1 in the World for Men's TrapDerrick Mein

2022 ISSF President's World Cup, Silver, Men's Trap
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WORLD CUP MEDAL WINNER
No matter how good you get you can always get better, and that’s the exciting part.
DERRICK MEIN
2020 Tokyo Olympic Games
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USA shooting logo in white

USA Camps

In partnership with USA Shooting, the Halter Center hosts Junior Olympic Development Camps each summer for high-level shotgun competitors between the ages of 12 and 20. Attendees choose between the two Olympic shotgun disciplines for their area of focus: International Skeet or International Trap. Junior Olympic Development Camps aim to improve shooters’ skills over the course of six days through guided instruction from current and former USA Shooting Olympians and National Team members. Sessions include individual and small group coaching with Olympic shooters, a presentation on the U.S. Constitution from Hillsdale College faculty, a sports psychology session with USA Shooting trainers, and shooting competitions.

A female shooter aims a rife on the range.
Junior Olympic Development Camps

Skeet & Trap Camps

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A young shooter participates in a skeet championship.
USA Shooting National Shotgun Championships

Skeet & Trap Championships

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Female athlete aiming shotgun receiving assistance from shooting instructor.
USA Shooting National Junior Olympic Shotgun Championship

Skeet & Trap Championships

Hillsdale, Michigan
Eight American Trap Fields
Lodge and education center
113 acres
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Level 1 USPSA Match

First Saturday of every month March through November
Ailes Shooting Range

Match starts at 10am
$20 for Halter members
$25 for non-members

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Pistol Practice

Every Saturday except for the first Saturday of the month
Ailes Shooting Range

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Complimentary for Halter members
$10 for non-members

Events

Shooting Sports Classes

Prior experience is not required for enrollment in shooting sports classes. Each student, however, is required to take Intro to Shooting Sports, regardless of skill level.

In this class, instructors teach the National Rifle Association’s home safety course, history of firearms, firearms laws, and basic marksmanship. After completion, students can take classes in a variety of disciplines.

Please note that the range is about five miles from campus, and the school does not provide transportation. Many students carpool to class, and instructors assist in making arrangements for those without vehicles.

Expert
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Skills
Development

Development
Facilities

Female aiming a shotgun with a male instructor standing nearby.
Introduction to Shooting Sports
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Archery

The AcuSport Grille

Grille opening soon, stay tuned for more details!

Large Group Dining:

We welcome large groups at the AcuSport Grille, but due to limited seating in the restaurant, we require reservations for parties larger than eight people. Overflow seating in the AcuSport Lodge Great Room is not guaranteed unless you make arrangements with us at least two operational days in advance.

Please call the AcuSport Grille directly at (517) 437-9734 to make your reservation.

Wednesday – Friday: 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday: 11:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.

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Our Facilities

Home of the USA Shooting National Team
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AcuSport Lodge
The AcuSport Lodge serves as the Halter Center’s primary space for meetings, events, and classroom activities.
2
Trap Field
Across the 113-acre facility are five international/Olympic bunker trap fields.
3
Sporting Clays Course
The Halter Center features a 23-station sporting clays course.
4
Indoor and Outdoor Pistol and Rifle Range
Safety and shooting equipment is provided for dry- and live-fire exercises.
5
Outdoor Action Pistol and Rifle Range
The range includes four 30-yard pistol bays, a 40-yard pistol bay, and a 100-yard rifle range.
6
Archery Range
Archery is a one-credit sports studies course. Classes are two hours long and meet once a week for eight weeks. Safety and shooting equipment is provided.
A map of the Halter range. Please contact the site for more information.

Explore the Sporting Clays Course

Aerial view of Halter Center.

FACILITIES

Eight American Trap Fields

An older shooter takes aim.

FACILITIES

23 Station Sporting Clays Course

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FACILITIES

Five Bunker Fields

Athlete wearing USA Shooting vest shooting at a clay target.

FACILITIES

Four Skeet Fields

Schedule

SUNDAY HALTER CENTER MEMBERS
reserve 48 hours prior via portal
12:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
PISTOL
SUNDAY GENERAL PUBLIC
CLOSED
MONDAY HALTER CENTER MEMBERS
Self-service
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
ARCHERY
MONDAY GENERAL PUBLIC
CLOSED
TUESDAY HALTER CENTER MEMBERS
Walk-in | $5/round
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
AMERICAN TRAP
Walk-in, provide own puller | $8/round
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
AMERICAN SKEET
Reserve at least 48 hours prior via web portal
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
5-STAND
Reserve at least 48 hours prior via web portal
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
OLYMPIC BUNKER
Walk-in | $.36/target or $150/500 targets
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
SPORTING CLAYS
No charge | Reserve 48 hours prior via portal
12:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
PISTOL
No charge
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Self-service
ARCHERY
TUESDAY GENERAL PUBLIC
CLOSED
WEDNESDAY GENERAL PUBLIC
Walk-in | $5/round
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
AMERICAN TRAP
Walk-in, provide own puller | $8/round
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
AMERICAN SKEET
Walk-in | Provide own puller | $10 round
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
INTERNATIONAL TRAP
Reserve at least 48 hours prior via web portal
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
5-STAND
Reserve at least 48 hours prior via web portal
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
OLYMPIC BUNKER
Reserve 48 hours prior via portal | $0.45/target
12:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
SPORTING CLAYS
WEDNESDAY HALTER CENTER MEMBERS
Walk-in | $5/round
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
AMERICAN TRAP
Walk-in, provide own puller | $5/round
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
AMERICAN SKEET
Walk-in, provide own puller | $8/round
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
INTERNATIONAL SKEET
Reserve at least 48 hours prior via web portal
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
5-STAND
Reserve at least 48 hours prior via web portal
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
OLYMPIC BUNKER
Walk-in | $.36/target or $150/500 targets
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
SPORTING CLAYS
No charge | Self-service
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
ARCHERY
THURSDAY HALTER CENTER MEMBERS
Walk-in | $5/round
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
AMERICAN TRAP
Walk-in, provide own puller | $5/round
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
AMERICAN SKEET
Walk-in, provide own puller | $8/round
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
INTERNATIONAL SKEET
Reserve at least 48 hours prior via web portal
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
5-STAND
Reserve at least 48 hours prior via web portal
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
OLYMPIC BUNKER
Walk-in | $.36/target or $150/500 targets
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
SPORTING CLAYS
No charge | Reserve 48 hours prior via portal
12:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
PISTOL
No charge | Self-service
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
ARCHERY
THURSDAY GENERAL PUBLIC
Walk-in | $5/round
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
AMERICAN TRAP
Walk-in, provide own puller | $8/round
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
AMERICAN SKEET
Walk-in | Provide own puller | $10 round
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
INTERNATIONAL TRAP
Reserve at least 48 hours prior via web portal
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
5-STAND
Reserve at least 48 hours prior via web portal
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
OLYMPIC BUNKER
Reserve 48 hours prior via portal | $0.45/target
12:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
SPORTING CLAYS
FRIDAY HALTER CENTER MEMBERS
Walk-in | $5/round
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
AMERICAN TRAP
Walk-in, provide own puller | $5/round
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
AMERICAN SKEET
Walk-in, provide own puller | $8/round
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
INTERNATIONAL SKEET
Reserve at least 48 hours prior via web portal
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
5-STAND
Reserve at least 48 hours prior via web portal
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
OLYMPIC BUNKER
Walk-in | $.36/target or $150/500 targets
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
SPORTING CLAYS
No charge | Reserve 48 hours prior via portal
12:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
PISTOL
No charge | Self-service
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
ARCHERY
FRIDAY GENERAL PUBLIC
Walk-in | $5/round
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
AMERICAN TRAP
Walk-in, provide own puller | $8/round
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
AMERICAN SKEET
Walk-in | Provide own puller | $10 round
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
INTERNATIONAL TRAP
Reserve at least 48 hours prior via web portal
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
5-STAND
Reserve at least 48 hours prior via web portal
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
OLYMPIC BUNKER
Reserve 48 hours prior via portal | $0.45/target
12:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
SPORTING CLAYS
SATURDAY HALTER CENTER MEMBERS
Walk-in | $5/round
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
AMERICAN TRAP
Walk-in, provide own puller | $5/round
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
AMERICAN SKEET
Walk-in, provide own puller | $8/round
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
INTERNATIONAL SKEET
Reserve at least 48 hours prior via web portal
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
5-STAND
Reserve at least 48 hours prior via web portal
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
OLYMPIC BUNKER
Walk-in | $.36/target or $150/500 targets
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
SPORTING CLAYS
No charge | Reserve 48 hours prior via portal
12:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
PISTOL
No charge | Self-service
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
ARCHERY
SATURDAY GENERAL PUBLIC
Walk-in | $5/round
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
AMERICAN TRAP
Walk-in, provide own puller | $8/round
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
AMERICAN SKEET
Walk-in | Provide own puller | $10 round
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
INTERNATIONAL TRAP
Reserve at least 48 hours prior via web portal
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
5-STAND
Reserve at least 48 hours prior via web portal
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
OLYMPIC BUNKER
Reserve 48 hours prior via portal | $0.45/target
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
SPORTING CLAYS

Contact the Center

Come enjoy a day at the Halter Center! We are open to the public, but please call ahead for range availability.
Contact us
(517) 610-5593
Location

4390 Bankers Rd,
Hillsdale, MI
49242

Hours

Members:
Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sat., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Public:
Wed.-Fri. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sat. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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