Classes at the Halter Shooting Center

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Classes Open to the Community

We offer many different public-facing classes and training opportunities to guests and members.
Private Lessons
We have well-trained and informed instructors who can work one-on-one with you to provide the special attention you need to take your shooting skills to the next level.
Range Safety Classes
For those willing to help around the range and volunteer time, we provide range safety officer training and certification through the NRA. Students learn our range specific rules as well as best practices in the industry.
CPL Classes
We offer Concealed Pistol License courses provided by our in-house range staff, and we also allow other certified instructors to host their own CPL classes on our ranges. All courses fulfill the requirements under Michigan law for students to apply for their CPL.
We will be hosting multi-day training programs across shooting disciplines in the future!
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All classes are taught by a certified instructor

Courses for Hillsdale College Students

Hillsdale College students can choose from six courses of instruction offered at the Halter Center:
Introduction to Firearms/Shooting Sports
Basic Shotgun
Intermediate Shotgun
Basic Rifle/Pistol
Indoor Air Rifle/Pistol
Introduction to Archery

Hillsdale College students can choose from six courses of instruction offered at the Halter Center: Introduction to Firearms/Shooting Sports, Basic Shotgun, Intermediate Shotgun, Basic Rifle/Pistol, Indoor Air Rifle/Pistol, and Introduction to Archery.  Registered students receive one credit hour for successful completion of each class. All equipment is provided, including firearms, appropriate ammunition, and safety equipment. Students of all experience levels are welcome; in fact, most students enrolled in basic or introductory classes have no previous experience with firearms. All classes are taught by a certified instructor.

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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.

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Member Benefits

Support Hillsdale College’s Commitment to Educating for Liberty

The Halter Center offers a membership program to area residents and other friends of the College who share the College’s commitment to educating for liberty. Membership includes access (by reservation) to the Center’s shotgun facilities and pistol and archery ranges. Members may also take advantage of discounted clay targets, golf cart rentals, and facility rentals. Memberships are offered at different levels and are renewed annually. Additionally, the Halter Center will offer corporate memberships.

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