Classes at the Halter Shooting Center
Classes Open to the Community
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, 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.
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.
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.