Located in the lowest level of the SDC, the shooting range is home to several student clubs, PE classes, community programs and public access. Having undergone a major renovation in 2018, Michigan Tech would like to thank the following groups for their support of the project: Wildlife and Sport Fisheries Restoration Project, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
The public is welcome during posted club hours. The Range day pass or semester access pass is required for each visit. In addition, there is a semester club fee that is required after your first visit.
Daily and Semester Rates
The public (MTU Faculty/Staff and community patrons) is welcome to use the Shooting Range during posted public/club hours for a fee. Eligible Michigan Tech students gain access to the Shooting Range through student fees paid with their tuition. Everyone is expected to abide by the Michigan Tech Shooting Range rules, operation guidelines, and safety procedures. On your first visit to the Range, non-Michigan Tech students will be required to complete a
firearms registration form that will be kept on file with Michigan Tech DPSPS. A
Range Safety Briefing and signature on the
Release, Waiver, Indemnification, Hold Harmless, and Assumption of Risk Statement is also required. Failure to abide by given rules may result in a reprimand or your removal from the Range.
Range Public Access Day Pass
$10 / person/session is payable at the SDC Ticket Office during open hours or purchase a pass online using the QR code posted at the Range. Note that SDC Access does not include access to the Range. Please bring your paid ticket to the Shooting Range club representative before entering the Shooting Range. Chaperones to participants 10-17 years old do NOT have to pay a daily access fee if they will just be present with the minor (and not participating).
Range Public Semester Pass
The Fall Semester Range Semester Pass fee is $140/person, payable at the SDC Ticket Office, and will expire on December 11, 2025. The semester access pass is valid to be used at all of the club's PUBLIC times. Eligible Michigan Tech students gain access to the Shooting Range through student fees paid with their tuition.
Programs and Events
Rules
General Safety
Prohibited Items
• Any person under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or any substance that might impair judgment or coordination is prohibited in the Range areas.
• Open food and beverages are prohibited on the range.
• Smoking, vaping, and chewing tobacco are prohibited on Michigan Tech’s campus.
• Coats, book bags, backpacks, and similar items are prohibited in the Range areas. Only shooting bags and firearm or archery cases are allowed in the Range areas.
• The following firearms and ammunition are PROHIBITED on the range:
- Tracer, armor piercing, and steel core ammunition.
- Rifles shooting centerfire ammunition.
- BB guns.
- Fully automatic firearms or firearms operating in “burst” mode are prohibited.
- Use or storage of Black Powder is prohibited in the Range areas.
- Broadheads, blunts or other arrow tips may not be used on the Range.
General Saftey Rules
• All Federal, state, and local firearm laws must be obeyed.
• Until directed by the Range Safety Officer, all firearms must remain unloaded and encased.
• Children under the age of 9 years old are not allowed in the Range areas for any reason.
• All shooters must complete and sign the SDC RANGE RELEASE, WAIVER, HOLD HARMLESS, INDEMNIFICATION, AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT before using the SDC Range.
• It is recommended that shooters wash their hands and face immediately after shooting. A sink is located in the Shooting Range for your use.
• EYE AND EAR protection are mandatory inside the range room during live fire. EYE protection is required for archery activities.
• Commands issued by Range Safety Officers and Range Personnel must be obeyed immediately and without question.
• No ammunition is allowed in the Safety Area. Users may uncase an unloaded firearm, perform maintenance on an unloaded firearm, or uncase and holster an unloaded handgun in the Safety Area.
• The following firearms are ALLOWED on the range:
- Pistols chambered in cartridges up to .45 Caliber
- Rifles firing rimfire .22 caliber and smaller ammunition.
- Air rifles firing lead or other approved pellets.
- Only lead or copper-jacketed lead ammunition may be used.
- Archers may use field points only.
Contact
For more information, please contact Jeff Stroud, Shooting Range Supervisor and Chief Range Safety Officer at
jsstroud@mtu.edu.
